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Preview our monthly snapshot of what to expect in July 2025 at Disney World, including upcoming closures, holiday details, and time changes. After Hours is back! Magic Kingdom at night Disney World’s After Hours events — which allow ticketed visitors in the parks after they close to regular guests — have been one of the resort’s most popular extra offerings in recent years, which makes it no surprise that the offering is returning in 2025. If you want to take advantage of it, we’ve assembled everything you need to know Walt Disney World has updated the calendar reflecting that Extended Evening Hours will move from Magic Kingdom to Animal Kingdom on Wednesdays, starting with July 2, 2025. The following Wednesday, July 9, 2025, Extended Evening Hours is again in Animal Kingdom as opposed to Magic Kingdom. When the sun sets at Walt Disney World, the real magic begins—especially during Disney After Hours, the ultimate nighttime experience offered at select parks. These separately ticketed events provide a limited-capacity environment with shorter wait times, surprise character sightings, and all-you-can-enjoy snacks like popcorn, ice cream, and bottled drinks. Whether you're a seasoned Disney guest The early theme park entry benefit was introduced as part of Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary offerings. It replaced Extra Magic Hours, which had previously offered either one extra hour in the morning or three in the evening at a single park on specific days. Extra Magic Hours were suspended in 2020 due to the COVID-19 shutdown and did not return. Compared to the former program, Early Extended Evening Hours is a special bonus for guests staying at Disney’s Deluxe Resorts and Disney Villas at Walt Disney World. This offering replaces evening Extra Magic Hours, which ended in 2020. Extended Evening Hours for June 2025 (as announced so far) are: Extended Evening Hours for July 2025 (as announced so far) are: Plan a magical night with Disney After Hours in 2025. Discover dates, ride access, snacks, and character meets at EPCOT & Hollywood Studios. Get more time in the parks with Disney World’s Extended Evening Hours! See the latest 2025 schedule, participating hotels, and available attractions for this deluxe resort perk. Disney After Hours for Summer 2025 Summer 2025 has officially begun and Walt Disney World is starting off with a bang! The theme park destination has announced the special ticketed event, Disney After Hours, for Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney’s Magic Kingdom, and EPCOT. First, Walt Disney World has revealed its park hours calendar through the upcoming shoulder season, and in a rare twist, Animal Kingdom will host Extended Evening Hours on Monday, May 5, 2025. Night Owls Unite! 2025 Disney After Hours: Dates, Tips & Magic Who doesn’t love a little Disney magic after dark? Here at Walt Disney World, summer nights truly set the stage for something special. Maybe it’s that sweet relief when the Florida sun finally dips, or the promise of another round of popcorn, or just seeing those iconic rides all lit up, there’s just something extra Walt Disney World's Extended Evening Hours are scheduled to return to Magic Kingdom on September 3, 2025, based on the latest park hours update. It’s one of the only extended evening hours for Magic Kingdom in what has become an unpredictable summer rotation, with Animal Kingdom, EPCOT, and Hollywood Studios all taking turns during June, July and August. Enjoy extended evening hours on select nights in select theme parks when you stay at a Disney Deluxe Resort, Disney Deluxe Villa Resort or other select hotels. This popular benefit will continue through 2026! Below, please find the hours for the Walt Disney World theme parks and water parks for July 2025: Early Theme Park Entry for Disney Resort Hotel guests: 30 minutes prior to park opening for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. EXTENDED EVENING (30 Min. Later) Fantasmic! July 2025 Walt Disney World Theme Park Park Hours - A detailed list of all Disney World park hours for July 2025. According to the official park hours calendar on the My Disney Experience app, the extra hours for Deluxe Resort guests will be in effect for Animal Kingdom on July 2. Walt Disney World is bringing back a popular after-hours perk to Magic Kingdom in August 2025, giving certain hotel guests extra time to soak up the nighttime magic. This offering comes after a series of evening events at EPCOT and Disney’s Animal Kingdom earlier in the summer. Guests staying at On May 20, 2025 Erika from MI Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer. “ Disney World extended evening hours for deluxe resort guests. Hi! I have a reservation for August 12-15 2025. Will there be extended evening hours for the 13th (Wednesday)? If so will it be at Animal Kingdom or At this time, Extended Evening Theme Park Hours have not been released for 2025. Keep an eye on the Calendar, which will show which parks are offering them and Get the 2025 Disney After Hours dates and all the tips you need to start planning your perfect late-night out at EPCOT and Hollywood Studios.
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