What time should you arrive at Magic Kingdom?

Arriving at the Magic Kingdom 30–60 minutes before official opening ensures the shortest possible waits for rides. On-site guests who want to take advantage of Early Theme Park Entry should arrive at the park entrance 60 minutes before official opening (that is, 30 minutes before Early Entry) on all days.
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How early do they let you into Magic Kingdom?

The event typically allows access to the park at 7:45AM on days with a 9AM open, and with breakfast served until 10AM. Given the attractions included, you're basically paying to walk onto Peter Pan's Flight and Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, along with the breakfast.
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What is the best time of day to go to Magic Kingdom?

The first two to three hours of every day are the time of the lowest crowds of the day. It's almost Magical. The wait time for Space Mountain at 10:00 am is usually around 20-30 minutes. At noon, it's 60-90 minutes.
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How early should you arrive at Disney World?

Crowds are usually lower during the morning hours at all of the Disney theme parks. If you are driving to the theme parks, I would suggest arriving at least 45-60 minutes before the park of your choice opens. In the past, some of the theme parks open a little before the scheduled park hours posted.
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What is the busiest time at Magic Kingdom?

A surge of early birds arrive before or around opening time but are quickly dispersed throughout the empty park. After the initial wave is absorbed, there's a lull lasting about an hour after opening. Then the park is inundated for about 2 hours, peaking between 10 a.m. and noon.
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Is it better to go to Magic Kingdom in the morning or afternoon?

Less Crowds – Probably the most IMPORTANT Fact, the peak attendance for Magic Kingdom is in the afternoon. In the early morning, there are less people too, but it's just going to get busier by the minute. Believe it or not, as night falls at Magic Kingdom, the crowds start to dwindle.
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What rides have the longest waits at Magic Kingdom?

Guess Which 3 Rides Had the LONGEST Wait Times in Disney World This Week!
  • There are a TON of lines you might not expect in Disney World!
  • Seven Dwarfs Mine Train.
  • Splash Mountain.
  • Tomorrowland Speedway.
  • Mad Tea Party.
  • Country Bears!
  • Remy's Ratatouille Adventure.
  • The Seas with Nemo and Friends.
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What time are the fireworks at Magic Kingdom?

The Best Spots to Watch Fireworks at Magic Kingdom

Most showtimes in fall and winter are at 8 p.m. since it gets dark so early. For spring and summer, the fireworks are typically at 9 p.m. Always double-check the schedule on the day of your visit.
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What day is the slowest day at Disney World?

Walt Disney World's parks are typically least crowded:
  • January 2nd until just prior to Presidents' Day week (third Monday in February)
  • The week after Labor Day until just prior to Thanksgiving week.
  • The week following Thanksgiving weekend until the week prior to Christmas.
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Do Disney parks let you in early?

Extra Magic Hours are the select days each week, where Disney opens up the park early. Now this is done for all guests, so you'll still be with all the regular paying customers. However, Extra Magic Hours usually start around 8:00 AM (sometimes 7:30 AM).
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What time does Magic Kingdom get less busy?

You should make a dining reservation for either 4 or 5 p.m., then hit the rides when you are finished (if you can stomach it). Beginning around 6 p.m., park crowds start thinning out as guests make their way to dinner, so you can take advantage of this time gap.
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What ride should you go on first at Magic Kingdom?

The Seven Dwarfs Mine Train rope drop remains the go-to if you're looking to start a perfect day at Magic Kingdom without forking over too much money to Disney for Lightning Lanes.
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What is the busiest day of the week at Magic Kingdom?

Busiest Days at Magic Kingdom 2022

The busiest day at The Magic Kingdom tends to always be Monday. This is because many families plan a week long vacation to Disney World, and typically receive the best deals by traveling Sunday or Monday.
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What time is rope drop at Magic Kingdom 2021?

Everyone has different priorities. If you prioritize watching the Welcome Show from directly in front of Cinderella Castle or you stroll up to the Fantasyland rope drop spot at 8:55 a.m., don't plan on doing Seven Dwarfs Mine Train.
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How long does it take to park at Magic Kingdom?

At each theme park, you can expect it to take approximately 10 minutes to park your vehicle once you pay for parking. From there, you can expect another 10-15 minutes to get from your car to the front gate via either walking or taking a tram from the parking lot.
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What time does the monorail start running to Magic Kingdom?

In general, expect the monorail to run at a minimum from one hour before Magic Kingdom or Epcot opens to one hour after those parks close. The resort line monorail often, but not always, starts moving guests at 6:30 a.m. to accommodate folks with 7:00 a.m. breakfast reservations at Chef Mickey's in the Contemporary.
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When should you not go to Disney World?

The WORST times to visit Walt Disney World are:
  • December 26-31. This is the most crowded and most expensive time of year. ...
  • Mid-February through mid-April (or later, depending on the date of Easter). ...
  • Midsummer (June through early August).
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What is the least busy Disney World park?

Epcot is a good Disney theme park to visit on a Monday. It's one of the least busy days of the week at this park and you're likely to encounter the thinnest crowds here.
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Does Magic Kingdom do fireworks every night?

Disney Answer: Yes

Every night, the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World offers at least one show of fireworks. Currently, the Magic Kingdom presents Wishes, which has been around since 2003. Starting on May 12, 2017, the Magic Kingdom will introduce a brand new fireworks show, Happily Ever After.
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How long do fireworks last at Magic Kingdom?

Everything you need to know about Disney Enchantment at Magic Kingdom, the TL;DR version: Disney Enchantment fireworks time: Nightly at 9pm. Disney Enchantment fireworks duration: 15 minutes.
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Are masks required at Disney World?

Walt Disney World has lifted the last of its mask requirements, meaning face coverings will be optional for visitors at all locations on the central Florida Disney property.
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Does Disney exaggerate wait times?

Over the course of the last 18 months, our experience across all of Walt Disney World has been that actual wait times average about two-thirds to 75% of posted wait times most of the day. That drops to around 50% at night, if not lower.
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What is the best time to ride Flight of Passage?

Irrespective of exact times, you're going to ride Flight of Passage with a minimal wait. You should be finished with Flight of Passage before 9:30 a.m. even on a moderately busy day, in which case you should head immediately to Na'vi River Journey unless the posted wait is at or above 60 minutes.
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What was the longest line ever at Disney World?

The Longest Lines at Disney World
  • Slinky Dog Dash – 92 Minutes.
  • Remy's Ratatouille Adventure – 91 Minutes.
  • Seven Dwarfs Mine Train – 90 Minutes.
  • Frozen Ever After – 79 Minutes.
  • Jungle Cruise – 77 Minutes.
  • Tower of Terror – 76 Minutes.
  • Peter Pan's Flight – 75 Minutes.
  • Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway – 69 Minutes.
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