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  • On Jan 14, 2026
    James from CA Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    Planning Disney World vacation at a Deluxe Resort Hotel in early April. Is there a calendar I can view as to which parks will have extended hours on which days, so I can make my dining reservations to coincide with parks having extended hours. Thank you !

    Hey there, James, and welcome back to planDisney! I see your trip is still a few months away, but you are smart to start mapping out your plans so you can make dining reservations soon. For me, planning is half the fun!

    Since you're staying at a Disney Resorts Collection Hotel, I'm sure you're already aware that you can reserve dining up to 60 days in advance of your check in date for your entire stay, up to 10 days, but I wanted to mention it just in case. 

    Yes, there is an Hours & Events Calendar available to help you plan, and I've linked it for you. I pulled it up and changed the date to your arrival date. I then toggled over to 5-Day View so I could see the schedule for 5 days. I saw that Extended Evening Theme Park Hours for Magic Kingdom is happening from 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM on your arrival date. This is an exclusive benefit for those staying at Disney Deluxe Resorts, Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts and other select hotels, and Disney Theme Park admission is required. If you're staying longer than 5 days, you can change the dates to see more. Keep checking the calendar, though, as hours can change. 

    James, I also saw that Disney After Hours is scheduled for that same night at Disney's Hollywood Studios from 9:30 PM to 12:30 AM. This is a separate ticketed event and includes snacks like ice cream novelties and popcorn and bottled drinks like water and soda in addition to access to many attractions. My experience has been that wait times during After Hours events are even lower than they are during Extended Evening Hours, so I thought it was worth sharing.

    I hope you have a spectacular time enjoying later nights during your Walt Disney World Resort visit. If you have any other questions, please bring them back to us here at planDisney.

    Have a magical trip!
    Melanie
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Hiya pals!  I’m Melanie, a Walt Disney World Resort specialist from Tennessee where I’m a dog mom to my very own little Country Bear, Trixie Claire.  Need restaurant recommendations, EPCOT festival tips or tricks for traveling with older adults?  I’m your girl!  I’m ready to help you with all this and much more.  Learn More About Melanie

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