Will Disney have extended evening hours in 2023?

Extended evening hours are available at Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park on November 8, November 22, December 4 and December 28, 2023.



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Event Dates & Ticket Prices. Disney After Hours at EPCOT takes place select nights June 1 to August 24, 2023. Annual Passholders and DVC Members can purchase for a $30 discount.

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The H2O Glow After Hours event returns to Typhoon Lagoon on May 20, 2023, continuing to September 2, 2023.

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New Epcot nighttime show and land Journey of Water isn't the only addition expected in Epcot in 2023. The new World Celebration land — including its Communicore Hall and Communicore Plaza, where various festivals and gatherings will take place — is also rumored to be coming later this year.

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Nevertheless, wait times are an imperfect measure of Walt Disney World's crowds, especially if you're comparing current conditions to prior years. Walt Disney World attendance has increased by several million people over the course of the last decade-plus, so the vast majority of days in 2023 will be more crowded than ...

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It is still crowded. The reason that information is spreading around is because Disney is lighter than it has been in the past few years. This does not mean it is EMPTY. WDWPassport, on average, has measured crowd times within 1.2% in 2023.

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The 2023 Disney Holiday Homestead collection first released on shopDisney is now available at Walt Disney World. This collection of housewares includes a Mickey wreath, a pillow, kitchen materials, and more in snowy white and deep red.

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Disney Plus is probably worth it to many viewers, but the answer ultimately depends on how much you love Disney's brands. This is the only place to find much of the content from brands like Star Wars, Marvel and Pixar, so the $7.99 price tag may be a steal if those are top priorities for you.

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Disney After Hours is a specially ticketed event (meaning it's a ticket that is purchased separate from regular park tickets) that allows people to enter Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom at 7 p.m. and stay until midnight or 1 a.m. (ending time varies by date).

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October 2023 The growing popularity of fall breaks in schools means that October is far busier than it used to be. Halloween entertainment continues at Magic Kingdom, including the very popular Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. The International Food and Wine Festival will be in full swing over at Epcot.

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Disney After Hours at EPCOT dates are June 1 through August 24 2024.

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One of the most popular events at Walt Disney World has been the Disney After Hours events that are held in select theme parks on certain nights. The event requires the purchase of a separate ticket, and while they are not inexpensive, the events are popular and often sell out.

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Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Closing down on September 30, 2023, this is a sad one because it's not coming back. The final Voyage is slated for September 28-30. Bookings are on hold, and the Disney Theme Park is offering those with reservations a 50% discount to move to an earlier date.

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Yes! Walt Disney World vacation packages became available for purchase on May 31, 2023, and you can book packages up to 19 months in advance which means through December 2024. If you are looking for a vacation package for dates past December 2024, you will have to wait until next year when Disney releases them.

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Cheapest Time of the Year at Disney World in 2023 As a rule, January, February, August, and September are the cheapest seasons, as long as you avoid any holidays in those months. November and December are also good, though the discounts are not quite as deep.

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The worst times to visit Disney World in 2023 are:
  • January 1, January 13-18.
  • February 17-26 (President's Day)
  • March 17 – April 16 (Spring Break & Easter)
  • May 26 – August 13.
  • November 17-26 (Avoid Thanksgiving Week)
  • December 15 -31 (Avoid Christmas and New Year's Weeks)


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In general the best days of the week to visit the Disney World parks are Tuesday and Wednesday. The reason being is many families find that you need an entire week for a Disney vacation and typically arrive on Saturday or Sunday. We find weekends and Monday to be the busiest days at Walt Disney World.

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Second, annual passholders may enter the parks after 2PM without a reservation, except for Magic Kingdom on Saturdays and Sundays. Blockout dates still apply for these guests. Third, and most important, there is a partial exception for guests who are park hopping, which we'll discuss next.

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For those with short trips, Disney After Hours is an excellent way to make the most of your time in the park, since you'll be able to get so much done in a short amount of time. So, if you're looking for a truly special and unforgettable Disney experience, we highly recommend giving Disney After Hours a try.

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