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Hop to It! Walt Disney World Extends Park Hours for Easter Week 2025
Easter magic is in the air—and so are extra park hours! Walt Disney World has rolled out a fresh batch of operating hour updates for the busy Easter holiday period, giving guests even more time to soak in the magic across four parks. Whether you’re an early riser or a night owl, April 2025 just became a whole lot more magical.
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Let’s start with Magic Kingdom, where the magic starts earlier and ends later all week long. From April 20–26, the park will close at either 10:00 or 11:00 p.m., with April 22 and 26 offering the longest hours thanks to 8:00 a.m. openings and 11:00 p.m. closings. Plus, early entry gets a big jumpstart on April 22 and 26, moving from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.—perfect for anyone aiming to rope drop Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. Extended Evening Hours also get a boost on April 23, now running from 10:00 p.m. to midnight.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios is joining the after-dark fun too, staying open until 10:00 p.m. on April 26, giving you an extra hour to catch Fantasmic! or one last spin on Slinky Dog Dash.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom gets a slight bump, extending its closing time from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on April 26—just enough extra time to squeeze in a sunset ride on Kilimanjaro Safaris.
Meanwhile, Blizzard Beach Water Park is making a splash with extended daily hours from April 20–26. Instead of closing at 5:00 p.m., the park will now keep the wave pool party going until 7:00 p.m. each evening.
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These updates are designed to help manage the expected holiday crowds and give guests more flexibility to enjoy everything from rope drop to nighttime spectaculars. You can now view park hours through June 18, 2025, so it’s a great time to start planning your spring adventure.
Bottom line? If you’re heading to Walt Disney World for Easter, pack some comfy shoes—because the parks are open longer, and there’s more magic than ever to explore!
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