Halloween Crowd Levels at Walt Disney World
This weekend will have the longest park hours since Walt Disney World re-opened in July. Extended park hours are a signal from Disney that they are expecting higher crowds. Hollywood Studios is the only park without extended park hours. This is a bit strange as it is the park with the highest wait times. Expect more tricks than treats this year.
Magic Kingdom |
EPCOT | Hollywood Studios |
Animal Kingdom |
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Fri, 10/30 | 9 am – 8 pm | 11 am – 9 pm | 10 am – 7 pm | 8 am – 6 pm |
Sat, 10/31 | 9 am – 9 pm | 11 am – 10 pm | 10 am – 7 pm | 7 am – 6 pm |
Sun, 11/01 | 9 am – 8 pm | 11 am – 9 pm | 10 am – 7 pm | 8 am – 6 pm |
Disney may be using this weekend as a test to see if they can increase capacity for the upcoming holiday season.
Touring Tips
- Arrive early, take advantage of the parks opening their gates 30-60 minutes before official park opening time.
- Take advantage of the longer park hours, and take a mid-day break.
- Use a Touring Plan.
- Avoid peak dining times.
- Avoid EPCOT on the weekends.
- Avoid the Magic Kingdom on Halloween Day.