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Early Entry

A great way to see the parks before the crowds hit

Disney Announces "Extra Magic Hours"!
-updated 1/05

This feature is for Disney Resort guests only and includes guests staying at the Walt Disney World Swan/Dolphin Hotels and the Hilton Walt Disney Resort.

The "Extra Magic Hour" will be one hour prior to the regularly scheduled park opening hours on specific dates. They have also added Extra Magic Hours for the evenings - 3 extra hours!

Please note: the specific dates are subject to change. See listings below for Morning & Evening Extra Magic Hours by park.

Click HERE to visit the Official Disney Site with current dates

For Evening Extra Magic Hours - you must obtain a wristband in order to stay in the park beyond the General Public Closing time. The wristbands can be obtained at the following locations (within 2 hours prior to regular park closing):

• MAGIC KINGDOM:
  • Castle Hub
  • Riverboat Landing
  • Seven Dwarf's Mine
  • Caribbean Plaza
  • Timekeeper Entrance
• EPCOT:
• Main Entrance
• International Gateway
• Future World East Breezeway
• Future World West Breeeway
• World Showcase Plaza - Mexico
• MGM STUDIOS
  • Main Entrance
  • ABC Theater
  • Sunset Blvd @ Fantasmic!
• ANIMAL KINGDOM
  • Main Entrance
  • Dinoland - Boneyard
  • Asia Entrance
  • Africa Harambe School
  • Its Tough to Be a Bug Fastpass Area

- thanks to Christa, WDW Cast Member & DZ visitor for this info!