Disney is adding after-hours access to beat the lines at one of its most popular parks
Disney fans who dream of ditching the daytime crowds are about to get their wish.Walt Disney World is quietly giving eligible guests exclusive after-hours access to Disney’s Hollywood Studios this fall — offering a rare chance to hop aboard some of the resort’s biggest attractions long after everyone else has headed for the exits.According to WDWMagic, the special Extended Evening Hours event will take over Hollywood Studios on Wednesday, Sept.16, replacing the late-night perk that’s typically held at Magic Kingdom.The shake-up comes as Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party takes over more evenings at Magic Kingdom, as per Parade, forcing Disney to spread the after-dark magic to other parks instead.For guests who qualify, it could mean strolling through Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge beneath the lights, racing onto Slinky Dog Dash with dramatically shorter waits or dropping into The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror without spending half the evening standing in line.Night owls will still have access to many of the park’s biggest attractions, including Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, Toy Story Mania!, Alien Swirling Saucers and Star Tours — The Adventures Continue, making it possible to tackle some of Disney World’s busiest rides with far shorter waits.Select restaurants, snack stands and gift shops will also remain open.Consider it the hottest ticket after dark — if you qualify, that is.
There’s one big catch, as access is limited.Extended Evening Hours are reserved for guests staying at Disney Deluxe Resorts, Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts and select partner hotels, including the Walt Disney World Swan, Dolphin, Swan Reserve and Shades of Green.Hollywood Studios isn’t the only park getting a late-night promotion this fall, either.Disney has already shifted the perk to Animal Kingdom on Aug.26 and Sept.
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