3 Changes Coming to Magic Kingdom Next Month

For most of 2026, the Magic Kingdom has felt more like a massive construction zone than it has Disney World’s premier theme park, between the large sites where Piston Peak and Villains Land will thrill guests in a few years and the recently completed refurbishments of Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin and Big Thunder Mountain.

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However, even with these projects, there’s still a lot going of exciting things on at Disney World’s first theme park this June that guests should be aware of.

Extended Evening Hours

Extended Evening Hours offer two extra hours to guests staying at Disney Deluxe Tier or Deluxe Villa resorts. after the park closes to the general public. The park offered varies by day, with the Magic Kingdom’s June dates being June 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th.

Evening in the Magic Kingdom

After Hours Events

Extended Evening Hours aren’t the only way to get extra time in the park during June. These separately ticketed events allow guests to enjoy beloved attractions with lower wait times, and exclusively experience the Disney Enchantment fireworks spectacular, and enjoy snacks, included in the cost of this ticketed event. The Magic Kingdom will play host to After Hours events on June 1st, 22nd, and 29th.

After Hours

Passholder Perks

The V.I.Passholder “summer celebration,” which features limited-time offerings and perks just for Passholders across the resort, will run throughout the full month of June, including the following at the Magic Kingdom:

From May 26th – July 31st, Passholders can get 20% off at Be Our Guest Restaurant (lunch only) and The Crystal Palace (lunch and dinner), valid Monday to Thursday only from May 1st through July 31st.
A new exclusive popcorn bucket from designer and illustrator Ashley Taylor celebrates all 4 Walt Disney World theme parks and features several characters in their Passholder magnet appearances. They are also available at other sites at Disney World, including the Magic Kingdom Park’s City Hall Popcorn Cart
Exclusive V.I.Passholder merchandise, including a Zip-Up Hoodie, a Tee, a Loungefly Crossbody Bag, a Baseball Hat, and even a Corkcicle Canteen, has been available at EPCOT’s Creations Shop since May 1st, and will also be available at the Emporium.

Disney World Annual Passholder Popcorn Bucket

BONUS:

In addition, guests visiting the Magic Kingdom in June can also experience some of the major additions that have debuted at the park in the last several months:

April saw the reopening of Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin after a months-long refurbishment. The revamped attraction features new ride vehicles, complete with new, removable blasters, refurbished “Z” targets throughout the ride, and a new opening scene featuring the original robot character named Buddy, which ensures that “departing Space Rangers are fully prepared for their mission (by) enthusiastically providing encouragement, final system checks on their Star Cruisers, and a chance to hone their blaster aim.”
The following month, the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad opened after its own year-and-a-half-long refurbishment with updated tracks and trains that “preserve the attraction’s classic storytelling and trademark hootin’ an’ hollerin’ energy” while improving the ride experience. These changes – and a “comprehensive review from their safety teams” have even allowed Disney to lower the ride’s height requirement from 40 inches to 38 inches.
May also saw The Diamond Horseshoe – one of the Magic Kingdom’s oldest and longest neglected eateries – come back to life with the Toy Story-themed Jessie’s Roundup show during the Cool Kids Summer promotion. Led by “everyone’s favorite yodelin’ cowgirl” Jessie, guests “craft, dance, and yodel their day away” with Woody and friends in a “high-spirited Western revue!” The show will make the first live entertainment in the Diamond Horseshoe in over two decades. From the Magic Kingdom’s opening in 1971 through 2004, the restaurant – which has alternated between table service and quick service throughout its history – has hosted several incarnations of the Diamond Horseshoe Revue… and Goofy’s Country Dancin’ Jamboree. One of those things is certainly not like the other.
Special character meet & greets are also happening during Early Entry as part of the Cool Kids Summer promotion.

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

Despite part of the park being a massive construction zone, there’s still a lot going on in the Magic Kingdom this June. Stay tuned to DFB for more on Disney World’s 2026 offerings.

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