Walt Disney World Railroad (Main Street & Fantasyland stations)
Closed: Sep 28, 2026 → Oct 29, 2026 (reopens Oct 30)
Source ↗Next 7 days of hours
- Thu, Oct 15 8 AM – 6 PM
- Fri, Oct 16 8 AM – 6 PM
- Sat, Oct 17 8 AM – 11 PM
- Sun, Oct 18 8 AM – 6 PM
- Mon, Oct 19 9 AM – 10 PM
- Tue, Oct 20 9 AM – 10 PM
- Wed, Oct 21 9 AM – 10 PM
Party nights: Magic Kingdom closes at 6 PM
On these dates a separately ticketed after-hours party takes over the park, so day guests must leave at 6 PM. If you want fireworks and a full evening without a party ticket, pick another night (or another park).
- Halloween party nights left in October: Oct 15, Oct 16, Oct 18, Oct 22, Oct 23, Oct 25, Oct 27, Oct 29, Oct 31.
- Christmas party nights in November: Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 15, Nov 17, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 24, Nov 25, Nov 27, Nov 29. Our calendar currently runs through Nov 30; check Disney's calendar for December.
What's closed or closing
Walt Disney World Railroad – Frontierland Station
Closed: Jul 2025 → TBA
Source ↗Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress (show update)
Closed: Jul 6, 2026 → Late spring 2027
Source ↗Tiana's Bayou Adventure
Closed: Nov 2, 2026 → Dec 17, 2026 (reopens Dec 18)
Source ↗Tiana's Bayou General (shop)
Closed: Nov 2, 2026 → Mid-Dec 2026 (est.)
Source ↗Good to know
- Early Theme Park Entry: Disney Resort hotel guests (and select other hotels) get in 30 minutes before opening, every day of their stay. Disney ↗
- Jingle Cruise starts Nov 3: Jungle Cruise gets its holiday overlay. Ride early in November on a weekday before December crowds. WDWMagic ↗
- Lightning Lane head start: Disney Resort hotel guests can buy Lightning Lane passes up to 7 days before check-in; everyone else gets 3 days. Disney ↗
- Free ice water: ask at almost any quick-service counter. planDisney ↗
Magic Kingdom FAQ
Is the Walt Disney World Railroad open?
No. The Main Street, U.S.A. and Fantasyland stations are closed Sep 28 – Oct 29, 2026 and are scheduled to reopen Oct 30, 2026. The Frontierland station has been closed since July 2025 with no reopening date.
When is Tiana's Bayou Adventure closed?
Tiana's Bayou Adventure is scheduled to close Nov 2, 2026 and reopen Dec 18, 2026. Tiana's Bayou General, the shop next door, closes Nov 2 until about mid-December.
Why does Magic Kingdom close at 6 PM on some nights?
On separately ticketed party nights Magic Kingdom closes to regular day guests at 6 PM. Remaining Halloween party nights: Oct 15, Oct 16, Oct 18, Oct 22, Oct 23, Oct 25, Oct 27, Oct 29, Oct 31. Christmas party nights through Nov 30: Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 15, Nov 17, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 24, Nov 25, Nov 27, Nov 29 (2026).
What time does Magic Kingdom open?
On most days through Mon, Nov 30, 2026 the park is scheduled to open at 9 AM. Guests at Disney Resort hotels and select other hotels can enter 30 minutes earlier with Early Theme Park Entry.
When does Jingle Cruise start in 2026?
Jungle Cruise becomes the holiday Jingle Cruise starting Nov 3, 2026 and runs through the holiday season.