Magic Kingdom Closes Early on December 10, 2026
On Thursday, December 10, Magic Kingdom is scheduled to close at 6 PM to day guests, earlier than its usual hours.
Why Magic Kingdom closes early on December 10
December 10 is a Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party night. The party is a separately ticketed evening event that runs 7 PM to midnight, so day guests have to leave at 6 PM while party guests stay on for the parade, fireworks and holiday treats. Party tickets for this night are listed at $219 before tax. A party ticket gets you into Magic Kingdom as early as 4 PM, so you can ride in the late afternoon without a separate day ticket.
What this means for your day
- Regular daytime admission ends at 6 PM, earlier than Magic Kingdom usually closes.
- Get to the gates for rope drop and ride the headliners first.
- Plan your last ride, snack, and shopping before 6 PM.
- Hours can change, so check again closer to your trip.
Headliners to ride before 6 PM
From our own wait-time history at Magic Kingdom, these are the busiest rides whose quietest hour comes before the early close, so you lose nothing by riding them in daylight.
- TRON Lightcycle / Run is quietest around 8 AM, about 33 minutes on average, against a typical 58 minutes across the day.
- Seven Dwarfs Mine Train is quietest around 8 AM, about 35 minutes on average, against a typical 43 minutes across the day.
- Peter Pan's Flight is quietest around 8 AM, about 26 minutes on average, against a typical 39 minutes across the day.
- Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin is quietest around 8 AM, about 7 minutes on average, against a typical 32 minutes across the day.
- Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is quietest around 8 AM, about 9 minutes on average, against a typical 31 minutes across the day.
- Jungle Cruise is quietest around 8 AM, about 8 minutes on average, against a typical 30 minutes across the day.
Other Walt Disney World parks on December 10
If you want a full evening in a park that day, these stay open for day guests.
- EPCOT is open until 9 PM, with moderate crowds forecast.
- Hollywood Studios is open until 9 PM, with moderate crowds forecast.
- Animal Kingdom is open until 6 PM, with moderate crowds forecast.
Other early closures at Magic Kingdom
- Sunday, October 25
- Tuesday, October 27
- Thursday, October 29
- Saturday, October 31
- Sunday, November 8
- Monday, November 9
Magic Kingdom hours on December 10
- What time does Magic Kingdom close on December 10?
- On Thursday, December 10, Magic Kingdom is scheduled to close at 6 PM to day guests, earlier than its usual hours.
- Why does Magic Kingdom close early on December 10?
- Magic Kingdom closes early to day guests on December 10 because it is a Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party night, a separately ticketed event that runs 7 PM to midnight.
- How should I plan around Magic Kingdom closing early on December 10?
- Arrive at rope drop, do your must-do rides and shows first, and plan to be finished by 6 PM. Hours can change, so check again as the date gets closer.
Park hours from Rope Drop News · unofficial, not affiliated with Disney.