Are extra magic hours for resort guests only?
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.
Do you need a park reservation for extra magic hours?
Guests will need valid admission and a theme park reservation for the same park on the same day to experience extended evening hours–or, Guests may experience extended evening hours if they have a ticket or annual pass with the Park Hopper option and first enter the park where they made their reservation.
How does Disney verify guests are hotel guests for extra magic hours?
You will need to show your valid resort room key before entering the queue for an attraction, so make sure each person keeps his or her room key handy. If you arrive at a theme park during Extra Magic Hours, you will need to show your room key at the turnstiles.
Who is eligible for extra magic hours?
Guests of Disney Deluxe or Deluxe Villa Resorts and a few select hotels have access to Extended Evening Theme Park Hours on select nights in select theme parks (similar to evening Extra Magic Hours of years past).
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.
Can I park hop to Magic Kingdom if there are no reservations?
Do you need a park pass reservation to park hop? You will need a park pass reservation for the FIRST park you plan on visiting the day you intend to park hop. However, you do NOT need a park pass reservation for the park you plan on park hopping to.
Can you use Genie 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.
Can non resort guests use the Skyliner?
Absolutely! While it's meant to get you between the theme parks and Disney Skyliner resorts, we know we aren't the only ones who have ridden this delightful transportation option just for the heck of it.
Do I need Magic Band if I am not staying at a resort?
If you aren't staying at a Disney-owned resort you can still use a Magic Band, though what you can do with it is limited. If you're staying “off property” you can use a Magic Band as your park admission, to check in for Lightning Lanes, access the Disney World Virtual Queue, and for Photo Pass.
Do Disney buses run during extra magic hours?
Disney Resort hotel bus services typically begin around 45 minutes before the parks open and end an hour after park closing. This applies to Early Entry or Extra Magic Hours events. Buses operate until 2:00 AM between Disney Resort Hotels and Disney Springs.
What is the Disney 2pm rule?
You now can only park hop AFTER 2PM. So you'll have to wait until well after lunchtime if you're planning on visiting another park. However, this rule is different for Annual Passholders.
What time can non resort guests get into Magic Kingdom?
On most days, you can expect Magic Kingdom to officially open up between 8 and 9 am. On the busiest days of the year (like over the holidays) that opening may even be pushed to 7 am. Early Theme Park Entry for onsite guests typically will begin 30 minutes before the official park opening time.
Is Disney after hours only for resort guests?
Early Theme Park Entry is available to guests staying at any Walt Disney World Resort, allowing them to enter the parks 30 minutes prior to opening. Extended Evening Hours allow guests to stay in the parks after they close — but they are only available for those staying at select resorts.
Does Genie Plus 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.
Do I get a MagicBand if I stay at a Disney hotel?
MagicBands are not included with a Disney Resort hotel reservation. Still, as a Guest visiting the United Kingdom, you can purchase one upon arrival at the Walt Disney World Resort.
Can you open hotel room with MagicBand?
MagicBands and Key to the World Cards You can purchase a MagicBand at select merchandise locations at Walt Disney World Resort. Active MagicBands, including ones from a previous visit, and Key to the World Cards can be used to unlock doors at your Disney Resort hotel.
How does Disney track guests?
A: MagicBand+ devices are not GPS-based and do not enable collection of continuous location signals. However, we may be able to detect the location of Guests who choose to use or wear MagicBand or MagicBand+ products while visiting the Walt Disney World Resort and certain other locations.