UPDATED November 18, 2024
It’s called “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” around the globe… and that’s no less true of Walt Disney World in December! “Oh, what fun it is…”
Happy Holidays from Hollywood Studios!
Want to know how many theme park hours you’ll have in December to experience all the fun? If so, there’s something you’ll want to know: park hours for all four Walt Disney World theme parks — Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom — are released a few months in advance. Additionally, once posted, theme park hours are subject to change.
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And THAT’S why we’re here to help YOU track ’em! Below, please find the hours for the Walt Disney World theme parks and water parks for December 2024:
Sunday, December 1, 2024
- Magic Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- EPCOT: 9AM-9:30PM
- Hollywood Studios: 9AM-9PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- Blizzard Beach: 10AM-5PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: CLOSED
Early Theme Park Entry for Disney Resort Hotel guests: 30 minutes prior to park opening for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom: 7PM – 12AM (requires extra ticket for entry)
Monday, December 2, 2024
- Magic Kingdom: 9AM-11PM
- EPCOT: 9AM-9:30PM
- Hollywood Studios: 8:30AM-7PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- Blizzard Beach: 10AM-5PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: CLOSED
Early Theme Park Entry for Disney Resort Hotel guests: 30 minutes prior to park opening for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Extended Evening Hours at EPCOT for select Disney Resort Hotel guests: 9:30PM – 11:30PM
Disney Jollywood Nights at Hollywood Studios: Starts at 7:30PM (requires extra ticket for entry)
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
- Magic Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- EPCOT: 9AM-9:30PM
- Hollywood Studios: 9AM-9PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- Blizzard Beach: 10AM-5PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: CLOSED
Early Theme Park Entry for Disney Resort Hotel guests: 30 minutes prior to park opening for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom: 7PM – 12AM (requires extra ticket for entry)
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
- Magic Kingdom: 9AM-11PM
- EPCOT: 9AM-9:30PM
- Hollywood Studios: 9AM-9PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- Blizzard Beach: 10AM-5PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: CLOSED
Early Theme Park Entry for Disney Resort Hotel guests: 30 minutes prior to park opening for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Extended Evening Hours at Animal Kingdom for select Disney Resort Hotel guests: 6PM – 8PM
Thursday, December 5, 2024
- Magic Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- EPCOT: 9AM-9:30PM
- Hollywood Studios: 9AM-9PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- Blizzard Beach: 10AM-5PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: CLOSED
Early Theme Park Entry for Disney Resort Hotel guests: 30 minutes prior to park opening for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom: 7PM – 12AM (requires extra ticket for entry)
Friday, December 6, 2024
- Magic Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- EPCOT: 9AM-9:30PM
- Hollywood Studios: 8:30AM-9PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-8PM
- Blizzard Beach: 10AM-5PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: CLOSED
Early Theme Park Entry for Disney Resort Hotel guests: 30 minutes prior to park opening for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom: 7PM – 12AM (requires extra ticket for entry)
Saturday, December 7, 2024
- Magic Kingdom: 8AM-11PM
- EPCOT: 9AM-9:30PM
- Hollywood Studios: 8:30AM-7PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-8PM
- Blizzard Beach: 10AM-5PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: CLOSED
Early Theme Park Entry for Disney Resort Hotel guests: 30 minutes prior to park opening for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Disney Jollywood Nights at Hollywood Studios: Starts at 7:30PM (requires extra ticket for entry)
Sunday, December 8, 2024
- Magic Kingdom: 9AM-6PM
- EPCOT: 9AM-9:30PM
- Hollywood Studios: 9AM-9PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- Blizzard Beach: 10AM-5PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: CLOSED
Early Theme Park Entry for Disney Resort Hotel guests: 30 minutes prior to park opening for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom: 7PM – 12AM (requires extra ticket for entry)
Monday, December 9, 2024
- Magic Kingdom: 9AM-9PM
- EPCOT: 9AM-9:30PM
- Hollywood Studios: 9AM-9PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- Blizzard Beach: 10AM-5PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: CLOSED
Early Theme Park Entry for Disney Resort Hotel guests: 30 minutes prior to park opening for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Extended Evening Hours at EPCOT for select Disney Resort Hotel guests: 9:30PM – 11:30PM
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
- Magic Kingdom: 9AM-6PM
- EPCOT: 9AM-9:30PM
- Hollywood Studios: 9AM-9PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- Blizzard Beach: 10AM-5PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: CLOSED
Early Theme Park Entry for Disney Resort Hotel guests: 30 minutes prior to park opening for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom: 7PM – 12AM (requires extra ticket for entry)
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
- Magic Kingdom: 9AM-9PM
- EPCOT: 9AM-9:30PM
- Hollywood Studios: 9AM-7PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- Blizzard Beach: 10AM-5PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: CLOSED
Early Theme Park Entry for Disney Resort Hotel guests: 30 minutes prior to park opening for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Extended Evening Hours at Animal Kingdom for select Disney Resort Hotel guests: 6PM-8PM
Disney Jollywood Nights at Hollywood Studios: Starts at 7:30PM (requires extra ticket for entry)
Thursday, December 12, 2024
- Magic Kingdom: 9AM-6PM
- EPCOT: 9AM-9:30PM
- Hollywood Studios: 9AM-9PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- Blizzard Beach: 10AM-5PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: CLOSED
Early Theme Park Entry for Disney Resort Hotel guests: 30 minutes prior to park opening for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom: 7PM – 12AM (requires extra ticket for entry)
Friday, December 13, 2024
- Magic Kingdom: 9AM-6PM
- EPCOT: 9AM-9:30PM
- Hollywood Studios: 9AM-9PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- Blizzard Beach: 10AM-5PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: CLOSED
Early Theme Park Entry for Disney Resort Hotel guests: 30 minutes prior to park opening for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom: 7PM – 12AM (requires extra ticket for entry)
Saturday, December 14, 2024
- Magic Kingdom: 9AM-9PM
- EPCOT: 9AM-9:30PM
- Hollywood Studios: 9AM-7PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- Blizzard Beach: 10AM-5PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: CLOSED
Early Theme Park Entry for Disney Resort Hotel guests: 30 minutes prior to park opening for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Disney Jollywood Nights at Hollywood Studios: Starts at 7:30PM (requires extra ticket for entry)
Sunday, December 15, 2024
- Magic Kingdom: 9AM-6PM
- EPCOT: 9AM-9:30PM
- Hollywood Studios: 9AM-9PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- Blizzard Beach: 10AM-5PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: CLOSED
Early Theme Park Entry for Disney Resort Hotel guests: 30 minutes prior to park opening for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom: 7PM – 12AM (requires extra ticket for entry)
Monday, December 16, 2024
- Magic Kingdom: 9AM-9PM
- EPCOT: 9AM-9:30PM
- Hollywood Studios: 9AM-9PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- Blizzard Beach: 10AM-5PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: CLOSED
Early Theme Park Entry for Disney Resort Hotel guests: 30 minutes prior to park opening for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Extended Evening Hours at EPCOT for select Disney Resort Hotel guests: 9:30PM – 11:30PM
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
- Magic Kingdom: 9AM-6PM
- EPCOT: 9AM-9:30PM
- Hollywood Studios: 9AM-9PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- Blizzard Beach: 10AM-5PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: CLOSED
Early Theme Park Entry for Disney Resort Hotel guests: 30 minutes prior to park opening for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom: 7PM – 12AM (requires extra ticket for entry)
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
- Magic Kingdom: 9AM-9PM
- EPCOT: 9AM-9:30PM
- Hollywood Studios: 9AM-7PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- Blizzard Beach: 10AM-5PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: CLOSED
Early Theme Park Entry for Disney Resort Hotel guests: 30 minutes prior to park opening for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Disney Jollywood Nights at Hollywood Studios: Starts at 7:30PM (requires extra ticket for entry)
Extended Evening Hours at Animal Kingdom for select Disney Resort Hotel guests: 6PM – 8PM
Thursday, December 19, 2024
- Magic Kingdom: 9AM-6PM
- EPCOT: 9AM-9:30PM
- Hollywood Studios: 9AM-9PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- Blizzard Beach: 10AM-5PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: CLOSED
Early Theme Park Entry for Disney Resort Hotel guests: 30 minutes prior to park opening for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom: 7PM – 12AM (requires extra ticket for entry)
Friday, December 20, 2024
- Magic Kingdom: 9AM-6PM
- EPCOT: 9AM-9:30PM
- Hollywood Studios: 9AM-9PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- Blizzard Beach: 10AM-5PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: CLOSED
Early Theme Park Entry for Disney Resort Hotel guests: 30 minutes prior to park opening for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom: 7PM – 12AM (requires extra ticket for entry)
Saturday, December 21, 2024
- Magic Kingdom: 9AM-9PM
- EPCOT: 9AM-9:30PM
- Hollywood Studios: 9AM-7PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- Blizzard Beach: 10AM-5PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: CLOSED
Early Theme Park Entry for Disney Resort Hotel guests: 30 minutes prior to park opening for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Disney Jollywood Nights at Hollywood Studios: Starts at 7:30PM (requires extra ticket for entry)
Sunday, December 22, 2024
- Magic Kingdom: 9AM-9PM
- EPCOT: 9AM-9:30PM
- Hollywood Studios: 9AM-9PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- Blizzard Beach: 10AM-5PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: CLOSED
Early Theme Park Entry for Disney Resort Hotel guests: 30 minutes prior to park opening for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Monday, December 23, 2024
- Magic Kingdom: 9AM-9PM
- EPCOT: 9AM-9:30PM
- Hollywood Studios: 9AM-9PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- Blizzard Beach: 10AM-5PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: CLOSED
Early Theme Park Entry for Disney Resort Hotel guests: 30 minutes prior to park opening for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Extended Evening Hours at EPCOT for select Disney Resort Hotel guests: 9:30PM – 11:30PM
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
- Magic Kingdom: 9AM-9PM
- EPCOT: 9AM-9:30PM
- Hollywood Studios: 9AM-9PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- Blizzard Beach: 10AM-5PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: CLOSED
Early Theme Park Entry for Disney Resort Hotel guests: 30 minutes prior to park opening for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Extended Evening Hours at EPCOT for select Disney Resort Hotel guests: 9:30PM – 11:30PM
Wednesday, December 25, 2024
- Magic Kingdom: 9AM-9PM
- EPCOT: 9AM-9:30PM
- Hollywood Studios: 9AM-9PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- Blizzard Beach: 10AM-5PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: CLOSED
Early Theme Park Entry for Disney Resort Hotel guests: 30 minutes prior to park opening for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Extended Evening Hours at Animal Kingdom for select Disney Resort Hotel guests: 6PM-8PM
Thursday, December 26, 2024
- Magic Kingdom: 9AM-9PM
- EPCOT: 9AM-9:30PM
- Hollywood Studios: 9AM-9PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- Blizzard Beach: 10AM-5PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: CLOSED
Early Theme Park Entry for Disney Resort Hotel guests: 30 minutes prior to park opening for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Friday, December 27, 2024
- Magic Kingdom: 9AM-9PM
- EPCOT: 9AM-9:30PM
- Hollywood Studios: 9AM-9PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- Blizzard Beach: 10AM-5PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: CLOSED
Early Theme Park Entry for Disney Resort Hotel guests: 30 minutes prior to park opening for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Saturday, December 28, 2024
- Magic Kingdom: 9AM-9PM
- EPCOT: 9AM-9:30PM
- Hollywood Studios: 9AM-9PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- Blizzard Beach: 10AM-5PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: CLOSED
Early Theme Park Entry for Disney Resort Hotel guests: 30 minutes prior to park opening for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Sunday, December 29, 2024
- Magic Kingdom: 9AM-9PM
- EPCOT: 9AM-9:30PM
- Hollywood Studios: 9AM-9PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- Blizzard Beach: 10:30AM-5PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: CLOSED
Early Theme Park Entry for Disney Resort Hotel guests: 30 minutes prior to park opening for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Monday, December 30, 2024
- Magic Kingdom: 9AM-12AM
- EPCOT: 9AM-9:30PM
- Hollywood Studios: 9AM-9PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- Blizzard Beach: 10:30AM-5PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: CLOSED
Early Theme Park Entry for Disney Resort Hotel guests: 30 minutes prior to park opening for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
- Magic Kingdom: 9AM-12AM
- EPCOT: 9AM-1AM
- Hollywood Studios: 9AM-12AM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- Blizzard Beach: 10:30AM-5PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: CLOSED
Early Theme Park Entry for Disney Resort Hotel guests: 30 minutes prior to park opening for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom
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