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[kathy320]

This may be old news, but I just read on allears.net that starting Jan 2nd they will not only have early entry (check it out b/c the days/parks have changed) but they are also doing extra evening hours!!!! (the park stays open 3hours later!!!!) This is so cool esp since my dh and I r planning a solo trip w/o the kids in May!!!!

[Nicole0128]

I don't even remember where I read this but I thought they were going to combine morning EMH with evening EMH on some kind of alternating schedule....does anyone know how this will work?

[LuvMinnie]

I just heard the news from a friend. I think that is Great! Now I can Enjoy the Magic even longer....and come home worn out....but HAPPY!

[kathy320]

here's the info from all ears............


AS OF JANUARY 2, 2005,
WDW WILL IMPLEMENT A NEW EXTRA MAGIC HOUR PROGRAM WITH BOTH MORNING AND EVENING EXTENDED HOURS. THIS COINCIDES WITH THE KICK-OFF OF THE NEW "MAGIC YOUR WAY" TICKET PROGRAM.
Extra Magic Hour, a program that allows you to visit a particular theme park on a designated day beyond regularly scheduled operating hours, is offered only to those staying in Walt Disney World-owned resorts, the Walt Disney World Dolphin & Swan Resorts, Shades of Green, and the Hilton Resort at Downtown Disney.

NEW MORNING SCHEDULE

Monday -- Epcot
Tuesday -- Disney-MGM Studios
Friday -- Magic Kingdom
Saturday -- Animal Kingdom

NEW EVENING SCHEDULE


Sunday -- Disney-MGM Studios
Tuesday -- Animal Kingdom
Wednesday -- Magic Kingdom
Thursday -- EPCOT

Transportation for the park offering Morning Extra Magic Hour will begin 30 minutes earlier than the park opening time. You'll need to show your resort ID at the gate. Select attractions will be open in each park. See BELOW.

NEW DAILY SCHEDULE WILL LOOK LIKE THIS:

Sunday -- Disney-MGM Studios (evening)
Monday - Epcot (morning)
Tuesday - Disney-MGM Studios (morning); Animal Kingdom (evening)
Wednesday - Magic Kingdom (evening)
Thursday - Epcot (evening)
Friday - Magic Kingdom (morning)
Saturday - Disney's Animal Kingdom (morning)

Morning Extra Magic Hour occurs one hour prior to regularly scheduled park opening. You'll need to present a valid Key to the World Card at the park's turnstiles.

Evening Extra Magic Hours typically extend three hours beyond park's scheduled closing time. You'll need to obtain a wristband at the theme park by presenting a valid Key to the World Card at one of several designated locations no sooner than two hours prior to park close.

Attractions open during NEW Extra Magic Hours
(effective January 2, 2005)


Magic Kingdom:

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin
Haunted Mansion
Mad Tea Party
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
Tomorrowland Transit Authority
Astro Orbiter
Country Bear Jamboree
Jungle Cruise
Swiss Family Treehouse
Stitch's Great Escape!
it's a small world (closed until Spring 2005)
Pirates of the Caribbean

Epcot:

Mission: SPACE
Spaceship Earth
Test Track
Universe of Energy
Journey into Imagination with Figment
El Rio del Tiempo
Honey I Shrunk the Audience
Living with the Land
The Maelstrom

Disney-MGM Studios:

The Great Movie Ride
Muppet*Vision 3-D
The Magic of Disney Animation
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
Sounds Dangerous - Starring Drew Carey
Star Tours
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
Voyage of the Little Mermaid
Playhouse Disney

Animal Kingdom:

The Boneyard
Dinosaur
Festival of the Lion King
It's Tough to be a Bug!
Kali River Rapids (seasonal)
Kilimanjaro Safaris (seasonal)
Primeval Whirl
Tarzan Rocks!
Tree of Life
Triceratop Spin


Note: Park hours, entertainment and information are subject to change without notice.

[wdwlovers]

Thanks for the update Kathy! Will have to print it off and look at our itinerary!

[AzureHaven]

WooHoo!! Going with my 23 year old DS who is a total night owl/not-get-out-of-bed-early type guy. This is fabulous news. We will only be able to take advantage of the Wed/Thur night extra hours as we will only be there from Wed-Sat. I was actually planning to not go into the parks on Wed. as our flight does not arrive until after noon but with the extra night hours I think I will change those plans. The excitement grows!

[Nicole0128]

Am I the only one wondering how the late hours will work in Epcot, where half the park closes earlier than the other half?

[kathy320]

I think it stated that the parks will be open 3 hours past thier normal time. so instead of being 7pm and 11pm it would be 10 pm and 2am???? that's how I read it to be.....

[EeyoreNeedsLoveToo]

As for Epcot - it only looks like there are a couple of attractions that don't already stay open until the regular close (Universe of Energy, JIYI with Figment, and Living with the Land (which won't be an issue while closed for rehab, although I'm wondering how the tour will be different in the dark!)

I think these attractions will still close at 7, and then reopen when the park closes.

I can't find it right now, but it seems that the official Disney word is that the evening EMH is "up to 3 Hours" so don't count on the whole 3 hours, I'm guessing this will vary occasionaly based on traffic, and how late the park would be open.