Walt Disney World theme park hours updates

[wdwmagic]

Walt Disney World parks get a big boost to operating hours for the summer​

Walt Disney World parks get a big boost to operating hours for the summer

Disney park hours have been extended for the majority of April, May and June.

www.wdwmagic.com

 

[ToTBellHop]

Of course, folks here already knew to expect much longer hours by summer! The return of some 8 am openings is really nice in the summer heat. They are also set up for some interesting announcements for MK and Epcot.

 

[BaconPancakes]

I’m going to assume the interesting news will be fireworks returning by summer?

 

[ToTBellHop]

I’m going to assume the interesting news will be fireworks returning by summer?

If they are ready to pull the trigger, it means it won’t be a separately-ticketed event.

 

[Touchdown]

If they are ready to pull the trigger, it means it won’t be a separately-ticketed event.

May we have an unannounced show?

 

[ToTBellHop]

May we have an unannounced show?

As far as I’m aware, it would be Epcot Forever and HEA.

 

[Chip Chipperson]

I'm glad to see hours extended - especially some earlier opening times. I'm going in May and hopefully the extended hours will mean that crowds get spread out a bit more (and getting to MK at 7:30 AM will help beat the heat since our plan is to get there early, hit a few rides, and head back to the resort for some pool time before maybe hopping to Epcot later for some festival booths or Regal Eagle BBQ).

 

[Touchdown]

As far as I’m aware, it would be Epcot Forever and HEA.

I meant an unannounced start to the show, but I’m thrilled to here it’s HEA and not just OUAT.

 

[ToTBellHop]

I meant an unannounced start to the show, but I’m thrilled to here it’s HEA and not just OUAT.

Yes. And I’m still hearing “summer”, which can mean a lot of things to Disney. We should know soon.

 

[Horizons '83]

Yes. And I’m still hearing “summer”, which can mean a lot of things to Disney. We should know soon.

So September 22nd?

 

[wdwfan22]

If they are going to have fireworks return for the summer you would think that the park hours would be longer. I can't imagine them performing Epcot Forever & Happily Every After at 9 pm then the massive park exit. It would be difficult to social distance and think of how hard for the transportation cast members.

 

[Horizons '83]

If they are going to have fireworks return for the summer you would think that the park hours would be longer. I can't imagine them performing Epcot Forever & Happily Every After at 9 pm then the massive park exit. It would be difficult to social distance and think of how hard for the transportation cast members.

They still may very well increase them more depending on how things are shaping up come July/August.

 

[arich35]

Happy the hours will be increased for our trip! Just wish we had one firework show to come back within the next 4 weeks but that is slim

 

[Touchdown]

Happy the hours will be increased for our trip! Just wish we had one firework show to come back within the next 4 weeks but that is slim

You always have Mexico City and Runamuck Park’s shows

 

[legwand77]

If they are going to have fireworks return for the summer you would think that the park hours would be longer. I can't imagine them performing Epcot Forever & Happily Every After at 9 pm then the massive park exit. It would be difficult to social distance and think of how hard for the transportation cast members.

EPCOT hours have consistently been extended to 11pm for Epcot recently, and they will be this summer for sure

 

[danv3]

EPCOT hours have consistently been extended to 11pm for Epcot recently, and they will be this summer for sure

Would much rather them open at 9:00. 11:00 is far too late to just be entering the park.

 

[DisneyDreamer08]

Would much rather them open at 9:00. 11:00 is far too late to just be entering the park.

I was thinking the same thing. Especially for families with little kids, by noon your day is half over

 

[ToTBellHop]

I was thinking the same thing. Especially for families with little kids, by noon your day is half over

Go to the pool first! We loved it. Boardwalk pool and still at Test Track in time for open.

 

[Touchdown]

Would much rather them open at 9:00. 11:00 is far too late to just be entering the park.

It just means I don’t rope drop Epcot.

 

[CJR]

I'm curious if they're going to do something at MK on July 4th this year. It sounds like they might at least run HEA since capacity will be able to be capped.