Magic Kingdom 2019 Holiday Show Rehearsal Schedule

As the Magic Kingdom Park gets ready for the winter season, overnight rehearsals and tests for various offerings will take place through early November. Guests staying at nearby hotels should be aware that show-level audio and lighting may be used, and pyro will be included on some nights.

Parade rehearsals are currently expected to take place on the following dates:

• October 2
• October 14
• October 30
• November 5
• November 6

Castle stage rehearsals (occasionally including pyrotechnic effects) are expected to take place

October 25 – November 1 and November 3 – November 7, while Rockettower Plaza Stage rehearsals will take place on October 16, 28, 30-31.

Overnight Testing At MK

All guests planning on staying at one of the Disney resorts located around the Seven Seas Lagoon (including the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Polynesian Village Resort, Contemporary Resort) and Bay Lake (Wilderness Lodge, Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground) are advised that overnight entertainment tests will take place inside the Magic Kingdom Park from a few hours after park close until park open on October 21, October 25-28, and November 1-4.

On these dates, fireworks, audio, projection, and lighting will be tested and may be visible (or audible) from the surrounding resorts. Contact your resort’s front desk for additional information.

Magic Kingdom Rehearsals Scheduled

Guests that are staying at one of the resorts located close to the Seven Seas Lagoon (Grand Floridian Resort and Polynesian Village Resort) and Bay Lake (Contemporary Resort and Wilderness Lodge) should be advised that overnight rehearsals will be taking place at the Magic Kingdom Park October 8 – 10.

Audio could potentially be heard at surrounding resort hotels on these dates. These rehearsals were originally scheduled to take place on October 7-9, 2016.

In addition to that, parade rehearsals will take place after park close on Nov. 1, 3 and 4 in preparation for an upcoming seasonal event. Show level audio and lighting will be used. Rehearsals will take place from park close until 4 a.m. on November 1 & 3 and from park close until 2 a.m. on November 4.

Magical Winter Holidays with Disney Cruise Line

This holiday season, give a gift that’s both nautical and nice: a cruise on the Disney Magic, Disney Wonder, Disney Dream or Disney Fantasy, all decked out with holiday cheer. Starting early November, Disney Cruise Line adds sparkle to each ship during Very Merrytime Cruises, with traditional “turkey day” fanfare, Christmas feasts, “snow flurries” and New Year’s Eve galas. But the best part might just be relaxing on deck instead of shoveling snow.