Walt Disney World has expanded its Extended Evening Hours to include Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom for Fall 2024. This initiative offers guests staying at Deluxe Resorts (all Disney Vacation Club resorts are considered Deluxe resorts) the opportunity to enjoy certain attractions after regular park hours. Let’s take a closer look at which dates offer extended evening hours, and which attractions will be available this fall!
Extended Evening Hours: Overview
Extended Evening Hours provide additional time in the parks for guests staying at Disney Deluxe Resorts and other select hotels. While all of the specific dates for these extended hours have not been fully disclosed, several dates have already been announced, spanning September and October 2024.
Dates for Extended Evening Hours
- September 23: EPCOT
- September 25: Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- September 30: EPCOT
- October 2: Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- October 7: EPCOT
- October 11: Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- October 14: EPCOT
- October 16: Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- October 21: Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- October 23: Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- October 28: EPCOT
Disney’s Hollywood Studios Extended Evening Hours Attractions
Guests can look forward to experiencing a variety of attractions at Disney’s Hollywood Studios during Extended Evening Hours. The available attractions include:
- Alien Swirling Saucers: Enjoy a fun-filled ride in this Toy Story Land attraction.
- Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway: Step into a cartoon world with Mickey and Minnie.
- Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run: Take control of the Millennium Falcon in this thrilling adventure.
- Muppet*Vision 3D: Experience a 3D show featuring the Muppets.
- Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith: Ride a high-speed roller coaster set to Aerosmith’s music.
- Slinky Dog Dash: A family-friendly roller coaster in Toy Story Land.
- Star Tours – The Adventures Continue: A 3D space simulator ride through the Star Wars universe.
- Toy Story Mania!: A 4D shooting game attraction.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Extended Evening Hours Attractions
Disney’s Animal Kingdom also offers a selection of attractions during Extended Evening Hours. These attractions include:
- Avatar Flight of Passage: Soar through Pandora on the back of a banshee.
- DINOSAUR: Embark on a prehistoric journey to save a dinosaur.
- Expedition Everest: A thrilling roller coaster adventure through the Himalayas.
- It’s Tough to be a Bug!: A 3D show based on the film “A Bug’s Life.”
- Na’vi River Journey: A serene boat ride through Pandora’s bioluminescent rainforest.
- TriceraTop Spin: A family-friendly ride in DinoLand U.S.A.
Conclusion
Extended Evening Hours at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom offer a unique opportunity for guests to enjoy some of the parks’ most popular attractions with reduced wait times. By planning ahead and taking advantage of these extended hours, guests can maximize their park experience. Continue to follow the DVC Shop blog for the latest updates on Disney parks and tips for making the most of your visit!
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Written by
Rachel Van Norman
Contributing Writer
Rachel fell deeply in love with all things Disney as a little girl. Now as a wife and a mother herself, she shares this Disney obsession with her son and everyone around her. From her love of princesses to eating all the Disney food, Rachel spends her time radiating Disney magic and keeping everyone up to date on Disney news.
