If the Halloween Party was being held, the Magic Kingdom would close at 6:00 and no one would think twice about it Many people are acting like the change in park hours next month is a sign of doom and gloom. I think that they’re reading too much into it. Walt Disney World always has shorter hours after Labor Day. The hours released are only through October 31. There is plenty of time to evaluate the situation and decide what will happen for the holiday season.