Walt Disney World has just refreshed its calendar for Extended Evening Hours, providing eligible guests with even more opportunities to enjoy the parks after they close to the general public. This latest update continues the schedule further into the season, offering a great way to experience popular attractions with significantly shorter wait times.
Because this benefit is exclusively reserved for guests staying at Disney Deluxe Resorts and other select hotels, it remains one of the most effective ways to maximize your vacation time while avoiding the peak daytime heat and crowds. Mickey Visit brings you the latest Disney news and planning resources, including a delicious, sweet treat Disneyland is keeping after popularity during this festival, and 14 huge changes Disney World is making in May 2026.
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Newly Released Schedule Expands into July
Disney previously shared Extended Evening Hours dates through mid-May, but with this latest update, the calendar has now been extended through the first week of July. While Magic Kingdom and EPCOT still anchor many of the dates, the schedule is more varied now.
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With the recent expansion we reported on in March, all four theme parks are now part of the rotation. Eligible guests can look forward to unique late-night opportunities at Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios alongside the classic favorites. Here’s the currently released schedule through July 8th:
May 2026
- Monday, May 4th: Animal Kingdom 6 PM-8 PM
- Wednesday, May 6th: Magic Kingdom 10 PM-12 AM
- Monday, May 11th: Hollywood Studios 9 PM-11 PM
- Wednesday, May 13th: Animal Kingdom 6 PM-8 PM
- Monday, May 18th: EPCOT 9 PM-11 PM
- Wednesday, May 20th: Magic Kingdom 10 PM-12 AM
- Monday, May 25th: EPCOT 9 PM-11 PM
- Wednesday, May 27th: Magic Kingdom 10 PM-12 AM
June 2026
- Monday, June 1st: EPCOT 9 PM-11 PM
- Wednesday, June 3rd: Magic Kingdom 10 PM-12 AM
- Monday, June 8th: EPCOT 9 PM-11 PM
- Wednesday, June 10th: Magic Kingdom 10 PM-12 AM
- Monday, June 15th: EPCOT 9 PM-11 PM
- Wednesday, June 17th: Magic Kingdom 10 PM-12 AM
- Monday, June 22nd: EPCOT 9 PM-11 PM
- Wednesday, June 24th: Magic Kingdom 10 PM-12 AM
- Monday, June 29th: EPCOT 9 PM-11 PM
JULY 2026
- Wednesday, July 1st: Magic Kingdom 10 PM-12 AM
- Monday, July 6th: EPCOT 9 PM-11 PM
- Wednesday, July 8th: Magic Kingdom 10 PM-12 AM
Resort Eligibility for Extended Evening Hours
While many perks are available to all on-property guests, Extended Evening Hours is an exclusive benefit reserved for those staying in premier accommodations. Access is reserved for guests of Disney Deluxe Resorts, Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts, and select partner hotels. To take advantage of these extra hours, you’ll need to be a guest at one of the following locations:
Disney Deluxe Resorts
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
- Disney’s Beach Club Resort
- Disney’s BoardWalk Inn
- Disney’s Contemporary Resort
- Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
- Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
- Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
- Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts
- Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
- Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
- Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village
- Disney’s Beach Club Villas
- Disney’s BoardWalk Villas
- Disney’s Old Key West Resort
- Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows
- Disney’s Riviera Resort
- Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
- The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort – A Disney Vacation Club Resort
- The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Other Select Hotels
- Walt Disney World Swan Hotel
- Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel
- Walt Disney World Swan Reserve
- Shades of Green at Walt Disney World
Available Attractions During Extended Evening Hours
While not every ride in the park remains operational during these exclusive hours, many of Walt Disney World’s most iconic and popular attractions are typically available for guests to enjoy with minimal wait times. Because maintenance schedules and daily operations can shift, we always recommend checking the My Disney Experience app on the day of your visit for the most up-to-date availability. Generally, you can expect the following attractions to be open during Extended Evening Hours:
Magic Kingdom Park
- “it’s a small world”
- Astro Orbiter
- The Barnstormer
- Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
- Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
- Country Bear Musical Jamboree
- Dumbo the Flying Elephant
- Haunted Mansion
- Mad Tea Party
- The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
- The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
- Mickey’s PhilharMagic
- Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor
- Peter Pan’s Flight
- Pirates of the Caribbean
- Prince Charming Regal Carrousel
- Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
- Space Mountain
- Swiss Family Treehouse
- Tomorrowland Speedway
- TRON Lightcycle / Run
- Under the Sea ~ Journey of The Little Mermaid
- Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room
EPCOT
- Frozen Ever After
- Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros
- Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
- Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana – New!
- Mission: SPACE
- Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure
- Soarin’ Around the World
- Soarin’ Around the World
- The Seas with Nemo & Friends
- Test Track
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- Alien Swirling Saucers
- Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
- Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
- Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
- Slinky Dog Dash
- Star Tours – The Adventures Continue
- The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™
- Toy Story Mania!
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park
- Avatar Flight of Passage
- Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain
- Na’vi River Journey
- Zootopia: Better Zoogether!
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With the schedule now officially reaching into early July, these extra hours are the perfect way to beat the summer heat while skipping the heaviest crowds. Getting to explore all four parks after the sun goes down is a total game-changer for any vacation. If you’re heading to one of the resorts this spring or early summer, definitely check these dates for your travel plans so you can get the most out of your stay!
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