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Magic Kingdom Says Goodbye at 6 PM

Advice for 2026-10-16 · Published Oct 16, 2026, 7:16 AM ET

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Well, whaddya know — Not-So-Scary Halloween Party takes over Magic Kingdom tonight at 7, and the park closes to the rest of us at 6 PM, October 16. Rope drop at 8 is your best move: Seven Dwarfs Mine Train first, 'cause the standby line gets thick by midday.

With the WDW Railroad closed at both the Main Street and Fantasyland stations, plan on two feet or the Main Street Vehicles, and start heading out by mid-4:30 — the walkways jam once the party crowd smells corn dogs. If a late storm pops up, Space Mountain and Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin are your indoor absorbs. If you're an evening person, save MK for another day.

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