HI I'm I little confused about the Extra Magic Hours: I know this privilge is only for those staying at any WDW Hotel so for the rest of us, the park will be close at 7pm so we have to LEAVE the park and can´t stay for the night parades and shows?

Hi, Andrea! On the evenings where there are Extra Magic Hours at one of the theme parks, anything like a nightly fireworks display or an evening parade will take place prior to the official closing time at the theme park. For example, if the Magic Kingdom is scheduled to close at 7:00 PM, but they have Extra Magic Hours until 10:00 PM, you will see the fireworks before the park closes at 7:00. You won't miss any of the Magic by leaving at the regular park closing time. The big benefit to Extra Magic Hours is the extra time for the attractions, with somewhat shorter lines, especially as it gets later in the evening. I hope that helps answer your questions, and I wish you a magical vacation!

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HI I'm I little confused about the Extra Magic Hours: I know this privilge is only for those staying at any WDW Hotel so for the rest of us, the park will be close at 7pm so we have to LEAVE the park and can´t stay for the night parades and shows?

Hi, Andrea! On the evenings where there are Extra Magic Hours at one of the theme parks, anything like a nightly fireworks display or an evening parade will take place prior to the official closing time at the theme park. For example, if the Magic Kingdom is scheduled to close at 7:00 PM, but they have Extra Magic Hours until 10:00 PM, you will see the fireworks before the park closes at 7:00.

You won't miss any of the Magic by leaving at the regular park closing time. The big benefit to Extra Magic Hours is the extra time for the attractions, with somewhat shorter lines, especially as it gets later in the evening.

I hope that helps answer your questions, and I wish you a magical vacation!

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HI I'm I little confused about the Extra Magic Hours: I know this privilge is only for those staying at any WDW Hotel so for the rest of us, the park will be close at 7pm so we have to LEAVE the park and can´t stay for the night parades and shows?