The Complete Guide to Extended Evening Hours at Disney World Story

The Complete Guide to Extended Evening Hours at Disney World

For the last few years guests have been able to stay late in the Walt Disney World theme parks by using Extended Evening Theme Park Hours. What does it mean and who can benefit? We’ll break it all down for you.

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This guide covers everything about Extended Evening Hours: how it works, participating hotels, open attractions, and tips for maximizing your time.

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Disney recently extended Early Theme Park Entry, allowing guests to arrive early. It was inevitable that they would also extend Extended Evening Hours.

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We think they made the right choice as Extended Evening Hours give guests at Deluxe Resorts a huge advantage, being able to ride the attractions with low wait times.

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