Animal Kingdom Hours
Animal Kingdom Hours — Today & the Next 7 Days
| Day | Park Hours | Extra Hours |
|---|---|---|
| WednesdayToday Sep 2 |
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Early Entry: 7:30 AM–8:00 AMExtended Evening: 6:00 PM–8:00 PM |
| Thursday Sep 3 |
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Early Entry: 7:30 AM–8:00 AM |
| Friday Sep 4 |
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Early Entry: 7:30 AM–8:00 AM |
| Saturday Sep 5 |
8:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Early Entry: 7:30 AM–8:00 AM |
| Sunday Sep 6 |
8:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Early Entry: 7:30 AM–8:00 AM |
| Monday Sep 7 |
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Early Entry: 7:30 AM–8:00 AM |
| Tuesday Sep 8 |
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Early Entry: 7:30 AM–8:00 AM |
| Wednesday Sep 9 |
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Early Entry: 7:30 AM–8:00 AM |
Looking further ahead
| Day | Park Hours | Extra Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday Sep 10 |
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Early Entry: 7:30 AM–8:00 AM |
| Friday Sep 11 |
8:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Early Entry: 7:30 AM–8:00 AM |
| Saturday Sep 12 |
8:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Early Entry: 7:30 AM–8:00 AM |
| Sunday Sep 13 |
8:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Early Entry: 7:30 AM–8:00 AM |
| Monday Sep 14 |
8:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Early Entry: 7:30 AM–8:00 AM |
| Tuesday Sep 15 |
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Early Entry: 7:30 AM–8:00 AM |
| Wednesday Sep 16 |
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Early Entry: 7:30 AM–8:00 AM |
| Thursday Sep 17 |
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Early Entry: 7:30 AM–8:00 AM |
| Friday Sep 18 |
8:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Early Entry: 7:30 AM–8:00 AM |
| Saturday Sep 19 |
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM | Early Entry: 7:30 AM–8:00 AM |
| Sunday Sep 20 |
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Early Entry: 7:30 AM–8:00 AM |
| Monday Sep 21 |
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Early Entry: 7:30 AM–8:00 AM |
| Tuesday Sep 22 |
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Early Entry: 7:30 AM–8:00 AM |
| Wednesday Sep 23 |
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Early Entry: 7:30 AM–8:00 AM |
Hours shown through September 23, refreshed daily from the official Disney schedule. Disney may adjust dates — verify at the official park site. Extra-hours windows (e.g. Early Entry, Extended Evening) are for eligible resort or ticket guests.
Understanding Animal Kingdom Hours
Animal Kingdom adjusts its operating hours seasonally. Hours are typically longer on weekends, school holidays, and peak travel periods, and shorter on off-season weekdays.
Walt Disney World parks generally open between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM. Magic Kingdom and EPCOT often have the earliest openings. Extended Evening Hours (for Deluxe resort guests) can keep select parks open until midnight or later. Early Theme Park Entry gives eligible resort guests access 30 minutes before the official opening.
Pair the schedule with live Animal Kingdom wait times and the Walt Disney World crowd calendar to pick the lightest day and the best arrival window.