Disney World's Magic Kingdom to close early in January 2024

Mar 29, 2023 in "Magic Kingdom"

Posted: Wednesday March 29, 2023 7:25pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World will close early on January 29 2024 due to the annual Cast Service celebration event.

Park hours at Magic Kingdom For January 31 2023 are 9:00am to 4:30pm
Park hours at Magic Kingdom For January 31 2023 are 9:00am to 4:30pm

Park hours at Magic Kingdom for January 29 2024 are not yet available, but previous service celebrations days have seen a 4:30pm close.

Cast Service celebrations reward Cast Members who have reached certain milestones in their Disney career, ranging from 10 to 50 years.

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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JediMasterMattMar 30, 2023

We were at the park this year for the "short day" and as long as you weren't paying full price - it was wonderful as the crowds were lower than I've seen the MK in years. We only were in the park for a couple of hours (3ish) and did a ton. If you are an AP or have park hoppers, I would certainly recommend taking advantage of this next year. The best part was it allowed me to make a good "monkey's paw" joke to several cast members on the way out as they were setting up for the 3pm FoF parade. I told them to keep today in their memories and whenever they hear a guest complain about not having a parade anymore to close out the day at the MK, they can remember this and not MSEP or SpectroMagic. Be careful what you wish for people. Want new end of day parade? TDO, no problem. Changes hours and viola, 3pm parade closes the park at 4:40pm. Also, congratulations to the CMs for their well deserved night of honor. I had a few friends attend the one this year and it was a good night.

asianwayMar 30, 2023

Watch the fb groups day of

ToTBellHopMar 30, 2023

BrianMar 30, 2023

Somehow this still won't be enough notice for some members to withhold criticism of closing early in order to recognize CMs who have given a minimum of a decade of service to the company.
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