What changed at Disney World, week of 26 October (so far)
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What changed at Disney World, 26 October – 1 November 2026 (to 26 October): 3 closures beginning or ending.

CLOSURES THAT BEGIN OR END THIS WEEK

- Mon 26 Oct: Universal’s Volcano Bay, closure begins. "Universal Volcano Bay is closed on select dates. The park will also be closed for maintenance beginning Oct. 26, 2026, with a current planned reopening on or before Mar. 24, 2027." (Universal)
- Wed 28 Oct: Meet Ariel at Walt Disney Presents, closure begins. "Meet Ariel at Walt Disney Presents will be temporarily unavailable beginning October 28. Ariel will be greeting guests at Echo Lake, near 50's Prime Time Cafe." (Disney)
- Fri 30 Oct: Merlin's Challenge, closure ends. "Merlin's Challenge (10/5 - 10/30)" (LEGOLAND)

PARK HOURS, DAY BY DAY

- Mon 26 Oct: Magic Kingdom 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM (early entry 8:30 AM); Lightning Lane Multi Pass $35; EPCOT 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM (early entry 8:30 AM); Lightning Lane Multi Pass $26; Disney’s Hollywood Studios 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM (early entry 8:30 AM); Lightning Lane Multi Pass $27; Disney’s Animal Kingdom 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM (early entry 7:30 AM), then Extended Evening 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM; Lightning Lane Multi Pass $19; Disney’s Blizzard Beach 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
- Tue 27 Oct: Magic Kingdom 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (early entry 8:30 AM), then a special ticketed event 7:00 PM to 12:00 AM; Lightning Lane Multi Pass $29; EPCOT 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM (early entry 8:30 AM); Lightning Lane Multi Pass $26; Disney’s Hollywood Studios 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM (early entry 8:30 AM); Lightning Lane Multi Pass $27; Disney’s Animal Kingdom 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM (early entry 7:30 AM); Lightning Lane Multi Pass $17; Disney’s Blizzard Beach 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
- Wed 28 Oct: Magic Kingdom 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM (early entry 8:30 AM); Lightning Lane Multi Pass $35; EPCOT 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM (early entry 8:30 AM); Lightning Lane Multi Pass $26; Disney’s Hollywood Studios 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM (early entry 8:30 AM), then Extended Evening 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM; Lightning Lane Multi Pass $27; Disney’s Animal Kingdom 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM (early entry 7:30 AM); Lightning Lane Multi Pass $17; Disney’s Blizzard Beach 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
- Thu 29 Oct: Magic Kingdom 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (early entry 8:30 AM), then a special ticketed event 7:00 PM to 12:00 AM; Lightning Lane Multi Pass $32; EPCOT 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM (early entry 8:30 AM); Lightning Lane Multi Pass $26; Disney’s Hollywood Studios 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM (early entry 8:30 AM); Lightning Lane Multi Pass $27; Disney’s Animal Kingdom 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM (early entry 7:30 AM); Lightning Lane Multi Pass $19; Disney’s Blizzard Beach 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
- Fri 30 Oct: Magic Kingdom 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM (early entry 8:30 AM); Lightning Lane Multi Pass $35; EPCOT 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM (early entry 8:30 AM); Lightning Lane Multi Pass $28; Disney’s Hollywood Studios 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM (early entry 8:30 AM); Lightning Lane Multi Pass $29; Disney’s Animal Kingdom 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM (early entry 7:30 AM); Lightning Lane Multi Pass $22; Disney’s Blizzard Beach 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
- Sat 31 Oct: Magic Kingdom 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM (early entry 7:30 AM), then a special ticketed event 7:00 PM to 12:00 AM; Lightning Lane Multi Pass $35; EPCOT 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM (early entry 8:30 AM); Lightning Lane Multi Pass $28; Disney’s Hollywood Studios 8:30 AM to 9:00 PM (early entry 8:00 AM); Lightning Lane Multi Pass $32; Disney’s Animal Kingdom 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM (early entry 7:30 AM); Lightning Lane Multi Pass $22; Disney’s Blizzard Beach 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
- Sun 1 Nov: Magic Kingdom 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM (early entry 8:30 AM); Lightning Lane Multi Pass $39; EPCOT 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM (early entry 8:30 AM); Lightning Lane Multi Pass $28; Disney’s Hollywood Studios 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM (early entry 8:30 AM); Lightning Lane Multi Pass $32; Disney’s Animal Kingdom 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM (early entry 7:30 AM); Lightning Lane Multi Pass $25; Disney’s Blizzard Beach 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

TrixiePlanner · Monday 26 October 2026