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Disney Park Hours Update Shows EPCOT Will Soon Open Earlier!

Posted on August 7, 2021August 7, 2021 by Mathew Corn Animal Kingdom, Disney Parks, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom

Via DisneyFanatic.com

Several attractions and entertainment experiences have or are reopening this month. In September, you’ll have a last chance to watch “Happily Ever After” and “Epcot Forever” nighttime spectaculars. Visiting in October? Well, get ready to party as Disney launches The World’s Most Magical Celebration including a new nighttime spectacular at Magic Kingdom and another over at EPCOT. On top of all that, the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is still rocking and rolling, and Disney After Hours Boo Bash keeps things extra spooktacular! As you plan your vacation, you’ll want to take note that Walt Disney World has updated their park hours with an earlier opening time coming soon to EPCOT! Check out August 7 – October 23, 2021 park hours as noted below.

Magic Kingdom:

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

August 7: 8:00am to 10:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 10pm)
August 8 – 9: 9:00am to 10:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 10pm)
August 10 – 12: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
August 13: 8:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
August 14: 8:00am to 6:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 6pm)
August 15: 9:00am to 10:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 10pm)
August 16 – 31: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
September 1 – 6: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
September 7: 9:00am to 8:30pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8:30pm)
September 8 – 9: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
September 10: 9:00am to 8:30pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8:30pm)
September 11: 9:00am to 7:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 7pm)
September 12: 9:00am to 8:30pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8:30pm)
September 13: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
September 14: 9:00am to 8:30pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8:30pm)
September 15 – 16: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
September 17: 9:00am to 8:30pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8:30pm)
September 18: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
September 19: 9:00am to 8:30pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8:30pm)
September 20: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
September 21: 9:00am to 8:30pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8:30pm)
September 22 – 23: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
September 24: 9:00am to 8:30pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8:30pm)
September 25: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
September 26 – 29: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
September 30: 9:00am to 8:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8pm)
October 1 – 4: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
October 5: 9:00am to 8:30pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8:30pm)
October 6 – 7: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
October 8: 9:00am to 8:30pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8:30pm)
October 9: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
October 10: 9:00am to 8:30pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8:30pm)
October 11: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
October 12: 9:00am to 8:30pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8:30pm)
October 13 – 14: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
October 15: 9:00am to 8:30pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8:30pm)
October 16: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
October 17: 9:00am to 8:30pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8:30pm)
October 18: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
October 19: 9:00am to 8:30pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8:30pm)
October 20 – 21: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
October 22: 9:00am to 8:30pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8:30pm)
October 23: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)

EPCOT:

August 7 – 8: 11:00am to 10:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 10pm)
August 9 – 12: 11:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
August 13 – 15: 11:00am to 10:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 10pm)
August 16 – 19: 11:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
August 20 – 22: 11:00am to 10:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 10pm)
August 23 – 26: 11:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
August 27 – 29: 11:00am to 10:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 10pm)
August 30 – 31: 11:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
September 1 – 2: 11:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
September 3 – 5: 11:00am to 10:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 10pm)
September 6 – 9: 11:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
September 10 – 12: 11:00am to 10:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 10pm)
September 13 – 16: 11:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
September 17 – 19: 11:00am to 10:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 10pm)
September 20 – 23: 11:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
September 24 – 26: 11:00am to 10:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 10pm)
September 27 – 30: 11:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
October 1 – 23: 10:00am to 10:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 10pm) *Previously opened at 11am

Disney’s Hollywood Studios:

August 7 – 25: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
August 26: 9:00am to 8:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8pm)
August 27 – 31: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
September 1 – 10: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
September 11: 9:00am to 8:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8pm)
September 12 – 28: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
September 29: 9:00am to 8:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8pm)
September 30: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
October 1 – 23: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)

Disney’s Animal Kingdom:

August 7: 8:00am to 8:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8pm)
August 8 – 13: 8:00am to 7:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 7pm)
August 14: 8:00am to 8:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8pm)
August 15: 8:00am to 8:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8pm)
August 16 – 20: 8:00am to 7:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 7pm)
August 21: 8:00am to 8:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8pm)
August 22 – 27: 8:00am to 7:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 7pm)
August 28: 8:00am to 8:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8pm)
August 29 – 31: 8:00am to 7:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 7pm)
September 1 – 30: 8:00am to 7:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 7pm)
October 1 – 23: 8:00am to 7:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 7pm)

Keep checking park hours via the My Disney Experience App before visiting Walt Disney World, as you just never know if Disney is going to add an extra hour as your park day draws near.

Walt Disney World Theme Park Hours Released Through October 16

Posted on August 1, 2021August 1, 2021 by Mathew Corn Animal Kingdom, Disney Parks, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom

Walt Disney World hours have been released through October 16. Hours were previously released through October 9.

Magic Kingdom

Magic Kingdom is currently scheduled to open at 9:00 AM daily. It will close at 8:30 PM on October 10, 12, and 15. It will close at 9:00 PM on October 11, 13, 14, and 16.

EPCOT

EPCOT is currently scheduled to be open 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Disney’s Hollywood Studios is scheduled to be open from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM daily.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Disney’s Animal Kingdom is scheduled to be open 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM daily.

Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park

Blizzard Beach is scheduled to be open 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily.

Disney World Announces More Restaurant Re-openings

Posted on July 28, 2021July 28, 2021 by Mathew Corn Animal Kingdom, Disney Dining, Disney Parks, Disney Resorts, Magic Kingdom

More restaurants are reopening at Walt Disney World! Two park quick-service restaurants and two resort table service restaurants.

From a Disney Cast Member;

I am so excited to announce more restaurants are reopening at Walt Disney World Resort in the next few weeks! Check it all out in this edition of Walt Disney World Resort Foodie News.

Yachtsman Steakhouse

Yachtsman Steakhouse will soon be stoking the flames of their oak-fired grills so we can again savor their premium, grain-fed steaks or the dry-aged Duroc pork chop served with heritage grits, broccoli rabe, and apple-cognac gastrique.

In addition to the great steaks and chops, the Chilled Admiral’s Tower for Two (Maine lobster, snow crab, tuna tartare, jumbo shrimp, mussels, scallop ceviche, and charred octopus salad) is back as well as the signature creamy Lobster Bisque and the delicious Yachtsman’s Chocolate Cake for Two with dark chocolate mousse, chocolate decadence cake, mixed berry curd, peanut butter crunch, and mousse. I seriously cannot wait!

Yachtsman Steakhouse at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort opens August 5, 2021, with booking available July 29, 2021.

Toledo – Tapas, Steak & Seafood

So excited we will soon be able to sample the delicious small plates and dishes inspired by the flavors of Spain at Toledo – Tapas, Steak & Seafood. I can’t wait to get my tapas on with my fav small plates – Charred Octopus, Pan con Tomate, and the delish Flight of Four Pinxtos. The signature Chuletón Bone-in Rib Eye with tomatoes, onions, and choice of two sides – is on the menu along with Char-grilled Steak with olive oil-potato purée, forest mushrooms, date jam, and sherry vinaigrette and the Rioja-braised Chicken with grapes, sherry vinegar, and roasted tomato bomba rice. The dark chocolate “Café con Leche” Choux is the perfect sweet ending.

Toledo – Tapas, Steak & Seafood at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort opens August 5, 2021, with booking available July 29, 2021.

Columbia Harbor House

Starting August 5, you can reel in some delicious seafood at Columbia Harbour House at Magic Kingdom Park! Your seafood favorites are back, including the Lobster Roll and Trio Platter with a combination of fried fish, fried shrimp, and chicken strips served with hushpuppies and french fries or green beans. Craving something other than seafood? Try the Lighthouse Sandwich (hummus with tomato and broccoli slaw on multigrain bread) now comes with french fries or the Harbour Salad – a mix of greens, shredded cheddar, apples, onion, apple cider vinaigrette, and topped with chicken strips.

Pizzafari

Fun animal murals and mosaics at Pizzafari Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park are the colorful backdrop to a delicious quick meal beginning August 2, 2021. Pizza rules in this jungle but you can also order a Chicken Parmesan Sandwich, Green and Grains Salad, and an adorable “Spaghetti and Meatball” Cupcake. Kick back with a refreshing Blue Lagoon with blue curaçao beverage syrup, lemonade, and gummy worms – also available with a glow cube and with or without rum!

Walt Disney World Park Hours Updated

Posted on July 26, 2021July 26, 2021 by Mathew Corn Animal Kingdom, Disney Parks, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom

The Walt Disney World website now shows parks hours have been released through October 9, 2021. With the return of fireworks, the arrival of the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, and Disney After Hours Boo Bash events, you can expect crowds to be flooding back to the magic. As you plan your vacation, here are the current posted park hours for July 25 – October 9, 2021.

Magic Kingdom:

July 25 – 31: 9:00am to 10:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 10pm)
August 1: 9:00am to 10:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 10pm)
August 2 – 7: 8:00am to 10:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 10pm)
August 8 – 9: 9:00am to 10:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 10pm)
August 10 – 12: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
August 13: 8:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
August 14: 8:00am to 6:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 6pm)
August 15 – 31: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
September 1 – 6: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
September 7: 9:00am to 8:30pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8:30pm)
September 8 – 9: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
September 10: 9:00am to 8:30pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8:30pm)
September 11: 9:00am to 7:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 7pm)
September 12: 9:00am to 8:30pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8:30pm)
September 13: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
September 14: 9:00am to 8:30pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8:30pm)
September 15 – 16: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
September 17: 9:00am to 8:30pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8:30pm)
September 18: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
September 19: 9:00am to 8:30pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8:30pm)
September 20: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
September 21: 9:00am to 8:30pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8:30pm)
September 22 – 23: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
September 24: 9:00am to 8:30pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8:30pm)
September 25: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
September 26 – 29: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
September 30: 9:00am to 8:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8pm)
October 1 – 4: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
October 5: 9:00am to 8:30pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8:30pm)
October 6 – 7: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
October 8: 9:00am to 8:30pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8:30pm)
October 9: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)

EPCOT:

July 25 – 31: 11:00am to 10:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 10pm)
August 1: 11:00am to 10:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 10pm)
August 2 – 5: 11:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
August 6 – 8: 11:00am to 10:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 10pm)
August 9 – 12: 11:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
August 13 – 15: 11:00am to 10:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 10pm)
August 16 – 19: 11:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
August 20 – 22: 11:00am to 10:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 10pm)
August 23 – 26: 11:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
August 27 – 29: 11:00am to 10:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 10pm)
August 30 – 31: 11:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
September 1 – 2: 11:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
September 3 – 5: 11:00am to 10:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 10pm)
September 6 – 9: 11:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
September 10 – 12: 11:00am to 10:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 10pm)
September 13 – 16: 11:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
September 17 – 19: 11:00am to 10:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 10pm)
September 20 – 23: 11:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
September 24 – 26: 11:00am to 10:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 10pm)
September 27 – 30: 11:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
October 1 – 9: 11:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)

Disney’s Hollywood Studios:

July 25 – 31: 9:00am to 8:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8pm)
August 1 – 31: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
September 1 – 10: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
September 11: 9:00am to 8:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8pm)
September 12 – 14: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
September 15: 9:00am to 8:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8pm)
September 16 – 28: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
September 29: 9:00am to 8:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8pm)
September 30: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
October 1 – 9: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)

Disney’s Animal Kingdom:

July 25: 8:00am to 7:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 7pm)
July 26 – 30: 8:00am to 8:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8pm)
July 31: 8:00am to 7:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 7pm)
August 1 – 6: 8:00am to 7:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 7pm)
August 7: 8:00am to 8:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8pm)
August 8 – 13: 8:00am to 7:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 7pm)
August 14: 8:00am to 8:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8pm)
August 15 – 31: 8:00am to 7:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 7pm)
September 1 – 30: 8:00am to 7:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 7pm)
October 1 – 9: 8:00am to 7:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 7pm)

Keep checking the My Disney Experience App before visiting as Disney has been known to add extra hours as dates draw nearer. Just be sure to snag your Park Pass reservations as soon as you know which date you are looking to experience a select parks.

Walt Disney World Hours Extended At All Four Parks Throughout Summer

Posted on July 16, 2021July 16, 2021 by Mathew Corn Animal Kingdom, Disney Parks, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom

Operating hours have been extended throughout July, August, and September at all four Walt Disney World theme parks.

Magic Kingdom

From August 1 through August 9, Magic Kingdom will be opening at 9:00 AM and closing at 10:00 PM, instead of 9:00 PM.

EPCOT

On August 1, 6-8, 13-15, 20-22, and 27-29, EPCOT will also close at 10:00 PM instead of 9:00 PM. It will still open at 11:00 AM.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be closing at 9:00 PM instead of 8:00 PM from August 29 through September 10, September 12 through 14, and September 16 through 25. It will still open at 9:00 AM.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Disney’s Animal Kingdom will continue to open at 8:00 AM. It will close at 8:00 PM from July 26 through July 30. It will close at 7:00 PM from August 1 through September 25.