Mickey Shorts Theater (Vacation Fun)
Closed: Oct 28, 2026 → Early Jan 2027 (est.)
Source ↗Next 7 days of hours
- Thu, Oct 22 9 AM – 9 PM
- Fri, Oct 23 9 AM – 9 PM
- Sat, Oct 24 9 AM – 9 PM
- Sun, Oct 25 9 AM – 9 PM
- Mon, Oct 26 9 AM – 9 PM
- Tue, Oct 27 9 AM – 9 PM
- Wed, Oct 28 9 AM – 9 PM
Early closings: Jollywood Nights and special events
- Jollywood Nights (15 nights): Nov 7, 14, 16, 21, 23 and 28; Dec 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21 and 23; and Jan 3 and 5. The park closes to day guests at 7 PM; the party runs 7:30 PM – 12:30 AM and ticket holders can enter from 5:30 PM. Tickets are $169–$199 plus tax by date, $10 less for kids 3–9, and Annual Passholders and DVC Members save $10. Disney ↗
- Sold out so far: opening night, Nov 7. Nov 14 was the next open date as of Oct 11. CrowdLevels ↗
- New Year's Eve (Thu, Dec 31): the park is scheduled to stay open until midnight, per Disney's published calendar.
- Extended Evening Hours: Disney Deluxe and Deluxe Villa resort guests can stay 9–11 PM on Wed, Oct 28, the only Extended Evening night at this park on Disney's calendar through Jan 1.
Holidays at Hollywood Studios
- Nov 4 – Jan 6: Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets: Obligatory Holiday Overlay, an Electric Mayhem holiday concert with a new pre-show and holiday songs. WDWMagic ↗
- Nov 13 – Jan 6: the park's holiday season with Sunset Seasons Greetings projections on the Hollywood Tower Hotel each night, a holiday finale for the Frozen sing-along, holiday Toy Story Land characters and Minnie's Holiday Dine at Hollywood & Vine. All of it is included with regular admission. WDWMagic ↗
What's closing
Disney Skyliner (all lines)
Closed: Jan 24, 2027 → Jan 30, 2027
Source ↗Disney Skyliner (2028 refurbishment)
Closed: Jan 24, 2028 → Feb 2, 2028
Source ↗Coming next: Monstropolis
Construction is well along on Monstropolis, the Monsters, Inc. land next to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. Disney said at D23 in August that it opens in phases. Phase one opens in 2027 with Welcome to Monstropolis at the Glob Theater, Harryhausen's, Archie's Scare Pig Pizza, the Monsters University Alumni Club and the Scareporium shop. The suspended door coaster, Disney's first, isn't part of phase one and has no opening date yet. Fantasy Land News ↗
Good to know
- Early Theme Park Entry: Disney Resort hotel guests (and select other hotels) get in 30 minutes before opening, every day of their stay. Disney ↗
- Take the Skyliner: the free gondola links Hollywood Studios with EPCOT's International Gateway and the Art of Animation, Pop Century, Caribbean Beach and Riviera resorts (closed Jan 24–30, 2027). Disney ↗
- Lightning Lane head start: Disney Resort hotel guests can buy Lightning Lane passes up to 7 days before check-in; everyone else gets 3 days. Check today's ride-by-ride verdict before you buy. Disney ↗
- Free ice water: ask at almost any quick-service counter. planDisney ↗
Hollywood Studios FAQ
What time does Hollywood Studios open and close?
On most days through Fri, Jan 1, 2027, Disney's Hollywood Studios is scheduled to open at 9 AM and close at 9 PM. It closes at 7 PM on Jollywood Nights party dates, opens at 8:30 AM on Oct 31 and Nov 7, and stays open until midnight on New Year's Eve (Dec 31). Guests at Disney Resort hotels and select other hotels can enter 30 minutes early with Early Theme Park Entry.
When is Disney Jollywood Nights 2026?
Disney Jollywood Nights runs on 15 nights at Hollywood Studios: Nov 7, 14, 16, 21, 23 and 28; Dec 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21 and 23; and Jan 3 and 5, 2027. The party runs 7:30 PM – 12:30 AM, ticket holders can enter from 5:30 PM, and tickets are $169–$199 plus tax depending on the date (children 3–9 save $10). Opening night, Nov 7, is sold out; Nov 14 was the next available date as of Oct 11.
Does Hollywood Studios close early for Jollywood Nights?
Yes. On each Jollywood Nights date the park closes to regular day guests at 7 PM, so evening shows and late rides are only for party ticket holders those nights. If Fantasmic! or a night ride on Tower of Terror is on your list, plan it for a non-party evening.
When does the Muppets holiday overlay on Rock 'n' Roller Coaster start?
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets: Obligatory Holiday Overlay runs Nov 4, 2026 to Jan 6, 2027, with a holiday pre-show and new holiday songs. The rest of the park's holiday season, including Sunset Seasons Greetings projections on the Hollywood Tower Hotel, runs Nov 13, 2026 to Jan 6, 2027.
Is Vacation Fun at Mickey Shorts Theater closing?
Yes. Mickey Shorts Theater, home of Vacation Fun, is scheduled to close Oct 28, 2026. Disney hasn't announced a reopening date; fan trackers estimate early January 2027.
When will Monstropolis open at Hollywood Studios?
Disney said at D23 in August 2026 that Monstropolis will open in phases. Phase one, with Welcome to Monstropolis at the Glob Theater, dining and a shop, opens in 2027. The suspended door coaster is not part of phase one and has no announced opening date.
Does Hollywood Studios have Extended Evening Hours?
Only on select nights for Disney Deluxe and Deluxe Villa resort guests. In Disney's published calendar through Jan 1, 2027, Hollywood Studios has one Extended Evening night: Wed, Oct 28, from 9 to 11 PM.