Anyone else mad about no more extended MK hours for deluxe guests?

[HokieRaven5]

From what I can see - HS is not consistently scheduled as the alternative EEH…some weeks it’s just Monday’s EPCOT…is that right?

Weekly calendar on Disney’s website currently goes out till October 21.

Edit: There are no weeks without 2 options for EEH

 

[Tom_E_D]

From what I can see - HS is not consistently scheduled as the alternative EEH…some weeks it’s just Monday’s EPCOT…is that right?

DHS has an Extended Evening hours every week that MK doesn't have one. For the first week, it's on the Saturday, September 30.

 

[Tom_E_D]

Just so I'm caught up: Did they cancel announced MK evenings, or did they change the park(s) offered when new weeks were announced?

They did not cancel any MK EEH that were on the calendar. It's just that when the calendar came out for the weeks starting the last week in September, there were no MK EEH on there. Those were the weeks that DHS has EEH. Disney made a big announcement that DHS EEH were coming, including listing the dates, but never said anything about how they would affect MK's EEH.

 

[butterscotchcollins]

If you’re not getting the benefit you were planning for you can always switch resorts and save some $. As much as I love the exclusivity of those few evening hours are they worth the hundreds of dollars extra to you?

 

[SL6827]

So did they say or not about them continuing in 2024?

 

[HokieRaven5]

So did they say or not about them continuing in 2024?

Yes, they announced they are continuing into 2024 earlier this year

Disney Dining Plans Returning, Exciting Park Reservation Updates and More at Walt Disney World




Continuing to provide extended park time to Disney Resort hotel guests:For those planning to stay at a Disney Resort hotel, we will continue to offer the popular early theme park entry for visits through 2024 – every day, across all four theme parks. This great benefit gives you a jump start on your day. For those staying at Disney Deluxe Resorts and Deluxe Villas, we’ll also be continuing to offer extended evening hours on select dates at select parks through 2024. Early theme park entry and extended evening hours require valid theme park admission and a Resort ID.

 

[HokieRaven5]

Looks like during MVMCP and Jollywood season it may be 2 nights of extended evening hours at EPCOT

Extended Evening Hours Schedule Change for Early November

According to Disney World, EPCOT will host Extended Evening Hours twice in the week of October 29th through November 4th. Not only will EPCOT host Extended Evening Hours twice in the same week, but the schedule will move to a Monday/Thursday cadence instead of the typical Monday/Wednesday timing.

 

[Tom_E_D]

Looks like during MVMCP and Jollywood season it may be 2 nights of extended evening hours at EPCOT

Extended Evening Hours Schedule Change for Early November

According to Disney World, EPCOT will host Extended Evening Hours twice in the week of October 29th through November 4th. Not only will EPCOT host Extended Evening Hours twice in the same week, but the schedule will move to a Monday/Thursday cadence instead of the typical Monday/Wednesday timing.

I'm not surprised that there are no DHS Extended Evening hours during Jollywood Nights season. And I'm not that surprised that they decided to do Epcot twice in a week. But I am surprised that they started doing so that early. The first Jollywood Nights isn't until November 11. I know they hadn't announced DHS Extended Evening Hours past October 25. But they could have extended them by a couple of weeks.

 

[PolyRob]

I'm not surprised that there are no DHS Extended Evening hours during Jollywood Nights season. And I'm not that surprised that they decided to do Epcot twice in a week. But I am surprised that they started doing so that early. The first Jollywood Nights isn't until November 11. I know they hadn't announced DHS Extended Evening Hours past October 25. But they could have extended them by a couple of weeks.

I honestly thought Disney would just cut it from being 2 nights and have 1 Epcot night so I guess this is something? It's not really that fun with all the holiday booths closed and WS blocked between Norway and France.

 

[Disturbia]

Since Disney pushes back the MK EETPH to 11 pm-1 am routinely (two weeks before a trip they extend regular hours to 11 pm; note to double check hours/touring plans subscribers get notified immediately) it reduces the value for those of us with young kids.

We upgraded to deluxe and honestly it was not worth it, although we paid the same/similar rate at the Poly deluxe studio as we would for a one bedroom suite with 2 bathrooms at Art of Animation. The deluxe QS menu/seating is not great either. We are staying at AOA our next trip. My teen and I went to the Epcot hours and rode Spaceship earth, test track and GoTG (took 45 mins!). Everyone else stayed back at the pool.

 

[Disturbia]

I can’t see the Epcot hours (genius Disney IT, we need 60+14 day calendar to plan with family before ADR window opens!!!!) but we are going that week of Oct 29.

What days does Epcot have EETPH? We are trying to avoid them.

Edit:
@HokieRaven5 just found them on your blog Mickey link:

 

[HokieRaven5]

I can’t see the Epcot hours (genius Disney IT, we need 60+14 day calendar to plan with family before ADR window opens!!!!) but we are going that week of Oct 29.

What days does Epcot have EETPH? We are trying to avoid them.

October 30 and November 2

 

[PolyRob]

I can’t see the Epcot hours (genius Disney IT, we need 60+14 day calendar to plan with family before ADR window opens!!!!) but we are going that week of Oct 29.

What days does Epcot have EETPH? We are trying to avoid them.

Epcot will have 2 EEH during the week of 10/29. It's listed on the calendar for Monday, 10/30 and Thursday, 11/2. Check the app, it shows an additional week past the website.

 

[Disturbia]

October 30 and November 2

missed them by 2 days each! Phew

 

[mamaofsix]

I feel for you. It's truly frustrating that they wait so close to the 60 day mark to release the calendar for these. Really puts a wrench in trying to plan dining ADRs and park days.

 

[PolyRob]

Remember when ADRs were booked 180+ days in advance and Disney still changed hours less than 60 days out? Always a "fun" puzzle.

 

[soniam]

Remember when ADRs were booked 180+ days in advance and Disney still changed hours less than 60 days out? Always a "fun" puzzle.

One Spring Break trip, they opened the park an hour early the night before. Luckily we were staying onsite and received an automated message in our room phone. Talk about last minute.

 

[PolyRob]

One Spring Break trip, they opened the park an hour early the night before. Luckily we were staying onsite and received an automated message in our room phone. Talk about last minute.

That's crazy! And yet we still love it

 

[hhhisthegame]

Epcot will have 2 EEH during the week of 10/29. It's listed on the calendar for Monday, 10/30 and Thursday, 11/2. Check the app, it shows an additional week past the website.

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I hope that's just a placeholder! 9PM for magic kingdom? Oct 30 is our last night so I really hope that number will change. 10PM is bad enough! Last trip it was always 11PM....And they moved the magic kingdom EEH away. Magic kingdom at night is my favorite part of disney so im disappointed the hours are cut Was really looking forward to the 10/25 EEH before it got moved.

 

[HokieRaven5]

Just to add the blogs are posting that Animal Kingdom may also be added to the rotation of EEH beginning November 8.