How Busy Will Disney World Be The First Holiday Weekend of Its 50th Anniversary Celebration?

Disney World’s eighteen-month-long 50th Anniversary Celebration is off and running, and we’ve been covering all of the newest entertainment, merchandise, and, of course, food! From now until April 2023, the parks and resorts will be commemorating this historic milestone celebration with limited-time offerings you don’t want to miss!

Cinderella Castle in its 50th Anniversary decor!

If you’re heading to Disney World the week of October 10th, there will be plenty of new things to see and do. In order to make the most of your upcoming vacation, you’ll want to make sure you review the latest park hours and Park Pass Reservation information, especially considering the week of the 10th starts off with a holiday weekend for many guests!

Disney World Park Hours the Week of October 10th

Magic Kingdom has the most variable park hours next week. On Sunday, Tuesday, and Friday, Magic Kingdom will be open from 9AM-8:30PM, followed by Disney After Hours Boo Bash from 9PM-12AM. Magic Kingdom will be open from 9AM-9PM on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. On Wednesday, Magic Kingdom will remain open for 2 additional hours for guests of Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resorts. On Saturday, Magic Kingdom will be open from 9AM-10PM.

Magic Kingdom park hours the week of October 10th © Disney

EPCOT will be open from 9AM-10PM on Sunday, October 10th, and from 10AM-10PM daily the remainder of the week. EPCOT will remain open for two additional hours on Monday, October 11th for guests of Disney Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resorts. The EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival continues daily next week from 11AM-10PM daily.

EPCOT park hours the week of October 10th © Disney

Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be open from 9AM-9PM daily next week.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios park hours the week of October 10th © Disney

Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be open from 8AM-8PM daily next week.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom park hours the week of October 10th © Disney

Magic Kingdom and EPCOT both have dates next week where the park stays open for two hours after the posted closing time, but only guests of Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resorts are eligible to staying the parks during that time. All resort guests, however, have access to Early Theme Park Entry, which allows resort guests to enter any theme park 30 minutes prior to the posted park opening time each day!

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Current Disney Park Pass Reservation Availability the Week of October 10th

Select Resort Hotels

Guests staying at Select Resort Hotels currently have wide-open Park Pass Reservation availability for the week of October 10th with the exception of Monday, October 11th. For that day, guests staying at Select Resort Hotels may book a Park Pass Reservation at EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

Park Pass Reservation availability for guests staying at Select Resort Hotels on October 11th as of October 8th © Disney

Theme Park Tickets

Similarly, guests with Theme Park Tickets also currently have wide-open Park Pass Reservation availability for the week of October 10th with the exception of Monday, October 11th. For that day, guests with Theme Park Tickets can currently book Park Reservations at EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

Park Pass Reservation availability for guests with Theme Park Tickets on October 11th as of October 8th © Disney

Annual Passholders

Annual Passholders can book a Park Pass Reservation at any of the four theme parks next week with the exception of Sunday, October 10th and Wednesday, October 13th.

Park Pass Reservation availability for Annual Passholders the week of October 10th as of October 8th © Disney

On Sunday, October 10th, Annual Passholders can book a Park Pass Reservation at EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Magic Kingdom is currently full as of this writing.

Magic Kingdom Park Pass Reservation availability for Annual Passholders the week of October 10th as of October 8th © Disney

On Wednesday, October 13th, Annual Passholders can book a Park Pass Reservation at each park except for Animal Kingdom, which is full as of this writing.

Animal Kingdom Park Pass Reservation availability for Annual Passholders the week of October 10th as of October 8th © Disney

Keep in mind that the week of October 10th begins with a three-day weekend for many guests, so keep that in mind when planning your days in the parks! As always, we’ll be bringing you the latest in park hours and Park Pass Reservation availability, so be sure to follow along for all of the latest news and updates.

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