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Credit: Frank Phillips, FlickrIf you haven’t got a reservation for today, don’t bother rope-dropping Magic Kingdom or EPCOT.
Walt Disney World is seeing heavy crowds this Veterans Day, with both EPCOT and Magic Kingdom reaching capacity for Annual Passholder reservations on November 11, 2025. Guests holding annual passes are unable to book additional reservations for either park, a clear indication of just how popular the holiday period has become at the resort.
Although standard ticket holders and day guests were still able to access the parks, Annual Passholder reservation availability officially ran out, marking another instance of Disney’s reservation system tightening during peak attendance days. There is still availability at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
Under Walt Disney World’s current system, Annual Passholders are required to make advance reservations before visiting the parks. Each pass type includes a limited number of reservations that can be held at one time, and once those slots are filled for a specific park, no further bookings can be made unless another guest cancels.
The Veterans Day sell-outs across all Annual Pass types (Incredi Pass, Sorcerer Pass, Pirate Pass, and Pixie Dust Pass), for EPCOT and Magic Kingdom, highlight how quickly the parks can fill up during major holidays–and why securing a reservation early is essential for anyone hoping to visit during high-traffic periods. That said, guests can park hop to Magic Kingdom after 2 p.m.
Veterans Day is historically one of Walt Disney World’s busier dates. Between families taking advantage of the long weekend and the resort’s ongoing celebrations that attract military service members and their families, attendance spikes significantly.
The fact that EPCOT and Magic Kingdom both hit their capacity limits reinforces that even though Disney has eased many of its post-pandemic restrictions, the Annual Passholder reservation system remains a vital part of crowd management.
For Annual Passholders, this serves as a reminder that having a pass doesn’t automatically guarantee park entry. Booking ahead remains key, especially for holidays and weekends with high event activity. Guests are encouraged to reserve as soon as their window opens, stay flexible with their park choices, and use Park Hopping options if available.
Even with “good-to-go” days, which offer more spontaneous visits, high-demand days like Veterans Day are still prone to reaching full capacity well in advance.
Ultimately, the Veterans Day sell-out underscores that while Walt Disney World’s Annual Passholder program offers freedom and flexibility, it also comes with limitations.
As Disney continues to balance guest experience with crowd control, passholders can expect similar capacity closures during upcoming holidays, making early planning and adaptability more crucial than ever for those seeking a smooth day at the parks.
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