Operating hours extended for Magic Kingdom on 40th anniversary

Sep 17, 2011 in "Magic Kingdom"

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Posted: Saturday September 17, 2011 2:37pm EDT by WDWMAGIC Staff

The operating hours have just been extended for Magic Kingdom on its 40th anniversary - October 1. The park now closes at midnight, up from its previously scheduled 10pm closing. Wishes is at 9pm, with two performances of Main Street Electrical Parade at 8pm and 10pm.

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