Peak crowds
Magic Kingdom in July
July at Magic Kingdom means peak crowds, brutal midday sun in Fantasyland's open plaza and Frontierland's queues, and waits that stack up on Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and TRON by mid-morning.
Updated Reviewed by ParkSwiz research
- Crowd level
- Peak
- Avg high
- 92°F
- Avg low
- 75°F
- Rain days
- 18 days
Pros
Reasons to visit in July
- TRON Lightcycle / Run and Space Mountain both run into late evening, giving you a cooler window to ride after sunset.
- it's a small world and Mickey's PhilharMagic offer air-conditioned relief that most parks don't pack this densely in one land.
- Happily Ever After and Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away close the night out even when daytime crowds have been rough.
- Splash relief at Casey Jr. Splash 'N' Soak Station in Storybook Circus is a genuine cooldown option unique to this park.
- The Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover gives you a shaded, seated loop to reset during the hottest hours.
Cons
Things to watch out for
- Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and TRON Lightcycle / Run routinely post waits near or over an hour by midday and evening in July.
- Frontierland and Adventureland queues sit in direct sun with little shade, making midday standby lines miserable in July heat.
- Afternoon thunderstorms are common enough this month to interrupt Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and outdoor queues without warning.
- July is one of the park's most crowded months, so rope drop lines for Peter Pan's Flight and Jungle Cruise form well before official opening.
- Fantasyland's open walkways near the castle offer almost no shade, and July afternoons there feel brutal even standing still.
Special events
Events in July
No Magic Kingdom-specific events in July. Park hours and crowds follow the resort-wide calendar below. See what is running elsewhere at Walt Disney World.
Resort-wideFourth of July celebrationsSpecial fireworks shows
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Attractions
Attractions at Magic Kingdom
With Magic Kingdom running at peak crowd levels all month, knowing exactly which rides carry Lightning Lane options and height minimums matters more in July than almost any other time of year.
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- A Pirate's Adventure ~ Treasures of the Seven SeasAdventureland
- Jungle CruiseAdventureland
- Pirates of the CaribbeanAdventureland
- Swiss Family TreehouseAdventureland
- The Magic Carpets of AladdinAdventureland
- Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki RoomAdventureland
- "it's a small world"Fantasyland
- Cinderella CastleFantasyland
- Mad Tea PartyFantasyland
- Mickey's PhilharMagicFantasyland
- Peter Pan's FlightFantasylandMust-do
- Prince Charming Regal CarrouselFantasyland
- Seven Dwarfs Mine TrainFantasyland38 in or tallerMust-do
- The Many Adventures of Winnie the PoohFantasyland
- Under the Sea - Journey of The Little MermaidFantasyland
- Big Thunder Mountain RailroadFrontierland38 in or taller
- Country Bear Musical JamboreeFrontierland
- Disney Adventure Friends CavalcadeFrontierland
- Tiana's Bayou AdventureFrontierland40 in or taller
- Haunted MansionLiberty Square
- The Hall of PresidentsLiberty Square
- Casey's Corner PianistMain Street USA
- Flag RetreatMain Street USA
- Happily Ever AfterMain Street USA
- Main Street Philharmonic at Main Street, U.S.A.Main Street USA
- Main Street VehiclesMain Street USA
- Mickey's Magical Friendship FaireMain Street USA
- Silhouette Portrait CartMain Street USA
- The Dapper DansMain Street USA
- Walt Disney World RailroadMain Street USA
- Casey Jr. Splash 'N' Soak StationStorybook Circus
- Dumbo the Flying ElephantStorybook Circus
- The BarnstormerStorybook Circus35 in or taller
- Astro OrbiterTomorrowland
- Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger SpinTomorrowland
- Monsters Inc. Laugh FloorTomorrowland
- Space MountainTomorrowland44 in or taller
- Tomorrowland SpeedwayTomorrowland32 in or taller
- Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMoverTomorrowland
- TRON Lightcycle / RunTomorrowland48 in or tallerMust-do
- Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade
- Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away
- Jessie’s Roundup: A Rip-Roarin’ Revue!
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