Who gets extra magic hours at Disney World?

Who gets extra magic hours at Disney World? Disney World's Extended Evening Hours are available for those staying at Disney World Deluxe Resorts, Deluxe Villa Resorts, as well as the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels, Walt Disney World Swan Reserve, and Shades of Green.

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.

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.

Do all Disney hotels get extra magic hours?

Extended Evening Hours, by contrast, is a perk only for guests of Deluxe Disney hotels and DVC resorts. You can't buy your way in with a special ticket, and it's not expected the hours will offer any special theming—it's simply an extension of regular park hours.

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.

Is Magic Hour 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 day of the week is the least busy at Disney World?

In general the best days of the week to visit the Disney World parks are Tuesday and Wednesday. The reason being is many families find that you need an entire week for a Disney vacation and typically arrive on Saturday or Sunday. We find weekends and Monday to be the busiest days at Walt Disney World.

Does Disney kick you out of extended hours?

As a Guest not staying at a Disney Resort hotel, you will be directed to exit the theme park once normal operating hours have ended.

What are the new rules for Disney World in 2023?

How strict is Disney about reservations?

Theme Park Reservations are required for every day you wish to visit the Parks- except for the two Water Parks. You will have to visit your My Disney Experience account and pick the Parks you wish to visit and on which day. Don't delay as the Park reservations can fill up!

Are extra evening hours worth it at Disney World?

They really are great! Planned my next trip to work with the days that the extra hours are scheduled and to stay at a deluxe resort to take advantage of those extra hours. I plan to go to the parks early in the morning then take a long midday pool break and go back later at night.

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 difference between Magic Morning and Extra Magic Hour?

The Extra Magic Hour is available only to resort guests, whereas Magic Morning is tied directly to the type of ticket you purchase. The other big difference is that Disneyland California Adventure is only available for early access through the Extra Magic Hour perk.

How does Disney know if you have extended 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.

What time can resort guests get into Magic Kingdom?

Early Theme Park Entry is a perk offered to guests of Walt Disney World Resort hotels (and select partner hotels) that allows guests access to the park 30 minutes before its scheduled open, every day.

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.

Who qualifies for extra magic hours?

The nighttime benefit is exclusively for guests staying at Walt Disney World Deluxe Resorts, Deluxe Villas (Disney Vacation Club units), and other select hotels (currently only the Swan & Dolphin and Shades of Green). Guests staying at Value or Moderate Resorts are not eligible for Extended Evening 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.

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.