Deluxe later hours/ non deluxe tickets

[buzz1fan]

Do you think those of us not in a deluxe will know with enough time to plan park reservations around Christmas?
My concern is we are only getting a 3 day ticket. If the park hours are cut short for us because we are not at a deluxe I’d rather go to that park the other day. Does that make sense?
If magic kingdom closes all nights at 10:00- do you think the later hours will be after that- or will they shut down earlier?

 

[DisBuckMan]

My understanding is that the evening hours will be "extended" hours...meaning after the parks' normal hours. So, they should operate just like EMH did in the past....except only Deluxe hotel guests can attend.

 

[ENJDisneyFan]

I doubt they "close" the parks early for this. It will likely be the hour after the park was set to close.

 

[buzz1fan]

Good this is what I am hoping for

 

[subtchr]

This will not affect park hours.

 

[maryj11]

I did not know they were doing this. Where can I find the info?

 

[disny_luvr]

I did not know they were doing this. Where can I find the info?

I don’t think much info has been released about it other than they are doing this. I’m sure it’s only starting on or after October 1st.

 

[subtchr]

I did not know they were doing this. Where can I find the info?

From the Disney Parks Blog:

In addition, with the kickoff of the 50th anniversary, guests staying at one of our Disney Deluxe or Deluxe Villa Resort hotels will also be able to enjoy extended evening hours on select nights in select theme parks. Extended evening hours will begin in early October with specific dates and parks to be shared at a later time, so please be sure to check back on DisneyWorld.com for the latest.

Please note that guests will need a valid ticket or pass and a theme park reservation for the same park on the same day to experience extended evening hours. Or, guests may visit with a ticket or Annual Pass with the Park Hopper option as long as they entered their first park where they made their reservation earlier in the day.

For both of these options, select attractions, merchandise and food and beverage locations will be available. Be sure to also bring your MagicBand, Disney MagicMobile pass or Key to the World card linked to your stay, or another form of Resort ID.

 

[MomOTwins]

The bigger issue around Christmas-time early closing is going to be whether they bring back the MVMCP party or not. We won't know that until much closer to the holidays, I suspect.

 

[kathi]

Are all DVC resorts considered Deluxe?

 

[DebbieB]

Are all DVC resorts considered Deluxe?

yes