How should I plan around Hollywood Studios closing early on December 14?

Arrive at rope drop, do your must-do rides and shows first, and plan to be finished by 7 PM. Hours can change, so check again as the date gets closer.

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Walt Disney World · Park Hours Alert

Hollywood Studios Closes Early on December 14, 2026

On Monday, December 14, Hollywood Studios is scheduled to close at 7 PM to day guests, earlier than its usual hours.

Closing time on December 14 7 PM Busy crowds expected

What this means for your day

Regular daytime admission ends at 7 PM, earlier than Hollywood Studios usually closes.
Get to the gates for rope drop and ride the headliners first.
Plan your last ride, snack, and shopping before 7 PM.
Hours can change, so check again closer to your trip.

Headliners to ride before 7 PM

From our own wait-time history at Hollywood Studios, these are the busiest rides whose quietest hour comes before the early close, so you lose nothing by riding them in daylight.

Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets is quietest around 8 AM, about 34 minutes on average, against a typical 51 minutes across the day.
The Twilight Zone™ Tower of Terror is quietest around 8 AM, about 21 minutes on average, against a typical 36 minutes across the day.
Vacation Fun - An Original Animated Short with Mickey & Minnie is quietest around 8 AM, about 10 minutes on average, against a typical 10 minutes across the day.
Star Tours – The Adventures Continue is quietest around 8 AM, about 5 minutes on average, against a typical 7 minutes across the day.

Other Walt Disney World parks on December 14

If you want a full evening in a park that day, these stay open for day guests.

Magic Kingdom is open until 10 PM, with busy crowds forecast.
EPCOT is open until 9 PM, with moderate crowds forecast.
Animal Kingdom is open until 6 PM, with busy crowds forecast.

Other early closures at Hollywood Studios

Hollywood Studios hours on December 14

What time does Hollywood Studios close on December 14?: On Monday, December 14, Hollywood Studios is scheduled to close at 7 PM to day guests, earlier than its usual hours.
How should I plan around Hollywood Studios closing early on December 14?: Arrive at rope drop, do your must-do rides and shows first, and plan to be finished by 7 PM. Hours can change, so check again as the date gets closer.

Park hours from Rope Drop News · unofficial, not affiliated with Disney.