The Best Guide to Extended Evening Hours at Disney World Story

The Best Guide to Extended Evening Hours at Disney World

Disney announced some exciting news recently as Extended Evening Theme Park Hours are now at the Walt Disney World theme parks.

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That means that you will be able to stay late at the parks and continue enjoying the attractions while all the other guests will have to go home.

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(UPDATE) Extended Evening Hours Returning to Disney’s Magic Kingdom

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My guess is that Extended Evening Hours will stick around past January and at least into the spring when the crowd levels are especially high.

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