Walt Disney World has updated its theme park operating hours calendar, and there are some changes coming to Extended Evening Hours in early 2026. In fact, in early 2026, all four Walt Disney World theme parks will host Extended Evening Hours. This article will discuss the recent update and a full rundown of Extended Evening Hours dates, times, and participating theme parks through the busy holiday season and into January 2026.
Extended Evening Hours at All Four Walt Disney World Theme Parks
In general, you can expect that Extended Evening Hours will be presented on Monday evenings at EPCOT through January 19, 2026. With the exception of this Friday, November 21st, Extended Evening Hours at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be held on Wednesdays through the end of the year. Extended Evening Hours will then be held at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on January 1st before it moves back to Magic Kingdom in the new year.
With the holidays wrapping up with a New Year’s Eve bash at Magic Kingdom, Extended Evening Hours return to the world’s busiest theme park on January 7th, and they should continue to be held there on Wednesday nights for some time to start 2026.
The notable change here is that Disney’s Hollywood Studios returns to the Extended Evening Hours schedule on Monday, January 26th, breaking the pattern of EPCOT hosting Monday evening extended hours. With the return of Disney’s Hollywood Studios to the Extended Evening Hours lineup in late January, that means that all four Walt Disney World theme parks will host Extended Evening Hours at least once during the calendar month.
Here’s a look at the Extended Evening Hours lineup for the next two months at Walt Disney World:
EPCOT
- Nov. 17, 24
- Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
- Jan. 5, 12, 19
DISNEY’S ANIMAL KINGDOM
- Nov. 21, 26
- Dec. 3, 10, 17, 24
- Jan. 1
MAGIC KINGDOM
- Jan. 7, 14, 21
DISNEY’S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS
- Jan. 26
Here’s a look at the attractions that are available during Extended Evening Hours at the four Walt Disney World theme parks.
Magic Kingdom Park
- “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
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
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- Alien Swirling Saucers
- Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
- Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
- Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
- Slinky Dog Dash
- Star Tours – The Adventures Continue
- The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™
- Toy Story Mania!
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park
- Avatar Flight of Passage
- DINOSAUR
- Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain
- Na’vi River Journey
Extended Evening Hours is a benefit for registered Guests staying at Disney Deluxe Resorts, Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts, the Swan and Dolphin, and Shades of Green. Extended Evening Hours offers extra time in select Walt Disney World theme parks after the park closes for the day to regular guests. Typically, Extended Evening Hours offers an additional 2 hours of time in the park.
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