Is Disney World open 365 days a year?

Disney World is open 365 days a year (366 in a Leap Year), even on Christmas Day. When the decision is made to close the parks, it is always in the best interest and safety of guests and Cast Members.



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More than 52 million guests visit each year; there is no “dead” time at Disney. However, there are still times of the year that are better than others as far as crowd size. We tend to find that the slowest times at Disney World are in the early fall, like September and the late winter, like February.

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The theme park hours: Universal Studios Florida and Universal Adventure are open 365 days a year. In general, the working hours begin at 9.00 AM and the closing times may be subject to change.

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You will often find us splashing around during a mid-day break, having an evening swim or even enjoying the attractions at the Disney Water Parks all year round. I am happy to let you know that all of the Disney Resort hotel pools are open year round.

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Hurricane Irma was only the fifth time the park has been closed since it opened in 1971. It is typically open every day of the year. NBC News has previously reported that each previous time Disney World was closed was also for an impeding hurricane — Floyd in 1999, Frances in 2004, and Jeanne in 2004.

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It's open year-round, which makes sense considering people visit the parks on vacations and days off. With most schools having extended breaks over the holidays, families have the time to travel, and Walt Disney World is the top destination for families.

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With what the Disney100 Celebration isn't out of the way, let's turn to what you need to know. First, the Disney100 celebration is going to be very short, only lasting about 3 months–from now until December 31, 2023. Second, EPCOT is the epicenter of the 100 Years of Wonder Celebration at Walt Disney World.

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The Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary celebration started on October 1, 2021, and it will last a full 18 months. The celebration will run through March 2023.

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Can you swim in December? Even though it may be too cold to swim in December where you live, at Disney World the pools are heated which means even if the air is a bit chilly, the pools are still a comfortable temperature. In addition to the pools at the resorts, at least 1 of Disney's 2 water parks will remain open.

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Walt Disney World's parks are typically least crowded:
  • January 2nd until just prior to Presidents' Day week (third Monday in February)
  • The week after Labor Day until just prior to Thanksgiving week.
  • The week following Thanksgiving weekend until the week prior to Christmas.


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Off-peak times fall around January, February, September, and early November. Discounts on vacation packages booked directly through Disney (which combine park tickets and hotel stays) can be found year-round, though they're most common at these less-crowded times.

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Parents often wonder if their kids are too young (or too old) to go to Disney World. The best age for Disney World is between 3 and 12 years old, but people of all ages will enjoy the park.

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