Walt Disney World has extended operating hours at three theme parks on select dates in mid-November 2026, giving visitors more time at Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
At Magic Kingdom, the park will open at 8 a.m. on Sunday, November 15, one hour earlier than previously scheduled, and close at 6 p.m. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is scheduled after regular park hours that evening. Magic Kingdom will also stay open until 11 p.m. on Monday, November 16, and Saturday, November 21, with regular hours running from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. on both days.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom will operate from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday, November 15, adding two hours to its schedule. On Saturday, November 21, its hours will be 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., an additional hour.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios will open 30 minutes earlier on Saturday, November 21, with hours scheduled for 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Planning Your Trip
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EPCOT’s schedule has not changed. Walt Disney World Resort hotel guests can enter participating parks through Early Theme Park Entry 30 minutes before the listed regular opening time. Guests planning Disney World tickets for these dates should check the park calendar as their visit approaches, since Disney has updated hours for these specific dates.
