Disney Shifts May Extended Evening Hours to Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios
Access remains limited to Deluxe and Deluxe Villa resorts and select partner hotels.
Overview
- Disney’s calendar shows Animal Kingdom hosting Extended Evening Hours on May 4 and May 13 from 6:00–8:00 p.m., with Magic Kingdom on May 6 and Hollywood Studios on May 11 from 9:00–11:00 p.m.
- Animal Kingdom’s earlier evening window reflects operational limits tied to wildlife care, distinguishing it from later offerings at other parks.
- Eligibility is restricted to registered guests at Disney Deluxe and Deluxe Villa resorts plus select hotels such as the Swan, Dolphin, Swan Reserve, and Shades of Green.
- Animal Kingdom’s lineup during the extended window includes Avatar Flight of Passage, Expedition Everest, Na’vi River Journey, and Zootopia: Better Zoogether!
- The published schedule currently runs only through mid-May, marking a rotation shift from the typical EPCOT and Magic Kingdom pattern with further dates yet to be posted.