What are Magic Kingdom hours in October?
Christopher Anderson
Published Mar 01, 2026
What are Magic Kingdom hours in October?
These hours now run through October 16, 2021. Here are the hours for most dates within that week: Magic Kingdom: 9 am to 9 pm* EPCOT: 11 am to 9 pm….October 2021 Calendar Update & Extended Evening Hours Schedule for Disney World.
| Date | Theme Park | Extended Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, October 4, 2021 | Epcot | 10:00 PM – Midnight |
What are the Magic Kingdom park hours?
The current typical hours for Magic Kingdom’s are 9AM to 8PM / 9PM / 10PM, but hours vary. You can view the official Disney hours for Magic Kingdom by clicking this link. Typically, Main Street USA and the area in front of Cinderella Castle will open to guests one hour before park opening time.
What are the hours of the Disney World parks?
Today’s PARK HOURS
- Magic Kingdom: 9:00 – 10:00.
- Epcot Future World: 10:00 – 10:00.
- Epcot World Showcase: 10:00 – 10:00.
- Hollywood Studios: 9:00 – 9:00.
- Animal Kingdom: 8:00 – 8:00.
- Typhoon Lagoon: – REHAB.
- Blizzard Beach: 10:00 AM1 – 5:00 PM.
Is October a bad time to go to Disney World?
October has gone from being one of the best months to visit WDW to one of the worst times to visit Disney World. It’s just crazy. October has become one of the busiest months of the year. It’s up there with a summer month in terms of crowds.
What time does Animal Kingdom close in October?
Jump to Date
| Opening Time | 8:00am |
|---|---|
| Closing Time | 8:00pm |
| Early Theme Park Entry at 7:30am |
Why does the Magic Kingdom close at 6?
Opening and closing times were staggered, meaning that each opened at a different hour from 8 to 11 am, and each closed at a different hour from 6 to 9 pm. Logistically, this made sense in terms of resources (like buses) and physical distancing (guests returning to hotels at staggered time eased elevator burdens).
Are there Magic Hours at Disney World?
Following the 2020 park closures related to COVID-19, Extra Magic Hours at Walt Disney World are suspended until further notice. At this time Extra Magic Hours are not expected to return. In its place, Early Theme Park Entry for Disney hotel guests will begin on October 1, 2021.
Are there extra Magic Hours at Disney World?
Extra Magic Hours are only available to registered Guests staying at Disney Resort hotels, Walt Disney World Swan Hotel, Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel and Shades of Green® Resort—plus Disney Golden Oak Residents or Guests of Disney Golden Oak Residents.
What is the slowest day of the week at Disney World?
Typically the weekdays Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday are the least busiest days at Disney World.
What’s the worst time to go to Disney World?
The WORST times to visit Walt Disney World are:
- December 26-31. This is the most crowded and most expensive time of year.
- Mid-February through mid-April (or later, depending on the date of Easter).
- Midsummer (June through early August).
Is Disney still doing magic hours?
At this time Extra Magic Hours are not expected to return. In its place, Early Theme Park Entry for Disney hotel guests will begin on October 1, 2021. In addition, Extended Evening Theme Park Hours are available on select nights to guests staying at Deluxe or Deluxe Villa Resort Hotels.
