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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

  • Shades of Green on WDW


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.
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