Hi, Kate! Thanks for bringing your question to planDisney!
I'm so excited to hear that you'll be spending the Christmas holiday at
Walt Disney World Resort this year! Is there anything more magical than
Walt Disney World Resort at Christmastime? I also love your
restaurant choice for Christmas dinner. With its delicious food, enchanting atmosphere, and unique character interactions,
Story Book Dining at Artist Point with Snow White is the perfect place for a special holiday meal.
The Walt Disney World theme park hours are always subject to change, so be sure to check the
Hours & Events Calendar as it gets closer to your trip for the most up-to-date information. That being said, you are correct that
Magic Kingdom Park is currently listed as closing at 9:00 p.m. on Christmas Day. Walt Disney World Resort
bus transportation typically ends one hour after the theme park's closing time, so this may not be the best option for getting you back to
Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort after your late dinner at
Disney's Wilderness Lodge.
You're going to want to take your time and enjoy your Christmas dinner, and you don't want to be stressed about traveling to Magic Kingdom Park in time to catch a bus back to your resort hotel. Therefore, I would recommend using the
Disney Minnie Van Service or another ride-share service to transport you back to Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort at the conclusion of your meal.
Kate, if we can answer any other questions for you as you plan for your trip, please come
visit planDisney again at any time. Wishing you a happy holiday season and a magical Walt Disney World Resort vacation!
Samantha