Magic Kingdom Reaches Annual Passholder Capacity for Holiday Parade Filming Date

Walt Disney World Annual Passholder reservations for Magic Kingdom have reached capacity for Wednesday, November 11, 2026. The closure comes just one day after details emerged regarding upcoming daytime performances of Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade at Magic Kingdom.

The seasonal procession is scheduled for a rare 2:00 p.m. daytime performance on Tuesday, November 10, and Wednesday, November 11, 2026. These daytime showtimes align with expected television filming for the ABC holiday special. The Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade is no longer scheduled during those times, indicating that filming will occur on both dates.

While November 11 is currently unavailable for Walt Disney World Annual Passholders and guests using date-based tickets to start their day at Magic Kingdom, reservations for Tuesday, November 10, remain open. Guests who still want to visit Magic Kingdom on November 11 can book a reservation for another available theme park, such as EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, or Disney's Animal Kingdom, and then park hop to Magic Kingdom later in the day. Park hopping is subject to capacity limitations and requires entering the first reserved park beforehand.

Typically, Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade is reserved for attendees of the separately ticketed Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party or the busy week between Christmas and New Year's Eve. The daytime holiday taping gives guests a unique opportunity to see the seasonal floats, music, and character appearances during regular park hours without purchasing a party ticket.

Because availability can change if other visitors alter their plans, guests are encouraged to check the official Disney reservation system for cancellations.