Are Disney World’s Extended Evening Magic Hours Worth It in 2024?
The BEST way to experience Walt Disney World right now! Y’all know I live for late nights in the parks.
What is it:
-Deluxe Hotel guests get 2 bonus hours after park close, with a very limited number of guests.
How does it differ from EARLY Magic Hours:
Extended Evening Magic Hours are select nights, & only offered to guests staying at a deluxe Disney property.
Early Magic Hours are offered every morning, for ALL guests staying onsite.
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
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Nights Offered:
Select Monday + Wednesday
-ALWAYS check dates via Disney’s website before booking
Evening Magic Hours:
11:00PM to 1:00AM
Which Walt Disney World Parks?
Epcot and/or Magic Kingdom
Perks:
✅ Cooler temperatures
✅ Significantly shorter wait times
✅ NO having to deal with Lightning Lanes or Genie +
✅ Ability to enjoy the park crowd free
✅ 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
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.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.
