Disney Park Hours Update Shows EPCOT Will Soon Open Earlier!

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:

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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:

Star Tours
  • 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.

Catalina Eddie’s Set to Reopen at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Catalina Eddie’s, a quick-service restaurant at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, has yet to reopen after the 2020 shutdown, but it appears that is about to change.

According to the Walt Disney World website, the restaurant will be open this Sunday, August 1, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. This is the first we’ve heard of them coming back in many months, and we’re glad they’re returning now for the end of the summer.

Joe Gardner from “Soul” Fab 50 Statue Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios

It was announced today via the Pixar Instagram that Joe Gardner will be joining the lineup of Disney Fab 50 statues for Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary.

Soul directors Pete Docter and Kemp Powers took to Instagram to announce the newest statue honoring the lead from their film. Joe is seen seated, playing a stream of piano keys. The statue will be showcased at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, alongside Edna Mode who was recently announced as part of the Fab 50 Character Collection at the park as well.

Walt Disney World Theme Park Hours Released Through October 16

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.

Kat Saka’s Kettle & Dinosaur Gertie’s Ice Cream of Extinction Reopen at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Kat Saka’s Kettle has reopened in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios with a last-minute menu change. Its online menu listed Outpost Popcorn Mix. But the menu has been updated to serve Buttered Blue Grains (popcorn) instead.

Kat Saka’s is in the Black Spire market, next to Ronto Roasters.

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Gertie the dinosaur is serving guests ice cream “of extinction” again at Echo Lake

The big green dinosaur is hard to miss, though, across from 50’s Prime Time Cafe.

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Guests can get Mickey ice cream bars, ice cream sandwiches, waffle cones, and ice cream cups at Gertie between 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.