Magic Kingdom Brings Back Extended Evening Hours in January 2026

By WDWMAGIC Staff · Tuesday October 28, 2025 9:19am ET · "Early Theme Parks Entry and Extended Evening Hours"
Magic Kingdom Brings Back Extended Evening Hours in January 2026

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Extended Evening Hours at Magic Kingdom

Extended Evening Hours at Magic Kingdom

Extended Evening Hours return to Magic Kingdom on January 7, 2026, following a seasonal break during Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party events.

The exclusive perk for guests staying at Deluxe Disney Resort hotels and Deluxe Villas allows two extra hours in select parks after regular closing, offering shorter waits for popular attractions and a quieter park experience.

Extended Evening Hours at Magic Kingdom
Extended Evening Hours at Magic Kingdom

Current Extended Evening Hours Schedule

Here's the latest schedule for the remainder of 2025 and into early 2026:

  • Wednesday, Oct. 29: Disney's Hollywood Studios
  • Monday, Nov. 3: EPCOT
  • Wednesday, Nov. 5: Disney's Animal Kingdom
  • Monday, Nov. 10: EPCOT
  • Wednesday, Nov. 12: Disney's Animal Kingdom
  • Monday, Nov. 17: EPCOT
  • Friday, Nov. 21: Disney's Animal Kingdom
  • Monday, Nov. 24: EPCOT
  • Wednesday, Nov. 26: Disney's Animal Kingdom
  • Monday, Dec. 1: EPCOT
  • Wednesday, Dec. 3: Disney's Animal Kingdom
  • Monday, Dec. 8: EPCOT
  • Wednesday, Dec. 10: Disney's Animal Kingdom
  • Monday, Dec. 15: EPCOT
  • Wednesday, Dec. 17: Disney's Animal Kingdom
  • Monday, Dec. 22: EPCOT
  • Wednesday, Dec. 24: Disney's Animal Kingdom
  • Monday, Dec. 29: EPCOT
  • Thursday, Jan. 1: Disney's Animal Kingdom
  • Monday, Jan. 5: EPCOT
  • Wednesday, Jan. 7: Magic Kingdom

Extended Evening Hours typically run from 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm, but exact times vary depending on the park's standard operating schedule.

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mattpeto11 days ago

AK will sound a lot better as an EEH option once Tropical America opens but the lineup is so weak right now.

DCBaker11 days ago

Here's a look at upcoming Extended Evening Hours park locations: 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 October 26: Disney’s Animal Kingdom October 28: Disney’s Hollywood Studios November 2: EPCOT November 4: Disney’s Animal Kingdom

DCBaker19 days ago

Extended Evening Hours on Monday, October 26, is scheduled at Disney’s Animal Kingdom instead of EPCOT. This move may be due to the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend post-race party happening at EPCOT on Sunday night.

DCBaker26 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.
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