New Update for Disney World's Early Entry

Disney announced an exciting update to attractions available for both Early Entry and Extended Evening Hours. This Walt Disney World Resort perk just got even better!

Early Entry

Adorable New Arrivals for Disney's Animal Kingdom — Credit: Disney

It is important to note that the posted park times may not be the actual park times. Guests staying at Disney World Resorts can enter all four theme parks 30 minutes earlier than the official park opening.

First introduced in 2021, Early Theme Park Entry allows guests staying at Walt Disney World Resorts to enter all 4 Theme Parks 30 minutes early. Originally, all other guests were held at the park entrance.

Early Entry has changed a bit over the years. Now all guests can enter the Parks at the same time, but non-resort guests are held at select stop points.

Extended Evening Hours

Unexpected Experience at Disney's Animal Kingdom — Credit: Disney

Guests staying at Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resorts can experience the parks at night after everyone else has left. This is one of the many great benefits of staying at these high-tier resorts.

Typically, Epcot hosts Extended Evening Hours on Monday, and Magic Kingdom hosts Extended Evening Hours on Wednesday. This has been the case for the last few years, with a few exceptions.

Looking ahead to 2026, all 4 Walt Disney World Parks will offer Extended Evening Hours. See this new schedule change HERE.

New Attraction Added

New Zootopia Popcorn Bucket Coming to Disney World — Photo Credit: Disney

Disney Animal Kingdom opened the brand new "Zootopia Better Zoogether" attraction on November 7, 2025.

"Zootopia Better Zoogether" is now added to both Early Entry and Extended Evening Hours.

This attraction is now added to both Early Entry and Extended Evening Hours. Now Walt Disney World Resort guests will have even more opportunities to enjoy this new show.

Do you enjoy Early Entry and Extended Evening Hours? Share your thoughts with us and share this news with your Disney pals.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Donna loved Disney from an early age. As a child, her family would joke that she lived in "Donna Land." As an adult, she enjoys planning and creating magical vacations for her family. She always brings a little faith, trust, and a little bit of Pixie Dust!