Hiya Joshua!
Welcome to planDisney! It's never too early to start planning for your next Walt Disney World visit! With everything that goes into the planning process, the more time you have, the better prepared you will be. Between theme park and dining reservations, as well as resort accommodations, there is a lot to account for.
As you alluded to, Walt Disney World announced that
Disney After Hours Events are returning starting in the new year! The Magic Kingdom Park and Disney's Hollywood Studios are set to host them on select nights with dates being announced into March. It seems like most of the events at
Hollywood Studios will take place on Wednesdays and the
Magic Kingdom on Mondays.
While Disney has not made any announcements about the future of
Extended Evening Hours offered to Guests staying at Deluxe Disney Resorts Hotels, I hope that they continue to offer this perk as well. The Magic Kingdom typically offers Extended Evening Hours on Wednesday nights, so it wouldn't coincide with After Hours Events being held on Monday nights. This is a hope of mine, but I suggest following along to the
Disney Parks Blog for any news and announcements.
While the Extended Evening Hours are great to ride attractions with fewer Guests in the park, the Disney After Hours Events allows for even more time to do so. Since these are special ticketed events, you can use a rest day to relax at your resort and then
attend the After Hours Events in the evening. They usually include treats, snacks, popcorn, and low wait times on many of the popular attractions! It's the perfect way to experience the parks in a different way!
Joshua, I hope you have plenty of options when you visit next March! With many experiences returning and new one's opening, you'll have plenty to look forward to next year!
See ya real soon!
Greg