Guests planning their Walt Disney World visit should be aware that Magic Kingdom will be closing extra early in mid-May. The 5:30pm closure comes as a private buyout of the park forces hours to change. Here’s the latest.
Magic Kingdom Closing at 5:30pm on May 13
According to the Walt Disney World theme park operating hours calendar, Magic Kingdom will be closing at 5:30pm on Wednesday, May 13th. The extra early closure is due to a private event buyout. Here’s more.
The extra early closure is due to the SAP Sapphire & ASUG Annual Conference. According to the conference’s website, there will be a “Celebration Night at Magic Kingdom” from 7:30pm to 11:30pm, requiring the theme park to close to day guests at 5:30pm.
Here’s how SAP describes the evening, which will have a special performance from the Dave Matthews Band:
Enjoy iconic attractions, beloved Disney characters, delicious food, and a private concert against the backdrop of Cinderella Castle—a celebration night you won’t want to miss.
Cap off SAP Sapphire with the legendary Dave Matthews Band, live and fresh off its Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction. With its signature blend of rock, jazz, folk, and world music, the Grammy award-winning Dave Matthews Band delivers genre‑defying performances that are never the same twice and always unforgettable. Join us for a magical celebration!
The SAP Sapphire park buyouts are common, with a park buyout at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2024 even seeing a massive stage installed in front of the Chinese Theater.
Typically, crowd levels are lower on days when theme parks have extra early closures. Of course, this means that you’ll miss out on evening entertainment, including the nightly fireworks show and Disney Starlight nighttime parade.
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