CONFIRMED: Disney Will Start Closing Theme Park at 11:00 a.m.

Half of an entire Disney theme park is closing early next month.

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The only thing more valuable than money when inside a Disney theme park is time, as there’s an overwhelming number of things to do but very little time to actually do them. Whether you are a “completionist” and plan on riding every single attraction at the parks, or simply want to try out their selection of cuisine, allocating enough time during your trip can prove easier said than done.

Early closures certainly don’t help, with Disneyland Paris announcing its Walt Disney Studios theme park will close earlier than normal next month.

On October 9, 2025, half of Walt Disney Studios will close early. The closures start with Ratatouille: The Adventure, which will close at 11 a.m. Everything to the right of the attraction will close as the day continues, with Animation Boutique set to shut down at 6 p.m.

There is currently no explanation as to why half the park is closing so early.

It’s possible this has something to do with a private event, a somewhat common occurrence for Disney’s theme parks. Each year, at least one of Disney World’s four Florida theme parks is usually rented out for an event, with Magic Kingdom reportedly picked this year for the Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo conference.

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Guests have to put up with a lot when it comes to planning and actually embarking on a trip to Disney’s theme parks. From Disneyland in Anaheim, California, to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, there’s a lot of I’s to dot and T’s to cross.

Perhaps the most important thing guests should know before their trip begins is the actual operating hours of the parks themselves. While Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, and EPCOT all operate on a somewhat steady rotation, park hours are constantly changing and being updated. The last thing guests want to do is plan on visiting EPCOT only to discover that a ride, attraction, or the park itself closes early that day.

Staying up to date with park calendars is an integral part of planning a Disney vacation, especially now, when it seems like dozens of rides, attractions, and other experiences are set to close or are already offline.

In 2025, Magic Kingdom bid a temporary farewell to two classic attractions: Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Both rides will receive significant upgrades during their respective refurbishments, and neither is expected to reopen until 2026.

Next year will be just as big, as Disney World plans on closing DinoLand U.S.A. at its Animal Kingdom. The prehistoric-themed area has been a staple of the park since it opened, though many agree it’s time for a refresh.

DinoLand, along with the land’s big “E-ticket” thrill ride DINOSAUR, will close on February 2, 2026, to make way for a bold new vision for this section of Animal Kingdom.

Does this news affect your travel plans? Have you ever visited Disneyland Paris?