It feels like there are never enough hours in the day when we’re at Disney World.
There’s so much to do! There are all the attractions, entertainment, snacks, and we can’t forget the importance of lounging on the hub grass and just taking it all in. Disney World can be a marathon, and with normal operating hours, it can definitely feel like a time crunch. However, there are a couple different ways you can get a few extra hours in the Disney parks, the main ones being Early Theme Park Entry and Extended Evening Hours. This extra time is only available for select guests staying at Deluxe Resort hotels, and this park is staying open late for the first time ever!
Disney’s Hollywood Studios is getting Extended Evening Hours in April! Up until now, the extra night hours were only available at EPCOT and Magic Kingdom, but on April 13th, 2022, select guests can stay at Hollywood Studios until 11PM! There are limited attractions available during Extended Evening Hours, and we don’t know which ones will be open at Studios, but we’ll update you as soon as we know!
So, how do you qualify for Extended Evening Hours? Well, you have to be staying at a Disney resort, and not just any resort, it has to be a Disney Deluxe or Deluxe Villa Resort. Here’s a list of all of the resorts that will grant you Extra Evening Hours:
- Disney’s Contemporary Resort
- Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
- Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
- Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows
- Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
- The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House
- Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
- Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
- Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
- Copper Creek Villas & Cabins Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
- Disney’s Beach Club Resort
- Disney’s Beach Club Villas
- Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
- Disney’s BoardWalk Inn
- Disney’s BoardWalk Villas
- Disney’s Old Key West Resort
- Disney’s Riviera Resort
You can also qualify for Extended Evening Hours if you’re staying at Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin, or Walt Disney World Swan Reserve.
Click here to read more about Extended Evening Hours!
With all of the E-ticket attractions at Hollywood Studios like Rise of the Resistance, Slinky Dog Dash, and Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway, it’ll be super beneficial to get a few more hours in the park! Though, it’s important to note that as of writing Disney has not shared which rides will be available as part of the Extended Evening Hours.
Hopefully, we’ll see more Hollywood Studios Extended Evening Hours in the future! We’re always staying up to date on all the newest in all things Disney, so stay tuned to AllEars for more!
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Have you ever done Extended Evening Hours at Disney World? Let us know in the comments!
Hello we are staying at Wilderness Cabin for a week in late August. Will the Cabin qualify for evening hours?
Hi Jim! If you are staying at Wilderness Lodge, yes, it is considered a deluxe resort. If you are staying at Fort Wilderness, no, it is considered a moderate resort and does not qualify for extended evening hours.
wHAT ABOUT SHADES OF GREEN. IT HAS BEEN LISTED FOR PRIOR PARK EXTENDED HOURS AVAILABILITY.
Hi Jim,
Thanks so much for reaching out! Shades of Green is included in Extended Park Hours. 🙂
I’m somewhat bummed! I planned a whole April trip around a split stay based on the Epcot/MK pattern. I don’t know what to do now!
I’m with you here… I’m wondering if this will be in addition to another MK extended night or…. ? I guess the only way we can plan these days for WDW (or just about anything) is to plan to be flexible.
I am not a flexible planner 🙂 . I put so much thought into this! I hope MK comes back an additional night!
I am at least hoping that these extended evening hours become predictable on which day of the week they are on.
Do you know if Shades of Green is included in Extended Hours?
Hi Tina! Shades of Green is included in Extended Hours! You can find the entire list by clicking here. 🙂