If a Disney World Thanksgiving trip is on your radar, now's a great time to start mapping out your days. Hours for all four theme parks during the week of November 23–28 have officially been released, giving guests the information they need to decide which parks to hit on which days.
Magic Kingdom will run 9 AM to 10 PM on Monday the 23rd, Thanksgiving Day itself (November 26th), and Saturday the 28th. On Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, though, it closes at the earlier time of 6 PM. EPCOT holds steady at 9 AM to 9 PM every day of the week. Disney's Hollywood Studios runs 9 AM to 9 PM most days, with shorter 9 AM to 7 PM hours on Monday and Saturday. Disney's Animal Kingdom opens earliest at 8 AM and closes at 6 PM each day throughout the week.
Those shortened hours at Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios on certain evenings aren't random — they're tied to separately ticketed holiday parties. Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom drives the 6 PM closures, while Jollywood Nights at Hollywood Studios accounts for the 7 PM wrap times on party nights.
Thanksgiving week is one of the busiest stretches of the year at Walt Disney World, so locking in Disney World tickets and plans well in advance is a smart move. Knowing which parks have extended evening hours can help you prioritize where to spend your days and evenings for maximum time in the parks.
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This story was first reported by the Disney Food Blog.
