Disney4me Posted July 29 Report Posted July 29 Disney World’s hotels have long been known for their perks, and one of the MOST popular is returning once again this August. Animal Kingdom During Extended Evening Hours Extended Evening Hours offer TWO extra hours to guests staying at Disney Deluxe Tier, Deluxe Villa, or any additional participating resorts after the park closes to the general public, and it’s BACK for NINE days this August! During August 2026, Extended Evening Hours will be offered at the following Disney World theme parks on the following days: Magic Kingdom (11 PM to 1 AM): August 5th, 12th Magic Kingdom (10 PM to 12 AM): August 19th EPCOT (9 PM to 11 PM): August 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, and 31st Animal Kingdom (6 PM to 8 PM): August 26th The following attractions are scheduled to be available during Extended Evening Hours at the Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Animal Kingdom: Magic Kingdom “it’s a small world” Astro Orbiter The Barnstormer Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin Country Bear Musical Jamboree Dumbo the Flying Elephant Haunted Mansion Mad Tea Party The Magic Carpets of Aladdin The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh Mickey’s PhilharMagic Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor Peter Pan’s Flight Pirates of the Caribbean Prince Charming Regal Carrousel Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Space Mountain Swiss Family Treehouse Tomorrowland Speedway TRON Lightcycle / Run Under the Sea ~ Journey of The Little Mermaid Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room TRON Lightcycle / Run EPCOT Frozen Ever After Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana Mission: SPACE Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Soarin’ Around the World Spaceship Earth The Seas with Nemo & Friends Test Track Spaceship Earth crowds during EPCOT’s Extended Evening park hours Animal Kingdom Avatar Flight of Passage Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain Na’vi River Journey Zootopia: Better Zoogether! Pandora at night in Animal Kingdom If you’re planning to stay at a park that late, you’ll need to eat beforehand. Our Guide to Disney World Dining pulls it all together so you can stop stressing and focus on the fun without feeling like you’re missing a thing! Extended Evening Hours are available to guests at the following hotels: Disney Deluxe Resorts Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Disney’s Beach Club Resort Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Disney’s Contemporary Resort Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Disney’s Contemporary Resort Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts 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 – A Disney Vacation Club Resort (The extended evening theme park hours benefit applies to Disney Vacation Club Cabins only.) The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Disney’s Riviera Resort Other Select Hotels Walt Disney World Swan Hotel Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel Walt Disney World Swan Reserve Shades of Green on Walt Disney World Resort Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin If you’re not staying at one of those eligible Disney World hotels or aren’t visiting the parks during their normal operating hours, there is ANOTHER way to stay at certain Disney World parks after closing time — After Hours Events! These separately ticketed events allow guests to enjoy beloved attractions with lower wait times for an extra TWO hours after the park closes to the public, plus include several complimentary snacks in the cost of this ticketed event. After Hours Events scheduled for August are as follows: Hollywood Studios (9:30 PM to 12:30 AM): August 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th EPCOT (9:30 PM to 12:30 AM): August 6th and 13th After Hours Event at Magic Kingdom Guests staying at Disney World this August have two major ways to spend MORE time in the theme parks! Stay tuned to DFB for more on Disney’s offerings this summer. The Only 3 Disney World Hotels With This Lobby Perk Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! 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