• On Jan 4, 2019
    Melissa from ON Asked Note: This answer was provided prior to the change to planDisney and may still contain references to Disney Parks Moms Panel.

    Experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    Hi there, we are planning on going Feb 7th to MK. It says they open at 9 that day. Is that the time the doors open after se ruth che k ot is that the opening ceremony? Also what the is the earliest for parking if we are paying to park there the morning of?

    Hello Melissa and welcome back to the Disney Parks Moms Panel!

    In my opinion, arriving before Park opening at any Disney Park is a great idea.  The Magic Kingdom parking lot opens about 2 hours before the listed park opening time, and you will be allowed to enter the Park one hour before the official opening time. I recommend planning to arrive at the gate 90 minutes before the published opening time. This will help ensure a lower-stress morning and a peaceful walk down Main Street, U.S.A.  You might even have time to grab a Starbucks at the Main Street Bakery before heading toward the Castle. In my experience, the opening ceremony, Let the Magic Begin, kicks off in front of Cinderella Castle about 5 minutes before park opening time.

    I hope you have the most magical of days at the Magic Kingdom- say hi to Mickey for me!

    See ya real soon,
    Anne
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Meet the Panelist: Anne, Iowa

I’m Anne, a native Iowan, wife, mother, and grandmother. For me, a major part of the fun of a Disney trip is the planning. I have traveled to the Disney Parks in multiple stages of my life, including as a daughter, sister, aunt, mother and grandmother.  One of my favorite things to do is to travel with multi-generational groups. I am thrilled to be able to help other Disney guests plan their adventures. Learn More About Anne

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