Disney Reveals Attraction Line-Up for 2024 Extended Evening Hours at Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom

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Posted: Tuesday August 20, 2024 11:51am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Disney has today confirmed the attraction line-up for Extended Evening Hours for Deluxe Resort hotel guests at Disney's Animal Kingdom and Disney's Hollywood Studios during the fall 2024 season.

Extended Evening Hours at Disney's Animal Kingdom

Beginning Wednesday, September 25, 2024 Extended Evening Hours will return to Disney's Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World from 9 pm to 11 pm, and the first Extended Evening Hours event at Disney's Animal Kingdom in 2024 is set for Friday October 11, 2024, from 6 pm to 8 pm.

Notably, and as we saw in 2023, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance will not be available at Disney's Hollywood Studios.

Extra Magic Hours overview

Following the pattern of recent years, Extended Evening Hours at Disney's Hollywood Studios will take over from Magic Kingdom, which will be hosting ticketed late night events, including Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party.

Here is the Fall 2024 Extended Evening Hours schedule released so far:

Wednesday, September 25: Disney's Hollywood Studios
Monday, September 30: EPCOT
Wednesday, October 2: Disney's Hollywood Studios
Monday, October 7: EPCOT
Friday, October 11: Disney's Animal Kingdom
Monday, October 14: EPCOT
Wednesday, October 16: Disney's Hollywood Studios
Monday, October 21: Disney's Animal Kingdom

Attractions available during 2024 Extended Evening Hours at Disney's Animal Kingdom

Avatar Flight of Passage
DINOSAUR
Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain
It's Tough to be a Bug!
Na'vi River Journey
TriceraTop Spin

Attractions available during 2024 Extended Evening Hours at Disney's Hollywood Studios

Alien Swirling Saucers
Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
MuppetVision 3D
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
Slinky Dog Dash
Star Tours – The Adventures Continue
Toy Story Mania!
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror

Extended Evening Hours Participating Hotels

Extended evening theme park hours is a benefit for registered Guests staying at Disney Deluxe Resorts and Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts, which include:

Disney Deluxe Resorts

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge
Disney's Beach Club Resort
Disney's BoardWalk Inn
Disney's Contemporary Resort
Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Disney's Polynesian Village Resort
Disney's Wilderness Lodge
Disney's Yacht Club Resort
The Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort - A Disney Vacation Club Resort

Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts

Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort
Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge
Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney's Wilderness Lodge
Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House
Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village
Disney's Beach Club Villas
Disney's BoardWalk Villas
Disney's Old Key West Resort
Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows
Disney’s Riviera Resort
Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
The Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Other Select Hotels

Walt Disney World Swan Hotel
Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel
Walt Disney World Swan Reserve
Shades of Green on Walt Disney World

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ToTBellHop17 days ago

I said there’s no way for them to build Encanto before Dino has to close because…time is a thing. There’s no reality where they get a completely new ride built and open in 18 months. So there will indeed be a window when DAK has 5 rides. Let’s hope nothing needs a refurbishment in 2026!

MisterPenguin17 days ago

DHS was down to 3 rides in it's redevelopment. So, when you say "there's no way...."

ToTBellHop17 days ago

There’s no way they open Encanto before Dino closes AND finish this all in 2027. I’ve always been told there will be overlap in their construction but that Dino stays open well into 2025. The entire land would be closed in 2026. I believe they want to close ITtbaB and open it as Zootopia right as Dino closes. Better than nothing?

DCBaker17 days ago

Here’s an updated look at Extended Evening Hours date and park locations as they begin to shift: Monday, September 23 - EPCOT Wednesday, September 25 - Disney’s Hollywood Studios Monday, September 30 - EPCOT Wednesday, October 2 - Disney’s Hollywood Studios Monday, October 7 - EPCOT Friday, October 11 - Disney’s Animal Kingdom Monday, October 14 - EPCOT Wednesday, October 16 - Disney’s Hollywood Studios Monday, Oct. 21 - Disney’s Animal Kingdom Wednesday, Oct. 23 - Disney’s Hollywood Studios Monday, Oct. 28 - EPCOT Wednesday, Oct. 30 - Disney’s Hollywood Studios Monday, Nov. 4 - EPCOT Wednesday, November 6 - Disney’s Animal Kingdom

IanDLBZF18 days ago

Any word on a closure date for ITTBAB?

Purduevian19 days ago

Splash to Tiana took 522 days. I expect Dino to Indy to take a similar amount of time. For Dino to open on December 31st, 2027 (to meet the promise of the whole land being open in 2027) it would have to close on July 27th, 2026. I can't see Encanto opening in 23 months even if they start building today, but maybe I am wrong. I think more likely is Zootopia and Dino are both open for Christmas/ new years 2025, then Dino goes down.

Disney Analyst19 days ago

I believe they said it will be opening together, so while I think they'll stagger the closure of Dinosaur, I would expect that entire area to be closed at some point, and then all reopens in 2027ish. ETA: my thoughts:

lentesta19 days ago

That would make sense if they're staggering closures. Get Encanto up and running, then close Dinosaur. That would mean Encanto is first up. And we will know that well before you make your trip plans.

MisterPenguin19 days ago

Work on TA is supposed to start in 2024 and be done by 2027 according to Disney sources. Zootopia in the ToL is supposed to open Winter of 2025 according to Disney sources. Sooo....

mattpeto19 days ago

I still wouldn’t sweat until they actually break ground. I wouldn’t be shocked if that’s very late December.

Mr. Sullivan19 days ago

All sources (the ones I trust anyway) have indicated Dinosaur will be the last thing they get to. I think it’ll be there for most of 2025 personally.

Disgruntled Walt19 days ago

My hope is that Dinosaur lasts through next summer. I just need one more ride.

James Alucobond19 days ago

The same thing the park did before Pandora existed.

Purduevian19 days ago

It is basically a LLSP for Navi with some short bonus skips on the side. EPCOT is basically a LLSP for either RAT or Frozen right now with some short bonus skips on the side