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“We’re now offering you less magic for more money.” Okay, that’s not a quote from anyone, except me, but that’s what will begin taking place beginning January 1, 2013. Since the program began Walt Disney World has offered at least 1 park open 1 hour early or 3 hours late each day. The 1 hour early Morning Extra Magic Hour will continue, but the Evening Extra Magic hours will be reduced to only 2 hours. I’ve personally LOVED 3 extra hours at Magic Kingdom and Epcot. I find the EMH at Hollywood Studios difficult to enjoy as greatly. Last year WDW eliminated Animal Kingdom Evening Extra Magic Hours all together and instead offered an additional day with a Morning EMH. With record attendance and increased revenue from increased prices on tickets, food and merchandise and numerous cuts in entertainment and characters, one is left to wonder what is going on in the Mouse House.
This is directly from the Walt Disney World website: “Each day, one of the 4 Walt Disney World theme parks opens one hour early or remains open up to 2 hours after regular closing time”
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Monday 23rd of July 2012
Personally, I think the reason for this cut is so that the maintenance crews can have more time to check up on the parks and make sure the attractions are a-okay before the next day begins.
kennythepirate
Monday 23rd of July 2012
That's a very optimistic attitude, but keeping 3 parks open one hour each per week longer didn't greatly affect the maintenance schedule, but it does save them a lot of money across an entire year to close early.
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Mouse Ear Momma
Monday 23rd of July 2012
Reblogged this on Mouse Ear Momma and commented: I am not very happy about this change!!!