Hi Cynthia! Welcome to planDisney!
I'm happy to hear that you'll be visiting the
Walt Disney World Resort next year! Before you know it, you'll be arriving for a magical stay filled with unforgettable experiences and lasting memories.
Theme park hours are typically released about 60 days in advance. If this timeline stays true for the coming months, I would check back toward the end of December for your travel dates. As a rule of thumb, Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park is usually one of the first parks to open. The Magic Kingdom's hours will range from day to day, although I have seen this park officially open as early as 8 AM some days.
One thing to keep in mind is
Early Theme Park Entry. If you are staying in a Disney Resort hotel or other select hotels, you'll have early access to the four parks each day. The parks will open 30 minutes before the official opening time for Guests with this added perk. If you have access to this benefit, you can get a head start on other Guests visiting each day. This will allow you to have shorter wait times on select attractions first thing in the morning.
When making
Advanced Dining Reservations that occur before the park officially opens, you will be able to enter the park early to make it to your reservation. When you arrive at the front entrance, look for the entry point for Guests with dining reservations. If you are unable to find this area, simply ask a Cast Member for assistance, and they will point you in the right direction.
Cynthia, I hope this information helps you plan for your stay!
Stop back and see us again at planDisney with any additional Disney vacation planning questions!
Greg