Overview
- Disney’s published park hours show Extended Evening Hours will leave Magic Kingdom after the August 19 schedule and run at Animal Kingdom on Wednesday, August 26 and Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
- Animal Kingdom’s announced windows run 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., which is earlier than the late-night Magic Kingdom sessions and will occur partly in daylight on some dates.
- Disney and multiple park reporters link the change to Mickey’s Not‑So‑Scary Halloween Party and other hard-ticket events that close Magic Kingdom early and compress available non‑party nights.
- The move changes the perk’s practical value for guests at Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resorts by removing late-night access to Magic Kingdom headliners and concentrating the benefit on a smaller set of Animal Kingdom attractions.
- Industry outlets project a rotating schedule for the rest of fall and winter, with EPCOT remaining on Mondays and Hollywood Studios expected to cover some Wednesday slots after its After Hours run ends, though party events could force further moves.