Wait times have been increasing in Disney World recently, and we’ve also seen bigger crowds arriving in the parks.

There’s a lot to do in Disney World in October, whether you like to check out all the holiday decor, eat limited-time treats, attend Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, or just enjoy the slightly cooler weather. It’s important to review the Disney World calendar before your visit and you still need a Park Reservation to get into a park — so we’ve compiled that info right here just for you!

Magic Kingdom Park Hours

We’re beginning with Magic Kingdom, and on October 9th, 12th, and 15th the park will be open from 9AM to 11PM. On October 10th, 11th, 13th, and 14th, Magic Kingdom will be open from 8AM to 6PM due to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, which runs from 7PM to 12AM on those dates.

On October 12th, Extended Evening Hours(for qualifying Disney World Resort hotel guests) are scheduled from 11PM to 1AM.

EPCOT Park Hours

EPCOT will be open from 8:30AM to 9PM from October 9th to the 15th.

Extended Evening Hours will take place on October 10th from 9PM to 11PM.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios Park Hours

Disney’s Hollywood Studios has the same hours as EPCOT, opening from 8:30AM to 9PM all week.

If you want to park hop in Disney World, you must have a Park Pass Reservation and you have to wait until after 2PM to scan into your second park. You can travel between EPCOT and Hollywood Studios via the Disney Skyliner!

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park Hours

And Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be open from 8AM to 8PM from October 9th to the 15th.

Let’s check out the availability of Park Passes next week!

Park Pass Reservation Availability

Disney separates out the Park Pass calendar by theme park tickets, resort hotels, and Annual Passes. For visitors with Theme Park Tickets, both Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios are sold out all week.

If you’re staying at a Disney World hotel, you’re looking at the same situation. Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios are sold out from October 9th to the 15th.

If you’re a Disney World Annual Passholder you have a different calendar of park pass availability. Next week, the Incredi Pass has no blockout dates with full park availability next week.

Sorcerer Passholders have full park reservation availability next week.

If you have the Pirate Pass you’re blocked out on October 9th and 10th, and the rest of the week has full availability.

And the Pixie Dust Pass is blocked on October 9th, 10th, and 15th, but the rest of the week is open for reservations.

And that’s what you need to know about Disney World’s park hours and Park Pass availability for next week!

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8 things you need to know about Disney World in October!

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