Disney World Extended Evening Hours September 2026: Hollywood Studios Added to the Schedule

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Posted: Tuesday July 7, 2026 7:26am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Walt Disney World's posted park hours show another change to the Extended Evening Hours schedule. On Wednesday, September 16, 2026, the benefit moves to Disney's Hollywood Studios — taking the Wednesday slot that would normally go to Magic Kingdom.

This is the third park to pick up a non-standard Extended Evening Hours date this fall. Disney's Animal Kingdom is already slotted in on August 26 and September 2, also replacing Magic Kingdom's usual Wednesday spot.

As seen in previous years, Magic Kingdom's Halloween party season is the likely cause for the change. Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party nights push Extended Evening Hours to other parks as the fall event calendar fills up.

Upcoming Extended Evening Hours Schedule

Here's every Extended Evening Hours date currently on the calendar:

Magic Kingdom

Wed, Jul 8
Wed, Jul 15
Wed, Jul 22
Wed, Jul 29
Wed, Aug 5
Wed, Aug 12
Wed, Aug 19
Wed, Sep 9

EPCOT

Mon, Jul 13
Mon, Jul 20
Mon, Jul 27
Mon, Aug 3
Mon, Aug 10
Mon, Aug 17
Mon, Aug 24
Mon, Aug 31
Mon, Sep 7
Mon, Sep 14

Disney's Animal Kingdom

Wed, Aug 26: 6pm–8pm
Wed, Sep 2: 6pm–8pm

Disney's Hollywood Studios

Wed, Sep 16

What's Open at Hollywood Studios

During Extended Evening Hours at Hollywood Studios, these attractions are scheduled to operate:

Alien Swirling Saucers
Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway
Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
Slinky Dog Dash
Star Tours — The Adventures Continue
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
Toy Story Mania!

Select food, beverage, and merchandise locations will also be available.

Who Qualifies

Extended Evening Hours is open to registered guests at Disney Deluxe Resorts, Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts, and select other hotels including the Walt Disney World Swan, Dolphin, Swan Reserve, and Shades of Green.

You can see all Walt Disney World park schedules and operating hours here.

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DCBaker4 days ago

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. Sullivan18 days ago

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.

Jon81uk18 days ago

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.

rd80518 days ago

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?)

Kamikaze18 days ago

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

DCBaker18 days ago

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

IanDLBZF25 days ago

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

spectromagic0425 days ago

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

TexasErin25 days ago

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

Touchdown25 days ago

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

TexasErin25 days ago

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.

Touchdown25 days ago

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.

DCBaker25 days ago

It appears Extended Evening Hours on Wednesday, August 26, will take place at Disney’s Animal Kingdom instead of Magic Kingdom.

DCBakerApr 16, 2026

Disney has confirmed Early Theme Park Entry and Extended Evening Hours will continue through 2027: Guests staying at Disney Resort hotels and select other hotels can take advantage of a 30-minute early entry into Walt Disney World theme parks every day of their stay (including check-in and check-out days). This popular benefit will continue through 2027! Enjoy extended evening hours on select nights in select theme parks when you stay at a Disney Deluxe Resort, Disney Deluxe Villa Resort or other select hotels. This popular benefit will continue through 2027!