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  • On Sep 8, 2023
    Jessica from PA Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    Hello We specifically booked a Deluxe resort in order to take advantage of extended magic hours in the parks. The week we are going for some reason, there are no extended evening hours at Hollywood Studios on Sat. 9/23 and none at the Magic Kingdom Wed. ??

    Hi Jessica, welcome to planDisney!

    There are many perks to staying at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel. The early bird gets the shortest wait times for attractions, which makes Early Theme Park Entry such a treat.  

    Extended Evening Theme Park Hours is an exclusive perk for Guests staying at a Disney Deluxe Resort, Disney Deluxe Villa Resort, or other select hotel. I often plan my park days around this perk and understand your disappointment that the calendar is not what you expected during your stay. I've never been able to take advantage of Extended Evening Hours at Disney's Hollywood Studios, where the dates are traditionally less predictable and frequent. The 5-day calendar does not dig into the Disney details about why Extended Evening Theme Park Hours is not offered at Magic Kingdom Park that week, but Extended Evening Theme Park Hours is offered at EPCOT on Monday, September 25.

    I know this is not the calendar you hoped for, Jessica. Magic Kingdom Park is open until 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 27, so my best tip for extending your time there is to get in line for the attraction with the longest wait time at 9:55 p.m. You'll be gifted a nearly-empty Main Street, U.S.A., as you exit. 

    For Extended Evening Theme Park Hours in EPCOT, make sure to join the extra 6:00 p.m. virtual queue for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. You do not have to physically be in the park to join the 6:00 p.m. virtual queue. I also recommend eating something before the park closes to general admission Guests, as there are limited food options available during Extended Evening Theme Park Hours.

    Enjoy the amenities of your Disney Deluxe Resort hotel, Jessica. The sights of immersive Disney theming, the sounds of memories being made, and the incredible smell (yes, the smell!) of the lobby will melt your doubts away - not to mention the amazingly comfortable beds!

    Choose magic,
    Jennifer 
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Meet the Panelist: Jennifer, Virginia

Hey there, hi there, ho there! I’m Jennifer from Northern Virginia, close to Washington, D.C. Together is my family’s favorite place to be, and I’m so grateful that Walt Disney World Resort is designed to make that dream a destination. I’ve visited The Most Magical Place on Earth at every age and every stage, in every season, and for countless reasons. I can’t wait to help you maximize the magic on your next Walt Disney World Resort vacation! Learn More About Jennifer

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