Walt Disney World Extends Theme Park Hours in February and March
With the holiday season behind us and Spring Breaks a few months away, Walt Disney World is ostensively in its “slow season.”
January and February have traditionally been a great time of year to visit Disney World, as kids are back in school, and cooler temperatures keep many potential visitors at bay.
Still, if you are a longtime Disney World guest, you know that the “slow season” isn’t as slow as it used to be. While wait times are more manageable and hotel reservations are easier to come by, Disney World is still pretty busy.
Festival of the Arts signs
Perhaps in anticipation of larger crowds, Walt Disney World has extended its theme park hours throughout February.
Extended Hours For February and March
A quick look at the Walt Disney World calendar shows the following changes have taken place:
Magic Kingdom
February 16 & 17: Closing at 10 PM (was previously 9PM)
February 18: Opening at 8AM, Early Entry beginning at 7:30AM, Closing at 11PM
February 19: Closing at 11 PM (was previously 10PM), Extended Evening Hours 11PM to 1AM (previously 9PM to 11PM)
February 20 & 21: Closing at 10PM (was previously 9PM)
February 22: Closing at 11PM (was previously 9PM)
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
February 16-18: Closing at 8PM (was previously 6PM)
February 19 & 20: Closing at 7PM (was previously 6PM)
February 21 & 22: Closing at 8PM (was previously 6PM)
March 23-29: Closing at 7PM (was previously 6PM)
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
February 16: Opening at 8:30AM, Early Entry beginning at 8AM
Make Sure You Plan Ahead
With the extended hours, guests visiting Walt Disney World will have more time to spend at the parks. However, the recent changes also likely indicate that Disney expects crowds to be at least a little larger than usual. So, make sure you plan ahead!
Photo: Greg Angel/Spectrum News 13
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