Carnival Magic Phuket Tickets
- Duration5 hours
- Open onPer the weekly schedule
- Meeting pointThe Carnival Magic entrance in Kamala
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Overview
Carnival Magic is a large evening carnival park in Kamala, on Phuket's west coast, built around Thai culture, lights and spectacle. Your ticket opens the park gates, and the highlight is the River Carnival Parade, a 50-minute show of costumes, floats and special effects. Depending on the option you choose, you can add a buffet dinner, a Royal Seat for the parade and a shared transfer from your Phuket hotel. It suits families, couples and groups of friends looking for a memorable night out.
Highlights
- The River Carnival Parade, a 50-minute show with floats, costumes and effects
- A park of around 40 acres themed on Thai culture, lit up after dark
- Options with buffet dinner, Royal Seat and shared hotel transfer
- Colourful themed zones, interactive displays and photo spots
- Family friendly, with a child rate by height and free entry for infants
- Wheelchair-accessible park with an easy evening timetable
Full Description
Carnival Magic in Kamala
Carnival Magic is a cultural carnival park spread over roughly 40 acres in the Kamala area, on the west side of Phuket. It opens in the late afternoon and is designed to be enjoyed after dark, when lights, decorations and performances turn the park into a festival of Thai traditions.
If you are planning a Carnival Magic Phuket visit, allow the whole evening. The park opens at 5:30 PM and the main show starts later, so there is time to walk through the themed areas, take photos and have dinner before you find your place for the parade. Re-entry is not permitted once you leave, so plan your evening inside the gates.
The River Carnival Parade
The River Carnival Parade is the centrepiece of the night. It starts at 9:00 PM, with gates to the show area opening around 8:30 PM, and lasts about 50 minutes. Expect large floats, elaborate costumes, dancers, music and special effects that tell stories from Thai culture on a grand scale.
For the best view, plan to reach the parade area in good time. Guests who book the Royal Seat option have a reserved premium seat, which makes it easier to watch in comfort and take photos without standing in a crowd. It is a good choice if you are travelling with older guests or young children.
Buffet dinner and the Royal Seat
Some options include the Bird of Paradise buffet dinner, served from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM before the parade. It lets you eat inside the park, so you do not need to plan a separate dinner or leave and lose your entry. Food and drinks that are not part of your chosen option are paid for separately.
The Royal Seat is the premium seating upgrade for the parade, available in selected options. Compare the options in the booking panel: an entry ticket alone, entry with buffet dinner, entry with Royal Seat, or the combined packages that also add a shared hotel transfer.
Getting there and the shared transfer
Kamala is a short drive from Patong and other west coast beaches, but it is further from the east and south of the island. Several options include a shared return transfer from selected Phuket hotels, which removes the need to arrange a taxi at night.
For transfer options, be waiting in your hotel's main lobby five minutes before the pickup time given on your voucher. The vans are marked with the park's name, and the driver waits only a few minutes. Arriving by taxi or your own vehicle is also fine if you choose an option without transfer.
Itinerary
- Hotel pickup (transfer options only)Be in the main lobby five minutes before your pickup time; the shared van takes you to the park.
- Enter the parkThe gates open from 5:30 PM, so you can explore the themed areas and take photos in the evening light.
- Buffet dinner (selected options)Dinner is served between 5:30 PM and 9:00 PM before the parade.
- Take your seatMove to the parade area from about 8:30 PM; Royal Seat guests go to their reserved seats.
- River Carnival ParadeThe parade starts at 9:00 PM and lasts about 50 minutes, followed by the return transfer where included.
What's included
- Carnival Magic park entry ticket
- River Carnival Parade Show (9:00 PM)
- Buffet dinner
Not included
- Royal Seat upgrade
- Transfer to and from the park
- Personal expenses
- Any services not specified
Is this right for you?
Great for
- Families with children — a child price for ages 5–10
- Travellers without a car — hotel pickup is included
- Food lovers
- A half-day plan — about 5 hours
Not suitable for
- Guests who cannot stay for an evening event
- Anyone who needs to leave and re-enter the park, as re-entry is not permitted
Meeting point
Meeting details depend on the option you choose. With an entry-only option, go directly to Carnival Magic in Kamala, Phuket, and show your ticket at the gate. With a transfer option, wait in your hotel's main lobby five minutes before your pickup time, show your name and booking code to the driver and look for the marked shared van. The driver waits only a few minutes, so be ready on time.
Important information
- The ticket is valid only for the date you select.
- The park opens at 5:30 PM; the parade starts at 9:00 PM and lasts about 50 minutes.
- Buffet dinner, Royal Seat and shared transfer are included only in the options that say so.
- Infants up to four years old and under 100 cm enter free without a seat; the child rate applies by height, so check the booking panel.
- Re-entry is not permitted after you leave the park.
- For transfers, wait in the main lobby five minutes before pickup and show your name and booking code.
- Infant transfers need a paid car seat, so contact us before booking with a baby.
- Bring comfortable shoes and light clothing for a warm evening outdoors.
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.
How much does the Carnival Magic ticket cost?
The price depends on the option you choose. The booking panel on this page shows the current price for each option, for adults and for children.
What is the difference between the options?
Options differ by what is added to the park entry: buffet dinner, the Royal Seat for the parade, a shared transfer from your Phuket hotel, or a combination. Read the option names in the booking panel to choose the package you want.
Is hotel pickup included?
Only in the options that include a shared transfer. Options without transfer are entry-only, and you make your own way to Kamala.
How long is the Carnival Magic evening?
The park opens at 5:30 PM and the River Carnival Parade starts at 9:00 PM and lasts about 50 minutes. Plan on around four hours in the park.
Is Carnival Magic suitable for children?
Yes. It is a family attraction with colourful displays and a parade. Infants enter free and the child rate is based on height, as shown in the booking panel.
What should I wear and bring?
Wear light, comfortable clothes and walking shoes, and bring your voucher on your phone. A hat or a light layer can be useful in the evening.
Can I book for today or tomorrow?
It depends on availability. The booking panel shows the dates you can choose, and it is best to book as early as possible.
What time does the River Carnival Parade start?
The parade starts at 9:00 PM, with the show area opening about 8:30 PM. It lasts around 50 minutes.
Is Carnival Magic worth visiting in Phuket?
It is a good evening choice for families and groups, with a large park, a big-scale parade and options for dinner and transfers, all in one night.
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