Magic Kingdom To Close Early for a Private Event on October 21st
When we were adding hours to our monthly guide for visiting Disney World in October of 2025, we noticed that Magic Kingdom is closing early for a private event on October 21st. Park hours show that the Magic Kingdom will close at 6:00 p.m. on the 21st. While it is common for the theme park to close early on select nights between August and December due to seasonal parties, this is not the case for this early closing.
If you were to look at a list of Halloween dates for this year’s party, you wouldn’t see this date and would likely assume you were good to go for Magic Kingdom. It might be a shock to arrive with plans for the entire day and find signage outside the park’s entrance, stating that the park will close early that evening. Therefore, it is always important to check the park’s hours of operation before your visit. It’s also why we try to post these kinds of things here on the site and include them in our monthly snapshots.
Visiting Magic Kingdom on a day the park closes early has both pros and cons. The biggest drawback, naturally, is the park’s shortened hours, with it closing earlier than usual. If you only have one day to spend there, it’s better to choose a date where you don’t miss the nighttime entertainment and fireworks. However, if your schedule allows for more than one Magic Kingdom visit, or if you have a park hopper ticket, this kind of date can work in your favor. That’s because the Magic Kingdom often sees lighter crowds since most guests prefer not to use a full-priced ticket on a day with limited hours.
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For more of our monthly snapshots, see our guide to visiting Disney World (Month-by-Month) in 2025.
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For planning a Disney World vacation, you might also enjoy our Disney World Resorts Guide. It provides an overview of our coverage of the resorts. Our Disney World Dining Guide is a good resource for planning all your meals. For more on the theme parks, start with our Disney World Parks Guide. It leads to coverage of all four theme parks. If you or someone in your party has an interest in meeting characters at Disney World, that guide will help you locate options. Lastly, our Disney Water Parks Guide will help you get started planning a trip to either of Disney’s two water parks.
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