Disney World offering extended theme park hours for resort guests starting Oct. 1
Walt Disney World is bringing back early theme park entry for those staying on property for Disney World’s 50th anniversary, with a little twist.
Disney World will offer early theme park entry to all four parks for guests staying on property and guests of other select hotels, and extended evening hours at select parks for some resort guests when “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” kicks off on Oct 1, 2021.
The early park entry will be available for guests to enjoy select attractions at every theme park, every day. Guests will need a valid ticket or pass and a theme park reservation for the same park on the same date for early theme park entry. Disney has not said how much of a head start people will get. In the past the early entry 30 minutes to an hour.
In addition, with the kickoff of the 50th anniversary, guests staying at Disney Deluxe or Deluxe Villa Resort hotels will also be able to enjoy extended evening hours on select nights in select theme parks. Extended evening hours will begin in early October with specific dates and parks to be shared at a later time.
Guests will need a valid ticket or pass and a theme park reservation for the same park on the same day to experience extended evening hours. Or, guests may visit with a ticket or Annual Pass with the Park Hopper option as long as they entered their first park where they made their reservation earlier in the day.
For both of these options, select attractions, merchandise and food and beverage locations will be available. Tip, make sure your MagicBand, Disney MagicMobile pass or Key to the World card is linked to your stay, or another form of Resort ID.
In addition, at Disney Resort hotels, during the 18-month celebration, you might find some surprise appearances by some favorite Disney pals like Goofy and Pluto, who will be dressed in their EARidescent best and dropping by to visit with guests at Disney Resort hotels.
