food IS a theme park
Staying at a Disney World hotel during your trip can make life so much easier.
Disney’s Riviera Resort
You can utilize Disney transportation, get free parking and early access to the parks, and get to dine at alllllll those delicious restaurants. But, every once in a while, staying at a Disney World hotel actually isn’t a dream come true — instead, it’s a nightmare. And we’ve experienced that firsthand.
Extra Magic Hours haven’t been available at Disney World since it shut down back in 2020. Instead, Disney created new perks for hotel guests that aren’t quite the same as Extra Magic Hours but do allow guests more time in the parks.Â
Happily Ever After in Magic Kingdom
Hotel guests on Disney property are able to get Early Theme Park Entry to all 4 theme parks, meaning they can go into the parks before they officially open. This includes guests at every Disney-owned hotel on property as well as Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels, Disney World’s on-property military hotel, and other local hotels. We have a full list of all the hotels eligible for Early Theme Park Entry here.Â
However, ONLY guests at Deluxe and Deluxe Villa resorts have access to Extended Evening Hours, which allow you to stay in certain parks on select nights after they close. But the big question: would YOU be willing to shell out Deluxe resort prices for this perk? Here’s what our readers said!
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