Walt Disney World is making a major change to a popular resort benefit for early 2026. For the first time in years, all four theme parks will host Extended Evening Hours (EEH) during the month of January. This expanded schedule includes the notable addition of Disney’s Hollywood Studios to the roster. This change significantly increases the value and flexibility of the EEH perk for eligible guests.
The January 2026 EEH Schedule
The extended hours schedule confirms when each park will offer this exclusive time. EPCOT continues its role as a primary host, usually on Mondays. Magic Kingdom returns as a regular fixture on Wednesday evenings. The biggest development arrives late in the month. Disney’s Hollywood Studios will break EPCOT’s typical Monday schedule on January 26. This one date ensures that all four Walt Disney World theme parks—Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios—will participate at least once in January.
EEH Eligibility and Logistics
The EEH benefit is exclusively for Guests staying at Disney Deluxe Resorts and Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts. Guests at other select hotels, including the Swan and Dolphin, also qualify. This popular perk provides an additional two hours of access to the park after it closes to the general public. This allows eligible guests to experience high-demand attractions with typically lower wait times and a more relaxed atmosphere.
Top Attractions During Extended Hours
Guests can enjoy some of the newest and most popular attractions during these extended periods. At Magic Kingdom, guests can experience both Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and TRON Lightcycle / Run long after the park closes. EPCOT features Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure. Over at Hollywood Studios, you can find low waits for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway and Slinky Dog Dash. Even Animal Kingdom will offer post-sunset rides on Avatar Flight of Passage on its scheduled date.
This major scheduling expansion across all four parks means Deluxe Resort guests now have more opportunities than ever to maximize their park time in early 2026. The new schedule makes planning an itinerary around the best attractions simpler and more rewarding.
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