Another EMH question

[slandwdw]

I've noticed that the Extra Magic Hours says the park will open an hour early and up to an extra three hours later. Is there a way to know how many hours later the parks are open?
Thanks

 

[Robo]

I've noticed that the Extra Magic Hours says the park will open an hour early and up to an extra three hours later. Is there a way to know how many hours later the parks are open?
Thanks

Its not complicated.

This is how EMH works for all parks at all times (until further notice from WDW).

Look up the POSTED open and close times for any day, any park.

Only WDW resort guests staying on-property will be allowed EHM privileges and it COSTS NOTHING EXTRA to attend the EMHs.

There are slightly different situations for MORNING and EVENING EMH's.

-------MORNING EMH FACTS--------------------------------------

If it is a MORNING EMH, then WDW resort guests staying on-property will be allowed entry to THAT park on THAT day starting ONE HOUR before the posted opening time.
At least one person in your party should have a room key-card with them to verify your current hotel status and gain entry.
So, only WDW resort guests will be ALLOWED INTO the park.
Once inside, only selected attractions will be open.
See the official WDW website for the latest attractions that will be open during EMH.

http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw/calendar/extraMagicHour?id=CalendarExtraMagicHoursPage


-------EVENING EMH FACTS--------------------------------------

If it is a EVENING EMH, then WDW resort guests staying on-property will be allowed to stay and ride attractions at THAT park on THAT day for THREE HOURS after the posted closing time.

(So, YES, if MK is sched. to close at midnight, the EMH will run til 3AM! Yep, that's 3 in the morning. No, its not a mistake, that would be 3 full hours after the posted time. 3AM for a posted 12mid close-time. 3AM, yes sir!)

EACH adult needs to show a room key-card and a wristband will be issued to each adult and child that the ride CMs will check to allow entry to each ride.
So, even though non-resort guests may still be INSIDE the park, only those with wrist-bands will be allowed to ride any open EMH attractions.
See the official WDW website for the latest attractions that will be open during EMH.

http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw/calendar/extraMagicHour?id=CalendarExtraMagicHoursPage
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You can enter the parks for EMH EVENINGS anytime... during "regular" hours, or even during the actual extended EMH hours.

This 1-hour morning EMH and 3-hour evening EMH rule applies at all 4 parks until further notice from WDW.

 

[slandwdw]

So it is always 3 hours later during the evening ? What a good deal.
Thank you very much for all the information. It is much easier then I was making it out to be.

 

[hkite]

I was wondering the same thing! It doesn't say anywhere on the disney website that the parks are open 3 hours later- just "up to" 3 hours later. So, it's good to know it's always 3 hours!

 

[Robo]

It doesn't say anywhere on the disney website that the parks are open 3 hours later- just "up to" 3 hours later. So, it's good to know it's always 3 hours!

I'm sure the "WDW law team" approved the "up to" wording.

WDW always reserves the right to control when they open and close any park.

But, it should be considered "Standard Practice" and "Normal" for the EVENING EMH's to be 3 hours in length past the posted closing, until there is an official policy change.

 

[JoeEpcotRocks]

I'm glad to hear it's always the 3 full hours. We are looking forward to the extra evening hours for the Animal Kingdom for a change of pace.