Extra Hours Archive
Walt Disney World has added more hours to the calendar through the week between Christmas and New Year’s, while also extending hours at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios & Animal Kingdom for the start of the holiday season. This post covers the changes plus zig when they zag strategy for the parks and everything else
Early Entry at Magic Kingdom offers on-site guests of Walt Disney World hotels a head-start on long lines, and the ability to accomplish attractions with lower wait times. This photo report shares my step-by-step morning on the busiest day of the week during Party Season in MK, plus a bit of zig when others zag strategy. We’re
We hate Disney Enchantment. Between the two of us, our collective desire to see the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary fireworks ever again is zero, zip, zilch, nada, nothing. So then why on earth do we think it’s actually a good thing that this nighttime spectacular is returning for 2024 After Hours at Magic Kingdom?
Extended Evening Theme Park Hours is an on-site perk for Walt Disney World guests staying at a Deluxe Resorts, DVC Villas, and select other hotels. This strategy guide covers everything you need to know: eligibility, ride rosters, how the benefit works, and tips for best using the time at night. (Updated October 25, 2023.) In
After Hours at Magic Kingdom is a hard ticket event with limited attendance and short wait times for rides in Walt Disney World’s most popular park. This post shares our experiences, info about the event, 2024 dates & details, tips & tricks, and whether it’s worth the money. (Updated October 24, 2023.) This is the
During an efficient morning at EPCOT, you can knock out 2-3 headliners in World Showcase and the front of the park, paving the way for a laid back day without Genie+ and Lightning Lanes. This Early Entry and rope drop report for EPCOT enters via International Gateway and includes Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, Frozen Ever After, and more. This
With higher crowds & wait times, you need superior strategy for saving time waiting at Walt Disney World. That’s the purpose of this post, breaking down the best & worst options–Genie+, Lightning Lanes, extra hours & rope drop–to beat long lines at Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, EPCOT and Animal Kingdom. Our goal is to find
The most popular attraction at Walt Disney World is Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance in Hollywood Studios. This guide covers how to ride now that the virtual queue is done: avoiding lines or minimizing the multi-hour wait times and strategy for successfully scoring an Individual Lightning Lane at the Galaxy’s Edge blockbuster. We update
When the things go well, Hollywood Studios is the best park at Walt Disney World in the mornings. We’ve done Early Entry and rope drop many times here in the last few years, and highly recommend it. This photo report offers a step-by-step look at a perfect experience (and honestly, so lucky I should’ve bought a
For years, there were big benefits to staying at Walt Disney World owned resorts: free transportation, better line-skipping options, extra hours, and more that justified the higher cost. In this post, we’ll take a new look at how perks have changed and whether on-site hotels are still worth the premium pricing. (Updated September 17, 2023.)
Looking for the best and worst days of the week to visit each park at Walt Disney World? This strategy guide covers Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom, offering info about when the wait times are lowest and highest, plus commentary about weekdays vs. weekends, special events, and more. (Updated September 7, 2023.)
