What’s new at Magic Kingdom

New, returning and closing rides

• Reopening Late spring 2027

  Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress

  Returning after about a year with updated scenes set in the 1960s, 1980s and 1999.

  What it means for lines. A big theater that seats fast. Good for a midday break, not a line to plan around.

  Source: WDW Prep SchoolChecked Nov 15
• Opening No date yet

  Piston Peak National Park (Cars)

  A Cars-themed area of Frontierland inspired by U.S. national parks.

  What it means for lines. No effect on waits yet. Check back when Disney gives a date.

  Source: Mickey VisitChecked Nov 15
• Opening No date yet

  Villains Land

  A large new villains-themed area, about the size of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.

  What it means for lines. Years away. No effect on waits yet.

  Source: WDW Prep SchoolChecked Nov 15

Happening now and coming up

• Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
  After-hours holiday party with its own parade, fireworks and treats. Separate ticket. Magic Kingdom closes early to day guests.On now
  until Dec 22
  Separate ticket
• Holidays at Walt Disney World
  Holiday decorations and seasonal entertainment across the parks.On now
  until Jan 6

Deals for Walt Disney World

• Get Away TodayTickets

  Adults at kids’ prices on multi-day tickets

  Early Black Friday sale on multi-day Disneyland and Walt Disney World tickets. Confirm the end date on their site.

  See the offer at Get Away Today
• Walt Disney WorldPackage

  Save up to $250 a night on room and ticket packages

  Select 4-night, 4-day packages at Disney hotels. Longer tickets qualify too.

  Travel Jan 3 to Jul 28, 2027
  See the offer at Walt Disney World
• Walt Disney WorldHotel

  Up to 25% off select Disney hotel rooms

  Room-only discount on select nights through spring break 2027.

  Travel Jan 3 to Apr 29, 2027
  See the offer at Walt Disney World
• Disney VisaHotel

  Disney Visa cardmembers save up to 30% on rooms

  Select nights, with the deepest savings on January and February weekends for stays of 5 nights or more.

  Travel Jan 3 to Apr 29, 2027
  See the offer at Disney Visa

Checked by hand. Prices and terms change, so confirm on the seller’s site before you book.

Newest creator tips

• Blog

  Disney Tourist Blog (Tom Bricker)

  At After Hours, ride TRON Lightcycle Run as soon as the event starts, since it has the longest line. Then work through Adventureland, Frontierland, Fantasyland and Tomorrowland, and finish with Peter Pan’s Flight and Seven Dwarfs Mine Train.

  See the original
• Blog

  Disney Tourist Blog (Tom Bricker)

  On Christmas or Halloween party days, Magic Kingdom closes to day guests at 6 pm and opens early at 7:30 am. Crowds are lighter and early entry is worth using. You can do most rides without paying for Lightning Lanes.

  See the original
• Blog

  Disney Tourist Blog

  At opening, put TRON Lightcycle / Run and Seven Dwarfs Mine Train at the top of your list. Both build long lines fast.

  See the original

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