Animal Kingdom Park Hours Extended in December and January, Including Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve

Derek Sterling

Disney's animal kingdom tree of life

Animal Kingdom Park Hours Extended in December and January, Including Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve

Due to anticipated demand, Disney’s Animal Kingdom has extended some park hours and shifted Extra Magic Hours in the coming weeks. Most notably, Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve are seeing extended park hours for more guests to enjoy the park.

Disney's animal kingdom tree of life

Take a look at the changes coming to the Animal Kingdom:

  • December 25 – Park hours extended to 8 AM (Previously 9 AM)
    • Extra Magic Hours moved to 7-8 AM (Previously 8-9 AM)
  • December 31 – Park hours extended to 7 AM (Previously 9 AM)
  • January 18 – Park hours extended to 9 PM (Previously 8 PM)

Stay tuned to WDWNT for any additional changes to park hours at Walt Disney World for the coming holiday season.