Magic Kingdom Park has three 6 p.m. closes in the newly reported Thanksgiving-week schedule: November 24, 25, and 27, 2026. Disney's Hollywood Studios also has two shorter days, closing at 7 p.m. on November 23 and 28.
If you're picturing long park evenings during your Thanksgiving trip, those are the dates to watch. The shorter days line up with separately ticketed holiday parties, so a daytime ticket alone won't cover the party that follows.
Treat these reported hours as a starting point, since Disney can change them before your visit. All times are local to Walt Disney World.
Reported park hours for November 23–28
| Park | November dates | Reported hours |
|---|---|---|
| Magic Kingdom Park | 23, 26, 28 | 9 a.m.–10 p.m. |
| Magic Kingdom Park | 24, 25, 27 | 9 a.m.–6 p.m. |
| EPCOT | 23–28 | 9 a.m.–9 p.m. |
| Disney's Hollywood Studios | 24–27 | 9 a.m.–9 p.m. |
| Disney's Hollywood Studios | 23, 28 | 9 a.m.–7 p.m. |
| Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park | 23–28 | 8 a.m.–6 p.m. |
Thanksgiving Day falls on Thursday, November 26. The reported schedule gives Magic Kingdom a 10 p.m. close that evening, with EPCOT and Hollywood Studios open until 9 p.m.
Don't just avoid the early closure days
We'd choose November 23, 26, or 28 for Magic Kingdom if staying into the evening matters to your group. However, typically, the park has lower crowds when closing early for special ticketed events - so there is a benefit! If you'd rather finish earlier and head somewhere else for dinner, one of the 6 p.m. closing dates could fit nicely. A shorter park day with lower crowds might be exactly what you want.
At Hollywood Studios, November 24–27 are the dates to consider for a visit until the reported 9 p.m. close. November 23 or 28 could suit a shorter day, or a Jollywood Nights visit if you have event tickets.
For party guests, there's a useful detail: you can enter before the party starts. Disney confirms Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party on November 24, 25, and 27, running from 7 p.m. to midnight. Your date-specific party ticket allows entry as early as 4 p.m., with no additional daytime park ticket required.
Disney Jollywood Nights runs November 23 and 28, from 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Its separate event ticket allows entry as early as 5:30 p.m., also without an additional daytime park ticket. We'd leave the morning relaxed if your group wants to make a late night of it.
Before you settle on dining times, check your PlanTheMagic trip for the most up-to-date opening hours for your dates and match each meal to the evening you actually want.
