Animal Kingdom Adds Evening Hours for Thanksgiving Week

Extra evening time creates new show and dining options as Disney adjusts its schedule for holiday crowd forecasts.

Overview

Disney updated its calendar on November 9 to move Animal Kingdom’s close to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, November 23, extending that day to a 12‑hour operating window.
The park now lists Tree of Life Awakenings on November 22, 23, and 24 beginning at 6:00 p.m., giving guests projection shows after sunset.
Attractions and restaurants will run later on Monday the 23rd, with rides such as Avatar Flight of Passage and Na’vi River Journey staying open and venues like Tusker House and Tiffins extending their service hours.
Additional live shows were added for the holiday period, including extra Festival of the Lion King and Feathered Friends in Flight! performances on November 23 and 24.
Hours from November 25–28 remained listed as 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. when reported and select resort guests have Extended Evening Hours on November 25, so visitors should confirm times in My Disney Experience before arriving.