Overview
- On Friday, Sept. 18, Disney posted initial operating hours for Thanksgiving week, covering November 22–28, 2026, and the schedule is labeled preliminary and subject to change.
- Magic Kingdom will close to regular daytime guests at 6:00 p.m. on Nov. 24, 25 and 27 for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party while opening longer on the other four days and offering Early Entry at 8:30 a.m. for eligible resort guests.
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios shows 7:00 p.m. early closures on Nov. 23 and Nov. 28 for Disney Jollywood Nights, while EPCOT and Animal Kingdom maintain steadier daily hours with select Extended Evening Theme Park Entry dates and earlier Early Entry at Animal Kingdom.
- News outlets report that dynamic Lightning Lane pricing is likely to trend to peak levels for Thanksgiving with the Magic Kingdom Premier Pass expected by some to reach previously seen top prices such as $449, a projection that Disney has not officially confirmed.
- The hours come after The Walt Disney Company’s fiscal Q3 showed record Experiences revenue and modest attendance growth, and ongoing multi-park construction through 2027–2028 may reduce ride availability and shift crowd patterns so guests should monitor hour updates and paid‑access costs as the holiday approaches.