Walt Disney World Park Hours Update

[DCBaker]

Thought it might be good to have a place to put weekly park hour updates. Here are the most recent changes.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Nov. 5-9: 8am open (previously 9am)
Nov. 10, 11: 8am-8pm (previously 9am-7pm)

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Nov. 10, 11: 8:30am open (previously 9am)

Magic Kingdom

Oct. 28: 8am-11pm (previously 9am-10pm)
Nov. 4: 8am-11pm (previously 9am-10pm)
Nov. 5: 9am-10pm (previously 9am-9pm)
Nov. 6: 9am-11pm (previously 9am-9pm)
Nov. 7: 8am-11pm (previously 9am-9pm)
Nov. 8: 9am-10pm (previously 9am-9pm)
Nov. 9, 10: 8am-6pm (previously 9am-6pm)
Nov. 3, 11: 9am-12am (previously 9am-9pm)

 

[Kamikaze]

By 'previously' are you saying those are last week's times, or the times were changed since the initial hours were posted?

 

[DCBaker]

By 'previously' are you saying those are last week's times, or the times were changed since the initial hours were posted?

It could be both. For example, Magic Kingdom hours initially on Nov. 4 were 9am-9pm, but were updated last week to 9am-10pm. Most park hours that were extended this time were initial hours posted.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

Wow, for a couple days Magic Kingdom will actually be open as late as Disneyland is! Shocking!

 

[Splash4eva]

So am i reading this correct. Thanksgiving week 9pm closing on non party nights?!?

 

[jrhwdw]

So am i reading this correct. Thanksgiving week 9pm closing on non party nights?!?

For now, wouldn't shock me if they're later as we get closer.

 

[wdwmagic]

So am i reading this correct. Thanksgiving week 9pm closing on non party nights?!?

It will be extended later

 

[jrhwdw]

I'm glad MK is getting back to Midnight Closings!! When was the last time that Happened???

 

[Splash4eva]

It will be extended later

I would hope so. But why release times now & then update again?!? This is yet another reason people just get fed up. Like its a month away. Trips are booked.

 

[Kamikaze]

I would hope so. But why release times now & then update again?!? This is yet another reason people just get fed up. Like its a month away. Trips are booked.

If you've already booked then it doesn't matter? You are committed at that point, so the extra hour(s) isn't an enticement to go. Its just bonus park time.

 

[Splash4eva]

If you've already booked then it doesn't matter? You are committed at that point, so the extra hour(s) isn't an enticement to go. Its just bonus park time.

Park hours definitely matter to me when it comes to multiple things so ill Respectfully disagree

 

[Kamikaze]

Park hours definitely matter to me when it comes to multiple things so ill Respectfully disagree

But you specifically said 'Trips are booked', insinuating that somehow these new hours would effect your trip in a negative way.

If your trip is already booked, you did so with either knowledge of the old hours or no knowledge of hours at all. There is no negative to them then extending those hours. Theres nothing to get 'fed up' about. If you booked a trip and they CUT hours, thats one thing, but thats not something that happens.

 

[Disney Analyst]

Kinda crazy MK has been closing so early compared to Disneyland.

I remember my ICP, working in MK, having a regular guest extension until like 1 am, or something, and then EMH until 3 am. Something like that.

It was an insane night... We were closing Gaston's, and they hadn't accounted for the extension, so we are in the back of the park, cleaning up, and all the lights and show music goes off, and we are just in pitch blackness, alone.

We had to call our manager office, and say "hi... help?"

 

[jrhwdw]

Kinda crazy MK has been closing so early compared to Disneyland.

I remember my ICP, working in MK, having a regular guest extension until like 1 am, or something, and then EMH until 3 am. Something like that.

It was an insane night... We were closing Gaston's, and they hadn't accounted for the extension, so we are in the back of the park, cleaning up, and all the lights and show music goes off, and we are just in pitch blackness, alone.

We had to call our manager office, and say "hi... help?"

With Guests still in the Park?

 

[Disney Analyst]

With Guests still in the Park?

No no, the back of the park had been cleared at this point, I assume any lingering guests would have been on Mainstreet at this point.

It was only the back of New Fantasyland that was impacted if I recall.

 

[jrhwdw]

No no, the back of the park had been cleared at this point, I assume any lingering guests would have been on Mainstreet at this point.

It was only the back of New Fantasyland that was impacted if I recall.

Thanks!

 

[Splash4eva]

But you specifically said 'Trips are booked', insinuating that somehow these new hours would effect your trip in a negative way.

If your trip is already booked, you did so with either knowledge of the old hours or no knowledge of hours at all. There is no negative to them then extending those hours. Theres nothing to get 'fed up' about. If you booked a trip and they CUT hours, thats one thing, but thats not something that happens.

i will try & make this simple for you. As of now parks close at 9pm HS & MK for example. I am booked Thurs & Fri. They decide to extend hours to one of those parks last minute after all my dining & park ressies are booked etc. Still think it doesnt matter?

 

[spectromagic04]

i will try & make this simple for you. As of now parks close at 9pm HS & MK for example. I am booked Thurs & Fri. They decide to extend hours to one of those parks last minute after all my dining & park ressies are booked etc. Still think it doesnt matter?

MK is going to extend hours past 9pm but Studios still stay at 9pm. They haven’t been closing Studios at 9:30/10pm since fantasmic first opened. I guess I just know Disneys habits when it comes to park hours and extensions.

 

[mattpeto]

If you've already booked then it doesn't matter? You are committed at that point, so the extra hour(s) isn't an enticement to go. Its just bonus park time.

I always took the added park hours as a way to increase and handle capacity. It helps spreads out the crowds.

The midnight closing at MK likely should indicate it’s going to be bonkers busy there.

 

[Kamikaze]

i will try & make this simple for you. As of now parks close at 9pm HS & MK for example. I am booked Thurs & Fri. They decide to extend hours to one of those parks last minute after all my dining & park ressies are booked etc. Still think it doesnt matter?

What exactly would be the problem? Your reservations are not changed.