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  • On Nov 5, 2025
    Nicole from Puerto Rico Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    Switching resorts from value to deluxe mid trip...extended evening hours the night that we check out of value and check in to deluxe...are we still able to participate?

    Hi Nicole, 

    Welcome to planDisney! Staying at two resorts during one trip (a split stay) is a great way to double the fun on a Disney World vacation. My family often books a split stay so we can enjoy the theming, restaurants and amenities at multiple Disney Resort Hotels. On our most recent trip, we were able to take advantage of Extended Evening Hours on our check-in day. This allowed us to enjoy EPCOT with fewer crowds and much shorter wait times for attractions. We had a blast!

    Since you'll be staying at a Deluxe Disney Resort, you will be able to take advantage of Extended Evening Hours on your check-in day. Once the Extended Evening Hours begin, you'll be asked to scan your MagicBand, Key to the World card or Disney MagicMobile Pass to confirm you are indeed a Deluxe Resort Guest. If you are planning to hop to the park with the Extended Evening Hours, you can arrive anytime once the event has begun (you don't have to be there right at the start). 

    Be sure to check out the Resort Activity Guide when you arrive at your Deluxe Resort Hotel. My daughters love spending time in the Community Hall doing crafts, playing games or even watching a movie when we have a non-park day. The Guide lists all activities offered during your stay, from Campfires to poolside games to Movies Under the Stars. Some activities are free, while others have a small fee. 

    I hope this information helps with your planning, Nicole. Have a wonderful trip and have fun exploring the Disney Resorts! If you have any other questions, please visit us at planDisney - we'd love to help!

    Happy planning,
    Candace

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Meet the Panelist: Candace, Ontario

Bonjour! I'm Candace, mom to four daughters, wife and Early French Immersion teacher from Ottawa, ON, Canada. We're a family of explorers who are full of curiosity and seek to find the magic in the smallest moments of the day. The Disney Vacation Club allows us to explore many Disney Destinations with the flexibility to choose a Resort that fits our travel party whether traveling with family or friends. I can't wait to help you plan an adventure of your own! Learn More About Candace

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