Extended Evening Hours at Walt Disney World: Everything You Need to Know

Written By Elizabeth Robbins

Updated April 1, 2025

If you’re staying at a Disney Deluxe Resort, Disney Deluxe Villa Resort, or other select hotels, you can take advantage of Extended Evening Hours on select nights! This means extra time in the parks after they close to regular guests—fewer crowds, shorter wait times, and more magic. This popular perk is continuing through 2025!

April 2025 Extended Evening Hours:

  • Wednesday, April 2 — Magic Kingdom, 9PM – 11PM

  • Monday, April 7 — EPCOT, 9PM – 11PM

  • Wednesday, April 9 — Magic Kingdom, 9PM – 11PM

  • Monday, April 14 — EPCOT, 9PM – 11PM

  • Wednesday, April 16 — Magic Kingdom, 9PM – 11PM

  • Monday, April 21 — EPCOT, 9PM – 11PM

  • Wednesday, April 23 — Magic Kingdom, 9PM – 11PM

  • Wednesday, April 30 — Magic Kingdom, 9PM – 11PM

May 2025 Extended Evening Hours:

  • Monday, May 5 — Animal Kingdom, 6PM – 8PM

  • Wednesday, May 7 — Magic Kingdom, 9PM – 11PM

  • Monday, May 12 — EPCOT, 9PM – 11PM

  • Monday, May 19 — EPCOT, 9PM – 11PM

  • Wednesday, May 21 — Magic Kingdom, 10PM – 12AM

  • Monday, May 26 — EPCOT, 9PM – 11PM

  • Wednesday, May 28 — Magic Kingdom, 10PM – 12AM

More dates will be added, and all times are subject to change. I’ll update this post as new details are announced!

More Time for Disney Magic

The best way to maximize your time? Pair Extended Evening Hours with Early Theme Park Entry, which allows resort guests to enter the parks 30 minutes before opening. That means even more time to enjoy your favorite attractions with lower crowds!

Participating Hotels

To take advantage of Extended Evening Hours, you must be staying at one of these hotels:

Disney Deluxe Resorts

  • 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

Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts

  • 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

  • The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Other Select Hotels

  • Walt Disney World Swan Hotel

  • Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel

  • Walt Disney World Swan Reserve

  • Shades of Green® on Walt Disney World Resort

Attractions Open During Extended Evening Hours

During these extra hours, select merchandise and dining locations will remain open, and you’ll have access to some of the most popular attractions! Here’s what’s currently scheduled to be available:

Magic Kingdom

  • “it’s a small world”

  • Astro Orbiter

  • The Barnstormer

  • Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

  • Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin

  • Country Bear Jamboree

  • Dumbo the Flying Elephant

  • Haunted Mansion

  • Mad Tea Party

  • The Magic Carpets of Aladdin

  • The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh

  • Mickey’s PhilharMagic

  • Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor

  • Peter Pan’s Flight

  • Pirates of the Caribbean

  • Prince Charming Regal Carrousel

  • Seven Dwarfs Mine Train

  • Space Mountain

  • Swiss Family Treehouse

  • Tomorrowland Speedway

  • TRON Lightcycle / Run

  • Under the Sea ~ Journey of The Little Mermaid

  • Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room

EPCOT

  • Frozen Ever After

  • Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros

  • Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind

  • Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana – New!

  • Mission: SPACE

  • Remy's Ratatouille Adventure

  • Soarin’ Around the World

  • Spaceship Earth

  • The Seas with Nemo & Friends

  • Test Track

Hollywood Studios

  • Alien Swirling Saucers

  • Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway

  • Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run

  • Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith

  • Slinky Dog Dash

  • Star Tours – The Adventures Continue

  • The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™

  • Toy Story Mania!

Animal Kingdom (May 5th Only)

  • Avatar Flight of Passage

  • Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain

  • Na'vi River Journey

Attractions are subject to change, and not all will be operational during extended hours. Always check My Disney Experience for real-time updates!

Know Before You Go

  • You’ll need a valid park ticket and resort stay at a participating hotel to access Extended Evening Hours.

  • Park reservations are no longer required for date-based tickets, but they may still be needed for other ticket types.

  • Like all Disney perks, Extended Evening Hours are subject to change, capacity limits, and potential cancellation.

Is Extended Evening Hours Worth It?

Absolutely! If you’re staying at a Deluxe Resort, this is one of the best ways to experience low crowds and get extra time on those must-do rides. It’s also a great time to enjoy the parks with a more relaxed atmosphere—perfect for strolling, taking in nighttime entertainment, and making the most of your Disney vacation.

I’ll keep this post updated as more dates are released, so be sure to check back for the latest info!

Elizabeth Robbins
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