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  • On Jun 13, 2026
    Diana from NE Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    Hello, my family is going to WDW in late July. I looked at the calendar and there is no night time parade and the hours are shorter than June. Will that change or is that what I can expect for our Magic Kingdom day. Thank you, Diana

    Hi Diana!

    Welcome back to planDisney!  As my friend Princess Tiana would say, your Walt Disney World Resort vacation is getting closer and closer every day.  It won't be long until you're strolling Main Street, U.S.A. with your favorite Mickey-shaped snack!

    Diana, I see you're already busy planning park days that promise to be practically perfect in every way.  The Hours & Events Calendar is a helpful planning resource as it lists scheduled park hours and entertainment for each day of your vacation.  Typically, you'll find this information is updated 60 days before your trip, but sometimes adjustments are made closer to your arrival date.  For example, I'm getting ready to leave for my next visit to Walt Disney World, and the calendar was recently updated with extended park hours and two performances of Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away most evenings.  While I can't make any promises about what calendar updates may happen in July, I'd definitely encourage you to keep checking for the latest park information as you get closer to your trip!

    On the calendar, you'll also find specific times for Early Theme Park Entry - one of the many benefits available to Guests staying at a hotel in the Disney Resorts Collection.  This is a great opportunity to experience one or two of your must-do attractions before the park opens to other Guests.  As a reminder, complimentary resort transportation begins about 45 minutes before the posted early entry time for each park.  I usually like to arrive at the transportation stop for my resort hotel about 15 minutes early so I can hopefully try to catch one of the first buses if I'm planning to "rope drop" the parks in the morning!  

    I hope this information has been helpful, Diana, and that you have an amazing time enjoying all the summer fun at Walt Disney World!  You're always welcome to Be Our Guest here at planDisney, so please stop by again if you have any other questions!

    See ya real soon!
    Kristi               
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Meet the Panelist: Kristi, Maryland

Hi! I'm Kristi and I've been making magical memories at the Walt Disney World Resort since my first visit in 1989. While I cherished my childhood visits, my favorite memories have come sharing all of the excitement and wonder of a Disney Parks vacation with my husband and three boys. Whether you're planning a runDisney racecation, a trip with little ones, a land and sea adventure, or anything in between, I'm ready to help you make some bibbidi-bobbidi-beautiful plans for your next Disney Parks vacation! Learn More About Kristi

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