Theme Park FAQ

Q. What are the Theme Parks' operating hours?

A. Operating hours vary greatly from Park to Park at different times of the year. Visit Calendar to get the operating hours for the Theme Parks.

Back to top

Q. What are the current ticket prices?

A. The Walt Disney World Resort offers a wide variety of tickets customized to the many different needs and desires of the guests. Visit Tickets and Reservations to find the ticket that's right for you.

Back to top

Q. Where can we meet Disney Characters?

A. Character dining is available all around the Walt Disney World Resort. Visit Dining Finder to find out more about sharing meals with your favorite Disney Characters.

There are many other places around the Theme Parks where you can meet and greet Disney Characters:

Magic Kingdom® Park

Always get the latest Times Guide at City Hall to be sure to catch all the Disney Characters in the Magic Kingdom.
Mickey's Toontown Fair
Mickey's Country House: Mickey Mouse
Toontown Hall of Fame Tent: Minnie Mouse and others
Adventureland
Congoasis: Rafiki, Timon, Baloo and King Louie
Fantasyland
Mad Tea Party
Frontierland®
Splash Mountain: Brer Fox and Brer Bear
Epcot®
Always get the latest Times Guide at Guest Relations. Discover the Characters in a number of locations, including:
The American Adventure
The America Gardens Theatre, daily
World Showcase
The Germany, Morocco and United Kingdom Pavilions, plus the International Gateway and Showcase Plaza
Disney's Hollywood Studios™
Always get the latest Times Guide at Crossroads of the World.
Animation Courtyard
Mickey Mouse and other Disney Characters
New York Street
Al's Toy Barn: Buzz, Woody and more.
Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park
Visit Camp Minnie-Mickey, an old-fashioned summer camp where the characters go when they're on vacation. Throughout the day, this is where you'll find Mickey and his pals waiting to greet you!

Back to top

Q. What attractions are currently not operating?

A. To provide Walt Disney World Guests, with the highest quality experience, attraction maintenance is occasionally necessary. Please visit the Calendar and check out "Operational Updates."

Back to top

Q. Can I see maps of the Parks?

A. Select "Maps" from the global navigation at the top of each Disneyworld.com page. These maps allow you to explore the Parks in a rich, interactive fashion.

Back to top

Q. What ride restrictions are there?

A. Some of the attractions at Walt Disney World Resort have ride restrictions to ensure Guests' safety. Typical safety restrictions include height restrictions, health and safety advisories and accessibility guidelines. These restrictions and advisories are listed on the individual attraction pages throughout the site.

Back to top

Q. Is a post office or other location available for shipping my purchases?

A. Certainly. For your convenience, there are locations at each Theme Park where you can ship packages.
Locations are:
Magic Kingdom: Package Pick-Up, Main Street U.S.A.
Epcot: Package Pick-Up, at Entrance Plaza and International Gateway Entrance.
Disney's Hollywood Studios™: Package Pick-Up, left of front gates before exiting the Park.
Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park: Package Pick-Up, located at Garden Gate Gifts.

Back to top

Q. When are the Extra Magic Hours at each Theme Park?

A. The Extra Magic Hours benefit is offered all year long. Here is the upcoming Extra Magic Hours schedule:

October 2008
Morning Extra Magic Hours
Magic Kingdom® Park – October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Epcot® – October 7, 14, 21, 28
Disney's Hollywood Studios™ – October 4, 11, 18, 25
Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park – October 6, 13, 20, 27

Evening Extra Magic Hours
Magic Kingdom® Park – October 6, 12, 20, 27
Epcot® – October 3, 10, 17, 24, 29
Disney's Hollywood Studios™ – October 5, 13, 19, 26
Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park – October 1, 8, 15, 22, 31

November 2008
Morning Extra Magic Hours
Magic Kingdom® Park – November 6, 13, 20, 27
Epcot® – November 4, 15, 18, 25
Disney's Hollywood Studios™ – November 1, 8, 11, 22, 29
Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park – November 3, 10, 17, 24

Evening Extra Magic Hours
Magic Kingdom® Park – November 2, 9, 17, 23
Epcot® – November 5, 14, 21, 28
Disney's Hollywood Studios™ – November 7, 10, 16, 24, 30
Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park – November 4, 12, 19, 26

December 2008
Morning Extra Magic Hours
Magic Kingdom® Park – December 4, 11, 18, 21-31
Epcot® – December 2, 9, 16, 21, 30
Disney's Hollywood Studios™ – December 6, 13, 20, 22, 26, 28
Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park – December 1, 8, 15, 24, 26-31

Evening Extra Magic Hours
Magic Kingdom® Park – December 1, 8, 15, 21, 26, 28, 30
Epcot® – December 5, 12, 19, 23, 25, 29
Disney's Hollywood Studios™ –December 7, 14, 24, 27, 31
Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park – December 3, 10, 17, 22

January 2009
Morning Extra Magic Hours
Magic Kingdom® Park – January 1-3, 8, 15, 22,29
Epcot® – January 6, 13, 20, 27
Disney's Hollywood Studios™ – January 2, 10, 17, 24, 31
Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park – January 3, 5, 12, 19, 26

Evening Extra Magic Hours
Magic Kingdom® Park – January 4, 11, 18, 26
Epcot® – January 1, 9, 16, 23, 30
Disney's Hollywood Studios™ – January 3, 5, 14, 19, 25
Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park – January 2, 7, 13, 21, 28

February 2009
Morning Extra Magic Hours
Magic Kingdom® Park – February 5, 12, 19, 26
Epcot® – February 3, 10, 17, 24, 28
Disney's Hollywood Studios™ – February 7, 14, 21
Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park – February 2, 9, 16, 23

Evening Extra Magic Hours
Magic Kingdom® Park – February 1, 8, 15, 22
Epcot® – February 6, 13, 20, 27
Disney's Hollywood Studios™ – February 5, 12, 16, 23
Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park – February 4, 11, 18, 25

March 2009
Morning Extra Magic Hours
Magic Kingdom® Park – March 5, 12, 19, 26
Epcot® – March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Disney's Hollywood Studios™ – March 7, 14, 21, 28
Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park – March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Evening Extra Magic Hours
Magic Kingdom® Park – March 1, 9, 15, 22, 29
Epcot® – March 6, 13, 20, 27
Disney's Hollywood Studios™ – March 2, 8, 16, 23, 30
Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park – March 4, 11, 18, 25

April 2009
Morning Extra Magic Hours
Magic Kingdom® Park – April 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 23, 30
Epcot® – April 5, 12, 25, 28
Disney's Hollywood Studios™ – April 4, 6, 10, 13, 17, 21
Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park – April 8, 11, 15, 18, 20, 27
Blizzard Beach – April 9, 16

Evening Extra Magic Hours
Magic Kingdom® Park – April 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 26
Epcot® – April 3, 7, 9, 14, 16, 24
Disney's Hollywood Studios™ – April 8, 15, 22, 27
Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park – April 1, 6, 13, 23, 29
Typhoon Lagoon – April 11, 18

Back to top

Q. Which attractions are open during Extra Magic Hours?

A. Magic Kingdom® Park
Mornings:
Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin, Cinderella's Golden Carrousel, Dumbo the Flying Elephant, "it's a small world", The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, Mickey's PhilharMagic, Peter Pan's Flight, Space Mountain®, Stitch's Great Escape!, Tomorrowland® Indy Speedway
Evenings:
Includes attractions listed above and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, The Haunted Mansion, The Magic Carpets of Aladdin, Splash Mountain®

Epcot®
Mornings:
Living with the Land, Mission: SPACE®, Soarin', Spaceship Earth, Test Track
Evenings:
Includes attractions listed above and Honey, I Shrunk the Audience, Journey Into Imagination With Figment, Mexico - Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros, Norway-Maelstrom, The American Adventure

Disney's Hollywood Studios™
Mornings:
Muppet Vision 3-D, Rock 'n' Roller Coaster® Starring Aerosmith, Star Tours, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™
Evenings:
Includes attractions listed above and The Great Movie Ride, Voyage of The Little Mermaid

Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park
Mornings:
DINOSAUR, Expedition Everest, It's Tough to be a Bug!®, Kilimanjaro Safaris, Pangani Forest Exploration Trail®
Evenings:
DINOSAUR, Expedition Everest, Festival of the Lion King, It's Tough to be a Bug!®, Kali River Rapids, Primeval Whirl®, TriceraTop Spin

Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park
Mornings:
All attractions will be operational.

Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
Mornings and Evenings:
All attractions will be operational.

Attractions are subject to change without notice.

Back to top

Q. What type of ticket do I need to take advantage of the Extra Magic Hours benefit?

A. In addition to being a Disney Resort guest, a valid Theme park ticket is required. To get the most out of the Extra Magic Hours benefit, add the Park Hopper® Option for optimal flexibility. If you do not have the Park Hopper® Option and would like to take advantage of the Extra Magic Hours Benefit, your Theme Park selection must be the Park offering the Extra Magic Hours benefit that day. Remember, without the Park Hopper® Option, you can only visit one Theme Park per day. Please plan ahead and check the schedule.

To take advantage of Extra Magic Hours at the Water Parks, you must have a Resort I.D. and the Water Park Fun & More Option on your Magic Your Way Ticket or a One Day Water Park Ticket for the Park offering the Extra Magic Hours benefit that day.

Back to top

Q. What credentials do I need to take advantage of the evening Extra Magic Hours benefit?

A. A valid theme park ticket and Resort I.D. are required. Each member of your party will need to present their Resort I.D. for accessing evening Extra Magic Hours offerings.

To take advantage of Extra Magic Hours at the Water Parks, you must have a Resort I.D. and the Water Park Fun & More Option on your Magic Your Way Ticket or a One Day Water Park Ticket for the Park offering the Extra Magic Hours benefit that day.

Back to top

Q. What is the best way to dress for a day at the Parks? Is there any clothing that isn't permissible?

A. The Parks are a casual, family-oriented environment. We suggest you dress comfortably, wear good walking shoes and check the local weather report before you leave for the Parks.

It is an important part of the Disney experience that the Parks are family-friendly. In that spirit, we ask you to use your discretion and common sense regarding your attire in the Parks. Attire that is not appropriate for the Theme Parks (and which may result in refusal of admittance) includes, but is not limited to:

• Masks (unless you are dressing up for a particular event)
• Easily visible obscene or objectionable language or graphics
• Clothing which, by nature, exposes excessive portions of the skin that may be viewed as inappropriate for a family environment
• Objectionable tattoos

Back to top

Q. Are there any personal items I should not bring with me into the Theme Parks?

A. Items that you may not bring into the Theme Parks include, but are not limited to:

• Items with wheels, such as wagons, skateboards, scooters, inline skates, shoes with built-in wheels, two-wheeled or three-wheeled conveyances, strollers larger than 36" x 52", suitcases, coolers, or backpacks with or without wheels larger than 24" long x 15" wide x 18" high (coolers required for medication may be stored in a locker or at Guest Relations), and any trailer-like object that is pushed or towed by an ECV wheelchair or stroller
• Alcoholic beverages
• Weapons of any kind
• Folding chairs
• Glass containers (excluding baby food jars and perfume bottles)
• Pets (unless they are service animals)
• In Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park (for the safety of the wildlife), balloons, straws and drink lids are not permitted.

Note: Guests are not permitted to pull items behind them. Any item that requires a Guest to pull it behind them, including a stroller, is not permitted into the Park.

Back to top