Hi there Julie! Welcome back to planDisney. I see that you've visited us before. This is my first year on the panel (and I'm loving every question), but I must say, I'm pretty honored to help such a fellow Disney fan and familiar name to our little corner of the internet! I am happy to help you!
Like you, I've been visiting Walt Disney World for more years than I can count, and I love the way you think! Julie, I'm pretty sure we just became Disney besties because you are speaking to my pixie-dusted heart with your question. It's never too early to start planning, and I'm absolutely loving your enthusiasm.
Let's discuss
Extended Evening Theme Park Hours! Generally, EPCOT offers extra late hours on Mondays, while Magic Kingdom typically has them on Wednesdays. However, it's important to note that during special events like
Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, the schedules can, and do, change.
I see that you will be visiting next August, when the Halloween party is most likely to take place, so I would expect next year's schedule to look much like it does now. EPCOT seems to be a steady option on Mondays, but currently, Animal Kingdom is offering late hours. Later in September, the late Wednesday hours are moving to Hollywood Studios.
The spooky season may have arrived at Magic Kingdom, but unfortunately, not even Madame Leota and her crystal ball can give us a clear answer to your question. However, I do have a few tips.
In the spring, you'll want to keep an eye on the
Disney Parks Blog for the announcement of the dates for next year's Halloween event. Then, a few months before your trip, check out the
Hours & Events Calendar to see which park will officially host the late hours.
Congratulations to you and your daughter on her big milestone. The
Beach Club Resort is a perfect location to make those memories. It sounds like you have a lot of plans to make, so please visit us again. We are happy to help you create the most magical trip. Whether you need suggestions on dining, have questions about any of the offerings in the Enchanting Extras Collection, or want tips for next year's Halloween party, we will be here to help and share in your excitement. Julie, I wish you and your family a magical vacation and a lifetime of happy memories! And if you aren't already, be sure to follow us on
Instagram for more tips!
Happy planning,
Shonette