EPCOT - Extended Evening Hours

[SDA]

I recently realized that on our scheduled EPCOT day, there are extended evening hours. My understanding is that staying at the Swan will qualify us for these.

Curious as to what one does during the extended evening hours? I assume the ride lines are shorter - are all of the attractions open? I believe I read somewhere that the countries are not.

Just wondering how to maximize this benefit (if we aren't exhausted!).

 

[jmainaz]

For select Disney Resort hotel guests, 2026 tickets went on Oct. 9, 2025 (including guests booked at Walt Disney Swan and Dolphin Hotels and Shades of Green). For the general public, tickets went on sale Oct. 14, 2025

Cost I believe is around $150 pp

EPCOT Attractions available:

• Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
• Remy's Ratatouille Adventure
• Frozen Ever After
• Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros
• Living with the Land
• Mission: SPACE
• The Seas with Nemo & Friends
• Soarin' Around the World
• Spaceship Earth
• Test Track presented by General Motors

Goofy's DJ dance party at CommuniCore Plaza
Canada Mill Stage Dance Party

Included in the cost of event admission are unlimited ice cream treats (Mickey bar, Mickey sandwich and strawberry bar), popcorn and select beverages (bottled water, Sprite, Coke, Diet Coke), available at carts stationed throughout the park once the event officially begins.

 

[SDA]

I'm asking about the extended evening hours and not the ticketed after hours.

 

[Tatebeck]

All of the sit down restaurants will be closed, along with most of the country related booths etc. there may be a few snack/popcorn carts or quick service locations open. Gift shops near the front of the park will remain open as well.

Extended hours are mostly for riding rides with short wait times. Most rides will remain open. Have fun!

 

[Tom_E_D]

I recently realized that on our scheduled EPCOT day, there are extended evening hours. My understanding is that staying at the Swan will qualify us for these.

Curious as to what one does during the extended evening hours? I assume the ride lines are shorter - are all of the attractions open? I believe I read somewhere that the countries are not.

Just wondering how to maximize this benefit (if we aren't exhausted!).

Here's the Extended Hours webpage: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/guest-services/extended-evening/

It lists the eligible hotels (including the Swan) and the attractions that are open.

 

[SDA]

Here's the Extended Hours webpage: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/guest-services/extended-evening/

It lists the eligible hotels (including the Swan) and the attractions that are open.

Thanks! I somehow missed this entirely!

 

[MemoryMakers]

Having done this a number of times, the lines for the marque attractions (Guardians, Test Track, Frozen, Ratatouille) weren't as short as we had hoped but...they do move quicker than the posted wait since there are no LLs). One of our favorite things we did during this time was going to Journey of Water around 10:30. Given we are two (proud) Disney Adults, it was fun to experience the attraction without having to fear we were getting in the way of all the kids. Then...we get in line for Guardians at 10:55 to end the night. Hope you enjoy it.