There are so many perks when you decide to stay at a Disney World hotel!
Those who stay at a Disney World hotel get to take advantage of complimentary transportation across the resort, which includes buses, watercraft, monorails, and even the Skyliner. Guests of these hotels also can enjoy Early Theme Park Entry, where each day, they can enter the theme parks 30 minutes before the general public. Starting in 2025, all Disney World hotel guests will receive FREE admission to either Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park or Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park on their day of check-in. There is also a big perk for those hotel guests who stay at a Deluxe Resort.Â
There are three tiers of resorts at Disney World: Value, Moderate, and Deluxe Resorts. Each of these resorts has its own benefits, but Deluxe Resorts have the most benefits as they are the most expensive. Besides more amenities like better hotel locations and bigger rooms, those staying at Deluxe Resorts can partake in Extended Evening Hours.Â
On select days each week, one of the four theme parks is open after the park closes for guests staying at Deluxe Resorts and other participating hotels. Over the summer, the two parks that were open for this perk were Magic Kingdom and EPCOT, but soon, Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios will also be offering Extended Evening Hours.Â
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For two additional hours after the park closes, guests of Deluxe Resorts and other participating hotels can access the parks with lower crowds and shorter wait times. This is a huge benefit of staying at a Deluxe Resort, as it grants you more time in the parks. Those wishing to participate in Extended Evening Hours must have a valid park ticket and Theme Park Reservation, depending on their ticket type, along with proof that they are staying at a participating resort. This proof could be a Magic Band or hotel room key.
As mentioned before, both Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom will soon start offering Extended Evening Hours. However, not all the rides in the park run during these hours. Let’s take a look at what rides will be available in these parks.
Hollywood Studios
- Alien Swirling Saucers
- Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
- Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
- Muppet*Vision 3D
- Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
- Slinky Dog Dash
- Star Tours – The Adventures Continue
- The Twilight Zone Tower of Terrorâ„¢
- Toy Story Mania!
Animal Kingdom
- Avatar Flight of Passage
- DINOSAUR
- Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain
- It’s Tough to be a Bug!
- Na’vi River Journey
- TriceraTop Spin
If you are staying at a Deluxe Resort on your upcoming trip, we highly recommend planning a park day around Extended Evening Hours. You can ride a lot more attractions with fewer crowds and beat the heat after the sun goes down! As always, stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for more Disney news, tips, and updates!
Comparing After Hours Events and Extended Evening Hours in Disney World
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