Park Hours Columbus Day Weekend

[Annchristine65]

Since the parks are so crowded Columbus Day weekend, why don't they keep the parks opened later like they do on other busy times of the year?

 

[macraven]

The crowds are there for Hhn

Mid month it is held on Wednesday - Thursday - Friday - Saturday - Sunday

First week in October Wednesday not included

Studios close at 5 as the park gets ready for Hhn at 6:30

 

[macraven]

Also, the crowds that come into the studios are those that will be staying for Hhn

You start to notice this around 2 ish on Saturday and Sunday

Some like to hit the rides before the park closes and rather wait inside the park for Hhn than to wait at the gate outside

Monday is not too bad for EE as many sleep in that morning
Since Hhn will close at 2:00 am Monday, many are not back to the onsite hotels until 2:30 or 3:00 am Monday morning

Switch from the studios to IOA around 3:00 for those two weekend days if you have p2p passes
IOA closes at 8:00 those nights