While open-to-close Disney World days are TOUGH on the body (and sometimes the mind, let’s be honest), you at least know you’ve 100% gotten your money’s worth.
However, some people choose to have split days, where they spend the morning and early afternoon at their hotel or relaxing, and then head into a park later in the day to enjoy the evening. This is significantly easier when the parks are open later, and if that’s what you were looking for over the next two months, we have great news — Disney has extended their park hours in three parks on certain days in February and March!
February
If you’re heading to Disney World later this month, you’ll be excited to know that certain dates have not only extended park hours, but some also have longer Extended Evening Hours if you’re staying at a deluxe hotel.
Magic Kingdom
- February 16th & 17th — Closing extended to 10 PM
- February 18th — Opening moved to 8 AM, Early Entry moved to begin at 7:30 AM, Closing extended to 11 PM
- February 19th — Closing extended to 11 PM, Extended Evening Hours extended to 1 AM
- February 20th & 21st — Closing extended to 10 PM
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- February 16th — Park opening moved up to 8:30 AM, Early Entry now beginning at 8 AM
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- February 16th, 17th, and 18th — Park closing extended to 8 PM
- February 19th and 20th — Park closing extended to 7 PM
- February 21st and 22nd — Park closing extended to 8PM
March
As of right now, there’s only one park with adjusted hours for March, but we’ll keep a close eye out!
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- March 23rd-29th — Closing extended to 7 PM
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