Changes to EPCOT's Extended Evening Hours attraction line-up for Walt Disney World Resort Deluxe Hotel guests

Jun 01, 2023 in "Early Theme Parks Entry and Extended Evening Hours"

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Extended Evening Hours at EPCOT

Posted: Thursday June 1, 2023 7:30pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

EPCOT's Extended Evening Hours attraction line-up has been updated today.

Unlikely to impact many guests, The Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along in the France Pavilion has been removed, leaving nine attractions. The next EPCOT Extended Evening hours event is June 5, from 9pm to 11pm.

The Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along is no longer part of Extended Evening Hours at EPCOT

The complete list of EPCOT's Extended Evening Hours attractions is as follows:

Frozen Ever After
Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
Mission: SPACE
Remy's Ratatouille Adventure
Soarin' Around the World
Spaceship Earth
Test Track
The Seas with Nemo & Friends

Extended evening theme park hours is a benefit for registered Guests staying at Disney Deluxe Resorts and Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts, which include:

Disney 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 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 Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Other Select Hotels

Walt Disney World Swan Hotel
Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel
Walt Disney World Swan Reserve
Shades of Green® on Walt Disney World®

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DCBaker3 days ago

It appears Extended Evening Hours will take place at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on Tuesday, October 20. Here's a current look at upcoming Extended Evening Hours: August 10: EPCOT August 12: Magic Kingdom August 17: EPCOT August 19: Magic Kingdom August 24: EPCOT August 26: Disney’s Animal Kingdom August 31: EPCOT September 2: Disney’s Animal Kingdom September 7: EPCOT September 9: Magic Kingdom September 14: EPCOT September 16: Disney's Hollywood Studios September 21: EPCOT September 23: Disney’s Hollywood Studios September 28: EPCOT September 30: Disney’s Hollywood Studios October 5: EPCOT October 7: Disney’s Hollywood Studios October 12: EPCOT October 14: Disney’s Hollywood Studios October 19: EPCOT October 20: Disney’s Animal Kingdom

DCBakerJul 07, 2026

It appears Extended Evening Hours shift to Hollywood Studios on Wednesday, September 16, 2025. Here's a look at upcoming Extended Evening Hours: July 8: Magic Kingdom July 13: EPCOT July 15: Magic Kingdom July 20: EPCOT July 22: Magic Kingdom July 27: EPCOT July 29: Magic Kingdom August 3: EPCOT August 5: Magic Kingdom August 10: EPCOT August 12: Magic Kingdom August 17: EPCOT August 19: Magic Kingdom August 24: EPCOT August 26: Disney’s Animal Kingdom August 31: EPCOT September 2: Disney’s Animal Kingdom September 7: EPCOT September 9: Magic Kingdom September 14: EPCOT September 16: Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Mr. SullivanJun 23, 2026

I just can't get behind this, honestly. I have never had any issue doing a full day open to close at Animal Kingdom. Just a couple weeks ago I did early entry to park close. Between the rides, the shows, and the trails, you can very easily be there all day. I can't imagine how anyone could enjoy the place by just flying through it in a few hours. There's so much to stop and take in.

Jon81ukJun 23, 2026

We did Animal Kingdom last November and filled the day from around 10am to 8pm. Our day was something like - safari, walking trail, train, conservation station, lunch, Nemo show, other walking trail, ice cream, Bird show, Flight of Passage, Avatar boat ride, Tree of Life projections, Zootopia, Dinosaur, Everest x2, Flight of Passage again. Also stopped for some photo ops and really took our time at Pandora. We didn't take things too slow, but didn't rush either and filled the day just fine. After 6pm when it was deluxe guests only there was no wait for Dinosaur, Everest & Flight of Passage hence us saving most of these for those hours and prioritising the animals earlier.

rd805Jun 23, 2026

4 attractions open for those 2 hours - it's interesting to think about if you have a park hopper, but there's just not enough to do in that park lol. (Unless this is a fun photo-sesh night?)

KamikazeJun 23, 2026

I'd be motivated to go since AK is awesome at night, but even with 2 extra hours its not even dark at 8pm.

DCBakerJun 23, 2026

It appears Extended Evening Hours on September 2 will take place at Disney’s Animal Kingdom instead of Magic Kingdom.

IanDLBZFJun 16, 2026

Meaning EMH could run as late as 9 or 10 PM depending on what time Animal Kingdom closes

spectromagic04Jun 16, 2026

It closes at 6pm as of rn. The hours can easily be extended to 7 or 8pm as we get closer.

TexasErinJun 16, 2026

Okay, point taken as it is August. I do wish that there were opportunities to see AK in the dark.

TouchdownJun 16, 2026

It won’t be dark, AK closes at 6pm, EMH ends at 8 pm.

TexasErinJun 16, 2026

My family would love to be able to go then. Animal Kingdom is beautiful at night. It's a shame that Pandora is hardly ever able to be enjoyed in the dark. Unfortunately, our trip was last month so it will be awhile before we go again.

TouchdownJun 16, 2026

Are they really going to not do DHS as the replacement for MK this fall, very lame. I understand the strain during Christmas with HWN but for Halloween there is no excuse.