Welcome to planDisney, Noel! Knowing the park hours is an essential part of planning a vacation to the Walt Disney World Resort! In fact, it is so essential that there is a
Disney Parks Calendar available on the Walt Disney World Resort website!
As of the posting of this answer, park operating hours are currently listed through June 12, 2021. On that date, the current operating hours are: Magic Kingdom Park - 9AM to 6PM, EPCOT - 11AM to 7PM, Disney's Hollywood Studios - 9AM to 7PM, and Disney's Animal Kingdom - 9AM to 5PM. Park operating hours are always subject to change so check the operating hours frequently!
The Walt Disney World Resort recently announced that Extra Magic Hours will not be returning in their traditional format. In place of Extra Magic Hours, Guests staying at a hotel in the Disney Resorts Collection will be able to enter any of the four Disney Parks a half-hour earlier than the posted opening time every day! Keep an eye on the Walt Disney World Resort website and the
Disney Parks Blog for when this new benefit is expected to begin!
Noel, as we approach the summer months, it is quite possible that the operating hours for each park will be updated. For example, just last week the Disney Parks updated hours for April to include extended hours for the parks. Like you, I am visiting this summer. I am hopeful for extended hours beyond those that are already posted.
Keep in mind that when the parks close,
Disney Springs is usually still open! This premier shopping and entertainment area is usually open as late as 11PM! This is a nice way to end your Disney day! When the parks close this summer, I plan on making my way to Disney Springs to enjoy some great snacks and drinks!
Hakuna Matata! Jonathan