Particle.news
Download on the App Store

Disney World Sets Extended Evening Hours at All Four Parks for January 2026

The official calendar now lists two-hour after-hours sessions for eligible resort guests, with times varying by park.

Overview

  • Disney’s Hollywood Studios is slated for Extended Evening Hours on Monday, January 26, breaking the usual Monday EPCOT pattern.
  • EPCOT retains Monday nights through January 19, Magic Kingdom returns to Wednesdays on January 7, 14, and 21, and Animal Kingdom runs a 6–8 p.m. session on January 1.
  • Animal Kingdom’s sessions are scheduled 6:00–8:00 p.m., while EPCOT, Magic Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios generally operate 9:00–11:00 p.m.
  • Access remains limited to guests at Disney Deluxe Resorts and Deluxe Villas, plus the Swan, Dolphin, Swan Reserve, and Shades of Green.
  • Separately, Magic Kingdom is posted to close early on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 (9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.) for a private Cast Service Celebration.