Park Hours - When are they (mostly) final?

[kcm105]

I like to plan ahead, and last year, I made the mistake of planning around the park hours as they were posted several months before our trip. I'm not making that mistake again, but I'm wondering when I can at least mostly trust what WDW lists on their site for park hours (along with show times and other such things)? I know Disney can change things up at any time, but is there a point when I can generally believe what I see there or no? We leave in 3.5 weeks, and I had originally thought once I was under 30 days it was safer, but maybe I'm wrong.

 

[rentayenta]

I’d love to know too. Our trips are at the same time. They have been adjusted once from the time I started planning.

 

[ArielSRL]

They usually do the (mostly) final update mid-month the month before your trip. It’s usually on a Monday or Friday.

ETA: I’d guess this Friday or this Monday for August. But that’s just an educated guess.

 

[NJ Goofy]

I think on average somewhere between 30 and 14 days the hours are pretty much locked in. If there are any changes after that they are usually minor. Although, I guess that doesn't mean the small change couldn't mess with your plans.

 

[mountdew1]

They are only final after the park closes for the day. They have occasionally extended hours basically day of. Hours shouldn't go down, they may just extend based on demand.

 

[ArielSRL]

Just FYI: I read they were updated/extended yesterday for August.

 

[Nancyg56]

They are only final after the park closes for the day. They have occasionally extended hours basically day of. Hours shouldn't go down, they may just extend based on demand.

That has happened to us! No issues for us other than it meant the park was wicked crowded that night, so the decision was made to extend.