Park Hours changing - what does it mean?

I’m heading down 5/9-5/16. I just got a notification from TP that hours have changed for 5/9 and 5/10. All parks except Epcot are now closing later than they were originally. I’m assuming this mean higher crowds are expected? Would you expect this to be only those two days since they’re weekend days, or should I expect changes to other days that week to come? If it’s just those two days, then we shouldn’t be impacted too much because we’re going to Epcot on the 9th and only rope dropping MK for a few headliners on the 10th.

Hi, Disney posts initial hours, one day at a time, l. They then update hours a few weeks out on Fridays. The rest of your dates should update next Friday.

I would not worry that it means unexpected crowds.

I hope you have a great trip!

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Thank you!

I will be there 5/11-5/14. I’m hoping AK will be extended to 7pm. :crossed_fingers:good to know to expect any changes by next Friday.

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I would just encourage you that any changes to longer hours is a good thing. Even if it is because they anticipated bigger crowds, it means they are working to absorb it a little.

Have a wonderful trip!

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I would venture to say that every day of my last 3 trips have had hours changed at some point getting closer to the actual trip date. The original hours seem to be placeholders.

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