As theme park enthusiasts and holiday travelers finalize their late-autumn vacation plans, Walt Disney World has published a schedule indicating that EPCOT will maintain a 9 p.m. closing time during the 2026 holiday season.

Tickets for Disney After Hours 2027 at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Hollywood Studios will go on sale starting September 22.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Even though summer has just started, Walt Disney World has announced the dates and plans to ring in the 2026 holiday season and keep the celebrations going into early 2027. Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party launches the season on ...

The indoor characters begin at 9 a.m. Chip, Dale, Goofy, Mulan, and Rapunzel currently continue until 6:30 p.m., while Donald, Daisy, and Stitch finish at 6:15 p.m. Pluto appears periodically outside through 4:20 p.m., and surprise characters could appear without published times.

The holidays are fast approaching in Disney World, and that means the crowds are getting heavier. Whether you already have a Disney World trip planned for November or are planning a last-minute vacation,