UPDATED March 15, 2026
Wondering what’s happening during a May trip to Disney World? For one, Memorial Day Weekend ushers in the unofficial start of SUMMER!
The Dapper Dans performing in Magic Kingdom on Memorial Day
Want to know how many theme park hours you’ll have in May 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 a few 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 May 2026:
Friday, May 1, 2026
- Magic Kingdom: 9AM-10PM
- EPCOT: 9AM-9PM
- Hollywood Studios: 9AM-9PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- Blizzard Beach: 10AM-5PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: 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, May 2, 2026
- Magic Kingdom: 9AM-10PM
- EPCOT: 9AM-9PM
- Hollywood Studios: 9AM-9PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- Blizzard Beach: 10AM-5PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: 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, May 3, 2026
- Magic Kingdom: 9AM-10PM
- EPCOT: 9AM-9PM
- Hollywood Studios: 9AM-9PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- Blizzard Beach: 10AM-5PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: 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, May 4, 2026
- Magic Kingdom: 9AM-10PM
- EPCOT: 9AM-9PM
- Hollywood Studios: 9AM-9PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- Blizzard Beach: 10AM-5PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: 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
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
- Magic Kingdom: 9AM-10PM
- EPCOT: 9AM-9PM
- Hollywood Studios: 9AM-9PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- Blizzard Beach: 10AM-5PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: 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, May 6, 2026
- Magic Kingdom: 9AM-10PM
- EPCOT: 9AM-9PM
- Hollywood Studios: 9AM-9PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- Blizzard Beach: 10AM-5PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: 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: 10PM –12AM
Hollywood Studios After Hours (ticketed event): 9:30PM – 12:30AM
Thursday, May 7, 2026
- Magic Kingdom: 9AM-10PM
- EPCOT: 9AM-9PM
- Hollywood Studios: 9AM-9PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- Blizzard Beach: 10AM-5PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: 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, May 8, 2026
- Magic Kingdom: 9AM-10PM
- EPCOT: 9AM-9PM
- Hollywood Studios: 9AM-9PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- Blizzard Beach: 10AM-5PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: 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, May 9, 2026
- Magic Kingdom: 9AM-10PM
- EPCOT: 9AM-9PM
- Hollywood Studios: 9AM-9PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- Blizzard Beach: 10AM-5PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: 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, May 10, 2026
- Magic Kingdom: 9AM-10PM
- EPCOT: 9AM-9PM
- Hollywood Studios: 9AM-9PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- Blizzard Beach: 10AM-5PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: 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, May 11, 2026
- Magic Kingdom: 9AM-10PM
- EPCOT: 9AM-9PM
- Hollywood Studios: 9AM-9PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- Blizzard Beach: 10AM-5PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: 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, May 12, 2026
- Magic Kingdom: 9AM-10PM
- EPCOT: 9AM-9PM
- Hollywood Studios: 9AM-9PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- Blizzard Beach: 10AM-5PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: 10AM-5PM
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, May 13, 2026
- Magic Kingdom: 9AM-5:30PM
- EPCOT: 9AM-9PM
- Hollywood Studios: 9AM-9PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- Blizzard Beach: 10AM-5PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: 10AM-5PM
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
Thursday, May 14, 2026
- Magic Kingdom: 9AM-10PM
- EPCOT: 9AM-9PM
- Hollywood Studios: 9AM-9PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- Blizzard Beach: 10AM-5PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: 10AM-5PM
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
Hollywood Studios After Hours (ticketed event): 9:30PM – 12:30AM
Friday, May 15, 2026
- Magic Kingdom: 9AM-10PM
- EPCOT: 9AM-9PM
- Hollywood Studios: 9AM-9PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- Blizzard Beach: 10AM-5PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: 10AM-5PM
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, May 16, 2026
- Magic Kingdom: 9AM-10PM
- EPCOT: 9AM-9PM
- Hollywood Studios: 9AM-9PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- Blizzard Beach: 10AM-5PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: 10AM-5PM
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, May 17, 2026
- Magic Kingdom: 9AM-10PM
- EPCOT: 9AM-9PM
- Hollywood Studios: 9AM-9PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- Blizzard Beach: 10AM-5PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: 10AM-5PM
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, May 18, 2026
- Magic Kingdom: 9AM-10PM
- EPCOT: 9AM-9PM
- Hollywood Studios: 9AM-9PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- Blizzard Beach: 10AM-5PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: 10AM-5PM
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, May 19, 2026
- Magic Kingdom: 9AM-10PM
- EPCOT: 9AM-9PM
- Hollywood Studios: 9AM-9PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- Blizzard Beach: 10AM-5PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: 10AM-5PM
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, May 20, 2026
- Magic Kingdom: 9AM-10PM
- EPCOT: 9AM-9PM
- Hollywood Studios: 9AM-9PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- Blizzard Beach: 10AM-5PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: 10AM-5PM
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: 10PM –12AM
Thursday, May 21, 2026
- Magic Kingdom: 9AM-10PM
- EPCOT: 9AM-9PM
- Hollywood Studios: 9AM-9PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- Blizzard Beach: 10AM-5PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: 10AM-5PM
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, May 22, 2026
- Magic Kingdom: 9AM-10PM
- EPCOT: 9AM-9PM
- Hollywood Studios: 9AM-9PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- Blizzard Beach: 10AM-5PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: 10AM-5PM
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, May 23, 2026
- Magic Kingdom: 9AM-10PM
- EPCOT: 9AM-9PM
- Hollywood Studios: 9AM-9PM
- Animal Kingdom: 8AM-6PM
- Blizzard Beach: 10AM-5PM
- Typhoon Lagoon: 10AM-5PM
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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