More Time at the Parks: Extended Hours for October 2023 at Magic Kingdom And Animal Kingdom

Get ready for an extra hour of fun at the parks! Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom are staying open an hour longer later this month.

Magic Kingdom’s normal park hours will start at 8 AM instead of 9 AM on October 22, 24, and 27. Early Entry for resort guests from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM on those days. The park will conitnue to close at 6 PM due to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party (MNSSHP) starting at 7 PM.

You’ll get an extra hour of nighttime fun on October 23 when Magic Kingdom stays open from 9 AM – 11 PM (no MNSSHP that night).

Animal Kingdom will open an hour earlier on October 22 – 28. Early entry for resort guests will be from 7:30 AM – 8 AM, and normal park hours will be from 8 AM – 7 PM.

Don’t forget to make your park reservations for whichever park you’ll be visiting! And if you’re an annual passholder, there are some changes happening this month you should know about before heading to the parks.

Make sure you’re checking Walt Disney World’s official website and the My Disney Experience app for the latest park hours, and check back here on Park News Magic for updates on any changes.