Today marks an important transition at Walt Disney World as Halloween season officially begins. While many guests are excited for the return of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, others could be caught off guard by one major change: Magic Kingdom will close early to day guests today.
Your Day Visit Will Get Cut Short Today
Instead of remaining open late into the evening and ending with Happily Ever After, Magic Kingdom will close at 6:00 p.m. this evening to prepare for the first Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party of the 2026 season. Only guests with a valid Halloween Party ticket will be allowed to remain in the park after the official closing time.
The early closure is more than just a scheduling change. It can significantly affect how much guests can accomplish during their visit. Popular attractions, dining locations, and entertainment will all need to fit into a shorter operating day, making Early Entry even more valuable for anyone visiting Magic Kingdom today.
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
The return of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is already proving to be incredibly popular. As of today, 10 of the 38 scheduled party nights have already sold out, including today’s, showing strong demand more than two months before Halloween. The sold out dates as of publication include:
- August 7
- August 11
- August 14
- August 18
- August 21
- September 4
- September 8
- October 9
- October 13
- October 31
Guests who are still hoping to attend one of this year’s events may want to purchase tickets soon, especially if they have a specific date in mind.
Spooky Season Is Here
Although today’s early closure may disappoint some daytime visitors, it also signals the beginning of one of the most popular seasonal events at Walt Disney World. Party guests can enjoy exclusive entertainment, trick-or-treating throughout the park, specialty food and beverages, rare Disney character appearances, themed merchandise, and the fan-favorite Boo-To-You Halloween Parade. The event also features Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular fireworks, which are exclusive to party nights.
If you have plans to visit Walt Disney World today without a Halloween Party ticket, it may be worth considering one of the other three theme parks instead. EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom will offer guests the opportunity to enjoy a full day without the interruption of an early evening closure.
Magic Kingdom will continue to close early on select dates throughout August, September, and October as additional Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party events take place. Checking the park hours before heading to Walt Disney World can help you avoid surprises and ensure you choose the park that best fits your plans.
For Disney Adults, today’s early closing isn’t just the end of a park day; it’s the official kickoff to Halloween season at Walt Disney World. MouseHouseNews.net will keep you informed all season long!
