New MK, Epcot, DHS, & DAK Park Hours!

[maryj11]

I see on the park hours MK is closing at 7:00 the week in August we are going. I guess that means no fireworks?

 

[Dani314]

I think I read that parades and fireworks along with character interactions are postponed for the time being. Don’t quote me on that lol ever since news broke about the parks reopening, there’s been so much to digest!

 

[Upatnoon]

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic they likely want to avoid crowds of people packed together in front of the Magic Kingdom.

 

[maryj11]

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic they likely want to avoid crowds of people packed together in front of the Magic Kingdom.

Could be, but AK is still posted to close at 8:30.

 

[maryj11]

I think I read that parades and fireworks along with character interactions are postponed for the time being. Don’t quote me on that lol ever since news broke about the parks reopening, there’s been so much to digest!

I think I read something like that too. I read over it quickly so I’m not positive.

 

[mrsap]

I think I read that parades and fireworks along with character interactions are postponed for the time being. Don’t quote me on that lol ever since news broke about the parks reopening, there’s been so much to digest!

You are correct.

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/experience-updates/

 

[TomorrowlandKD]

Just got the touringplans hours update email for my trip in October. All days for MK during my trip were changed to 7pm, with one changing to 6pm!

That just means more drinks at Trader Sam's.

With every cloud...

 

[maltdizzy]

I think I read something like that too. I read over it quickly so I’m not positive.

"That means certain experiences we know draw large group gatherings – such as parades and nighttime spectaculars – will return at a later date. "

No fireworks, no parades, no nightime shows.

 

[dachsie]

It's now 6pm at DAK

 

[Ptrejo85]

AK during second week of August is showing 6pm closures

 

[TomorrowlandKD]

It's now 6pm at DAK

Awesome - that means 7pm at Sanaa for dinner!

 

[brockash]

I expected no fireworks but closing all parks by 7? I'm hoping that doesn't stick. That kinda goes against the whole social distancing thing and to me comes across as a cost cutting/takimg advantage of the situation which rubs me the wrong way. Hopefully it changes.

 

[DebbieB]

Just got the touringplans hours update email for my trip in October. All days for MK during my trip were changed to 7pm, with one changing to 6pm!

That just means more drinks at Trader Sam's.

With every cloud...

6pm is likely a Halloween Party night.

If they are limiting capacity, most likely you will get to do as much in the shorter time as before.

 

[RWinNOLA]

Could be, but AK is still posted to close at 8:30.

I just checked MDE app and it shows AK closing at 6 pm for July and August. Didn’t check beyond that.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

They've been slowly updating the park hours though 10/31 since early afternoon, first MK and DAK most recently. Keep an eye on DHS and Epcot next.

Part of the new normal for the foreseeable future.

(Related, Universal is closing at 6pm when they reopen)

 

[Delirium]

Hard to justify the expense of a trip with those hours and limited 'magical' experiences. Not blaming Disney. They are at the mercy of the virus just like everything else. But, I have to feel most people will want to save their money and go when more park time and experiences can be made available.

 

[georgina]

Just got the touringplans hours update email for my trip in October. All days for MK during my trip were changed to 7pm, with one changing to 6pm!

That just means more drinks at Trader Sam's.

With every cloud...

I have an October trip too and have not been looking! Hopefully there will be some updates as time goes on...

It's too early to tell with Oct, if flying looks problematic we may make the 15 hour drive. Will be booking a short Dec trip on SW tomorrow with points.

 

[acebatonfan]

6pm is likely a Halloween Party night.

I'm looking at my September dates, and MK still is listed as closing at 7PM even on party nights.

Looks like these earlier closings might give me time to bar-hop along the resorts, check out the Boardwalk and Jellyrolls, or relax at Disney Springs.

 

[TomorrowlandKD]

6pm is likely a Halloween Party night.

If they are limiting capacity, most likely you will get to do as much in the shorter time as before.

Awesome - because the 6pm was when I had the Halloween Party tickets. I was curious if it was going to get cancelled. Woohoo!! Candy come to me! (and Haunted Mansion for 2345234 times in a row now because of low crowds lol)

 

[yankeesfan123]

Just got the touringplans hours update email for my trip in October. All days for MK during my trip were changed to 7pm, with one changing to 6pm!

That just means more drinks at Trader Sam's.

With every cloud...

... maybe.