Disney World's Magic Kingdom to close early in January 2025

Nov 21, 2024 in "Magic Kingdom"

Posted: Thursday November 21, 2024 7:10am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World will close early at 4:30pm on January 30, 2025.

Park hours at Magic Kingdom For January 30 2025 are 9:00am to 4:30pm
Park hours at Magic Kingdom For January 30 2025 are 9:00am to 4:30pm

Park hours at Magic Kingdom For January 30 2025 are 9:00am to 4:30pm. EPCOT will be open from 9:00am to 9:00pm, Disney's Animal Kingdom from 8:00am to 6:00pm, and Disney's Hollywood Studios from 9:00am to 9:00pm.

The early close is likely due to the Cast Service celebration, which rewards Cast Members who have reached certain milestones in their Disney career, ranging from 10 to 50 years.

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Guests planning a trip at the end of January should plan around an early Magic Kingdom close
Guests planning a trip at the end of January should plan around an early Magic Kingdom close

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DznyGrlSDJan 24, 2025

Bump. I am attending this event as a guest of a 30 year castmember - I can't wait!
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