Hiya Carole,
Welcome to planDisney! I am so excited about
Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away! Every time a new detail is shared on the Disney social media accounts, I get even more excited! I love a good nighttime parade, and this one is going to be incredible for sure.
I’m like you, Carole, I would hate to drive to the theme parks just to be unable to enter due to large crowds. While this doesn’t happen often, holidays and special events can lead to the parks being closed to new Guests (even those with park reservations). Before you head to
Magic Kingdom, you can call 407-560-5000 to hear a message about current theme park capacity, or you can find this information in the
My Disney Experience mobile app. To find the information on the mobile app, click the three horizontal lines in the bottom right corner. Then scroll down until you see Park Hours and Info. Under the park hopper hours, it will show if Magic Kingdom is at capacity (it will say park hopping is unavailable).
I hope this was helpful, Carole, and that you enjoy seeing Disney Starlight. I am counting down the days until I get to see it myself in person. Please come back and see us if you need anything else.
Happy Planning,
Ashley F.