Disney Updates Park Calendar with Extended Evening Hours for March and April

Walt Disney World Extends Park Hours for Busy Spring Break Week

Spring break crowds are about to bring the energy to Walt Disney World, and Disney is giving guests more time to soak up the magic. Park hours have officially been extended at three parks for the busy week beginning March 22, giving visitors extra time to ride, snack, and catch nighttime entertainment across the resort.

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According to the My Disney Experience app, Magic Kingdom will see the largest increase in hours. From March 22 through March 26, the park will now remain open until 11 PM instead of the previously scheduled 9:30 PM closing. Even more pixie-dusted time arrives March 27 and 28, when Magic Kingdom will open earlier at 8 AM and stay open until 11 PM. That means extra nighttime spins on TRON Lightcycle / Run, late-night rides through Haunted Mansion, and more chances to watch the castle glow after dark.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios is also stretching its day slightly during the week. From March 22 through March 27, the park will remain open until 9:30 PM instead of 9 PM. On March 28, the park will open earlier at 8:30 AM and stay open until 9:30 PM. Guests visiting that evening will also have two opportunities to catch Fantasmic, with showtimes scheduled for 8:30 PM and 10 PM.

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Disney’s Animal Kingdom is also seeing expanded hours during the spring break rush. On March 22 and March 28, the park will operate from 8 AM until 8 PM instead of its previous 6 PM closing time. From March 23 through March 27, the park will stay open until 7 PM, giving guests an extra hour to explore Pandora, ride Expedition Everest, or grab a sunset view of the Tree of Life.

For now, EPCOT’s hours remain unchanged, though it would not be surprising to see adjustments as the busy travel period approaches.

Extended park hours are a common move during peak travel weeks like spring break, helping spread out crowds while giving guests more opportunities to experience attractions, dining, and entertainment. If you are planning a visit during this time, the extra evening hours could mean shorter wait times late in the day and more chances to enjoy the parks after dark.

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