Walt Disney World has released the Extended Evening Hours schedule for January 2026, continuing a popular benefit for guests staying at select deluxe resorts. This offering provides extra time in the theme parks after they have closed to the general public, allowing for a more relaxed and exclusive experience.
The schedule for January includes dates for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and a special event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This guide provides all the details you need to know about the upcoming Extended Evening Hours.
Late 2025 and Early 2026 Extended Evening Hours Schedule
Extended Evening Hours typically provide two extra hours in a designated park on select nights. The following table lists all scheduled dates, parks, and times for late 2025 into January 2026.
| Date | Park | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, November 17 | EPCOT | 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Friday, November 21 | Disney’s Animal Kingdom | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| Monday, November 24 | EPCOT | 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Wednesday, November 26 | Disney’s Animal Kingdom | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| Monday, December 1 | EPCOT | 9:30 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Wednesday, December 3 | Disney’s Animal Kingdom | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| Monday, December 8 | EPCOT | 9:30 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Wednesday, December 10 | Disney’s Animal Kingdom | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| Monday, December 15 | EPCOT | 9:30 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Wednesday, December 17 | Disney’s Animal Kingdom | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| Monday, December 22 | EPCOT | 9:30 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Wednesday, December 24 | Disney’s Animal Kingdom | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| Monday, December 29 | EPCOT | 9:30 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Thursday, January 1 | Disney’s Animal Kingdom | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| Monday, January 5 | EPCOT | 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Wednesday, January 7 | Magic Kingdom | 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Monday, January 12 | EPCOT | 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Wednesday, January 14 | Magic Kingdom | 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Monday, January 19 | EPCOT | 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Wednesday, January 21 | Magic Kingdom | 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Monday, January 26 | Disney’s Hollywood Studios | 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
Participating Hotels
The Extended Evening Hours benefit is exclusively available to guests staying at Disney Deluxe Resorts, Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts, and a few other select partner hotels.
Eligible Disney Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resorts include:
- 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 (DVC Cabins only)
- Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Other select eligible hotels:
- Walt Disney World Swan Hotel
- Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel
- Walt Disney World Swan Reserve
- Shades of Green® on Walt Disney World Resort
Available Attractions
During Extended Evening Hours, many of the most popular attractions remain open with typically lower wait times. While the list is subject to change, here are the attractions generally available at each participating park.
EPCOT
The offering at EPCOT includes access to popular rides such as:
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
For its designated evening, key attractions available typically include:
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
When Animal Kingdom participates, guests can often ride:
An Awesome Perk for Eligible Resort Hotel Guests
The continuation of Extended Evening Hours into 2026 provides a significant advantage for guests staying at qualifying deluxe resorts. This benefit allows for more time to experience popular attractions with fewer crowds, adding considerable value to a resort stay. If you are eligible, be sure to plan your park days around this schedule to make the most of your Walt Disney World vacation.
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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.
