How Busy Will Disney World Be On the First Week of Genie+?

Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration is in full swing!

Happy 50th, Disney World!

The party lasts all the way through April of 2023, which means your upcoming Disney World vacation will be filled with special entertainment, food, and more. If your trip is right around the corner, we’re going to catch you up on the latest park hour and Park Pass Reservation availability!

Disney World Park Hours the Week of October 17th

Magic Kingdom will be open from 9AM-8:30PM on Sunday, Tuesday, and Friday — the same days that Disney After Hours Boo Bash takes place, from 9PM-12AM. Magic Kingdom will be open from 9AM-10PM on Monday and Saturday. On Wednesday and Thursday, Magic Kingdom will be open from 9AM-9PM, with the park remaining open for two additional hours on Wednesday for guests staying at Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resorts.

Magic Kingdom park hours the week of October 17th © Disney

EPCOT will be open from 10AM-10PM daily, and the park will remain open for two additional hours on Monday for guests staying at Deluxe and Deluxe Villa resorts. The EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival continues next week, with daily hours of 11AM-10PM.

EPCOT park hours the week of October 17th © Disney

Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be open next week from 9AM-9PM daily.

Hollywood Studios park hours the week of October 17th © Disney

Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be open from 8AM-7PM Sunday through Tuesday, and 8AM-8PM Wednesday through Saturday.

Animal Kingdom park hours the week of October 17th © Disney

As a reminder, Disney Genie and Genie+ will launch on Tuesday, October 19th! Be sure to read up on all of the need-to-know information regarding Disney Genie and Genie+, including dining hacks, what each service can and can’t do, and all of the attractions you’ll need to pay extra for.

Click here to see which attractions will be included when you purchase Genie+

Current Disney Park Pass Reservation Availability the Week of October 17th

Select Resort Hotels

Let’s take a look now at the latest Park Pass Reservation availability for the week of October 17th. Starting with guests staying at Select Resort Hotels, all four theme parks have Park Pass Reservation availability every day next week!

Park Pass Reservation availability for guests staying at Select Resort Hotels the week of October 17th as of October 14th © Disney

Theme Park Tickets

Guests with Theme Park Tickets also currently have full Park Pass Reservation availability for the week of October 17th.

Park Pass Reservation availability for guests with Theme Park Tickets the week of October 17th as of October 14th © Disney

Annual Passholders

Finally, Annual Passholders currently have full Park Pass Reservation availability for the week of October 17th!

While all guests have full Park Pass Reservation availability for the week of October 17th, that could change at any moment! Be sure to follow along for the latest Disney World news and updates, including all of the current park hour and Park Pass Reservation information.

Learn all about Disney Genie, Genie+, and Individual Attraction Selections here!

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