Why You Should Book 7PM Dinner Reservations in Magic Kingdom Right Now

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is in full swing this time of year, which is fantastic for those with after hours party tickets, but for anyone without? It’s a bummer.

That’s because on party nights, Magic Kingdom closes at 6PM for regular guests, in comparison to its usual 9PM or 10PM closing time on other nights. This is because the event officially starts at 7PM and only party guests are allowed to be in the park at that time. If you’ve been planning to book a dining reservation in Magic Kingdom during your trip and it happens to be a party night, don’t worry, though! You don’t have to eat at 5PM — in fact, we’re telling you to book your dining reservation for right at 7PM.

Some Magic Kingdom table service restaurants will take reservations right up to 7PM on party nights, even though the park is technically “closed”! So, grab that 7PM reservation to make the most of Magic Kingdom when it closes early!

Cast Members are not going to make you exit the park if you can show them on your My Disney Experience App that you have a dining reservation coming up.

In fact, members of our team have seen guests without party tickets but WITH 7PM reservations being allowed into Magic Kingdom after 6PM with no issues, since Cast Members won’t want you to miss your dining reservation!

Now, it’s important to remember that this does not give you access to the party! When you’re walking into the park after 6PM, you won’t be able to get in line for a ride without a party ticket, and the same thing goes for when you leave your dining reservation. When you’re leaving the park after your dinner, it’s pretty common to be escorted out by a Cast Member — not in a “you’ve done something wrong” way, of course. It’s just how they ensure that only people with party tickets enjoy the elements of the party. So, if you find that you’ve planned a Magic Kingdom day on a date the park is closing early, this is a way to maximize your time ther!

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What dining reservation would you book for 7PM? Tell us in the comments!