Guests staying overnight at Walt Disney World hotels can access select attractions before other visitors during a daily period called Early Theme Park Entry. The lineup of attractions open is subject to change, and one of them just did.
A long-running attraction no longer operates during Early Theme Park Entry at Magic Kingdom. Keep reading to learn all the details about this change and which rides are still part of the roster. Mickey Visit brings you the latest Disney news and planning resources, including a new Disney World hotel opening in 2027 and the full list of artists and celebrities being honored as Disney Legends at D23 2026.
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Magic Kingdom Attraction Removed from Early Theme Park Entry
Each day, select Magic Kingdom attractions open 30 minutes prior to the regular opening time exclusively for guests staying at Disney World hotels.
Mickey's PhilharMagic, a 3D show at Magic Kingdom, is no longer open during Early Theme Park Entry for Disney World hotel guests. The official Disney World website was updated with this change on March 27, 2026. We expect the change to take effect immediately, if it hasn't already. This could be a temporary change but as of now, the Walt Disney World website lists it as removed from available Early Theme Park Entry options.
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Mickey's PhilharMagic now opens daily at Magic Kingdom's official opening time, not 30 minutes before. This makes it one of the only Fantasyland attractions to do so, joining Enchanted Tales with Belle in this abnormality.
As a reminder, only select Tomorrowland and Fantasyland attractions are open for Magic Kingdom's Early Theme Park Entry. Here's the full list of rides and attractions open during Early Theme Park Entry at Magic Kingdom, with Mickey's PhilharMagic no longer part of the lineup:
- Fantasyland
- Prince Charming Regal Carousel
- Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
- The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
- Mad Tea Party
- Dumbo the Flying Elephant
- The Barnstormer
- Under the Sea ~ Journey of the Little Mermaid
- Peter Pan's Flight
- “it's a small world”
- Tomorrowland
- Astro Orbiter
- Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover
- Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin (reopening April 8)
- Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress
- Space Mountain
- Tomorrowland Speedway
All of Liberty Square, Frontierland, and Adventureland remain closed until the park's official opening time, giving all guests an even playing field at rope-drop for attractions in those lands. Read more about our Magic Kingdom rope-drop strategy and Early Theme Park Entry tips.
Construction Changes at Magic Kingdom
A lot is happening at Magic Kingdom lately. Make sure you're up to date on all the park's construction changes with our coverage.
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Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin will reopen on April 8, 2026, following an eight-month refurbishment, while Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is set to return in early May 2026 after being closed for more than a year. Meanwhile, Cinderella Castle is currently being repainted to its original white and blue color scheme.
Looking ahead, construction continues on Piston Peak National Park in Frontierland, which will feature Cars-themed rides, as well as Villains Land, which is being built just north of Frontierland.
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