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Staying on Disney World property has always come with a few extra perks that make the higher price tag feel a little more worth it.
EPCOT
From Early Theme Park Entry to complimentary transportation, Disney has built in plenty of reasons to book a Disney-owned or partner hotel instead of staying off-site. But one of the most sought-after perks isn’t available to everyone — it’s reserved for guests staying at select higher-tier resorts, and it’s back on the calendar for several nights in August.
That perk is Extended Evening Theme Park Hours, and it gives eligible guests the chance to stay in a park well after it closes to the general public. Unlike Early Theme Park Hours, which happen across multiple parks every day, Extended Evening Hours are only offered at one park per date. During these bonus hours, guests can enjoy select attractions, along with select merchandise and food and beverage locations, all with noticeably thinner crowds than during regular park hours.
Animal Kingdom During Extended Evening Hours
As for the schedule, EPCOT and Magic Kingdom will trade off hosting Extended Evening Hours through most of the month, with Animal Kingdom getting a turn as well. Here’s the full lineup for August:
Magic Kingdom
So who actually gets access to this perk? Extended Evening Hours are available to guests staying at a Deluxe or Deluxe Villa Walt Disney World Resort hotel for the length of their stay. The eligible resorts are:
If you’re staying at one of the eligible resorts on any of these dates, it’s worth building your evening plans around whichever park is hosting that night, since shorter lines can mean squeezing in a few extra rides or a relaxed dinner with far less hassle.
EPCOT Spaceship Earth Nighttime Show
Extended Evening Hours remain one of the best reasons to book a Deluxe or DVC resort for your next Disney World trip, especially if you’re hoping to beat the crowds during a busy August visit. Keep checking back with Disney Food Blog for the latest Disney news, park updates, and everything else you need to plan your next trip.
Is having access to Extended Evening Hours worth staying at a Deluxe Disney resort? Tell us your thoughts below!
EPCOT
From Early Theme Park Entry to complimentary transportation, Disney has built in plenty of reasons to book a Disney-owned or partner hotel instead of staying off-site. But one of the most sought-after perks isn’t available to everyone — it’s reserved for guests staying at select higher-tier resorts, and it’s back on the calendar for several nights in August.
That perk is Extended Evening Theme Park Hours, and it gives eligible guests the chance to stay in a park well after it closes to the general public. Unlike Early Theme Park Hours, which happen across multiple parks every day, Extended Evening Hours are only offered at one park per date. During these bonus hours, guests can enjoy select attractions, along with select merchandise and food and beverage locations, all with noticeably thinner crowds than during regular park hours.
Animal Kingdom During Extended Evening Hours
As for the schedule, EPCOT and Magic Kingdom will trade off hosting Extended Evening Hours through most of the month, with Animal Kingdom getting a turn as well. Here’s the full lineup for August:
- August 3 — EPCOT, 9-11 PM
- August 5 — Magic Kingdom, 10 PM-12 AM
- August 10 — EPCOT, 9-11 PM
- August 12 — Magic Kingdom, 10 PM-12 AM
- August 17 — EPCOT, 9-11 PM
- August 19 — Magic Kingdom, 10 PM-12 AM
- August 24 — EPCOT, 9-11 PM
- August 26 — Disney’s Animal Kingdom, 6-8 PM
- August 31 — EPCOT, 9-11 PM
Magic Kingdom
So who actually gets access to this perk? Extended Evening Hours are available to guests staying at a Deluxe or Deluxe Villa Walt Disney World Resort hotel for the length of their stay. The eligible resorts are:
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
- Disney’s Beach Club Resort
- Disney’s BoardWalk Inn
- Disney’s Contemporary Resort
- Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
- Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
- Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
- Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
- Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
- Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
- Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village
- Disney’s Beach Club Villas
- Disney’s BoardWalk Villas
- Disney’s Old Key West Resort
- Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows
- Disney’s Riviera Resort
- Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
- The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort – A Disney Vacation Club Resort (this benefit applies to the DVC Cabins only, not standard Fort Wilderness cabins)
- The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
- Walt Disney World Swan Hotel
- Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel
- Walt Disney World Swan Reserve
- Shades of Green on Walt Disney World Resort
If you’re staying at one of the eligible resorts on any of these dates, it’s worth building your evening plans around whichever park is hosting that night, since shorter lines can mean squeezing in a few extra rides or a relaxed dinner with far less hassle.
EPCOT Spaceship Earth Nighttime Show
Extended Evening Hours remain one of the best reasons to book a Deluxe or DVC resort for your next Disney World trip, especially if you’re hoping to beat the crowds during a busy August visit. Keep checking back with Disney Food Blog for the latest Disney news, park updates, and everything else you need to plan your next trip.
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