UPDATED November 24, 2025
Aaaah, Disney World in JANUARY! The New Year delivers some of the year’s coolest weather to Central Florida and welcomes EPCOT’s first Festival of the calendar year… and much more!
EPCOT Festival of the Arts
Want to know how many theme park hours you’ll have in January to experience all the fun? If so, there’s something you’ll want to know: park hours for all four Walt Disney World theme parks — Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom — are released about two months in advance. Additionally, once posted, theme park hours are subject to change, and often are not finalized until around 2-3 weeks ahead of time.
And THAT’S why we’re here to help YOU track ’em! We continually update our park hours pages with the latest information for your planning purposes.
Below, please find the hours for the Walt Disney World theme parks and water parks for January 2026:
Thursday, January 1, 2026
- Magic Kingdom: 9AM-10PM
- EPCOT: 9AM-9PM
- Hollywood Studios: 9AM-9PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: 10AM-5PM
- Blizzard Beach: CLOSED
Early Theme Park Entry for Disney Resort Hotel guests: 30 minutes prior to park opening for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Extended Evening Hours at Animal Kingdom for select Disney Resort Hotel guests: 6PM –8PM
Friday, January 2, 2026
- Magic Kingdom: 9AM-10PM
- EPCOT: 9AM-9PM
- Hollywood Studios: 9AM-9PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: 10AM-5PM
- Blizzard Beach: CLOSED
Early Theme Park Entry for Disney Resort Hotel guests: 30 minutes prior to park opening for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Saturday, January 3, 2026
- Magic Kingdom: 9AM-10PM
- EPCOT: 9AM-9PM
- Hollywood Studios: 9AM-9PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: 10AM-5PM
- Blizzard Beach: CLOSED
Early Theme Park Entry for Disney Resort Hotel guests: 30 minutes prior to park opening for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Sunday, January 4, 2026
- Magic Kingdom: 9AM-9PM
- EPCOT: 9AM-9PM
- Hollywood Studios: 9AM-9PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: 10AM-5PM
- Blizzard Beach: CLOSED
Early Theme Park Entry for Disney Resort Hotel guests: 30 minutes prior to park opening for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Monday, January 5, 2026
- Magic Kingdom: 9AM-9PM
- EPCOT: 9AM-9PM
- Hollywood Studios: 9AM-9PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: 10AM-5PM
- Blizzard Beach: CLOSED
Early Theme Park Entry for Disney Resort Hotel guests: 30 minutes prior to park opening for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Extended Evening Hours at EPCOT for select Disney Resort Hotel guests: 9PM –11PM
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
- Magic Kingdom: 9AM-9PM
- EPCOT: 9AM-9PM
- Hollywood Studios: 9AM-9PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: 10AM-5PM
- Blizzard Beach: CLOSED
Early Theme Park Entry for Disney Resort Hotel guests: 30 minutes prior to park opening for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
- Magic Kingdom: 9AM-9PM
- EPCOT: 9AM-9PM
- Hollywood Studios: 9AM-9PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: 10AM-5PM
- Blizzard Beach: CLOSED
Early Theme Park Entry for Disney Resort Hotel guests: 30 minutes prior to park opening for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Extended Evening Hours at Magic Kingdom for select Disney Resort Hotel guests: 9PM –11PM
Thursday, January 8, 2026
- Magic Kingdom: 9AM-9PM
- EPCOT: 9AM-9PM
- Hollywood Studios: 9AM-9PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: 10AM-5PM
- Blizzard Beach: CLOSED
Early Theme Park Entry for Disney Resort Hotel guests: 30 minutes prior to park opening for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Friday, January 9, 2026
- Magic Kingdom: 9AM-9PM
- EPCOT: 9AM-9PM
- Hollywood Studios: 9AM-9PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: 10AM-5PM
- Blizzard Beach: CLOSED
Early Theme Park Entry for Disney Resort Hotel guests: 30 minutes prior to park opening for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Saturday, January 10, 2026
- Magic Kingdom: 9AM-9PM
- EPCOT: 10AM-9PM — Delayed opening due to the 2026 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
- Hollywood Studios: 9AM-9PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: 10AM-5PM
- Blizzard Beach: CLOSED
Early Theme Park Entry for Disney Resort Hotel guests: 30 minutes prior to park opening for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Sunday, January 11, 2026
- Magic Kingdom: 9AM-9PM
- EPCOT: 10AM-9PM — Delayed opening due to the 2026 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
- Hollywood Studios: 9AM-9PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: 10AM-5PM
- Blizzard Beach: CLOSED
Early Theme Park Entry for Disney Resort Hotel guests: 30 minutes prior to park opening for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Monday, January 12, 2026
- Magic Kingdom: 9AM-9PM
- EPCOT: 9AM-9PM
- Hollywood Studios: 9AM-9PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: 10AM-5PM
- Blizzard Beach: CLOSED
Early Theme Park Entry for Disney Resort Hotel guests: 30 minutes prior to park opening for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Extended Evening Hours at EPCOT for select Disney Resort Hotel guests: 9PM –11PM
Magic Kingdom After Hours (ticketed event): 10PM – 1AM
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
- Magic Kingdom: 9AM-9PM
- EPCOT: 9AM-9PM
- Hollywood Studios: 9AM-9PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: 10AM-5PM
- Blizzard Beach: CLOSED
Early Theme Park Entry for Disney Resort Hotel guests: 30 minutes prior to park opening for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
- Magic Kingdom: 9AM-9PM
- EPCOT: 9AM-9PM
- Hollywood Studios: 9AM-9PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: 10AM-5PM
- Blizzard Beach: CLOSED
Early Theme Park Entry for Disney Resort Hotel guests: 30 minutes prior to park opening for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Extended Evening Hours at Magic Kingdom for select Disney Resort Hotel guests: 9PM –11PM
Disney’s Hollywood Studios After Hours (ticketed event): 9:30PM – 12:30AM
Thursday, January 15, 2026
- Magic Kingdom: 9AM-9PM
- EPCOT: 9AM-9PM
- Hollywood Studios: 9AM-9PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: 10AM-5PM
- Blizzard Beach: CLOSED
Early Theme Park Entry for Disney Resort Hotel guests: 30 minutes prior to park opening for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Friday, January 16, 2026
- Magic Kingdom: 9AM-9PM
- EPCOT: 9AM-9PM
- Hollywood Studios: 9AM-9PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: 10AM-5PM
- Blizzard Beach: CLOSED
Early Theme Park Entry for Disney Resort Hotel guests: 30 minutes prior to park opening for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Magic Kingdom: 9AM-9PM
- EPCOT: 9AM-9PM
- Hollywood Studios: 9AM-9PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: 10AM-5PM
- Blizzard Beach: CLOSED
Early Theme Park Entry for Disney Resort Hotel guests: 30 minutes prior to park opening for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Magic Kingdom: 9AM-9PM
- EPCOT: 9AM-9PM
- Hollywood Studios: 9AM-9PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: 10AM-5PM
- Blizzard Beach: CLOSED
Early Theme Park Entry for Disney Resort Hotel guests: 30 minutes prior to park opening for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Sunday, January 18, 2026
- Magic Kingdom: 9AM-9PM
- EPCOT: 9AM-9PM
- Hollywood Studios: 9AM-9PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: 10AM-5PM
- Blizzard Beach: CLOSED
Early Theme Park Entry for Disney Resort Hotel guests: 30 minutes prior to park opening for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Monday, January 19, 2026
- Magic Kingdom: 9AM-9PM
- EPCOT: 9AM-9PM
- Hollywood Studios: 9AM-9PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: 10AM-5PM
- Blizzard Beach: CLOSED
Early Theme Park Entry for Disney Resort Hotel guests: 30 minutes prior to park opening for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Extended Evening Hours at EPCOT for select Disney Resort Hotel guests: 9PM – 11PM
Magic Kingdom After Hours (ticketed event): 10PM – 1AM
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
- Magic Kingdom: 9AM-9PM
- EPCOT: 9AM-9PM
- Hollywood Studios: 9AM-9PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: 10AM-5PM
- Blizzard Beach: CLOSED
Early Theme Park Entry for Disney Resort Hotel guests: 30 minutes prior to park opening for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
- Magic Kingdom: 9AM-9PM
- EPCOT: 9AM-9PM
- Hollywood Studios: 9AM-9PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: 10AM-5PM
- Blizzard Beach: CLOSED
Early Theme Park Entry for Disney Resort Hotel guests: 30 minutes prior to park opening for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Extended Evening Hours at Magic Kingdom for select Disney Resort Hotel guests: 9PM –11PM
Thursday, January 22, 2026
- Magic Kingdom: 9AM-9PM
- EPCOT: 9AM-9PM
- Hollywood Studios: 9AM-9PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: 10AM-5PM
- Blizzard Beach: CLOSED
Early Theme Park Entry for Disney Resort Hotel guests: 30 minutes prior to park opening for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom
EPCOT After Hours (ticketed event): 10PM – 1AM
Friday, January 23, 2026
- Magic Kingdom: 9AM-9PM
- EPCOT: 9AM-9PM
- Hollywood Studios: 9AM-9PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: 10AM-5PM
- Blizzard Beach: CLOSED
Early Theme Park Entry for Disney Resort Hotel guests: 30 minutes prior to park opening for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Saturday, January 24, 2026
- Magic Kingdom: 9AM-9PM
- EPCOT: 9AM-9PM
- Hollywood Studios: 9AM-9PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: 10AM-5PM
- Blizzard Beach: CLOSED
Early Theme Park Entry for Disney Resort Hotel guests: 30 minutes prior to park opening for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Sunday, January 25, 2026
- Magic Kingdom: 9AM-9PM
- EPCOT: 9AM-9PM
- Hollywood Studios: 9AM-9PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: 10AM-5PM
- Blizzard Beach: CLOSED
Early Theme Park Entry for Disney Resort Hotel guests: 30 minutes prior to park opening for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Monday, January 26, 2026
- Magic Kingdom: 9AM-9PM
- EPCOT: 9AM-9PM
- Hollywood Studios: 9AM-9PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: 10AM-5PM
- Blizzard Beach: CLOSED
Early Theme Park Entry for Disney Resort Hotel guests: 30 minutes prior to park opening for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Extended Evening Hours at EPCOT for select Disney Resort Hotel guests: 9PM – 11PM
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
- Magic Kingdom: 9AM-4:30PM — Please note early closure
- EPCOT: 9AM-9PM
- Hollywood Studios: 9AM-9PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: 10AM-5PM
- Blizzard Beach: CLOSED
Early Theme Park Entry for Disney Resort Hotel guests: 30 minutes prior to park opening for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
- Magic Kingdom: 9AM-9PM
- EPCOT: 9AM-9PM
- Hollywood Studios: 9AM-9PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: 10AM-5PM
- Blizzard Beach: CLOSED
Early Theme Park Entry for Disney Resort Hotel guests: 30 minutes prior to park opening for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Extended Evening Hours at Animal Kingdom for select Disney Resort Hotel guests: 6PM – 8PM
Disney’s Hollywood Studios After Hours (ticketed event): 9:30PM – 12:30AM
Thursday, January 29, 2026
- Magic Kingdom: 9AM-9PM
- EPCOT: 9AM-9PM
- Hollywood Studios: 9AM-9PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: 10AM-5PM
- Blizzard Beach: CLOSED
Early Theme Park Entry for Disney Resort Hotel guests: 30 minutes prior to park opening for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom
EPCOT After Hours (ticketed event): 9:30PM – 12:30AM
Friday, January 30, 2026
- Magic Kingdom: 9AM-9PM
- EPCOT: 9AM-9PM
- Hollywood Studios: 9AM-9PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: 10AM-5PM
- Blizzard Beach: CLOSED
Early Theme Park Entry for Disney Resort Hotel guests: 30 minutes prior to park opening for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Saturday, January 31, 2026
- Magic Kingdom: 9AM-9PM
- EPCOT: 9AM-9PM
- Hollywood Studios: 9AM-9PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: 10AM-5PM
- Blizzard Beach: CLOSED
Early Theme Park Entry for Disney Resort Hotel guests: 30 minutes prior to park opening for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom
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