Disney World Timings
- Monday
- 9:00 am – 11:00 pm
- Tuesday
- 9:00 am – 11:00 pm
- Wednesday
- 9:00 am – 11:00 pm
- Thursday
- 9:00 am – 11:00 pm
- Friday
- 9:00 am – 11:00 pm
- Saturday
- 8:00 am – 11:00 pm
- Sunday
- 8:00 am – 11:00 pm
Disney World Park Hours
Disneyland World Orlando is usually open from 9 am to 11 pm. However, each park within the resort has respective operation hours, early entry, and extended hours.
Magic Kingdom Hours
Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World is open from 9 am to 9 pm. During the weekends and summer and spring break times, the park is open till 11 pm.
Early Entry: 8.30 am to 9 am
Extended Evening Hours: 10 pm to 12 am on Wednesdays.
Disney After Hours: 10 pm to 1 am on Mondays
Park Hopper: 8 am to 11 pm
EPCOT Hours
Epcot Park is open from 9 am to 9 pm
Early Entry: 8.30 am to 9 am
Extended Evening Hours: 9 pm to 11 pm on Mondays
Disney After Hours at EPCOT: 10 pm to 1 pm on 1 st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays of every month
Park Hopper: 9 am to 9 pm
Hollywood Studios Hours
The Walt Disney Hollywood Studios is open from 9 am to 9 pm. The park opens early at 8.30 am and closes late by 9.30 pm during the easter and summer break months.
Early Entry: 8.30 am to 9 am
Disney After Hours at Hollywood Studios: 9.30 pm to 12.30 am on selected Wednesdays
Park Hopper: 9 am to 9 pm
Animal Kingdom Park Hours
The Disney Animal Kingdom theme park opens between 8 am and 9 am and closes by 7 pm. The park closes early by 6 pm during the less crowded months and stays open till 8 pm during summer breaks and festive months.
Early Entry: half an hour before opening time
Park Hopper: 9 am to 6 pm
Typhoon Lagoon Hours
The Disney World Typhoon Lagoon Water Park opens at 10 am. The park closes at 8 pm during the peak summer months while it closes early by 6 pm during spring and fall.
The park is often closed during the winter.
Disney Springs Hours
Disney Springs is open from 10 am to 11 pm on weekdays and open till 11.30 pm during the weekends.
Most shops follow the same Disney Springs timing while restaurants have varying hours.
Some restaurants in Disney Springs are open from 9 am, while some open at 11 am.
Top Tickets to Disney World
What is Disney After Hours
The Disney After Hours offers an extended visit to select parks after the theme park is closed for the day.
With the Disney After Hours ticket, you can get an additional three hours at the park and enjoy all the popular rides with no waiting time.
After Hours timings at Disney World:
EPCOT: 10 pm to 1 pm on 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays of every month
Hollywood Studios: 9.30 pm to 12.30 am on selected Wednesdays
Magic Kingdom: 10 pm to 1 am on Mondays
Disney Extended Evening Hours
The extended evening hours are special benefits available for guests staying at on-site Disney Deluxe, Deluxe Villas and other select Disney Hotels.
The extended hours offer them two hours of private park time after it closes for the day.
This magic time offer is available only at Animal Kingdom and Epcot on select days.
Hence visitors should check the park schedule before they visit.
Disney World Show Times
Let the Magic Begin
Duration: 5 minutes
Timings: 8.55 am
Location: Main Street USA, Magic Kingdom Park
Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire
Duration: 15 minutes
Timings: 10 am, 11.10 am, 12.50 pm, 1.45 pm, 4 pm
Location: Main Street USA, Magic Kingdom Park
Casey’s Corner Pianist
Duration: 20 minutes
Timings: 10.50 am, 11.35 am, 1.35 pm, 2.35 pm, 3.40 pm, 4.40 pm, 5.30 pm
Location: Main Street USA, Magic Kingdom Park
The Dapper Dans
Duration: 20 minutes
Timings: 9 am, 9.50 am, 10.55 am, 12.15 am, 1.05 pm, 2 pm, 3.45 pm
Location: Main Street USA, Magic Kingdom Park
Jammitors
Duration: 10 minutes
Timings: 9.30 am, 10.30 am, 11.30 am, 12.55 pm, 1.55 pm, 2.55pm
Location: World Celebration at EPCOT
Matsuriza
Duration: 15 minutes
Timings: 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm, 4 pm, 4.45 pm
Location: World Showcase at EPCOT
Rose & Crown Pub Musician
Duration: 20 minutes
Timings: 1.30 pm, 2.30 pm, 4 pm, 5 pm, 6 pm, 7 pm
Location: World Showcase at EPCOT
Voices of Liberty
Duration: 15 minutes
Timings: 11.15 am, 12 pm, 12.45 pm, 1.30 pm, 2.15 pm, 3 pm, 3.45 pm
Location: World Showcase at EPCOT
Entertainment at Canada Mill Stage
Duration: 15 minutes
Timings: 2.15 pm, 3.30 pm, 5 pm, 6.15 pm, 7.30 pm
Location: World Showcase at EPCOT
Entertainment at Germany Gazebo
Duration: 15 minutes
Timings: 12.40 pm, 1.30 pm, 2.35 pm, 3.55 pm, 5 pm, 6 pm
Location: World Showcase at EPCOT
Festival of the Lion King
Duration: 40 minutes
Timings: 10 am, 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm, 4 pm and 5 pm
Location: Africa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park
Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… and Beyond
Duration: 25 minutes
Timings: 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, 2.30 pm, 3.30 pm and 4.30 pm
Location: DinoLand USA, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park
It’s Tough to be a Bug
Timings: 8 am to 7 pm
Location: Discovery Island at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park
Muppet Vision 3D
Timings: 9 am to 8 pm
Location: Grand Avenue at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Raglan Road Live Entertainment
Timings: 5 pm to 10 pm
Location: Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant, Disney Springs
For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing Along Celebration
Duration: 1 hour
Timings: 9.30 am, 10.30 am, 11.30 am, 12.30 am, 1.30 pm, 2.30 pm, 3.30 pm, 4.30 pm, 5.30 pm and 6.30
Location: Echo Lake at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage
Duration: 30 minutes
Timings: 11 am, 1 pm, 2 pm, 4 pm, 5 pm
Location: Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Disney Junior Play and Dance!
Duration: 10 minutes
Timings: 9.55 am, 10.35 am, 11.15 am, 11.55 am, 12.35 pm, 2.10 pm, 2.50 pm, 3.30 pm, 4.15 pm, 4.55 pm
Location: Animation Courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Green Army Drum Corps
Timings: 10 am, 11 am, 12 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm and 4 pm
Location: Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Harambe Village Acrobats
Timings: 10.45 am, 11.45 am, 12.45 pm, 1.45 pm, 2.45 pm, 3.45 pm
Location: Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park
Parades and Fireworks Timings at Disney World
Any visit to Disney World is incomplete without watching the classic Disneyland parade and fireworks.
You can enjoy the Disney Festival Fantasy Parade taking place in Magic Kingdom at 3 pm.
There are four firework shows at Disney World.
Magic Kingdom Park hosts the Happily Ever After fireworks at 8.45 pm.
You can see the Luminous – the Symphony of Us at 9 pm at EPCOT park.
The Hollywood Studios hosts two shows: Fantasmic at 8.30 pm and Wonderful World of Animation at 9 pm
What is the Best Time to visit Disney World
Weekdays are the best time to enjoy the Disney World Resort without getting trampled by the crowds.
The best time to visit Disney World is December to February and the month of May.
During this time, you can enjoy the park without any crowds (except the Christmas and New Year weekends).
Avoid visiting during the spring and summer break.
Here is an overview of the crowd levels at Disney World:
- Most Crowded: March to April, June to August
- Moderately Crowded: September to November
- Least Crowded: September to November
How Long Does It Take
Disney World is one of the largest of its kind and consists of four theme lands and two water parks.
It takes four days to fully tour Disney World.
However, if you are short on time and wish to enjoy only the highlights of the park, you will need two days.
You can also spend one day per park and tour your favorite Disney-themed park within a day.
FAQs About Disney World Hours
1. What are normal Disney World Hours?
Disney World is open from 9 am to 11 pm. Each park in the resort have their own opening hours.
2. Is Disney World open at night?
Disney World is open until 11 pm.
Along with late closing time, the park also offers extended evening hour and after hours entry to enjoy the park till 1 am on select days.
3. Is Disney World open on weekends?
Yes, Disney World is open during the weekends.
The weekend hours of operation are 8 am to 11 pm.
4. When is Disney World closed?
Disney World Resort is open through out the year.
5. What’s the best time to visit Disney World
The best time to visit Disney World is during the weekdays.
The best months to visit for low crowds are December to February.
6. Should I buy Disney World tickets in Advance?
Due to the extreme popularity of the park and high demands of the ticket, we recommend you book your Disney World tickets in advance, here.