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Magic Kingdom Closes All Disney Starlight Viewing Areas Minutes Before Start

Surging demand for the new nighttime parade is forcing routewide closures, with holiday reservations tightening as well.

Overview

  • Cast members announced about 10 minutes before showtime that every designated viewing section for Disney Starlight had reached capacity.
  • The parade route spans Frontierland, Liberty Square, the hub by Cinderella Castle, Main Street U.S.A., and Town Square, limiting available space despite its length.
  • Annual Passholder reservations are closed for Magic Kingdom on December 30 and 31 and for EPCOT on December 31 as part of holiday crowd management.
  • Reports indicate guests claimed spots an hour or more in advance, exceeding the typical 30–45 minutes seen outside peak periods.
  • Visitors are being advised to arrive much earlier, target less popular sections, or prepare backup plans if access is closed before showtime.