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Disney World Releases December 2025 Park Hours Including Christmas and New Year’s Eve
The holidays are officially in sight, and Walt Disney World just gave us our first gift of the season—park hours through the end of 2025, including Christmas week and New Year’s Eve!
December is one of the busiest (and most magical) times of year at Walt Disney World, and now we know exactly when each park will open its gates to the holiday crowds.
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Magic Kingdom
Most December days are scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., with Early Entry beginning at 8:30 a.m. On Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party nights, the park will close at 6:00 p.m. for day guests, with the party running from 7:00 p.m. to midnight on December 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11, 12, 14, 16, 18, 19, and 21. For New Year’s Eve weekend, Magic Kingdom is currently listed from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. both December 30 and 31—perfect for catching the iconic “Fantasy in the Sky” fireworks show.
EPCOT
EPCOT’s schedule runs 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. most days, with Early Entry from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Deluxe resort guests will get Extended Evening Hours until 11:30 p.m. on December 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29. For New Year’s Eve, the park will go big once again, staying open until 1:00 a.m.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Most days are listed 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. with Early Entry at 8:30 a.m. Jollywood Nights will return on December 1, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, and 22, with event hours from 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. The park will also ring in 2026 with a midnight close on December 31.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Typically open 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with Early Entry starting at 7:30 a.m., Animal Kingdom will also feature a few Extended Evening Hours nights until 8:00 p.m. on December 3, 10, 17, and 24.
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What to Expect
Just like last year, guests should plan for extended hours to be added in mid-December as crowd levels rise. In 2024, Magic Kingdom regularly opened at 8:00 a.m. and stayed open until 11:00 p.m. or later during Christmas week, and similar adjustments are likely again this year.
EPCOT’s hours are already matching last year’s, but Hollywood Studios could see earlier openings, and Animal Kingdom tends to stretch into the evening once Christmas week begins.
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