Disney has updated park hours across the end of the year, including New Year's Eve, with longer operating days, earlier entry for resort guests, and later nights at Magic Kingdom and Disney's Animal Kingdom. These changes affect December 28 through January 3 and firm up what you can expect during the busiest stretch of the 2025 holiday season.
View park hours through February 21, 2026.
Magic Kingdom
Magic Kingdom sees the most notable updates, especially around New Year's Eve.
- Early Entry (Dec 28-31 and Jan 1-3): Now begins at 7:30 am, with park opening at 8:00 am
- December 28-29: Park now open 8:00 am to 11:00 pm (was 9 am - 10 pm)
- December 30: Park now open 8:00 am to 12:00 am (1 hour earlier opening)
- New Year's Eve (Dec 31): Park now open 8:00 am to 1:00 am (was 9 am - 12 am)
- January 1-3: Park now open 8:00 am to 11:00 pm (was 9 am - 10 pm)
Disney's Animal Kingdom
Animal Kingdom sees extended evenings across multiple dates at the end of December and into early January.
- December 28-29: Park now open 8:00 am to 8:00 pm (previously closing at 6:00 pm)
- December 30-31: Park now open 8:00 am to 7:00 pm
- January 1-3: Park now open 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
- January 1 Extended Evening Hours: Now run 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
Disney's Hollywood Studios
Hollywood Studios received earlier entry and adjusted opening times.
- Early Entry (Dec 28-30 and Jan 1-3): Now begins at 8:00 am, starting 30 minutes earlier than previously listed
- Regular Park Hours (Dec 28-30 and Jan 1-3): Opening time moved up to 8:30 am, with closing remaining at 9:00 pm
View park hours through February 21, 2026.
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