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In the past, we've also seen the official park opening time moved forward to 8:00 am. As of 2024, that's not common. Normal hours at Disney's Hollywood Studios are 9 am to 9 pm and peak season hours are, at best, 8:30 am to 9:30 pm.
What days are extra magic hours at Hollywood Studios? ›
Evening Extra Magic Hours
| Park | Day Typically Offered |
|---|
| Hollywood Studios | Monday |
| Animal Kingdom | None |
| Epcot | Friday |
| Magic Kingdom | Sunday |
When you arrive early, you'll have extra time to enjoy attractions and entertainment. Plus, you can witness the wonder of Fantasmic!—the nighttime spectacular at Disney's Hollywood Studios! Check the My Disney Experience app for showtimes on the day of your visit.
Are there fireworks at Hollywood Studios every night? ›
If you need us to explain why, you probably need more than just vacation planning help. At present, the fireworks are shown once nightly, right at park close, and it is possible to view both Fantasmic and the fireworks in the same night.
Is Disney free after 7 PM? ›
Disney After Hours at Magic Kingdom is a specially ticketed event (meaning it's a ticket that is purchased separate from regular park tickets) that allows people to enter Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom at 7 p.m. and stay until 1 a.m.
What are Disney Magic hours? ›
Morning Extra Magic Hours allow Disney resort guests into the theme parks an hour before everyone else. That gets you into the park as early as 7:00 a.m. or 8:00 a.m., depending on the time of year and the park.
What is the difference between early entry and Extra Magic Hours? ›
Extra Magic Hours were retired upon Walt Disney World's reopening in July 2020. As a replacement, guests at official Disney Resort hotels and select Disney partner hotels can now enjoy 30-minute early entry to ANY theme park, EVERY day. Yep, this is a big change that has implications for all park-goers!
Do you need a ticket for Disney after hours? ›
Tips and Strategies for Disney After Hours Events
Remember that you can get in at 7 p.m. with just your After Hours ticket. If you want to get there earlier, you'll need to have valid admission — and possibly a park reservation if you're an annual passholder.
What time is Hollywood Studio Parade? ›
At this time, Disney's Hollywood Studios does not have any officially posted parades, though they do have several visits from Santa Claus that fit the bill! The Santa Claus Merry Motorcade is held about 6 times a day, starting at 10:30 am, with the last run at 5:10 pm.
What time does Fantasmic start at Hollywood Studios? ›
No visit to Disney's Hollywood Studios is complete without marveling at Fantasmic! at the end of the day. This stunning nighttime musical features magical effects, stunts, and pyrotechnics and is a Guest favorite. Guests are welcome to stay for the 9:30 PM show.
We recommend arriving at least an hour ahead of showtime. Otherwise, you may be seated at the far end with an angled view. Note that Fantasmic can hit capacity, especially on nights with only one showing, so we suggest arriving no later than 15 minutes prior to showtime.
What time is the light show at Hollywood Studios? ›
Each night, around 8:40PM (or right after sunset), Grauman's Chinese Theatre lights up with projections of classic movie moments, from Indiana Jones to Pirates of the Caribbean and Star Wars! Projections so crystal clear, you'll want to “step in time,” too!
Where is the best place to watch the fireworks at Hollywood Studios? ›
Tips for Viewing Fireworks at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Scope out your viewing spot. Due to both shows being primarily projections, the only place to truly watch is in front of the Chinese Theatre or down Hollywood Boulevard.
How much is Disney fireworks every night? ›
In the U.S. there are six total Disney parks (all of which produce some form of nighttime show involving pyrotechnics). It is estimated that Magic Kingdom's show, “Wishes” costs $41,000- $55,000 a night to produce. If you average that same cost to all the other nighttime shows, and multiply the showings by 365 days…
Is Hollywood Studios busier in the morning or afternoon? ›
After testing everything from wait times, crowd levels, and just watching the park, we found that coming to the park after or around 6 P.M is the best time to come out to Hollywood Studios for a faster and less crowded experience. We hope these tips helped you out, and we hope to see you out at the parks!
What time is Hollywood Studios light show? ›
Each night, around 8:40PM (or right after sunset), Grauman's Chinese Theatre lights up with projections of classic movie moments, from Indiana Jones to Pirates of the Caribbean and Star Wars! Projections so crystal clear, you'll want to “step in time,” too! But don't leave just yet!
What time are parades at Hollywood Studios? ›
At this time, Disney's Hollywood Studios does not have any officially posted parades, though they do have several visits from Santa Claus that fit the bill! The Santa Claus Merry Motorcade is held about 6 times a day, starting at 10:30 am, with the last run at 5:10 pm.
What time does Hollywood Studios stop letting people in? ›
How to Get Your Wristband. After Hours runs from 9:30 pm to 12:30 am, and guests can enter the park using their event ticket at 7 pm. Hollywood Studios typically closes at 9 pm, so if you arrive at 7 you'll have about two hours to enjoy the park before it officially closes to day guests.
