This Week at Disney World: 2010-01-18

Weather Forecast: Ah, this week is perfect Florida weather! Highs are forecast to be in the mid-70s all week, except for Thursday... which they say is going to be a bit warmer with a chance of thundershowers. Lows will be mostly in the upper 50s. Just to be on the safe side, bring some disposable rain ponchos.

Ride Closures: At the Magic Kingdom, Splash Mountain is still closed for its annual rehab, with reopening scheduled for Feb. 27. Blizzard Beach has closed for its annual rehab; reopening is planned for March 21. At Epcot, Living with the Land at Epcot, closed Jan. 18-Feb. 5.

Extra Magic Hours: Here's the posted schedule for this week. Check at your resort for updates:

• Disney's Hollywood Studios: Tuesday evening (7-10 PM), Saturday morning (8-9 AM), and next Monday evening (7-10 PM)
• Epcot: Friday evening (9 PM-midnight), next Tuesday morning (8-9 AM)
• Disney's Animal Kingdom: Tuesday morning (8-9 AM), Wednesday evening (5-8 PM), next Monday morning (8-9 AM)
• Magic Kingdom: Thursday morning (8-9 AM), Sunday evening (8-11 PM)

Note about Park Hours: Now that we're in the winter season, crowds are smaller, which means park hours will be shorter. The good news -- at least in my opinion -- is the parks are closing earlier. That means my favorite touring tip still applies: Arrive at the theme parks early! Read more about how to get the most from arriving early.

Current Special Offers: Thinking about a Disney World vacation? Now's the perfect time to plan your trip! Disney is running a few special offers that should make the decision making easier. My friends at Dream Come True Vacations have all the details:

• Winter/Spring Room Only: Save up to 30 percent; special rates for Florida residents and Annual Passholders.
• Free Disney Gift Card with Vacation Packages: Get up to $750 in gift cards that can be used on your vacation.

If you're heading to Disney World this week, download your Mouse Map here. Any other questions about this week? Send a Twitter message to @wdwtips or use our nifty contact form.