mid-late April park hours? [Update: April Hours updated 3/15]

[firstwdw]

When should we expect to see the park hours extended for mid-late April and around Easter?

 

[GADisneyDad14]

They have generally been updating them around the second week of the month prior.

 

[Lorelei18]

I am anticipating some park hour updates to be released on Friday, March 8. And depending on crowds, potentially some last minute changes released on April 12. Thats just how I'm planning though, I dont know anything for sure, but seems to be the pattern of when they are changing hours. Ive been paying attention the past two months and thats what Im seeing at least. Last changes were posted Jan 11 and Feb 8, so second Fridays of the month.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

I am anticipating some park hour updates to be released on Friday, March 8. And depending on crowds, potentially some last minute changes released on April 12. Thats just how I'm planning though, I dont know anything for sure, but seems to be the pattern of when they are changing hours. Ive been paying attention the past two months and thats what Im seeing at least. Last changes were posted Jan 11 and Feb 8, so second Fridays of the month.

Yup, and even further back if interested. All Fridays, most the first or second Friday of the month prior, although a couple of third Fridays too.

5/11/18
6/15/18
7/13/18
8/10/18
9/14/18
10/12/18 (covered Nov & Dec 2018)
11/16/18 (Dec-1/5)
12/14/18
1/11/19
2/8/19

Of course, things can change after that too. But good eyes.

 

[elle101me]

If they update the hours, does anyone know how quickly they add FP’s? I’m trying to snag SDD for an April trip that I just booked last week.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

If they update the hours, does anyone know how quickly they add FP’s? I’m trying to snag SDD for an April trip that I just booked last week.

It’s not instant, it’s usually within the following 24’ish hours.

That being said, DHS doesn’t always see a lot of hours changes, so it’s possible you might not have the opportunity. TBD of course, maybe we’ll see some more hours around Easter.

 

[Lorelei18]

Yup, and even further back if interested. All Fridays, most the first or second Friday of the month prior, although a couple of third Fridays too.

5/11/18
6/15/18
7/13/18
8/10/18
9/14/18
10/12/18 (covered Nov & Dec 2018)
11/16/18 (Dec-1/5)
12/14/18
1/11/19
2/8/19

Of course, things can change after that too. But good eyes.

Any changes yet?

If not, theres always next Friday

 

[DarthMommy05]

Following along, we have the same week at Disney.. I’m hoping for additional hours as well.

 

[mom2febgirls]

I was really hoping to see some updates yesterday. Crossing my fingers for an update soon

 

[Lorelei18]

Im assuming based on historic dates the hours have been released that if it wasnt yesterday it will be next Friday?

 

[Lorelei18]

Tomorrow, tomorrow, park hours change tomorrow...maybe?

 

[GADisneyDad14]

FWIW, it’s usually in the afternoon east coast time.

 

[StacyStrong]

I got an update in Feb about a change to one of my days in April. It's how I got my FOP FP. Are we expecting more updates?

 

[Lorelei18]

FWIW, it’s usually in the afternoon east coast time.

Awesome, thanks!!!

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Awesome, thanks!!!

Although, I might keep expectations muted a bit. Some of these hours changes haven't been particularly dramatic lately, just tweaks here and there and mostly at MK. Guess we'll see though.

 

[Lorelei18]

Although, I might keep expectations muted a bit. Some of these hours changes haven't been particularly dramatic lately, just tweaks here and there and mostly at MK. Guess we'll see though.

I could use an 8am open at AK for at least one day and extended hours am or pm at MK and I will be happy. Fingers crossed!

 

[mc-hokie]

Last year, MK opened at 8am each day (Easter Week)...it was disappointing though that they did not have daily 7am EMH as they did in the past years.

Hopeful for 8am at MK & later closing at AK.

 

[firstwdw]

No new park hours yet for April as of this morning. Any idea what time of day they typically are updated? Is there still hope for today? And when do they add additional fast passes?

 

[dachsie]

I think @GADisneyDad14 says its usually in the afternoon

 

[GADisneyDad14]

I think @GADisneyDad14 says its usually in the afternoon

You can't always bank on this, but it's often the afternoon. It's also not all at once either, it's park by park - sort of like a slow updating of info. I have noticed that hours in the app will be updated first before hours on the website, usually a small lag like (<1 hour) for the website. But like with all things Disney, YMMV!