Disney has released its holiday park hours for Walt Disney World, and the late nights are the headline: a couple of parks stay open past midnight for New Year's Eve. Here's the full schedule from Christmas Eve through New Year's Day, park by park.
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (December 24 and 25)
Both days share the same hours:
- Magic Kingdom: 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, with Early Theme Park Entry at 8:30 AM. Minnie's Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks at 8:00 PM.
- EPCOT: 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, with Early Entry at 8:30 AM. Luminous The Symphony of Us at 9:15 PM.
- Disney's Hollywood Studios: 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, with Early Entry at 8:30 AM. Fantasmic! at 8:00 PM and 9:30 PM.
- Disney's Animal Kingdom: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with Early Entry at 7:30 AM.
December 26 to 29
All four parks keep the same hours as Christmas. EPCOT adds Extended Evening Hours on December 28, from 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM, for eligible resort guests.
December 30
- Magic Kingdom: 9:00 AM to 12:00 AM, with Early Entry at 8:30 AM.
- EPCOT: 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, with Early Entry at 8:30 AM.
- Disney's Hollywood Studios: 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, with Early Entry at 8:30 AM.
- Disney's Animal Kingdom: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with Early Entry at 7:30 AM, plus Extended Evening Hours from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM for eligible resort guests.
At Magic Kingdom, Fantasy In The Sky Fireworks run at 6:30 PM and 11:50 PM; Minnie's Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks isn't on the schedule.
New Year's Eve (December 31)
- Magic Kingdom: 9:00 AM to 12:00 AM, with Early Entry at 8:30 AM.
- EPCOT: 9:00 AM to 1:00 AM, with Early Entry at 8:30 AM.
- Disney's Hollywood Studios: 9:00 AM to 12:00 AM, with Early Entry at 8:30 AM.
- Disney's Animal Kingdom: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with Early Entry at 7:30 AM.
At Magic Kingdom, Fantasy In The Sky Fireworks run at 6:30 PM and 11:50 PM; Minnie's Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks isn't on the schedule that night.
Among the water parks, Blizzard Beach is open 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, while Typhoon Lagoon is closed for refurbishment.
New Year's Day (January 1, 2027)
- Magic Kingdom: 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, with Early Entry at 8:30 AM.
- EPCOT: 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, with Early Entry at 8:30 AM.
- Disney's Hollywood Studios: 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, with Early Entry at 8:30 AM.
- Disney's Animal Kingdom: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with Early Entry at 7:30 AM.
Blizzard Beach is open 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Hours are subject to change. Check the My Disney Experience app before you go.
Today's Plan in Starlit Magic keeps each day's hours, early entry and shows in one place, so you can build around the late New Year's Eve nights and the early mornings without flipping between screens.