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Disney Updates Park Hours With Extended Hours Coming to EPCOT

Epcot Jammitors (Credit: Disney)

If you’re planning your Walt Disney World getaway, you’re likely keeping an eye on Disney’s calendar to see how long you’ll have to enjoy each park! We too watch the calendar closely and are excited Disney has released updated hours to take us through to October 16, 2021. If you’re visiting in August, there are several reopenings you’ll be able to enjoy! In September, you’ll have a last chance to watch “Happily Ever After” and “Epcot Forever” nighttime spectaculars. Visiting in October? Well, get ready to party as Disney launches The World’s Most Magical Celebration including a new nighttime spectacular at Magic Kingdom and another over at EPCOT. Plus, the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is still rocking and rolling, and Disney After Hours Boo Bash keeps things extra spooktacular! As you plan your vacation, here are the current posted park hours for August 1 – October 16, 2021. *Take note of the extended hours coming to EPCOT!

Magic Kingdom:

Credit: Disney

  • August 1: 9:00am to 10:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 10pm)
  • August 2 – 7: 8:00am to 10:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 10pm)
  • August 8 – 9: 9:00am to 10:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 10pm)
  • August 10 – 12: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
  • August 13: 8:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
  • August 14: 8:00am to 6:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 6pm)
  • August 15: 9:00am to 10:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 10pm)
  • August 16 – 31: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
  • September 1 – 6: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
  • September 7: 9:00am to 8:30pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8:30pm)
  • September 8 – 9: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
  • September 10: 9:00am to 8:30pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8:30pm)
  • September 11: 9:00am to 7:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 7pm)
  • September 12: 9:00am to 8:30pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8:30pm)
  • September 13: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
  • September 14: 9:00am to 8:30pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8:30pm)
  • September 15 – 16: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
  • September 17: 9:00am to 8:30pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8:30pm)
  • September 18: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
  • September 19: 9:00am to 8:30pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8:30pm)
  • September 20: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
  • September 21: 9:00am to 8:30pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8:30pm)
  • September 22 – 23: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
  • September 24: 9:00am to 8:30pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8:30pm)
  • September 25: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
  • September 26 – 29: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
  • September 30: 9:00am to 8:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8pm)
  • October 1 – 4: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
  • October 5: 9:00am to 8:30pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8:30pm)
  • October 6 – 7: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
  • October 8: 9:00am to 8:30pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8:30pm)
  • October 9: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
  • October 10: 9:00am to 8:30pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8:30pm)
  • October 11: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
  • October 12: 9:00am to 8:30pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8:30pm)
  • October 13 – 14: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
  • October 15: 9:00am to 8:30pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8:30pm)
  • October 16: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)

EPCOT:

  • August 1: 11:00am to 10:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 10pm)
  • August 2 – 5: 11:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
  • August 6 – 8: 11:00am to 10:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 10pm)
  • August 9 – 12: 11:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
  • August 13 – 15: 11:00am to 10:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 10pm)
  • August 16 – 19: 11:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
  • August 20 – 22: 11:00am to 10:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 10pm)
  • August 23 – 26: 11:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
  • August 27 – 29: 11:00am to 10:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 10pm)
  • August 30 – 31: 11:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
  • September 1 – 2: 11:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
  • September 3 – 5: 11:00am to 10:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 10pm)
  • September 6 – 9: 11:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
  • September 10 – 12: 11:00am to 10:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 10pm)
  • September 13 – 16: 11:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
  • September 17 – 19: 11:00am to 10:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 10pm)
  • September 20 – 23: 11:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
  • September 24 – 26: 11:00am to 10:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 10pm)
  • September 27 – 30: 11:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
  • October 1 – 16: 11:00am to 10:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 10pm) *Previously closed at 9pm

Disney’s Hollywood Studios:

Tower of Terror (Credit: Disney)

  • August 1 – 31: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
  • September 1 – 10: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
  • September 11: 9:00am to 8:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8pm)
  • September 12 – 14: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
  • September 15: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm) *Previously closed at 8pm
  • September 16 – 28: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
  • September 29: 9:00am to 8:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8pm)
  • September 30: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
  • October 1 – 16: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)

Disney’s Animal Kingdom:

Flight of Passage

  • August 1 – 6: 8:00am to 7:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 7pm)
  • August 7: 8:00am to 8:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8pm)
  • August 8 – 13: 8:00am to 7:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 7pm)
  • August 14: 8:00am to 8:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8pm)
  • August 15: 8:00am to 8:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8pm) *Previously closed at 7pm
  • August 16 – 20: 8:00am to 7:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 7pm)
  • August 21: 8:00am to 8:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8pm) *Previously closed at 7pm
  • August 22 – 31: 8:00am to 7:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 7pm)
  • September 1 – 30: 8:00am to 7:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 7pm)
  • October 1 – 16: 8:00am to 7:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 7pm)

Be sure to keep checking park hours via the My Disney Experience App before visiting Walt Disney World, as you just never know if Disney is going to add an extra hour as your park day draws near. Happy planning, Disney lovers!

About Jamie Sylvester

I'm a Disney nerd! A kid at heart who loves the magic and memories of Walt Disney World. I follow all things Disney and enjoy the vacations, day trips, and weekend getaways, and geek out over the planning of such events. My goal is to experience as many Disney desserts and cocktails as possible! Married to another Disney nerd and blessed with a daughter and son, we thoroughly enjoy the magic at Disney and are here to help others experience the magic as well.