Are Disney extra magic hours worth it?

Are Disney extra magic hours worth it? No matter how you slice it, if you have the stamina to be in the parks at the beginning and/or end of the day, Extra Magic Hours will work out to your benefit in most cases. For Walt Disney World trip planning tips and comprehensive advice, make sure to read our Walt Disney World Trip Planning Guide.

What is the most crowded day at Magic Kingdom?

We find that the days closest to the weekends (Friday and Monday), as well as the weekends themselves, are the busiest days at Walt Disney World. Because Magic Kingdom is often the number one park on visitors' lists, they'll hit it first on their trip. If they arrive on a weekend, that makes it a Sunday or Monday!

Is Disney doing extra magic hours 2023?

Extended Evening Hours at Magic Kingdom are on hold from late September 2023 as the popular resort guest benefit shifts from Magic Kingdom to Disney's Hollywood Studios. During September, Magic Kingdom will host Extended Evening Hours on Sep.

What has the longest wait times at Magic Kingdom?

Magic Kingdom. At Magic Kingdom, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train unsurprisingly led the list with an average wait of 67 minutes.

What is the slowest day at Magic Kingdom?

Can you book Genie every 2 hours?

Yes. The Genie 120-minute rule says that you can always make a new reservation if two hours have passed since you made the last one, or two hours since park opening if you made the reservation before the park opened.

Does Magic Kingdom have fireworks every night?

Magic Kingdom has fireworks every night of the year. Most of the time they are free with your park admission. However, there are a few nights in the fall and winter where you'll need a special ticket.

What is the busiest time at Magic Kingdom?

A surge of early birds arrive before or around opening time but are quickly dispersed throughout the empty park. After the initial wave is absorbed, there's a lull lasting about an hour after opening. Then the park is inundated for about 2 hours, peaking between 10 a.m. and noon.

What are the worst days of the week at Magic Kingdom?

Historically, the worst days of the week at Magic Kingdom are Saturday , Monday and Tuesday.

Are extra magic hours for resort guests only?

Early Theme Park Entry is Walt Disney World's newest iteration of what was formerly known as Extra Magic Hours and is available daily. Extended Evening Hours are available on select nights at select theme parks for guests staying at Deluxe Resorts, Deluxe Villa Resorts, and other select resorts.

Who gets Disney after hours?

Disney After Hours event tickets at Magic Kingdom Park and Disney's Hollywood Studios can be purchase by all guests beginning October 7, 2022, with prices ranging from $129 to $159. There are discounts for Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club members.

How early should I get to Magic Kingdom?

The following tips will help you make the most of Rope Drop at Magic Kingdom. Arriving at the Magic Kingdom 30–60 minutes before official opening ensures the shortest possible waits for rides.

How far in advance does Disney announce Extra Magic Hours?

Disney releases park hours about 75 days in advance. We keep track of all the park hours and update them every week on our Monthly Crowd Calendars.

Does Genie+ work during Extra Magic Hours?

Is Genie+ available during Early Theme Park Entry, Extended Evening Hours or After Hours events? No, Genie+ and the individual Lightning Lane selections are only available during normal park hours.

What are the best hours at Magic Kingdom?

The first two to three hours of every day are the time of the lowest crowds of the day. It's almost Magical. The wait time for Space Mountain at 10:00 am is usually around 20-30 minutes. At noon, it's 60-90 minutes.

How many rides can you book at a time with Genie+?

How many ride reservations can be made at a time with the Genie+ service? Guests are able to make one reservation at a time–with the ability to make a subsequent reservation immediately upon tapping into an attraction or pursuant to the 120 minute rule.

Why did Disney get rid of extra magic hours?

Since the start of Walt Disney World's phased reopening, Extra Magic Hours have been suspended due to restricted hours during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, it seems this resort guest benefit won't be coming back at all—at least not in its previous form.