Magic of Disney Animation Operating Hours Released - Opening Weeks Run to Park Close, Then Hours Shorten

Operating hours for The Magic of Disney Animation have been posted ahead of the September 14 opening at Disney's Hollywood Studios.

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Opening Week Hours

For the first two weeks following opening, the attraction's hours broadly match park operating hours — a sign Disney is expecting strong demand in the early days.

• September 14–17 and September 20–27: 9am–9pm
• September 18–19: 8:30am–9pm

The slightly earlier start on September 18 and 19 reflects the park's own earlier opening on those dates.

Hours Shorten from September 28

From September 28 onwards — as far as the calendar currently shows — The Magic of Disney Animation shifts to significantly reduced hours: 10am–6pm.

This is a notable change from the opening period. The park itself continues to open at 9am with Early Entry from 8:30am on most days, meaning the attraction won't be accessible for the first hour of the park day. It also closes well before park close, so guests planning to visit later in the evening will need to factor that in.

This pattern is common for walk-through and show-based experiences at Walt Disney World, which often operate on shorter windows than the park itself once the initial opening period settles down.

The Magic of Disney Animation opens September 14. The building houses Olaf Draws!, Off the Page! character meets, Once Upon A Studio Theater, Drawn to Wonderland, and an enchanted art gallery.

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