Are you visiting Disney World this summer or waiting until the holidays kick off in the fall?
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There’s a lot going on in the parks for the next few months — two fireworks shows have returned and several changes hit the resort, including free hotel parking! Disney World park hours are now available through most of September 2023, so let’s look at when you can head into the parks.
August
Magic Kingdom
Magic Kingdom will be open from 9AM to 10PM on most days in August.
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However, watch out for those days when Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party takes place in this park — on those days, Magic Kingdom will close at 6PM.
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This park will host Extended Evening Hours from 10PM to 12AM on August 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Hollywood Studios will be open from 8:30AM to 9PM on August 1st through the 5th.
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From August 6th through the 31st, the park will be open from 9AM to 9PM.
EPCOT
EPCOT will be open from 9AM to 9PM every day in August.
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The park will host Extended Evening Hours on August 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th.
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The extra-ticketed After Hours events will be on the 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th from 10PM to 1AM.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Animal Kingdom will be open from 8AM to 7PM from August 1st through the 5th.
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From the 6th through the 31st, it will be open from 9AM to 7PM.
September
Magic Kingdom
Magic Kingdom is open from 9AM to 10PM most days in September.
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On days when Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party takes place in this park, it will close at 6PM.
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On September 6th, 13th, and 20th, Magic Kingdom will have Extended Evening Hours.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Hollywood Studios will be open from 9AM to 9PM every day in September.
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This park will host Extended Evening Hours on September 30th.
EPCOT
EPCOT will be open from 9AM to 9PM every day in September.
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On September 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th, this park will have Extended Evening Hours.
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Animal Kingdom will be open from 9AM to 7PM every day in September.
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October
Note that Disney’s calendar only shows times through October 20th so far. The calendar will update each day with more times.
Magic Kingdom
Magic Kingdom will be open from 9AM to 10PM most days in October.
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On days when Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party takes place in this park, it will close at 6PM to everyone who doesn’t have a party ticket.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Hollywood Studios is open from 9AM to 9PM every day in October.
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This park will host Extended Evening Hours on October 5th, 11th, and 19th, from 9PM to 11PM.
EPCOT
EPCOT will be open from 9AM to 9PM every day in October.
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It will host Extended Evening Hours on October 2nd, 9th, and 16th.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Animal Kingdom will be open from 9AM to 7PM every day in October.
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And those are all the hours we have right now! We’ll keep you updated as we see the hours change, but check your My Disney Experience app before and during your trip to stay in the know about the latest park hours. And if you’re looking for the cutest shirts for your vacation, look no further than the DFB Store!
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