Disney’s Hollywood Studios has become a must-do park for thrill-seekers, movie buffs, and Star Wars fans alike, so it’s a BIG deal that this perk is returning to this popular park.

From the edge-of-your-seat excitement in Galaxy’s Edge to the nostalgic magic of Toy Story Land and the classic glitz of Hollywood Boulevard, this park is sure to bring lots of memories. But there’s an even better way to enjoy it — when there are low wait times. Luckily, Disney is returning a popular perk to give certain guests that opportunity. I’ve been going to Disney World for decades, and this is one of the best perks Disney offers.
Get ready, Disney World insiders: a massive perk is officially back at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and it couldn’t come at a better time. This is your reminder that Extended Evening Hours returned as of August 29th, 2025. Extended Evening Hours is a perk exclusive to guests staying at a Deluxe Resort at Disney World, and it gives these guests extra time in the park once it has closed to day guests.

The hours will run from 9 PM to 11 PM on the nights this perk is available. This perk is available to Disney Deluxe Resorts and Villas as well as other hotels! You can see the full list below.
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’s Beach 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 extended evening theme park hours benefit applies to Disney Vacation Club Cabins only.)
- The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Select Additional Hotels
- Walt Disney World Swan Hotel
- Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel
- Walt Disney World Swan Reserve
- Shades of Green

Before summer, Magic Kingdom and EPCOT were the ones that got this exclusive perk, but when Halloween parties kick off, Hollywood Studios will take center stage. The calendar now showed Extra Evening Hours on Friday, August 29th, followed by Wednesdays in September (10th, 17th, 24th) and October (1st and 8th). That’s BIG news if you’re staying at eligible resorts this fall.

What makes Hollywood Studios such a great spot for this benefit? With its compact layout and high-demand attractions like Slinky Dog Dash, Tower of Terror, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, Toy Story Mania, and more. You can breeze through fan-favorite rides with minimal waits under the nighttime sky.

If you have an upcoming trip and you’re staying at a Deluxe Resort, you might want to take advantage of this perk. For more Disney news, be sure to follow AllEars.net.
Disney Adults Are DONE with This Hollywood Studios Trend
If you stay at a Deluxe Resort at Disney World, do you utilize this perk? Let us know in the comments below.

Trending Now
We've compiled a list of some of the best items you should pack for your...
If you’ve been trying to find a water bottle that survives rope drop through fireworks,...
If you're an introvert, you might want to avoid this Disney World ride!
Take a closer look at Epcot's new Race Against the Sun exhibit, now open at...
New Stained Glass Disney Loungeflys just released on Amazon!
These Disney Loungefly bags online have us OBSESSED!
Let's talk about some of the downsides to staying at Disney's Port Orleans Hotel.
New stores are headed to Disney Springs!
We've got an update on a new snack spot coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios!
Is this Loungefly backpack actually worth your time and money in Disney World? We put...
Here are 10 rules Universal will be enforcing during this year's Halloween Horror Nights events!
Upgrade your Universal fit with these new Loungefly souvenirs!
Select nights are COMPLETELY sold out for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party!
Looking for the right Disney World shoes? Amazon has nine Brooks pairs for you!
This mode of transportation is GONE from Disney's Polynesian Village Resort for the next few...
New Bluey food and drinks are coming to Animal Kingdom!
Well, we can add another closure to our list for Disney World!
Think you know which park is really your home? Let your taste in animated movies...
The D23 Gold Member shop is live!
Disney fans are warning each other NOT to book Deluxe hotels, but not for the...