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Extra Magic Hour Program

As part of the "Magic Your Way" vacation plan, introduced in 2005, Walt Disney World Resort modified their Extra Magic Hour program to include both Morning and Evening "Extra" Hours. Each day one of the Disney Theme Parks opens an hour early or stays open up to an extra three hours, so Guests of Disney Resorts* have the opportunity to get extra time in the parks.

Guests must present a valid Key to the World Card at the park's turnstiles. Resort Guests wishing to enjoy Evening Extra Magic Hours must obtain a wristband at the theme park by presenting a valid Key to the World Card no sooner than two hours prior to Park close. Every guest must be present and have their resort ID. In addition to being a Disney Resort Guest, a valid Theme park ticket is required.

If you are vacationing with a Magic Your Way Base Ticket, in order to take advantage of the program, your Theme Park selection must be the Park offering the Extra Magic Hours benefit that day. A base pass only allows you to visit one Theme Park per day. If you want to go from Theme Park to Theme Park on the same day, including whichever Park has Extra Magic Hours, you must add the Park Hopper Option to your ticket.

*Disney Owned resorts, the Swan & Dolphin Resorts, Shades of Green, and the Hilton at Lake Buena Vista.

Disney releases the Extra Magic Hour schedule with the Park Hours and Events. It is always subject to change.

July Schedule

Magic Kingdom

MORNING	July 1, 2, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31
EVENING	July 3, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27

Animal Kingdom

MORNING	July 3, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30
EVENING	July 7, 14, 21, 28

Epcot

MORNING	July 4, 6, 13, 20, 27
EVENING	July 1, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31

Disney's Hollywood Studios

MORNING	July 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28
EVENING	July 2, 4, 9, 16, 23, 30

Blizzard Beach

MORNING

July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

Typhoon Lagoon

EVENING

July 5, 12, 19, 26

August Schedule

Magic Kingdom

MORNING	August 5, 7, 12, 14, 21, 28
EVENING	August 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 24, 31

Animal Kingdom

MORNING	August 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 18, 25
EVENING	August 4, 11, 20, 27

Epcot

MORNING	August 3, 10, 19, 26
EVENING	August 5, 7, 12, 14, 22, 29

Disney's Hollywood Studios

MORNING	August 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 23, 30
EVENING	August 6, 13, 18, 25

Blizzard Beach

MORNING

August 7, 14

Typhoon Lagoon

EVENING

August 2, 9, 16

September Schedule

Magic Kingdom

MORNING	September 4, 11, 18, 25
EVENING	September 7, 14, 21, 29

Animal Kingdom

MORNING	September 1,8,15,22,29
EVENING	September 3,10,17,24

Epcot

MORNING	September 2,9,16,23,30
EVENING	September 5,12,19,26

Disney's Hollywood Studios

MORNING	September 6,13,20,27
EVENING	September 1,8,15,22,28

October Schedule

Magic Kingdom

MORNING
October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

EVENING
October 6, 12, 20, 27

Animal Kingdom

MORNING
October 6, 13, 20, 27

EVENING
October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Epcot

MORNING	October 7, 14, 21, 28
EVENING	October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

Disney's Hollywood Studios

MORNING	October 4, 11, 18, 25
EVENING	October 5, 13, 19, 26

November Schedule

Magic Kingdom

MORNING	November 6, 13, 20, 27
EVENING	November 2, 9, 17, 23

Animal Kingdom

MORNING	November 3, 10, 17, 24
EVENING	November 4, 12, 19, 26

Epcot

MORNING	November 4, 15, 18, 25
EVENING	November 7, 14, 21, 28

Disney's Hollywood Studios

MORNING	November 1, 8, 11, 22, 29
EVENING	November 5, 10, 16, 24, 30

December Schedule

Magic Kingdom

MORNING	December 4, 11, 18, 21-31
EVENING	December 1, 8, 15, 21, 26, 28, 30

Animal Kingdom

MORNING	December 1, 8, 15, 24, 26-31
EVENING	December 3, 10, 17, 22

Epcot

MORNING	December 2, 9, 16, 21, 30
EVENING	December 5, 12, 19, 23, 25, 29

Disney's Hollywood Studios

MORNING	December 6, 13, 20, 22, 26, 28
EVENING	December 7, 14, 24, 27, 31

January Schedule

Magic Kingdom

MORNING	January 1-3, 8, 15, 22, 29
EVENING	January 4, 11, 18, 26

Animal Kingdom

MORNING	January 3, 5, 12, 19, 26
EVENING	January 2, 7, 13, 21, 28

Epcot

MORNING	January 6, 13, 20, 27
EVENING	January 1, 9, 16, 23, 30

Disney's Hollywood Studios

MORNING	January 2, 10, 17, 24, 31
EVENING	January 3, 5, 14, 19, 25

EXTRA MAGIC HOUR MORNING ATTRACTIONS

Magic Kingdom
Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin
Cinderella's Golden Carrousel
Dumbo the Flying Elephant
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
Peter Pan's Flight
Space Mountain
Tomorrowland Indy Speedway
it's a small world
Mickey'sPhilharMagic
Stitch's Great Escape!

Epcot
Mission: SPACE
Soarin'
Spaceship Earth
Test Track
Living with the Land

Disney's Hollywood Studios
Muppet*Vision 3-D
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
Star Tours
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
Toy Story Midway Mania!

Animal Kingdom
Expedition Everest
Dinosaur
It's Tough to be a Bug!
Pangani Forest Exploration Trail
Kilimanjaro Safaris

Blizzard Beach
All attractions are operational

Typhoon Lagoon
All attractions are operational

EXTRA MAGIC HOUR EVENING ATTRACTIONS

Magic Kingdom
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin
Haunted Mansion
Magic Carpets of Aladdin
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
Mickey's PhilharMagic
Space Mountain
Splash Mountain
Cinderella's Golden Carrousel
Dumbo the Flying Elephant
Peter Pan's Flight
Tomorrowland Indy Speedway
Stitch's Great Escape!
it's a small world
Pirates of the Caribbean

Wristbands can be obtained at the following Magic Kingdom locations;
The Castle Hub, Caribbean Plaza, Timekeeper Entrance, Riverboat Landing and the Seven Dwarf's Mine.

Epcot
El Rio del Tiempo (Mexico)
Honey, I Shrunk the Audience
Journey Into Imagination With Figment
Living with the Land
The Seas with Nemo & Friends
Kidcot Fun Stops remain open until 11PM
American Adventure
Maelstrom (Norway)
Mission: SPACE
Soarin'
Spaceship Earth
Test Track

Wristbands can be obtained at the following Epcot locations;
The Main Entrance, Future World East Breezeway, Future World West Breezeway, International Gateway and World Showcase Plaza - Mexico.

Disney's Hollywood Studios
The Great Movie Ride
Muppet*Vision 3-D
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
Star Tours
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
Voyage of the Little Mermaid
Toy Story Midway Mania!

Wristbands can be obtained at the following Studios locations;
The ABC Theater, the Main Entrance area, Sunset Boulevard and Rock 'n Roller Coaster Courtyard.

Animal Kingdom
Expedition Everest
Dinosaur
The Boneyard
Festival of the Lion King
It's Tough to be a Bug!
Kali River Rapids (seasonal)
Kilimanjaro Safaris (seasonal)
Primeval Whirl
Triceratop Spin

Wristbands can be obtained at the following Animal Kingdom locations;
The Main Entrance area, Entrance to Asia, Near the Boneyard in Dinoland, It's Tough to be a Bug, and the Harambe School in Africa.

Wristbands can be obtained at the following Typhoon Lagoon locations;
The Main Entrance, Singapore Sal's, the bridge next to Humunga Kowabunga, the bridge near Mayday Falls and Keelhaul Falls.

Please Note: This list was accurate at the time of publishing. However, dates and attractions are subject to change without notice. Always check upon arrival.