Disney World Operations and Closure Times
Overview of Disney World
Walt Disney World is a 25,000-acre resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, that features four theme parks: Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom. The resort also includes two water parks, Disney Springs, and several resort hotels. With over 20 million visitors annually, Disney World is one of the most popular vacation destinations in the world.
Park Hours and Closures
Walt Disney World operates on a 365-day-a-year schedule, with various park hours and closures. Here is a breakdown of the typical park hours and closures:
| Park | Monday to Thursday | Friday to Sunday |
|---|---|---|
| Magic Kingdom | 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM | 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Epcot | 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM | 9:00 AM to 9:30 PM |
| Hollywood Studios | 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM | 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
| Animal Kingdom | 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM | 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Disney Springs | 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM | 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
| Not on site | Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach Water Parks | Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge and Disney’s Beach Club Resort |
Important Park Hours and Closures
| Park | Special Events and Closures | |
|---|---|---|
| Magic Kingdom | Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony (late November to early January, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM) | |
| Epcot | International Food and Wine Festival (summer to fall, 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM) | |
| Hollywood Studios | **Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge ( weekends, 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM) | |
| Animal Kingdom | **One-time Jungle Cruise refurbishment (late summer to early fall, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM) | |
| Disney Springs | **Parade and Festival weekends, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM | Festivals and events (summer to fall, 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM) |
| Not on site | Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge (part of the evening fast pass or self-service dining) |
Magic Kingdom
- Main Street, U.S.A.: 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
- Frontierland: 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
- Adventureland: 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
- Tomorrowland: 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
- Critter Country: 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
- Fantasyland: 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Tomorrowland: 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
- Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe: 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
- Dumbo the Flying Elephant: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe: 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Epcot
- Sunset Celebration: 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM
- Canada Pavilion: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Future World: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Past World: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Walt Disney World Railroad: 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
- Mission: Space: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Matterhorn Bobsleds: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Kilimanjaro Safaris: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Norway Pavilion: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- France Pavilion: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Japan Pavilion: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Germany Pavilion: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Italy Pavilion: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- United Kingdom Pavilion: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Ukrainian Pavilion: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Norway Pavilion: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Germany Pavilion: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Japan Pavilion: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- United Kingdom Pavilion: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- France Pavilion: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Hollywood Studios
- Studio Park: 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
- Star Wars Launch Bay: 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
- The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror: 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
- Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster: 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
- Tower of Terror: 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
- Big Thunder Mountain Railroad: 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
- Slinky Dog Dash: 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
- Toy Story Midway Mania: 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
- Dumbo the Flying Elephant: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Jungle Cruise: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Mickey’s PhilharMagic: 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Animal Kingdom
- Animal Encounter: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- TriceraTop Spin: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Journey into Imagination: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- DinoLand U.S.A.: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Primates of the Wild: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Kilimanjaro Safaris: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Expedition Everest: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Rivers of Light: 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
- Polar Panic: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Frozen Ever After: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Disney Junior Live on Stage!: 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Daily Park Hopper Tickets
- Single-day ticket: $109 (Base Ticket), $154 (Premium Ticket), $204 (Premium Plus Ticket)
- Multi-day ticket: $169 (Base Ticket), $219 (Premium Ticket), $269 (Premium Plus Ticket)
Special Events and Closures
- Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony (late November to early January, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM)
- Epcot International Food and Wine Festival (summer to fall, 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM)
- Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party (summer to early November, 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM)
- Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party (December 4 to January 6, 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM)
- Star Wars: Galactic Spectacular (summer to fall, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM)
- Hollywood and Vine (summer to fall, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM)
- VIP Tour (daily, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM)
Important Notes
- Park hours are subject to change without notice.
- Closures may occur due to inclement weather, refurbishments, or special events.
- Children under 3 years old are admitted free with an adult ticket.
- Priority Access and FastPass+ are subject to availability and subject to change.
Note: This article is a general guide and is subject to change. It is recommended to check the official Walt Disney World website for the most up-to-date information on park hours and closures.