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Disney World Requires Reservations for Magic Kingdom as New Starlight Parade Debuts

Magic Kingdom bookings for passholders are sold out through July 22 to prevent overcrowding during tonight’s premiere.

Disney's new nighttime parade officially debuts at Magic Kingdom on Sunday night. (Courtesy Walt Disney Co.)
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Overview

  • Starting July 20, Annual Passholders must secure a valid reservation to enter Magic Kingdom at any time of day.
  • Park-pass reservations for Magic Kingdom are sold out for passholders from July 20 to July 22, locking out those without bookings.
  • Unannounced soft openings of the Disney Starlight parade on July 18 and 19 generated rushes for park-pass reservations ahead of its official debut.
  • Passholders retain park-hopping privileges at EPCOT, Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom after 2 p.m. without reservations.
  • Magic Kingdom attendance dipped sharply midday on July 19 despite these previews, underscoring unpredictable crowd patterns.