What time do Disney parks close 2023?

Most dates, Magic Kingdom is open from 9 am until 11 pm. However, there are some other operating hours that are possible: 8 am until 10 pm (Mostly 'After Hours' events–see below) 9 am until 10 pm (Least busy dates–common in the off-season)



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Extended evening hours are available at Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park on November 8, November 22, December 4 and December 28, 2023.

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Event Dates & Ticket Prices. Disney After Hours at EPCOT takes place select nights June 1 to August 24, 2023. Annual Passholders and DVC Members can purchase for a $30 discount.

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February, March, and April 2023 Disney After Hours events at Disney's Hollywood Studios last for 3 hours and run from 9:30 pm to 12:30 am. Events in May and June start at 10:00 pm and last until 1:00 am.

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The other somewhat-significant 2023 opening date is Moana's Journey of Water, which will debut by late 2023. That's also when the EPCOT overhaul will be finished according to Walt Disney World, which means no more Giant Dirt Pit at the front of the park.

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The H2O Glow After Hours event returns to Typhoon Lagoon on May 20, 2023, continuing to September 2, 2023.

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Typically, in the spring and summer months, the fireworks will be scheduled around 9PM, and during the fall and winter months, closer to 8PM.

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Disney After Hours is a specially ticketed event (meaning it's a ticket that is purchased separate from regular park tickets) that allows people to enter Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom at 7 p.m. and stay until midnight or 1 a.m. (ending time varies by date).

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We already know about certain areas that will open soon in Disney World. Magic Kingdom will soon get TRON Lightcycle / Run, while at EPCOT the remainder of World Celebration and Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana will both be opening in 2023. The opening of these new attractions and spaces could impact capacity.

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This makes the September/October 2023 a good time to visit. Even once Moana is open, we're actually expecting Walt Disney World to be relatively stable until “late 2024” when Tiana's Bayou Adventure opens. We expect TRON to keeps its virtual queue at least through the end of 2023.

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Nevertheless, wait times are an imperfect measure of Walt Disney World's crowds, especially if you're comparing current conditions to prior years. Walt Disney World attendance has increased by several million people over the course of the last decade-plus, so the vast majority of days in 2023 will be more crowded than ...

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Every Disney World Ride Closure in 2023
  • Mine Train!
  • Splash Mountain.
  • Merida meets at the Gazebo now.
  • Voyage of the Little Mermaid.
  • Blizzard Beach Water Park.


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The Disney After Hours at EPCOT event takes place from 10.00pm to 1.00am. You can get a head start on the fun by entering EPCOT at 7.00pm. You do not need a Disney park reservation or additional ticket to enter EPCOT after 7.00pm.

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When Disneyland Park or Disney California Adventure Park closes and the evening party begins, discover plenty to see and do. Listen to live performances and celebrated curated tunes into the night. Ride select attractions throughout the night—usually with shorter wait times.

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Disney World's Extended Evening Hours are available for those staying at Disney World Deluxe Resorts, Deluxe Villa Resorts, as well as the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels, Walt Disney World Swan Reserve, and Shades of Green.

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Disneyland Fireworks Times and Info Unlike Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, fireworks at Disneyland do not happen every night. Fireworks are seasonal throughout the year and typically are only shown daily during peak seasons due to the proximity of the Disneyland Resort to the neighbors/businesses in Anaheim.

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In general the best days of the week to visit the Disney World parks are Tuesday and Wednesday. The reason being is many families find that you need an entire week for a Disney vacation and typically arrive on Saturday or Sunday. We find weekends and Monday to be the busiest days at Walt Disney World.

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Magic Kingdom has fireworks every night of the year.

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Magic Kingdom is open from 9AM to 10PM most days in September. On days when Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party takes place in this park, it will close at 6PM. On September 6th, 13th, and 20th, Magic Kingdom will have Extended Evening Hours.

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October 2023 The growing popularity of fall breaks in schools means that October is far busier than it used to be. Halloween entertainment continues at Magic Kingdom, including the very popular Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. The International Food and Wine Festival will be in full swing over at Epcot.

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The worst times to visit Disney World in 2023 are:
  • January 1, January 13-18.
  • February 17-26 (President's Day)
  • March 17 – April 16 (Spring Break & Easter)
  • May 26 – August 13.
  • November 17-26 (Avoid Thanksgiving Week)
  • December 15 -31 (Avoid Christmas and New Year's Weeks)


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