Walt Disney World Park Hours cut starting September 8 2020

[WDW Pro]

Chances of hours being extended in November and December IF things improve?

Too far out to know... decisions will be made later.

 

[peter11435]

Chances of hours being extended in November and December if things improve?

Hours can always be changed if things improve. The problem is that the chance of things improving is very low.

 

[Moka]

I got a notification from MDE few minutes ago about hours changing. Clicked on it and my park passes aren’t showing up. Hoping it’s just a glitch, because when I try to remake the reservations it says we have them.

Update, it was a glitch and I have them back.

 

[legwand77]

Hours can always be changed if things improve. The problem is that the chance of things improving is very low.

well since things are improving currently I would say chances are good

 

[DVCakaCarlF]

We should be happy they are keeping the parks open daily even if AK and Epcot lose two hours per day (as they honestly should) and MK and DHS lose an hour. In addition to low crowds, they don’t want any parks open much after dark.

What does being open after dark have anything to do with it?

 

[DVCakaCarlF]

Chances of hours being extended in November and December IF things improve?

Goodbye Christmas lights.

 

[DVCakaCarlF]

My biggest gripe with my AP purchase is the inability to park hop and no water parks.

 

[MickeyCB]

They should alternate 2 parks, open later-stay open later.
Where can you go in the parks at night that CM's can't see your mask compliance?

 

[ParentsOf4]

So much for being able to enjoy the holiday decorations at night.

Chances of hours being extended in November and December IF things improve?

Sunset is around 5:30 PM in November and December. I'm sure they'll increase hours once crowds return.

We will miss walking around the World Showcase as the sun is setting. Epcot is closing at 7 PM but sunset is at 7:15 for our next trip in late September. For us, it's relaxing simply walking around the World Showcase as the day cools and the lights come on.

We also will miss having a beer outdoors at the Baseline Tap House as the sun is setting. Disney Hollywood Studios (DHS) is closing at 7 PM. We love just sitting at the Baseline, beer in hand, maybe even playing some cards, people watching.

I'm most surprised by the reduced hours at DHS since that park is pulling in the biggest crowds (compared to capacity).

We have another trip scheduled for December. Let's all hope we have reasons to be joyous (beyond Walt Disney World) by then.

 

[Kerri Whitmire]

because at a certain point they may risk a class action suit because the value that was inferred when the AP was originally purchased is no longer there and the original extensions were made prior to these reduction in hours.

Our Platinum AP‘s renewal date was the beginning of March. We live out of state. I called Disney last month to request a refund. I was told that they would complete the paperwork and send to another department and they would call me back..... still waiting. We have a trip planned in September, but with even more reduced hours and no park hopper, I’m debating if it’s even worth the trip down. Especially since our room at the Poly was cancelled. Disney Magic is quickly fading.

 

[durangojim]

So much for being able to enjoy the holiday decorations at night.

Don’t forget that sunset is around 5:30pm in November so it won’t be so bad.

Maybe they’ll bring back park hopping sooner rather than later.

 

[YodaMan]

The parks have been close to absolutely deserted for the last couple of hours of the day. The busiest park has been Studios and losing one hour there will genuinely make very little impact. I’m honestly surprised at how many people are up in arms about this.

 

[Goofnut1980]

Just got a pop up from my app as that affects me with a trip the third week in October. It may not be too bad. With attendance down, I may be able to get as much done with fewer wait times and maybe work in some time to DS.

We go 9/12 for the week. For once. My disney trip will be relaxing and not be doing the disney death march. We will get back to the hotel and be able to relax and watch a movie and not be dragging butt the next day.

 

[Mainahman]

We go 9/12 for the week. For once. My disney trip will be relaxing and not be doing the disney death march. We will get back to the hotel and be able to relax and watch a movie and not be dragging butt the next day.

See we see the current hours the same way. We arrive Sunday and I'm super excited to have a slower trip

 

[DVCakaCarlF]

The parks have been close to absolutely deserted for the last couple of hours of the day. The busiest park has been Studios and losing one hour there will genuinely make very little impact. I’m honestly surprised at how many people are up in arms about this.

They know this, and that’s why they’re doing it.

 

[DVCakaCarlF]

See we see the current hours the same way. We arrive Sunday and I'm super excited to have a slower trip

I’m here now at Poly and MK today was crickets except at E ticket stuff.

 

[Buried20KLeague]

Didn’t see it mentioned elsewhere but it looks like the parks are getting a 1-2 hour decrease starting September 8. Does this mean we’ll see another AP extension?

EDIT: Didn’t see this mentioned in the covid thread. Please feel free to delete.

wait, wait, wait....

is this your professional medical opinion????

 

[DisneyDebRob]

The parks have been close to absolutely deserted for the last couple of hours of the day. The busiest park has been Studios and losing one hour there will genuinely make very little impact. I’m honestly surprised at how many people are up in arms about this.

I’m actually surprised everyone isn’t up in arms about this. Keep taking away, keep prices the same and you don’t know why people are upset? Not coming down on you, if you feel it’s worth it, enjoy! For me, and I’m sure others.. it’s not just about going on this 5 times.. and no wait for that..etc. I guess we all saw it coming but don’t have to be happy about it.

 

[Lil Copter Cap]

I guess I’ll never quite understand those still going during a pandemic. Despite feeling safe, the heat, the “magic”, the low crowds, etc, etc. If Disney wants to reduce hours: so be it. If you’re angry that they aren’t making the tickets cheaper: don’t buy a ticket. As far as APs go: Disney gave a fully transparent warning that getting into the parks would be more challenging; that includes hour reduction on top of the capped reservations.

Disney doesn’t owe anyone anything except a refund if desired (which they’re offering).

 

[joejccva71]

I guess I’ll never quite understand those still going during a pandemic. Despite feeling safe, the heat, the “magic”, the low crowds, etc, etc. If Disney wants to reduce hours: so be it. If you’re angry that they aren’t making the tickets cheaper: don’t buy a ticket. As far as APs go: Disney gave a fully transparent warning that getting into the parks would be more challenging; that includes hour reduction on top of the capped reservations.

Disney doesn’t owe anyone anything except a refund if desired (which they’re offering).

I disagree with this.

Reducing park hours again, no nighttime firework shows, no fastpasses, no park hopping, some restaurants are closed, no Early Magic Hours, park entry reservation system where AP holders are getting the shaft a bit.

But still charging rack rates. I think a small reduction is in order here.

At this point there's literally no reason to stay on-site. Why pay more for getting, well...nothing? Just my opinion.