Magic Kingdom will close early on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, for a park-wide private buyout. Dave Matthews Band will perform in front of Cinderella Castle. Speakers and rolling planters have been installed in the Hub area in preparation.
Magic Kingdom Early Closure
During our visit to Magic Kingdom on May 11, we noticed prep work was underway for the performance.
Speakers were installed in multiple places in the Hub near Cinderella Castle.
Various rolling planters were also staged in the area. Two paths on the side of the castle are blocked off.
The buyout is for the SAP Sapphire & ASUG Annual Conference, which is from May 11 to 13 at the Orange County Convention Center. The conference ends with a private night at Magic Kingdom, including a concert by Dave Matthews Band in front of Cinderella Castle.
The event is from 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Magic Kingdom will close to the general public at 5:30 p.m. The park opens that day at 9 a.m. with early entry for hotel guests at 8:30 a.m.
The other three Walt Disney World theme parks are operating as usual. EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Animal Kingdom has extended evening hours for guests of select resorts from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Early entry begins a half hour before opening.
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