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Should You Experience Extra Magic Hours?

Should You Experience Extra Magic Hours?

Our clients often ask what are the Extra Magic Hours and should we use them on our next Walt Disney World vacation?

What are Extra Magic Hours? This perk is offered each day at one outof the four Walt Disney World theme parks. The park will either open one hour early or remains open up to two hours after the park’s regular scheduled closing time.

It is important to note that Magic Kingdom is typically only scheduled for the Early Extra Magic Hours at 8:00am on select days each week. However, Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom are operating with 7:00 AM openings beginning on August 29^th through November 2^nd, 2019.

Who can experience the Extra Magic Hours? They are offered to clients that stay onsite at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel or some select Walt Disney World Hotels. There is no additional charge for this opportunity. You will have to use your Magic Band at the turnstile for early access into the park that is participating in the Extra Magic Hour for that day.

So now for the most asked question about this feature, should our family participate in Extra Magic Hours? Most onsite guests will use this wonderful perk, which can cause the park to be crowded on the same day. However, if you are park hopping, this is an excellent opportunity to ride a few rides and head to another one of the four theme parks at Walt Disney World. We also like the idea of the availability to enter the parks early in the morning while everyone else is still sleeping. Yes, other guests may sleep in so park openings are a huge bonus to ride your favorite rides.

The parks tend to get busier from 1:00pm and throughout the remainder of the day. Also, the evening Extra Magic Hours are great also because some guests will leave the park earlier than planned.

You will want to decide what fits your family’s vacation style. If you prefer to sleep in or cannot stay up late, this perk may not fit your family’s needs. You can also utilize the Extra Magic Hours on any one certain day of your vacation. We hope this helps you decide what works best for your vacation.

As always, we are here to help our clients with all of the fun planning so feel free to ask us at Fairytales and Sunsets Travel any questions about this onsite perk.

Extra, Extra Magic Hours News!

We are excited for the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. We also realize the new land will be popular with large crowds. Disney has just announced they will offer Extra, Extra Magic Hours at Walt Disney World for three of their theme parks with specific dates and new times (Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios). This will include Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios!

Here is what you can expect this Fall:

Disney’s Hollywood Studios — Each day beginning on September 1^st through November 2^nd, 2019, the park will have Extra, Extra Magic Hours from 6:00am to 9:00am. Yes, this includes Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Toy Story Land attractions, and select other attractions. August 29^th through August 31^st, 2019, Disney’s Hollywood Studios will open at 6:00am for all guests. This means there will not be any Extra, Extra Magic Hours during this time.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Each day beginning on August 29^th through November 2^nd, 2019, the park will have Extra, Extra Magic Hours from 7:00am to 8:00am. This will includePandora – The World of Avatar and other attractions throughout the park. You can experience the same attractions that are offered now with Extra Magic Hours.
Magic Kingdom Park Each day beginning on August 29^th through November 2^nd, 2019, the park will have Extra, Extra Magic Hours from 7:00am to 8:00am. You can experience the same attractions that are offered now with Extra Magic Hours. (Fantasyland and Tomorrowland).
Epcot will continue as normal with Extra Magic Hours on select days. There are no changes being made to Epcot’s Extra Magic Hours.

Please note these important requirements:

Requires a valid theme park admission and hotel identification.
If you want to visit more than one park in the same day, you must have the Park Hopper Option.
Times and offerings are subject to Walt Disney World schedule and attractions changes, without notice.

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and its experiences are subject to availability and capacity.

Our agency specializes in all Disney Destinations. We would love to help create Magical moments for your next Disney vacation.

When Should I Book My Walt Disney World Vacation?

When Should I Book My Walt Disney World Vacation?

Clients often ask how far in advance they should consider booking their Walt Disney World vacation with us. The answer is simple, sooner is better for the best room category, dining reservations, and FastPass+ selections.

We suggest the following tips to help you decide on when you should book your next Magical vacation with Fairytales and Sunsets Travel.

We suggest you book at least seven months in advance.
When you book your Disney vacation in advance, you can book your dining reservations 180+ days in advance. This is a significant part of your vacation planning, especially if you are searching for character meals.
All Disney onsite guests can book their FastPass reservations 60 days in advance before you ever leave home. This is crucial for those hard to get FastPass+ selections!
Layaway Plan! Yes, you can book your Walt Disney World vacation via layaway! You can book your Disney reservation with us for a minimum down payment per room of $200.00. You can make payments of any amount at any time as long as you are paid in full at least 30 days in advance.

We hope this helps you decide on when to book your next Magical vacation! Contact us for a quote for your next Walt Disney World vacation and enjoy our complimentary planning services.