As a mom who's toured Walt Disney World with teens in tow and vice versa I have learned that teens prefer all things Disney World a lot better at night.
It's cooler, they've enjoyed a meal or two and they're nocturnal brains are fully awake.
If you're staying on property at a Disney Resort all the better, because without exception they will really enjoy night time Extra Magic Hours (EMH).
I'm not suggesting we plan our trips around our teens but let's face it, if the teens in your group are full of Disney magic .. it will spread to the rest of your group!
With a little pre-trip planning you'll have a memorable and magical trip.
The combination of EMH and their top attractions makes for some very magical moments. Here are the top EMH attractions by park and a brief rundown on how EMH work in case you've missed it.
Each day, one of the 4 Walt Disney World Theme Parks opens one hour early or remains open up to 3 hours after regular Park closing time for guests of any Walt Disney World Resort hotel. These extended hours are known as Extra Magic Hours (EMH).
How It Works:
Morning Hours-Arrive up to an hour before the designated Theme Park is scheduled to open and show your valid, Magic Band or Theme Park ticket and Resort I.D. at the Theme Park turnstiles.
Evening Hours - Valid theme park ticket (magic band) and Resort I.D. are required. Each member of your party will need to present their Resort I.D. for accessing evening Extra Magic Hours attractions.
Here's a list of all the attractions and must do's that are my teen faves (and may become your teens too) open during night time EMH.
Magic Kingdom
Wishes
Tomorrowland
Buzz Lightyear
Space Mountain
Tomorrowland Speedway
Liberty Square
Haunted Mansion
Snack at Columbia House or Pinocchio's Village Haus
Frontierland
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Splash Mountain
Frontierland Shootin' Arcade
Adventureland
Dole Whip
Pirates of the Caribbean
Epcot
Illuminations
Soarin'
Spaceship Earth
Test Track
Living Seas
Mission: SPACE
Off Kilter
Gran Fiesta Tour
Fountainview ice cream and watch the fountains
Disney Hollywood Studios
Mulch, Sweat and Shears
Toy Story Mania
MuppetVision 3-D
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster
Star Tours
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
Animal Kingdom
Dinosaur
Expedition Everest
Kali River Rapids (seasonally)
Kilimanjaro Safaris (seasonally)
I hope these teen touring tips help make your next trip a memorable and magical one!
Have a Disney Day!
If you're staying on property at a Disney Resort all the better, because without exception they will really enjoy night time Extra Magic Hours (EMH).
I'm not suggesting we plan our trips around our teens but let's face it, if the teens in your group are full of Disney magic .. it will spread to the rest of your group!
With a little pre-trip planning you'll have a memorable and magical trip.
The combination of EMH and their top attractions makes for some very magical moments. Here are the top EMH attractions by park and a brief rundown on how EMH work in case you've missed it.
Each day, one of the 4 Walt Disney World Theme Parks opens one hour early or remains open up to 3 hours after regular Park closing time for guests of any Walt Disney World Resort hotel. These extended hours are known as Extra Magic Hours (EMH).
How It Works:
Morning Hours-Arrive up to an hour before the designated Theme Park is scheduled to open and show your valid, Magic Band or Theme Park ticket and Resort I.D. at the Theme Park turnstiles.
Evening Hours - Valid theme park ticket (magic band) and Resort I.D. are required. Each member of your party will need to present their Resort I.D. for accessing evening Extra Magic Hours attractions.
Here's a list of all the attractions and must do's that are my teen faves (and may become your teens too) open during night time EMH.
Magic Kingdom
Wishes
Tomorrowland
Buzz Lightyear
Space Mountain
Tomorrowland Speedway
Liberty Square
Haunted Mansion
Snack at Columbia House or Pinocchio's Village Haus
Frontierland
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Splash Mountain
Frontierland Shootin' Arcade
Adventureland
Dole Whip
Pirates of the Caribbean
Epcot
Illuminations
Soarin'
Spaceship Earth
Test Track
Living Seas
Mission: SPACE
Off Kilter
Gran Fiesta Tour
Fountainview ice cream and watch the fountains
Disney Hollywood Studios
Mulch, Sweat and Shears
Toy Story Mania
MuppetVision 3-D
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster
Star Tours
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
Animal Kingdom
Dinosaur
Expedition Everest
Kali River Rapids (seasonally)
Kilimanjaro Safaris (seasonally)
I hope these teen touring tips help make your next trip a memorable and magical one!
