Early Park Closure at Disney's Hollywood Studios in August 2025

Posted: Tuesday June 10, 2025 9:00am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World will close at 6:00?pm on Saturday, August 16, 2025 - three hours earlier than its usual 9:00?pm summer closing time.

Disney's Hollywood Studios overview

While Disney has not provided an official reason, early closures are typically linked to private events or full park buyouts. These events are not open to the public and usually require the park to be cleared in the early evening to prepare for invited guests.

Here’s how operating hours currently look across Walt Disney World for that date:

Hollywood Studios: 9:00am – 6:00pm
Magic Kingdom: 9:00am – 10:00pm
EPCOT: 9:00am – 9:00pm
Disney's Animal Kingdom: 8:00am – 6:00pm

If you’re planning to visit Hollywood Studios on August 16, arrive early and maximize the earlier part of the day. For guests with Park Hopper tickets, moving to EPCOT or Magic Kingdom in the evening may be a good option.

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mcst1010Jul 22, 2025

thanks! we are thinking the same thing. I am curious about the crowds as well.

jinx8402Jul 21, 2025

My understanding is they typically give out a wrist band to those who have valid entry to the after hours/special event. So you will be fine having your meal at 5:30 and can take all the time you want, but once you are done without having the wristband you won't be able to access any attractions and will be directed to the exit. Aug 16th was my planned Hollywood Studio day before this was found out. We have park hoppers so I decided to keep it that way. I'm definitely interested to see how crowd levels are impacted.

mcst1010Jul 21, 2025

I have a dining reservation for 50's Prime time cafe at 5:30pm. Is the park closing going to interfere with it? I know if I have a late reservation at the end normal hours and we don't finish until after park closing I am good, we just have to leave the park when we are done. I am hoping that is the same situation here.

elle101meJun 13, 2025

I made this a DHS day because of the early closing and had no problem getting Sci Fi when I booked this morning. There's still availability for Sci Fi right now, and that never happens.

Mr. SullivanJun 12, 2025

I would too, but I think HS being where the highest concentration of thrill rides and Star Wars is probably makes it compelling for these kind of events more than a park like MK or EPCOT would.

mrerkJun 12, 2025

I believe it is Snap On Tools. They bought out MK a few years ago around the same time of year.

wdwmagicJun 10, 2025

You can see them in the My Disney Experience app or at https://www.wdwmagic.com/calendar.htm

Mickey1984Jun 10, 2025

Stupid question but where do you get this information from, the website only shows park hours until August 9th today?

NotCalledBobJun 08, 2025

Thoughts on making this a DHS day? We can see Fantasmic another day, so that isn't an issue. Will it be quiet because of the reduced hours like at MK during party days, or will everyone have the same idea? Our two options for that day at DHS or Epcot.