Overview
- Disney’s operating calendar published August 20 shows Hollywood Studios will close to regular guests at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20 so the park can host a private evening event tied to the Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo.
- EPCOT will open one hour later than usual at 10 a.m. on Friday, October 23 and Sunday, October 25 with Early Theme Park Entry shifted to 9:30–10 a.m. to accommodate Disney Wine & Dine race weekend activities.
- Magic Kingdom will hold Mickey’s Not‑So‑Scary Halloween Party on sixteen October dates, requiring guests without party tickets to exit by 6 p.m. and replacing the park’s standard nighttime shows on those nights.
- October 23 and October 25 are the most constrained days because EPCOT’s delayed openings and Magic Kingdom’s 6 p.m. early exits occur on the same dates, sharply reducing morning and evening options for regular guests.
- Extended Evening Hours move to Animal Kingdom on Monday, October 26, Deluxe Resort guests will have separate late‑night access, and visitors are advised to recheck Disney’s schedule before traveling because hours remain subject to change.