New Updates to DHS Hours (12/12/19)

In order to give guests more time to enjoy the park, the operating hours of Disney’s Hollywood Studios have been extended.

The park is now scheduled to open to all guests at 7 a.m. daily through December 21, 2019.

In addition to that, Extra Magic Hours have shifted to Sunday evenings two hours after park close from December 15, 2019 to January 26, 2020 with the exception of December 29, 2019, which will not have Extra Magic Hours.

Keep checking the My Disney Experience app for the latest updates on park hours.

DHS Extends Opening Hours thru January

The Walt Disney World Resort recently confirmed that Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be opening at 8 a.m. daily from December 9, 2019 to January 4, 2020 (except on Sundays when Morning Extra Magic Hours are already offered):

• Monday, December 9 – Saturday December 14
• Monday December 16 – Saturday December 21
• Monday December 23 – Saturday December 28
• Monday December 30 – Saturday January 4

Extended Animal Kingdom Hours Updated for Dec 2019/Jan 2020

Guests planning on visiting Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park in the coming months will have some extra time to enjoy its amazing attractions, shows, and exhibits as the park’s operating hours have been extended.

Here is a list that includes the operating hours that were recently modified:

OPENING:

•December 5, 23, 26-30: Park opening at 8 a.m. (the park was previously scheduled to open at 9 a.m.)

•January 2-4, 2020: Park opening at 8 a.m. (the park was previously scheduled to open at 9 a.m.)

CLOSING:

•December 22-26: Park closing at 9 p.m. (the park was previously scheduled to close at 8 p.m.)

•December 27-28: Park closing at 10 p.m. (the park was previously scheduled to close at 9 p.m.)

•December 29-30: Park closing at 11 p.m. (the park was previously scheduled to close at 10 p.m.)

•January 1, 3, 2020: Park closing at 9 p.m. (the park was previously scheduled to close at 8 p.m.)

•January 2, 4, 2020: Park closing at 10 p.m. (the park was previously scheduled to close at 9 p.m.)

 

 

 

Holiday Special Filming at Hollywood Studios

Filming for upcoming television specials will take place on Thursday, November 7 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios; for this reason, one of the park’s entertainment offerings will have altered show times and some Guest walkways may be temporarily closed.

•ENTERTAINMENT IMPACTS ON NOV. 7:

Show times for Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away will be adjusted to 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7.

The mobile performance platforms will leave Center Stage following the 12:30 p.m. show.

The path of travel for guests as they enter the park may be altered, including the use of a bypass, if needed.

While some portions of the filming may take place before or after park operating hours, guests are welcome to observe the filming as it takes place during standard park operating hours, as space permits.

As always, entertainment is subject to change. Refer to the My Disney Experience app for the most up-to-date showtimes.

 

 

Disney Holiday Filming Schedule Released for Walt Disney World

The dates have been announced for the taping of ABC’s and Disney Channel’s annual holiday specials featuring live performances by musical acts at Walt Disney World.

The special’s filming will be taking place November 7, 9, and 10 and similar to last year, the shoot will be taking place at both Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Magic Kingdom.

At this time, ABC has not yet revealed who is set to host the special, nor who is set to perform.

Magic Kingdom to Close Early October 22, 2019

The Magic Kingdom Park will host a private event on Tuesday, October 22, from 7 – 11 p.m.

As a result, Tomorrowland will close to day guests at 5:30 p.m., while the rest of the park will close at 6 p.m.

Scooterbug to be Exclusive Disney Featured Provider

The Walt Disney World Resort recently announced that beginning October 1, ScooterBug (the current provider of strollers, ECVs, and wheelchairs in Disney’s theme parks and Disney Springs) will also become the exclusive Disney Featured Provider of these mobility devices for guests staying at Walt Disney World Resort hotels.

When Disney Resort hotel guests choose to rent through ScooterBug, Cast Members will work with ScooterBug to manage deliveries and returns of rented strollers, ECVs, and wheelchairs so the Guest does NOT need to be present when the equipment is delivered to their hotel; on the other hand, guests who choose to rent from any other third-party company will have to work directly with the vendor to arrange the delivery and return of their rented strollers, ECVs, and wheelchairs.

For reservations made on or before September 30, 2019, vendors who were Disney Featured Providers will be given an opportunity to make arrangements to drop off the equipment with the Disney Resort hotel Cast.

For a list of ScooterBug’s products and offerings, please visit scooterbugmobilityrentals.com or call (800) 726-8284.

Magic Kingdom Hours Extended

Guests visiting the Magic Kingdom on select dates in October and November will have extra time to enjoy its exciting rides and attractions, as the park’s operating hours have been extended.

Here is a list showing the operating hours that were modified earlier today:

•OCTOBER 2, 5, 9, 16, 23, 28: Park closing at 10 p.m. (the park was originally scheduled to close at 9 p.m.)

•OCTOBER 12, 19 and NOVEMBER 2: Park closing at 11 p.m. (the park was originally scheduled to close at 10 p.m.)

Disney Releases Operation Hours for Skyliner Transportation

EPCOT LINE:

September 2019:

•September 29-30: 8 a.m.-10 p.m.

October 2019

November 2019

December 2019

 

 

DISNEY’S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS LINE:

September 2019:

•September 29-30:5:45 a.m.-11 p.m.

October 2019

November 2019

December 2019

Animal Kingdom Closure Adjustments

 

Guests planning on visiting Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park in the coming weeks should keep in mind that Pandora – The World of Avatar and Africa will close earlier than the rest of the park on select dates in September and October:

• September 18, 2019: Pandora will close at 8 p.m. (the rest of the park closes at 9 p.m.)
• October 3, 2019: Pandora will close at 8 p.m. (the rest of the park closes at 9 p.m.)
• October 4, 2019: Pandora will close at 8 p.m., Africa will close at 4 p.m. (the rest of the park closes at 9 p.m.)

In addition to that, on October 4th, the last Festival of the Lion King show of the day will take place at 3 p.m.