Why does MGM close at 7?

[MickeyNicki]

I think that is a bit early...they should close at 9 like Epcot and MK

 

[Robo]

I think that is a bit early...they should close at 9 like Epcot and MK

The ONLY park with a "set" closing time year-round IS Epcot.

All of the other parks close at different times that change rather frequently.

DAK is usually 5pm or 6pm, depending on season, but MK and MGM have a big swing in closing times.

(Epcot closes at 9:30pm during much of the Christmas season.)

 

[daannzzz]

I think they (I know I would if I were in charge) stagger the closing times of the parks so they don't all empty of guests at the same time and clog the roads as well as overwhelming the transportation systems.

 

[friarfan]

I think that is a bit early...they should close at 9 like Epcot and MK

All the parks except animal kingdom have nightime events which require darkness. Epcot just about always closes at 9 or 9:30. Magic kingdom since wishes usually does no close earlier than 9pm except for special events. Before wishes the park closed in off season as early as 7pm when they were not doing fireworks.

So this leaves MGM which in the off season closes as soon as they can do fantasmic which can be as early as 7pm. As darkness comes later the park will be open later.

 

[Cool-Beans]

I think that is a bit early...they should close at 9 like Epcot and MK

Because it is younger and has to go to bed early.

(I have no idea.)

 

[clonetothebone]

I think that is a bit early...they should close at 9 like Epcot and MK

It closes at 9 during the summer months. Just go then if 7 is too early.

 

[Zippa D Doodah]

I think the p;ark hours are set according to season/crowds. When you see an early closing time rejoice; crowds will be more manageable and you will get more done in less time -then have time to dash off to Epcot for Illuminations, enjoy a swim, visit DTD, or whatever else floats you boat

 

[Diehl2229]

We want to go to Fantasmic next week. Will they let us in

 

[Robo]

We want to go to Fantasmic next week. Will they let us in

What do you mean by "let us in"? Why do you ask?

Yes, they will let you in if you have a park ticket... and get to the Fantasmic! Amphitheater before all of the seats are filled.

 

[SnwflkCts]

Because it is younger and has to go to bed early.

(I have no idea.)

Or maybe it is older and has to go to bed early .. (like me!)

 

[tacomaranch]

I had read that you can easily do MGM in a day, maybe they have figured out that most people don't need extended hours. I really don't know why either.