HIGH CROWDS

Magic Kingdom in June

June at Magic Kingdom means thick crowds from rope drop on, thunderstorms that roll through Fantasyland most afternoons, and extended evening hours that stretch the day well past dark.

Reviewed

Ask Swiz about June

Crowd Level

high

Avg High

91°F

Avg Low

74°F

Rain Days

16 days

Pros

Reasons to visit in June

  • Extended evening hours push the park schedule later, giving you cooler hours to hit Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Space Mountain after the sun drops.
  • Happily Ever After and Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away close the night in front of Cinderella Castle with the crowd thinner near closing.
  • Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade still runs its full Main Street U.S.A. to Frontierland route despite the heat, giving shaded viewing spots along the way.
  • TRON Lightcycle / Run and Seven Dwarfs Mine Train both offer Lightning Lane Single Pass, letting you buy your way past the longest lines in Tomorrowland and Fantasyland.
  • Splash relief at Casey Jr. Splash 'N' Soak Station in Storybook Circus gives kids a real break from the midday sun.

Cons

Things to watch out for

  • Afternoon thunderstorms regularly shut down Astro Orbiter, Barnstormer, and other open-air Tomorrowland and Storybook Circus rides right when the park is busiest.
  • Frontierland and Adventureland offer almost no shade, and June's heat makes waiting for Jungle Cruise or Pirates of the Caribbean miserable by midday.
  • High June crowds mean Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and TRON Lightcycle / Run routinely need Lightning Lane just to keep waits reasonable.
  • Hard-ticket evening events push regular park closing earlier some nights, cutting your standby ride time short before Disney After Hours starts.
  • Humidity makes even short waits for Peter Pan's Flight or Mad Tea Party feel long, and misting stations get crowded fast.

Pro tip

Arrive before rope drop and head straight to Seven Dwarfs Mine Train or buy Lightning Lane Single Pass for TRON Lightcycle / Run the moment the app allows it, since both headliners build brutal standby waits by 10am in June's high crowds. Use the early midday hours, roughly 11am to 3pm, for indoor breaks like The Hall of Presidents, Mickey's PhilharMagic, or Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor while afternoon storms roll through and outdoor rides in Tomorrowland and Storybook Circus pause for weather. Save Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Jungle Cruise for after 7pm when the heat breaks and extended evening hours keep the park open late, then close out the night with Happily Ever After.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Magic Kingdom in June

No ticketed events at Magic Kingdom in June.

That is usually good news — regular park hours, no early closures for a hard-ticket party. See what is running elsewhere at Walt Disney World.

Resort-wide dates

Summer season kicks offExtended evening hours

Must-Do Rides

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Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
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Seven Dwarfs Mine Train

Fantasyland

TRON Lightcycle / Run

TRON Lightcycle / Run

Tomorrowland

Haunted Mansion

Haunted Mansion

Liberty Square

Rides at Magic Kingdom

Attractions

High crowds pack the park all June, so lean on Lightning Lane Multi Pass for Fantasyland and Lightning Lane Single Pass for TRON Lightcycle / Run and Seven Dwarfs Mine Train to keep moving between lands.

Seven Dwarfs Mine Train

Fantasyland

38"+

TRON Lightcycle / Run

Tomorrowland

40"+

Haunted Mansion

Liberty Square

Pirates of the Caribbean

Adventureland

"it's a small world"

Fantasyland

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

Frontierland

38"+

Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin

Tomorrowland

Country Bear Musical Jamboree

Frontierland

Dumbo the Flying Elephant

Storybook Circus

Enchanted Tales with Belle

Fantasyland

Jungle Cruise

Adventureland

Mad Tea Party

Fantasyland

Meet Cinderella and a Visiting Princess at Princess Fairytale Hall

Fantasyland

Meet Princess Tiana and a Visiting Princess at Princess Fairytale Hall

Fantasyland

Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor

Tomorrowland

Peter Pan's Flight

Fantasyland

Space Mountain

Tomorrowland

44"+

The Barnstormer

Storybook Circus

The Magic Carpets of Aladdin

Adventureland

The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh

Fantasyland

Tiana's Bayou Adventure

Frontierland

40"+

Tomorrowland Speedway

Tomorrowland

Under the Sea - Journey of The Little Mermaid

Fantasyland

Casey Jr. Splash 'N' Soak Station

Storybook Circus

A Pirate's Adventure ~ Treasures of the Seven Seas

Adventureland

Astro Orbiter

Tomorrowland

Captain Jack’s Buccaneer Bash at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Casey's Corner Pianist

Main Street, U.S.A.

Character Greetings at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Cinderella Castle

Fantasyland

Destination DescenDANCE Party at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade

Main Street, U.S.A.

Disney Enchantment at Disney After Hours at Magic Kingdom

Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade

Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away

Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Flag Retreat

Main Street, U.S.A.

Happily Ever After

Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular

Jessie’s Roundup: A Rip-Roarin’ Revue!

Keys to the Kingdom Tour

Main Street Philharmonic at Main Street, U.S.A.

Main Street, U.S.A.

Main Street Vehicles

Main Street USA

Meet Ariel at Her Grotto

Fantasyland

Meet Daring Disney Pals as Circus Stars at Pete's Silly Sideshow

Fantasyland

Meet Dashing Disney Pals as Circus Stars at Pete's Silly Sideshow

Fantasyland

Meet Festive Disney Pals at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Meet Jack Skellington and Sally at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Meet Mickey at Town Square Theater

Main Street USA

Meet Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Meet Mirabel at Fairytale Garden

Fantasyland

Meet Winnie the Pooh and Tigger at The Thotful Spot

Fantasyland

Mickey’s Boo-To-You Halloween Parade at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Mickey's Magical Friendship Faire

Mickey's PhilharMagic

Fantasyland

Prince Charming Regal Carrousel

Fantasyland

Silhouette Portrait Cart

Main Street USA

Stitch’s Masquerade Mashup at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Swiss Family Treehouse

Adventureland

The Cadaver Dans Barbershop Quartet at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

The Dapper Dans

Main Street, U.S.A.

The Hall of Presidents

Liberty Square

Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover

Tomorrowland

Walt Disney World Railroad

Main Street USA

Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room

Adventureland

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