Walt Disney World has released theme park hours for the weeks of Christmas and New Year’s Eve 2026. Though these are the current posted hours, we expect them to be extended later.

Note that early entry for all Walt Disney World Resort hotel guests at all theme parks begins a half hour before the regular park opening.

Magic Kingdom

Magic Kingdom is currently scheduled to open at 9 a.m. every day from Sunday, December 20 through Thursday, December 31.

In 2025, Magic Kingdom opened at 8 a.m. during the holiday weeks, so it will likely post earlier opening hours when we get closer.

The park will close at 6 p.m. on Sunday, December 20 and Tuesday, December 22 for the final Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Parties. Other dates mostly have a 10 p.m. closing time.

On December 30 and 31 (New Year’s Eve), the park is currently scheduled to close at midnight. Last year, the park was open until 1 a.m. on New Year’s Eve so an extra hour will likely be added later.

Here’s the full list of Magic Kingdom hours:

• Sunday, December 20: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 7 p.m. to midnight)
• Monday, December 21: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Tuesday, December 22: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 7 p.m. to midnight)
• Wednesday, December 23: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Thursday, December 24: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Friday, December 25: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Saturday, December 26: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Sunday, December 27: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Monday, December 28: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Tuesday, December 29: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Wednesday, December 30: 9 a.m. to 12 a.m.
• Thursday, December 31: 9 a.m. to 12 a.m.

EPCOT

EPCOT is scheduled to be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. most days around Christmas and New Year’s Eve. Extended evening hours for select hotel guests are scheduled for 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Monday, December 21 and Monday, December 28. The park will remain open until 1 a.m. on New Year’s Eve.

These times align with 2025 so probably won’t change.

• Sunday, December 20: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Monday, December 21: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. (extended evening hours 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.)
• Tuesday, December 22: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Wednesday, December 23: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Thursday, December 24: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Friday, December 25: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Saturday, December 26: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Sunday, December 27: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Monday, December 28: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. (extended evening hours 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.)
• Tuesday, December 29: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Wednesday, December 30: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Thursday, December 31: 9 a.m. to 1 a.m.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Disney’s Hollywood Studios is scheduled to open at 9 a.m. The park will close at 7 p.m. for Disney Jollywood Nights on Monday, December 21 and Wednesday, December 23. Otherwise, the park will close at 9 p.m. and then at midnight on New Year’s Eve.

• Sunday, December 20: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Monday, December 21: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Disney Jollywood Nights 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.)
• Tuesday, December 22: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Wednesday, December 23: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Disney Jollywood Nights 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.)
• Thursday, December 24: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Friday, December 25: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Saturday, December 26: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Sunday, December 27: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Monday, December 28: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Tuesday, December 29: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Wednesday, December 30: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Thursday, December 31: 9 a.m. to 12 a.m.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Lastly, Disney’s Animal Kingdom is scheduled to be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. but had extended hours in 2025, so may end up with 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. closures. Extended evening hours are scheduled for December 23 and 30.

• Sunday, December 20: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Monday, December 21: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, December 22: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Wednesday, December 23: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (extended evening hours 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.)
• Thursday, December 24: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Friday, December 25: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Saturday, December 26: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Sunday, December 27: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Monday, December 28: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, December 29: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Wednesday, December 30: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (extended evening hours 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.)
• Thursday, December 31: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Disney’s Blizzard Beach

The water park will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. from December 20 – 31.

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