Hiya Suzanne,
Welcome to
planDisney! As someone who has visited the Most Magical Place on Earth as much as I have, there are some things I hope never change, like DOLE Whip and hidden Mickeys.
The Kiss Goodnight is one of those magical details I hope never goes away! I’ve only seen it a handful of times, but I have loved the magic that is that experience. Now that I have two little ones under 4, I haven’t had a chance to experience it myself recently, but I did reach out to a Cast Member to confirm. According to the Cast Member, while it does happen most nights, it doesn’t happen every night at
Magic Kingdom, so you may have just been there for a night it wasn’t scheduled. They also wanted me to pass along that the timing isn’t set, so you may just have to listen for music starting 30 minutes after Magic Kingdom closes to see if it happens.
I hope this was helpful, Suzanne. While I cannot guarantee that the Kiss Goodnight will happen during your next trip, I am sending pixie dust that it does. I know that it will enhance your magical vacation if it does. Please come back and see us if you need anything else.
Happy Planning,
Ashley F.