Disney Announces Extra Magical Hours at Magic Kingdom

What is better than visiting Magic Kingdom? Having more time in the park to soak up all of the magic and wonder of the season. Check out the new park hours just released.

Magic Kingdom Travel Tips

Extra Magic Arrives At Magic Kingdom With These New Character Pumpkin Wreaths — Photo Credit: Disney

Magic Kingdom is a "must-do" for many families visiting Walt Disney World, but this park is priced the highest of all 4 Theme Parks for a single-day ticket.

Along with this, the price for the Lightning Lane Multi-Pass is typically the most expensive for Magic Kingdom as well. Since guests are paying a premium price for a day at the Magic Kingdom, you will want to select the best possible date to enjoy all of the magic.

Worst Days for Magic Kingdom

Fantasyland Fall Decorations — Credit: Donna

Heading into this fall, the opportunity to enjoy the Disney Starlight parade decreases. As we mentioned before, Disney Starlight will not offer showtimes on Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party nights.

In previous years, we recommended visiting the Magic Kingdom on party dates to enjoy lower crowds, but if you are hoping to enjoy the Disney Starlight parade, this may not be the best strategy. This may also make the Magic Kingdom even busier on non-party nights.

Along with these 17 dates affected by Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party dates in October, Magic Kingdom will also close early for a private event. Check out the full list of dates to avoid the Magic Kingdom HERE.

Magic Kingdom Extended Park Hours

Best and Worst Dates to Visit Magic Kingdom This Fall — Credit: Donna

Walt Disney World releases standard operating hours, and each week may make adjustments. They did this earlier for dates October 5-11, 2025, and for October 13-18, 2025.

Magic Kingdom will be open 15 hours on October 25, 2025 (and an additional 30 minutes for Walt Disney World Resort guests).

Now, a new wave of extended hours has been released. Magic Kingdom will open earlier on October 19, 24, and 25 at 8:00 am for all guests and 7:30 am for Early Park Entry. On October 25, the Magic Kingdom will close at 11:00 pm instead of 10:00 pm.

Will this affect your travel plans this fall? Share your thoughts with us and share this news with your Disney pals.