Disney's Magic Kingdom
2026-08-12
Weather Forecast
93° / 77°
Hot with scattered afternoon thunderstorms
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, as feeder districts head back to school.
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What to Pack
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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RAYMYLO Insulated Water Bottle 40 oz Triple Wall
Triple-wall vacuum insulation keeps drinks ice-cold for 24+ hours — start your morning with ice water and it'll still be cold at park closing time.
$29.99
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4D Cloud Steppers Memory Foam Arch Support Insoles
Swap these into your shoes before you go — 10 miles of concrete pavement hits differently with memory foam support. Most park-goers notice a difference within the first hour.
$9.98
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Dorahoney Travel Antibacterial Hand Wipes 48 Count Individually Wrapped
48 individually wrapped antibacterial wipes for hands and surfaces — theme park handrails, ride lap bars, and food court tables see a lot of traffic. Tuck a pack in every bag pocket.
$9.90
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Waterproof Phone Pouch Floating 2-Pack IP68 with Lanyard
IP68 rated — fully submersible for water rides. Floats if it's dropped in water, and the lanyard keeps it around your neck when you're getting soaked.
$17.99
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JBL Go 3 Portable Mini Bluetooth Speaker IP67 Waterproof
IP67 waterproof and small enough to fit in a cup holder — bring the music to the hotel pool, the resort room, or the pre-park breakfast table. 5 hours of battery and charges via USB-C.
$39.95
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