Hi Mary, and welcome to planDisney! Spending time in the theme parks after regular park hours always feels really special. So I’d be happy to help figure out where
Extended Evening Hours might be next year!
The Extended Evening Hours schedule can be found on the
Hours & Events Calendar, which typically shows the next 60 days. This means you won’t know the exact days and theme parks until much closer to your trip. However, let’s take a look at past schedules to help you plan your stay. While there’s no guarantee next year will be the same, it’ll hopefully give you somewhere to start.
This past March, Extended Evening Hours happened in EPCOT on Mondays and Magic Kingdom on Wednesdays. The schedule can change throughout the year, but shifts most often on Wednesdays, when Extended Evening Hours sometimes moves to Hollywood Studios or Animal Kingdom during the season of
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party over at Magic Kingdom.
Historically, Monday Extended Evening Hours has most often been at EPCOT, so you might want to book a stay at an EPCOT area resort, like
Beach Club Resort or
BoardWalk Inn. You can try to adjust your reservation once the Hours & Events Calendar is updated for your dates, if needed.
If you’d like to change your reservation to a different Disney Resort hotel, you can do that on the Disney World website or by calling the
Tickets and Hotel Reservations phone number. On the website, go to
My Plans, scroll down to your Disney Resort hotel reservation, and click the Change Reservation button. Here you can search availability for different dates or another Disney Resort hotel.
I’m also planning a trip to the Most Magical Place on Earth next spring because my family loves the
EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. In my opinion, it’s the most beautiful time to visit because EPCOT is covered in colorful plants and flowers! We love to try all the different small plates from the Outdoor Kitchens and look for the incredible Disney character topiaries. There’s also the Garden Rocks Concert Series that’s included with your theme park admission. So, besides Extended Evening Hours, this might be another reason to stay at an EPCOT area resort hotel!
This year’s festival ran from early March to early June, so keep an eye on
Disney Parks Blog for an announcement with next year’s dates. In the meantime, check out this year’s
Foodie Guide to start getting excited!
I hope you figure out the practically perfect Disney Resort hotel for your vacation next year! And if you have any other questions, don’t hesitate to visit us again at planDisney.
JoAnna