Expect An INCREASE in Crowds and Longer Park Hours in Disney World Next Week

Welcome back to another weekly roundup of Disney World’s park hours and Park Pass Reservation availability!

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With Valentine’s Day on Sunday, February 14th immediately followed by President’s Day on Monday, February 15th, it’s looking to be a little busier next week than what we’ve seen recently! As you’ll see in both park hours and Park Pass Reservation availability, traveling to Disney World next week may require more thoughtful planning — that’s why we’re here to help!

Disney World Park Hours the Week of February 14th

Magic Kingdom has a variety of hours next week! The park will be open from 9AM-10PM next week on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday! On Wednesday, February 17th, the park will be open from 9AM-7PM, and on Thursday, February 18th, the park will be open from 9AM-8PM.

Magic Kingdom park hours for the week of February 14th © Disney

Next week, EPCOT will also have varying hours. On Sunday, February 14th, EPCOT will be open from 11AM until…11PM!

It’s been quite a while since we’ve seen a park stay open that late. From Monday, February 15th through Friday, February 19th, EPCOT will be open from 11AM-8PM. And on Saturday, February 20th, EPCOT will be open from 11AM-9PM. Remember that the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is ending soon and this week will be its last full week of operation! The festival officially concludes on February 22nd.

EPCOT park hours for the week of February 14th © Disney

Disney’s Hollywood Studios is once again the only park next week with the same daily hours. The park will be open each day from 9AM-7PM.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios park hours for the week of February 14th © Disney

Finally, Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be open from 8AM-8PM on Sunday, February 14th and Monday, February 15th. From Tuesday, February 16th through Friday, February 19th, Animal Kingdom will be open from 8AM-5PM. And on Saturday, February 20th, Animal Kingdom will be open from 8AM-7PM.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom park hours for the week of February 14th © Disney

As a reminder, each park allows for Park Hopping at 2PM daily. You must have a valid Park Pass Reservation for the FIRST park you want to visit that day (you do not need a Park Pass Reservation for any other parks you Hop to). Also, you must scan into that first park before you are allowed to Park Hop.

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Some parks have pretty late evening hours next week, giving you plenty of time to hop (especially Magic Kingdom and EPCOT!). Just be aware that other guests may have the same plans as you, so those afternoon and evening crowds on those days could be a little busy.

Click here to read more about the modified return of Park Hopping in Disney World!

Current Disney Park Pass Reservation Availability the Week of February 14th

Now that we know when each park will be open next week, let’s take a look at the current Park Pass Reservation System availability. As you’ll see, those dates that the parks are open a little later are already starting to fill up with reservations! It’s super important that you grab those Park Pass Reservations ASAP. Keep in mind that you can Park Hop to these parks if you have the Park Hopper option added to your ticket, subject to capacity!

Disney Resort Guests

This is the first week in some time that there has been this much limited Park Pass availability! That said, there are still plenty of options for Disney Resort Guests next week. On Sunday, February 14th, Disney Resort Guests can make a Park Pass Reservation at EPCOT.

Disney Resort Guest Park Pass Reservation availability for February 14th as of February 12th © Disney

On Monday, February 15th, Resort Guests can book a park pass reservation at Magic Kingdom and EPCOT.

Disney Resort Guest Park Pass Reservation availability for February 15th as of February 12th © Disney

On Tuesday, February 16th, Disney Resort Guests can book a Park Pass Reservation at EPCOT or Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

Disney Resort Guest Park Pass Reservation availability for February 16th as of February 12th © Disney

From Wednesday, February 17th through Friday, February 19th, Disney Resort Guests can book a Park Pass Reservation at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

Disney Resort Guest Park Pass Reservation availability for February 17th as of February 12th © Disney

Finally, on Saturday, February 20th, Disney Resort Guests can currently book a Park Pass Reservation at any of the four theme parks.

Disney Resort Guest Park Pass Reservation availability for February 20th as of February 12th © Disney

Keep in mind that Saturday, February 20th is currently the only day Disney Resort Guests can book a Park Pass Reservation at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. However, you can try to Park Hop to Hollywood Studios after 2PM without a Park Pass Reservation, subject to capacity.

Theme Park Ticket Guests

Theme Park Ticket Guests currently have identical Park Pass Reservation availability as Disney Resort Guests. On Sunday, February 14th, Theme Park Ticket Guests may book a Park Pass Reservation at EPCOT.

Theme Park Ticket Guest Park Pass Reservation availability for February 14th as of February 12th © Disney

On President’s Day (Monday, February 15th), Theme Park Ticket Guests can book a Park Pass Reservation at Magic Kingdom and EPCOT.

Theme Park Ticket Guest Park Pass Reservation availability for February 15th as of February 12th © Disney

On Tuesday, February 16th, Theme Park Ticket Guests may book a Park Pass Reservation at EPCOT and Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

Theme Park Ticket Guest Park Pass Reservation availability for February 16th as of February 12th © Disney

From Wednesday, February 17th to Friday, February 19th, Theme Park Ticket Guests can book a Park Pass Reservation at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

Theme Park Ticket Guest Park Pass Reservation availability for February 17th as of February 12th © Disney

And on Saturday, February 20th, Theme Park Ticket Guests can currently book a Park Pass Reservation at any of the four theme parks, including Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Theme Park Ticket Guest Park Pass Reservation availability for February 20th as of February 12th © Disney

Annual Passholders

Annual Passholders once again have the most limited Park Pass Reservation availability as of this writing. On Sunday, February 14th and Monday, February 15th, all four parks are completely booked for Annual Passholders.

Annual Passholder Disney Park Pass Reservation availability for February 14th as of February 12th © Disney

On Tuesday, February 16th, Annual Passholders can book a Park Pass Reservation at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

Annual Passholder Disney Park Pass Reservation availability for February 16th as of February 12th © Disney

From Wednesday, February 17th through Friday, February 19th, Annual Passholders can currently book a Park Pass Reservation at all four theme parks!

Annual Passholder Disney Park Pass Reservation availability for February 17th as of February 12th © Disney

Finally, on Saturday, February 20th, Annual Passholders can currently book a Park Pass Reservation at EPCOT and Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

Annual Passholder Disney Park Pass Reservation availability for February 20th as of February 12th © Disney

It sure looks like next week could be a bit busy in Disney World! If you’re heading to the parks, be sure to pack your patience and be mindful of the health and safety guidelines currently in place.

Make sure you book those Park Pass Reservations if you haven’t done so already, and continue to follow along for all the latest news and happenings around the parks!

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