We're Not Gatekeeping This Secret Way To Get Extra Time in EMPTY Disney World Parks!

There are so many perks when you choose to stay at a Walt Disney World hotel.

Saratoga Springs

These perks include free transportation, a free water park visit on your day of check-in, Early Theme Park Entry, and the ability to book Lighting Lanes 7 days in advance. These perks are offered to all guests, regardless of whether they stay at a Value, Moderate, or Deluxe Resort. If you are looking for even more perks, those who stay at a Deluxe Resort can participate in Extended Evening Hours.

Extended Evening Hours are not offered each day, like Early Theme Park Entry. This special and free event starts as soon as the park closes for the general public and lasts for two hours. This means that for two hours, the only guests allowed in the park are those who stay at a Disney World Deluxe Resort and other select hotels. During these two hours, there tend to be fewer crowds, which means shorter ride wait times!

TRON Lightcycle / Run at night

While this perk is great and can help you squeeze in more park time and rides into your day, as we mentioned, in order to participate, you have to be staying at a Disney World Deluxe Resort (or other select hotels), which is the most expensive of the three hotel tiers. But don’t worry; we found six of the most budget-friendly Deluxe Resorts that you can stay at in order to take advantage of the Extended Evening Hours perk!

Old Key West

Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort

While Disney may not own the Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort, it is a fantastic resort as it gets all the benefits of a Deluxe Resort for a fraction of the cost! Plus, it is close to both EPCOT and Hollywood Studios, and you can get to the parks by walking, taking a Friendship Boat, or even the Skyliner! On average, you can get a room here for about $270 a night.

Dolphin Resort

Walt Disney World Swan Resort

The same deal from above goes for the Walt Disney World Swan Resort. The room rate here is just a bit higher, around $287 a night. You can choose to upgrade your room and view for a bit more, but still, the price is easier on your budget compared to other Deluxe resorts.

Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin

If you are looking to stay at a Disney-owned hotel in the Deluxe category, you may want to consider these four hotels.

The Disney Vacation Club Cabins at Fort Wilderness

Although the new cabins are Disney Vacation Club cabins, anyone can book them, even if they are not a Disney Vacation Club Member! These brand-new cabins offer the perks of a Deluxe Resort guest. The average cabin price is about $453 a night.

New Fort Wilderness Cabins

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

Jambo from Animal Kingdom Lodge! This resort offers stunning views of the Animal Kingdom savannah. You can book a studio in the Disney Vacation Club Villas in Jambo House for about $492 a night. Once again, giving you access to Extended Evening Hours.

Animal Kingdom Lodge

Disney’s Old Key West Resort

You can stay at the OG Disney Vacation Club Resort, Old Key West for about $486 a night in a Studio. This resort even offers transportation to Disney Springs via the Sassagoula River.

Old Key West

Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort

Saratoga Springs is also a Disney Vacation Club Resort, but once again, it is open to anyone to book. It is within walking distance of Disney Springs and also offers boat transportation via the Sassagoula River. On average, you can book a Studio here for about $480 a night.

Saratoga Springs Lobby

It is important to remember that room rates can fluctuate based on demand and the time of year. Still, these six resorts are generally the most budget-friendly for those looking to stay at a Deluxe Resort and enjoy extra perks like Extended Evening Hours in the Magic Kingdom.

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