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Magic Kingdom to Close at 5:30 p.m. on May 13 for SAP Sapphire Buyout Featuring Dave Matthews Band

Day guests face a shortened schedule that removes nighttime shows, with other Walt Disney World parks operating normally that evening.

Overview

  • Walt Disney World's calendar lists a 5:30 p.m. public closing on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, tied to the SAP Sapphire & ASUG Conference's private Celebration Night from 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
  • Conference materials confirm a private Dave Matthews Band concert staged in front of Cinderella Castle during the after-hours event.
  • Posted hours for that day show Early Entry from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and regular operating hours from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Magic Kingdom.
  • EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios are scheduled 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Disney’s Animal Kingdom 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with Extended Evening Hours from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and both water parks 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Regular visitors must exit before the private event, so no public fireworks or nighttime parade will run at Magic Kingdom, and guests are advised to adjust dining plans or park‑hop for evening activities.