Walt Disney World Resort has announced that its popular Early Entry and Extended Evening Hours perks for hotel guests will continue through the end of 2027. These benefits provide guests with extra time to enjoy the parks, making them a valuable addition to any Disney vacation. Here’s everything you need to know about these extended perks.
Early Entry Perk Details
The Early Entry perk allows guests staying at Walt Disney World Resort hotels to enter the theme parks 30 minutes before the official opening time. This benefit is available every day of a guest’s stay, including check-in and check-out days.
Attractions Available During Early Entry
Here’s a look at some of the attractions currently included in the Early Entry program:
Magic Kingdom
- Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
- Space Mountain
- Peter Pan’s Flight
- Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
- And more
EPCOT
- Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
- Frozen Ever After
- Test Track
- Soarin’ Around the World
- And more
Hollywood Studios
- Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
- Slinky Dog Dash
- Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
- Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
- And more
Animal Kingdom
- Avatar Flight of Passage
- Expedition Everest
- Na’vi River Journey
- Zootopia: Better Zoogether!
- And more
Attractions are subject to change, so it’s always a good idea to check the My Disney Experience app for the latest updates.
Extended Evening Hours Perk Details
Guests staying at Disney Deluxe Resorts, Deluxe Villas, and select other hotels can enjoy Extended Evening Hours on select nights. This perk provides two additional hours in the parks after they close to regular guests.
Attractions Available During Extended Evening Hours
Here’s a sampling of attractions included in the Extended Evening Hours program:
Magic Kingdom
- TRON Lightcycle / Run
- Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
- Haunted Mansion
- Pirates of the Caribbean
- And more
EPCOT
- Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
- Frozen Ever After
- Test Track
- Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana
- And more
Hollywood Studios
- Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
- Slinky Dog Dash
- Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets
- And more
Animal Kingdom
- Avatar Flight of Passage
- Expedition Everest
- Na’vi River Journey
- And more
Wrapping Up
The extension of Early Entry and Extended Evening Hours through 2027 ensures that Walt Disney World Resort hotel guests can continue to enjoy extra time in the parks. Whether you’re an early riser or a night owl, these perks offer a fantastic way to maximize your Disney experience. Be sure to check the My Disney Experience app for the latest schedules and participating attractions.
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.
