Disney's Magic Kingdom
2026-07-15
Events
Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress — Refurbishment
Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress is temporarily closed for refurbishment beginning July 6, 2026, to add a new introductory scene featuring an animatronic Walt Disney. Reopening is expected sometime in 2027; no specific date has been confirmed.
Extended Evening Hours at Magic Kingdom
After HoursComplimentary late-night park access for guests staying at Disney Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resorts (plus a few other select hotels), running weekly on Wednesday nights (July 8 ran 11:00 PM–1:00 AM; other nights run 10:00 PM–midnight). A reduced slate of attractions — Space Mountain, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, TRON Lightcycle / Run, Big Thunder Mountain, Haunted Mansion, Pirates of the Caribbean, and others — stays open two extra hours. Not a separately ticketed event. The August 26 and September 2 Wednesday slots move to Disney's Animal Kingdom instead (see separate entry).
22:00 – 00:00
More infoWednesday at Magic Kingdom in peak Florida summer, with schools out across every major feeder district until Aug. 10. Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress — Refurbishment continues. Recent actuals have run above prediction here, but Touring Plans' independent calendar reads this week lower, so this score splits the difference rather than fully chasing either signal. Forecast: Partly sunny with afternoon storms, high 92F, 40% rain chance.
What Actually Happened
Actual crowd score: 6 · We predicted 5
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What to Pack
Sunday Afternoons Kids Fun Bucket Hat UPF 50+
UPF 50+ kids hat with a soft 2.5" brim and water-repellent finish — stays on in line, shades the face and neck all day, crushes into a park bag without a wrinkle.
$19.00
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ROXUN Cooling UV Sun Protection Arm Sleeves
Thin compression sleeves that block UV and actually feel cooler than bare skin thanks to moisture-wicking fabric. Slip them on before you leave the hotel.
$7.99
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Women's Waterproof Windproof Packable Rain Jacket
Waterproof jacket that packs small enough for a park bag. Worth carrying for Florida's indoor arctic blast zones as much as the outdoor rain.
$29.99
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Windproof Compact Travel Umbrella Automatic Folding
Pops open one-handed and fits in a park bag. Florida afternoon squalls only last 20 minutes — this gets you through without soaking your shoes.
$15.99
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Sukeen Cooling Sports Headbands 4-Pack Moisture Wicking
Instant-cooling, moisture-wicking headbands that keep sweat out of your eyes during a hot Florida park day. The 4-pack means everyone in the group can grab one.
$9.99
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