Early Park Entry for Disney+ Day on September 2022 for all Walt Disney World guests

Aug 22, 2022 in "Early Theme Parks Entry and Extended Evening Hours"

Posted: Monday August 22, 2022 8:10am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

In celebration of Disney+ Day on September 8th, 2022, all guests at Walt Disney World will be able to enter the theme parks early.

Here are the full details for resort and non-resort hotel guests.

Disney+ subscribers and their Guests that have a valid theme park ticket or pass and a park reservation for September 8, 2022 will be able to use early theme park entry 30 minutes before park open and enter Disney's Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom park and EPCOT beginning at 8:30 AM, or Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park beginning at 7:30 AM.

Guests of Disney Resort hotels with valid theme park admission and park reservation, will be able to enjoy early theme park entry 60 minutes before park open and enter Disney's Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom park and EPCOT beginning at 8:00 AM, or Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park beginning at 7:00 AM as part of their early entry benefit. Resort ID required.

During the early entry period:

  • Select attractions, entertainment, services, stores and restaurants will be available.
  • Guests with one-park-per-day tickets must spend the day at the same park where they would like to enjoy the early entry period.
  • Guests with the Park Hopper option can enjoy early entry into their reserved park and go to another park beginning at 2:00 PM, subject to park capacity.
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DCBaker1 day ago

Updated list of upcoming Extended Evening Hours dates and park locations: Monday, September 23 - EPCOT Wednesday, September 25 - Disney’s Hollywood Studios Monday, September 30 - EPCOT Wednesday, October 2 - Disney’s Hollywood Studios Monday, October 7 - EPCOT Friday, October 11 - Disney’s Animal Kingdom Monday, October 14 - EPCOT Wednesday, October 16 - Disney’s Hollywood Studios Monday, Oct. 21 - Disney’s Animal Kingdom Wednesday, Oct. 23 - Disney’s Hollywood Studios Monday, Oct. 28 - EPCOT Wednesday, Oct. 30 - Disney’s Hollywood Studios Monday, Nov. 4 - EPCOT Wednesday, Nov. 6 - Disney’s Animal Kingdom Monday, Nov. 11 - EPCOT Thursday, Nov. 14 - Disney’s Animal Kingdom Monday, Nov. 18 - EPCOT Wednesday, Nov. 20 - Disney’s Animal Kingdom Monday, Nov. 25 - EPCOT Wednesday, Nov. 27 - Disney’s Animal Kingdom

ToTBellHop21 days ago

I said there’s no way for them to build Encanto before Dino has to close because…time is a thing. There’s no reality where they get a completely new ride built and open in 18 months. So there will indeed be a window when DAK has 5 rides. Let’s hope nothing needs a refurbishment in 2026!

MisterPenguin21 days ago

DHS was down to 3 rides in it's redevelopment. So, when you say "there's no way...."

ToTBellHop21 days ago

There’s no way they open Encanto before Dino closes AND finish this all in 2027. I’ve always been told there will be overlap in their construction but that Dino stays open well into 2025. The entire land would be closed in 2026. I believe they want to close ITtbaB and open it as Zootopia right as Dino closes. Better than nothing?

DCBaker21 days ago

Here’s an updated look at Extended Evening Hours date and park locations as they begin to shift: Monday, September 23 - EPCOT Wednesday, September 25 - Disney’s Hollywood Studios Monday, September 30 - EPCOT Wednesday, October 2 - Disney’s Hollywood Studios Monday, October 7 - EPCOT Friday, October 11 - Disney’s Animal Kingdom Monday, October 14 - EPCOT Wednesday, October 16 - Disney’s Hollywood Studios Monday, Oct. 21 - Disney’s Animal Kingdom Wednesday, Oct. 23 - Disney’s Hollywood Studios Monday, Oct. 28 - EPCOT Wednesday, Oct. 30 - Disney’s Hollywood Studios Monday, Nov. 4 - EPCOT Wednesday, November 6 - Disney’s Animal Kingdom

IanDLBZF21 days ago

Any word on a closure date for ITTBAB?

Purduevian22 days ago

Splash to Tiana took 522 days. I expect Dino to Indy to take a similar amount of time. For Dino to open on December 31st, 2027 (to meet the promise of the whole land being open in 2027) it would have to close on July 27th, 2026. I can't see Encanto opening in 23 months even if they start building today, but maybe I am wrong. I think more likely is Zootopia and Dino are both open for Christmas/ new years 2025, then Dino goes down.

Disney Analyst22 days ago

I believe they said it will be opening together, so while I think they'll stagger the closure of Dinosaur, I would expect that entire area to be closed at some point, and then all reopens in 2027ish. ETA: my thoughts:

lentesta22 days ago

That would make sense if they're staggering closures. Get Encanto up and running, then close Dinosaur. That would mean Encanto is first up. And we will know that well before you make your trip plans.

MisterPenguin22 days ago

Work on TA is supposed to start in 2024 and be done by 2027 according to Disney sources. Zootopia in the ToL is supposed to open Winter of 2025 according to Disney sources. Sooo....

mattpeto22 days ago

I still wouldn’t sweat until they actually break ground. I wouldn’t be shocked if that’s very late December.

Mr. Sullivan23 days ago

All sources (the ones I trust anyway) have indicated Dinosaur will be the last thing they get to. I think it’ll be there for most of 2025 personally.

Disgruntled Walt23 days ago

My hope is that Dinosaur lasts through next summer. I just need one more ride.

James Alucobond23 days ago

The same thing the park did before Pandora existed.