Hiya, Sarah, and welcome to planDisney! It sounds like you're in the final days of the countdown to your Walt Disney World Resort vacation, and you must be getting so excited! Thank you for stopping by with this great question. My Panelist pals and I are here and always happy to help our fellow Guests, just like you!
Sarah, when you drive to
Magic Kingdom Park, you will
park your car at the Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC) before taking either the Monorail or a ferryboat to the park entrance. You'll be happy to know that the TTC opens about an hour before park opening. On Thursday, August 22, 2025, Magic Kingdom Park opens for all Guests at 9:00 am and offers
Early Theme Park Entry for Guests of
Disney Resorts Collection hotels beginning at 8:30 am. This means the parking lot should open around 7:30 am. Once you've parked, don't forget about the
Car Locator Feature of the
My Disney Experience Mobile App!
Speaking of the My Disney Experience Mobile App, don't miss the opportunity to use the
Mobile Food & Beverage Order feature. My favorite way to take advantage of this is to place an order while I'm waiting in line for an attraction. I use the interactive map to find a quick-service restaurant that accepts mobile orders, select a pickup window for my desired time, and place my order. I can then enjoy my time in the park and make my way to the dining location when it's time to eat. Once you indicate on the app that you've arrived, your food will be prepared, and you'll be notified to pick it up at a specific location. This can save you a lot of time waiting in line to order, which is great when you're hungry and ready to eat.
Sarah, I hope this is helpful to you as you prepare for your visit to the Most Magical Place on Earth! Please stop by planDisney with any other questions you have!
See ya real soon!
Jennifer