Walt Disney World has published its official park hours for the upcoming holiday season, covering the period from December 20 through New Year’s Eve. The schedule includes specific operating times for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom, along with details on Early Entry and Extended Evening Hours. Magic Kingdom will close at 6:00 PM on December 20 and 22 to host Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, which requires a separate ticket. EPCOT is scheduled to remain open until 1:00 AM on New Year’s Eve, offering the latest closing time of any park during the holiday period. Hollywood Studios will also close early on select evenings for Disney Jollywood Nights events. Visitors are advised to expect heavy crowds and long wait times during these peak days, which are among the busiest of the year at the resort. Guests staying at Disney Resort hotels can utilize Early Entry to access parks before official opening times, while all visitors should verify current hours closer to their travel dates as schedules may be adjusted by Disney.
Key Points:
- Magic Kingdom closes at 6:00 PM on December 20 and 22 for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, which runs from 7:00 PM to 12:00 AM.
- EPCOT will stay open until 1:00 AM on New Year’s Eve, the latest closing time of any park during the holiday period.
- Early Entry is available from 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM for most parks, while Animal Kingdom offers Early Entry from 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM.
- Hollywood Studios closes at 7:00 PM on December 21 and 23 for Disney Jollywood Nights events that run until 12:30 AM.