Are Walt Disney World’s Extended Evening Magic Hours Worth It in 2025?

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The BEST way to experience Walt Disney World right now is by utilizing Walt Disney World’s Extended Evening Magic Hours! Y’all know I live for late nights in the parks.

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What are Walt Disney World’s Extended Evening Magic Hours?

• Deluxe Hotel guests get 2 bonus hours after park close, with a very limited number of guests.

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How does Extended Evening Magic Hours differ from EARLY Magic Hours?

• Extended Evening Magic Hours are select nights, and are only offered to guests staying at a deluxe Disney property.

• Early Magic Hours are offered every morning, for ALL guests staying onsite.

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Wait Disney World Resort Properties with Extended Evening Magic Hours:

• Animal Kingdom Lodge

• Beach Club Resort

• BoardWalk Inn 

• Contemporary

• Grand Floridian 

• Polynesian Village Resort

• Wilderness Lodge

• Yacht Club Resort

Wait Disney World Deluxe Villa Resorts:

• Swan & Dolphin Hotels

• Swan Reserve

• Shades of Green on WDW 

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Nights Offered For Walt Disney World’s Extended Evening Magic Hours:

• Select Monday’s and Wednesday’s

  • ALWAYS check dates via Disney’s website before booking

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When are Walt Disney World’s Extended Evening Magic Hours?

• 11:00PM to 1:00AM 

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Which Walt Disney World Parks have Extended Evening Magic Hours?

• Epcot and/or Magic Kingdom

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Extended Evening Magic Hours Perks:

• Cooler temperatures

• Significantly shorter wait times

• NO having to deal with Lightning Lanes or Genie +

• You have the ability to enjoy the park crowd free

• You can ride attractions you missed during the day, or re-ride attractions you really love and enjoy

• If you like to sleep in as and not rope drop, this is a great alternative

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My Experience:

• Not a lot of kids 

• Some food spots open 

• Shopping opportunities   

Keep in mind that not every ride is open. Jungle Cruise closed. Almost all the open rides were walk-on, or were under a 20 minute wait. (Minus Mine Train) I was able to enjoy an additional hour just walking around soaking in all the details. I Exited Magic Kingdom at 1:52AM.

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Pro Tip:

• If your arrival time is in the afternoon that 1st day, you could enjoy a nice dinner without being rushed, watch fireworks & then utilize the evening hours to do rides.

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