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Disney World has posted its first Thanksgiving-week hours for November 22–28, 2026. The most consequential choice is Magic Kingdom: three nights close at 6 p.m. for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, while the listed full-length days run through 10 p.m.
The schedule is useful for choosing park days now, but Disney can still adjust holiday hours. Treat the live calendar as the final check before locking in dining, Lightning Lane, or transportation plans.
Disney World Thanksgiving Week Hours at a Glance
WDW News Today reports the following current operating hours. The table lists regular park hours; separately ticketed event times and the two listed Extended Evening Hours windows are included where they change the practical shape of the day.
| Date | Magic Kingdom | EPCOT | Hollywood Studios | Animal Kingdom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Nov. 22 | 9 a.m.–10 p.m. | 9 a.m.–9 p.m. | 9 a.m.–9 p.m. | 8 a.m.–6 p.m. |
| Mon, Nov. 23 | 9 a.m.–10 p.m. | 9 a.m.–9 p.m.; Extended Evening Hours 9–11 p.m. | 9 a.m.–7 p.m.; Jollywood Nights 7:30 p.m.–12:30 a.m. | 8 a.m.–6 p.m. |
| Tue, Nov. 24 | 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; Very Merry Party 7 p.m.–midnight | 9 a.m.–9 p.m. | 9 a.m.–9 p.m. | 8 a.m.–6 p.m.; Extended Evening Hours 6–8 p.m. |
| Wed, Nov. 25 | 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; Very Merry Party 7 p.m.–midnight | 9 a.m.–9 p.m. | 9 a.m.–9 p.m. | 8 a.m.–6 p.m. |
| Thu, Nov. 26 | 9 a.m.–10 p.m. | 9 a.m.–9 p.m. | 9 a.m.–9 p.m. | 8 a.m.–6 p.m. |
| Fri, Nov. 27 | 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; Very Merry Party 7 p.m.–midnight | 9 a.m.–9 p.m. | 9 a.m.–9 p.m. | 8 a.m.–6 p.m. |
| Sat, Nov. 28 | 9 a.m.–10 p.m. | 9 a.m.–9 p.m. | 9 a.m.–7 p.m.; Jollywood Nights 7:30 p.m.–12:30 a.m. | 8 a.m.–6 p.m. |
Magic Kingdom Thanksgiving Plans Need to Avoid Three Short Days
Tuesday, November 24; Wednesday, November 25; and Friday, November 27 are currently listed as 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Magic Kingdom days because Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party begins at 7 p.m. Non-party guests should plan to leave before the separately ticketed event, so those dates are a poor fit for an all-day Magic Kingdom plan unless the shorter schedule is intentional.
Sunday, Monday, Thanksgiving Day, and Saturday are currently the 10 p.m. Magic Kingdom alternatives. Party guests should still verify their ticket and entry rules on Disney’s official Very Merry Christmas Party page. For a fuller event breakdown, use our 2026 Very Merry Christmas Party guide.
EPCOT and Animal Kingdom Have Listed Extended Evening Hours
The current schedule lists Extended Evening Hours at EPCOT from 9–11 p.m. on Monday, November 23, and at Animal Kingdom from 6–8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 24. This benefit is not for every hotel guest: Disney’s official Extended Evening Hours policy limits it to registered guests of Disney Deluxe Resorts, Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts, and other participating hotels.
Hollywood Studios has a different rhythm. Its listed Jollywood Nights dates are Monday, November 23, and Saturday, November 28, with regular park hours ending at 7 p.m. The separately ticketed event runs 7:30 p.m.–12:30 a.m.; Disney’s official Jollywood Nights page is the right place to confirm current availability and entry details.
Recheck Disney World Park Hours Before Thanksgiving Week
Disney commonly revises holiday calendars as demand and operations evolve. Before committing to a breakfast reservation, a late-night transportation plan, or a multi-park day, open Disney’s Hours & Events Calendar and check the exact date. The listed times are a strong planning starting point, not a guarantee.
Which Thanksgiving-week date looks best for your Magic Kingdom day? Share your plan on the Peter the Pirate Facebook page.
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