WDW is testing a new version of the Extra Magic Hour. Each park is offering 1 day each week through May 22nd where they open 1 hour early as they have done in the past plus each park is staying open 3 extra hours to WDW Resort Guests after normal park closing hours. Today Thursday May 13 the Animal Kingdom stayed open 3 extra hours from 5 pm to 8 pm for WDW Resort Guest.
Most attractions were open, but our best experience was Kilimanjaro Safaris. We were on one of the last Safaris and this was the most active we have ever seen the animals. The Trucks had to stop several times as the animals were so active they were crossing the roads constantly. First time I have ever seen the Cheetah moving about along with the Male Lion. The Rhino's were moving about and eating both in the water and on land. Best experience we have experienced on the Safari.
The park wasn't overly crowded and the Disney survey people asked us several questions on our experience.
Overall everything was fine. Only thing that I think was missing was a bit more advanced information to both the guest and the Cast Members.
Looking forward to trying it at the other parks.
Current Schedule for the 3 hours extra after normal closing are.
Epcot on Sundays
Disney - MGM on Tuesdays
Magic Kingdom on Wednesdays
Animal Kingdom on Thursdays
Current Schedule for the 1 hour extra before regular opening time:
Animal Kingdom on Monday
Epcot on Wednesday
Magic Kingdom on Friday
Disney - MGM on Saturdays
Regards,
Joe
Most attractions were open, but our best experience was Kilimanjaro Safaris. We were on one of the last Safaris and this was the most active we have ever seen the animals. The Trucks had to stop several times as the animals were so active they were crossing the roads constantly. First time I have ever seen the Cheetah moving about along with the Male Lion. The Rhino's were moving about and eating both in the water and on land. Best experience we have experienced on the Safari.
The park wasn't overly crowded and the Disney survey people asked us several questions on our experience.
Overall everything was fine. Only thing that I think was missing was a bit more advanced information to both the guest and the Cast Members.
Looking forward to trying it at the other parks.
Current Schedule for the 3 hours extra after normal closing are.
Epcot on Sundays
Disney - MGM on Tuesdays
Magic Kingdom on Wednesdays
Animal Kingdom on Thursdays
Current Schedule for the 1 hour extra before regular opening time:
Animal Kingdom on Monday
Epcot on Wednesday
Magic Kingdom on Friday
Disney - MGM on Saturdays
Regards,
Joe