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Operational hours updates for Walt Disney World for October 7 and 8

Operational hours updates for Walt Disney World for October 7 and 8


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Disney World is adjusting some park hours in light of the recent hurricane.  Here’s the updated times:

Osceola and Orange Counties have each lifted any hurricane curfews.

Disney Springs will open at 5pm October 7, 2016 for Resort Guests Only.  Splitsville, AMC Theaters and a few other restaurants and shops will be open for entertainment this evening.

Animal Kingom will open at 8am for regular guests and 7am for resort guests for Extra Magic Hours on October 8.

Epcot will open at 8am for all guests.  Frozen Ever After and Royal Summerhus will also open at 8am with the remainder of World Showcase opening at 11am on October 8.

Hollywood Studios will open at 8am on October 8.

Magic Kingdom hours have not been adjusted and will continue to be open from 8am to 12am on October 8.

Disney Springs, Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon will maintain their normal operating schedule on October 8.

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Jennifer

Friday 7th of October 2016

So, I guess the bus transports will be running to Disney Springs this evening? I have not seen them yet today.

kennythepirate

Friday 7th of October 2016

Begins 5pm

Megan

Friday 7th of October 2016

Has the Disney Springs opening been confirmed by Disney/Managers/Cast Members? I can't seem to find any info on it yet.

kennythepirate

Friday 7th of October 2016

It's confirmed

Stephanie

Friday 7th of October 2016

So AMC is only going to allow resort guests to the movies????

Rob Blackwell

Friday 7th of October 2016

Thanks KP. I know where I am going tonight.!!

kennythepirate

Friday 7th of October 2016

Enjoy your evening.

Chloe witkowski

Friday 7th of October 2016

So for Disney springs when u say resort guests only does that include good neighbor resorts or just solely those on Disney property?

terrilynnmerritts

Friday 7th of October 2016

That means Disney resorts.

kennythepirate

Friday 7th of October 2016

Supposedly Disney World resort guests. Not sure how they would separate them though.

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