Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom Extend Theme Park Hours in Late April

We have some GREAT news for all of you planning an April trip to Walt Disney World. Walt Disney World is serving up a heaping helping of magical memories with extended park hours in THREE of the Walt Disney World theme parks!

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From April 21st through 27th, three of your favorite parks – Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom – are staying open later, giving you more time to conquer rides, experience dazzling shows, and create unforgettable moments with your loved ones.

Here’s the scoop on the extended hours:

• Magic Kingdom:
  • Previously scheduled for 9 am to 9 pm, the park will now open at 8 am on Friday, April 26th, and Saturday, April 27th.
  • Get ready for extended nights too! The park will close at 11 pm on April 21st, 26th, and 27th, and at 10 pm from April 22nd to 24th.
• Calling all resort guests! Don’t miss the exclusive extended evening hours on April 24th, from 10 pm to midnight.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios:

• Originally scheduled to close at 9 pm daily, the park will keep the lights on a bit longer, staying open until 9:30 pm on Sunday, April 21st, and all the way to 10 pm on April 25th, 26th, and 27th.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom:

• Calling all animal adventurers! Your exploration time just got extended. Originally planned to operate from 9 am to 6 pm, the park will now open at 8 am daily during this magical time.
• Get ready for extended evenings on April 21st, 26th, and 27th, where the park will close at 7 pm instead.

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EPCOT maintains its regular hours, opening at 10 am on Sunday, April 21st, and at 9 am every other day of the week, closing at 9 pm daily. Don’t forget, early theme park entry for Disney Resort hotel guests continues throughout this period, allowing them to enter the park 30 minutes before regular park opening.

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