A Wild Night at Epcot: How Many Rides Can We Do With Our New Extended Evening Hours Strategy?!

[@adamsmith-xk1sh]

I gave you a little of grief the last video you went to epcot and did 3 rides in 2hrs. This time you doubled it. Absolutely awesome with the hustle and metrics you used. Pro teams use these metrics with there player evaluations. Similiar what you did with walking distance between rides and shortest walk to and from rides. I like that. Oh and the video is great thank you.

[@Bill-z4m3d]

Our family of 4 just got back from a 6 day trip to MK, EPCOT, AK and HS. All I can say is we all want to give a great big THANK YOU to Rob and Ear Scouts for making our trip wonderful!! We rode Guardians multiple times, MMRR multiple times, ROTR multiple times, and Remy and MF several time each. Of course, we rode all of the other long time favs like FOP, Soarin', etc etc many times. I and my 25 y/o son studied all of your vids for several months before we left and felt extremely well prepared. We understood exactly what we needed to do to get everything done that we could have possibly wanted to do. We walked around 50 miles total over the 6 days, which was not easy for my 71 year old body! But we experienced way more than we could have ever hoped to had we not had the benefit of Rob's sound strategies and advice. We were all so surprised to see so many people around us in nearby lines unable to get on so many of the best attractions without waiting for a long time, but it seemed we were the only ones spinning the Disney Genie slots! The general lack of preparation by so many was surprising. Anyway, we had great success booking literally dozens of top attractions through use of Ear Scouts strategies. We left nothing undone! In summary, thanks to Rob for all you and Ear Scouts do for us WDW fanatics!! We were all hoping to bump into you somewhere so we could buy you a Joffries snack, but alas, it was not to be. Maybe next trip!

[@Giovanni_Palladino]

Excellent as always. If knowledge is king, you have been coronated!

[@lampwick-lounge]

Your joy when making these videos is what Disney is all about! Thank you Rob!!

[@triton6127]

We passed you coming from Ratatouille, right around the 18:37 mark. You and Erick looked like you were on a mission so I didn’t want to disturb you. Looks like I was right! 😂 Still, it was great ‘seeing’ you! Can’t wait to watch the whole thing later! Thanks again for doing what you do!

[@funnymanatee]

I love your concise time coaching! 💜

[@NortherlyK]

Love the person photobombing in the Test Track line. 😂😂😂

[@jordanw0613]

I came to the comments to see if anyone else noticed lol

[@timeabarna6882]

Thank you so much for all the effort you put in these videos. Your enthusiasm is so inspiring and after all the polarizing content out there, watching your videos always make me hopeful and happy and more and more knowledgable. The info about walking times are amazing.

[@Meeshwell]

10:59 for Remy!!! 😂 nice speed walking! Good strategy.. thanks for posting!

[@reidsalvette7400]

Just wanted to thank you. Wrapping up a week with extended family at WDW and I was the one responsible for all things genie+ and reservations. Without your videos we wouldn't have gotten half as much done. Thank you so much!

[@EarScouts]

So glad to hear everything went well. Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to let us know how your trip went - we really appreciate it! 😃

[@KnoxQH]

My family and I just returned from a very successful trip thanks to your incredibly informative videos. Thank you SO MUCH for your dedication to excellence in all things WDW and Genie+! I recommend your videos to everyone 🎉

[@giovannicofre4906]

GotG was definitely an empty queue when the fireworks starts. Amazing that the wait was zero, and there was only two other ride vehicles that had guests. What a great experience to have that ride almost to myself.

[@christran5081]

sorry for being confused but you still need a boarding pass even though the que is empty correct?

[@EmilyDominguez-e7d]

We are going to Disney in just a few weeks and this will be our first time doing extended evening hours - your videos have been SO helpful in planning the best strategies!

[@EarScouts]

It’s always exciting when you can start counting down the days. Hope you have a blast and get lots of rides checked off your list. 😃

[@tylerwelch377]

Been watching/studying all of your videos for our 4 years old 5th birthday we are spending in Disney in September!! You are the best! And explaining strategy! Can’t wait to implement everything we have learned thus far!! I think we are going to crush using all of your strategies!! Keep them coming!!

[@EarScouts]

Thanks so much for making our videos part of your trip prep - I hope you have an amazing birthday trip! 🥳 Good luck with those Genie Slots. 🍀🧞‍♂️🎰

[@dreamalongwshannon1711]

My son and I were on Guardians with you earlier in the evening! I didn't realize it until I saw the photo!! I've been watching all of your videos to prepare for a 1 day trip at Animal Kingdom in June! Thanks for all the tips!!

[@ScottyBlahVlogs]

I think this was the night I met you and got a picture with you haha. I was the guy from Scotland 😊 thank you again for all your tips and tricks 😆 xx

[@michaelflores3082]

Thanks for say hi to my family at Animal Kingdom!! 🎉 See you in Magic Kingdom!

[@jackiek6398]

Thank you so much for your tips! Disney slots worked well except for a return time on Jungle Cruise, so really happy!!! Hope we see you filming in the park next time we go. Thanks again!!!

[@kaylaandmarkalan]

Couldn’t agree more! I’ve heard that Tron during extended hours takes a long time as well. Great video as always!

[@jamiehurst4875]

This is great information! Thank you so much!

[@meginkirkland]

You are totally delightful. I love your attitude, and I appreciate the detailed strategies you share.

[@EarScouts]

Thanks so much. 😊 And thanks for watching!

[@614supercool]

Great stuff and thank you so much for doing the legwork.

[@disneyjenn1671]

Yay I’m so glad the tip worked to start with guardians at 9. I agree with you about Epcot forever 😆 thanks for all the tips and hard work you did for this video. Great job!

[@miriamvaldivia2612]

Amazing video! You really make me feel like I'm there!

[@Aisha.The.Traveler]

Great accurate video but Soarin is my favorite!

[@sarahbenak3015]

Your videos have made me a better Disney travel agent. Thank you!!!!

[@cheesequest]

Thanks for clarifying about the virtual boarding pass 😊

[@thetomorrowlandtraveler]

Once again a great video. Thanks for such great info. Loving those ears and it was good to see you guys at H2O glow. Can't wait for that video

[@ginazarc1123]

You are amazing!! These videos are fantastic :) Your strategies are good and I enjoy comparing notes!

[@NationalParkHoppers]

Our trip isn’t for 6 months, but we’ve been watching one of your videos daily! We are excited to watch this one tonight!

[@tylermoonlightmusic]

I took my fiancée to all the parks this week, and we had a ball! I’m appreciative of your tips. Our experience was smooth sailing 😌

[@EarScouts]

We love it when folks have a great Disney World vacation! Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to let us know how your trip went - we really appreciate it! 😃

[@dianabadger2493]

I love the science that went into this video! Your videos are always so much fun to watch 💜💜💜

[@MarcusGLovesWatches]

Awesome video Ear Scouts !

[@Kate-ub1dp]

Such a fun and informative video. Can’t wait for my WDW trip happening in a week

[@EarScouts]

Thanks for watching! 😃

[@momentsoftruthwithjulie7233]

I'm heading to Disney World beginning of June and I have limited time there, 3 days. I love watching your videos, they have been so helpful. Thank you!

[@NortherlyK]

🎉 Fiesta! Fiesta! 🎉

[@yankeesusa1]

Gran fiesta tour should be completely replaced with something new. So many choices being made at Epcot and they are not for the better. Great video by the way. Looking forward to an updated video. Now the question is, will the new Test Track be open before March of next year?

[@MattRotwitt]

Love your videos Rob! I’ve gained so much knowledge and confidence for our upcoming trip! Maybe we will catch ya out there!

[@leeannpoole9957]

Lots of fun as usual. Thanks Rob 😊

[@susanlagourmande]

Hi Rob! My husband and I LOVE your videos. Can you do one (or point us to one) that shows which food options are open during the extended hours for deluxe resort guests? Thanks!! -Susan

[@greersayre6200]

This was perfect!! Thank you so much for once again providing such an amazing video!!

[@zenus1619]

Love your content. Used your strategy at Animal Kingdom today and it worked perfectly. My wife and I just ran into you at the hotel food court! Have a great night.

[@EarScouts]

It was nice meeting you! We’re enjoying a little staycation since we’re doing the H20 Glow after hours event tonight. Glad to hear you had a great Animal Kingdom day. 😃

[@juliacooke9189]

I can't stop watching all of your videos!! My trip is officially less than 3 weeks from now and I've got a reservation for each of the 4 parks. My first time to Florida. My husband and kids first time to USA (hi from Canada!) and first time flying for my girls. I know this is getting too close to launch time for us, but any chance you can do some more of those "how to do everything in the ____ park without genie plus"? Staying offsite (yes, I know, I have so many regrets but it's too late now :( so here we are). Getting genie plus is going to majorly depend on the cost at the time, and likely would only get it for Magic Kingdom. But I only decided yesterday (after watching your videos) that instead of doing 2 days at MK, we should do Epcot. My kids love Frozen and I just felt like we need to experience all of the parks. Would love some tips! And packing list - what should we bring with us? If you're filming while we're there, would love to say hi and thanks to you and Eric for all the premium content!

[@jenniferdarragh264]

Love your ears!

[@kerriehawkins3686]

aww this makes me so sad about the fireworks! we are headed there in a couple of weeks and i was looking forward to them at epcot. i remember coming when i was 10 and seeing the fireworks and being obessed with them. i was able to see that same show in 2019 before they replaced it (i can't remember the name though) and it was magical. but i'm sad they are now doing something that is less than spectacular.

[@Molbyone]

Whenever we did Epcot extended evening hours, we basically only consider the time enough to do Guardians, Remy’s and Frozen. Anything after that is bonus

[@EarScouts]

I’d agree that’s a good baseline. And I’m pretty sure that’s exactly what we did in the first version of this video last year. I do think if you get called for Guardians before early entry starts and you go ahead and ride that early, you could easily fit in a couple more. Thanks for watching! 😃

[@hollymb41]

Hey Rob, thanks for all the great videos. Can we ride guardians twice if we have the extended hours ( we are staying at a deluxe hotel)? thanks!!

[@jamiehurst4875]

I was wondering this as well.

[@karissamcneal7301]

can we look forward to videos using genie plus when the parks are full during the summer ? 🤞 love your videos btw !

[@EarScouts]

For sure! We are ready for the summer crowds. 😎 Thanks for watching!

[@Maruffi]

Hey nice video. Do you have to be in EPCOT to do the virtual queue at 6? Or would it be available from any park as long as you have a park hopper pass?

[@MyThreeSons]

Although we are doing a week at Poly, we are not hitting either Epcot or MK on a extended evening hours day. Oh well, we will just use your tips and tricks for the perfect day at each using Genie Plus! Cheers!

[@consuelitosr]

Love your videos ❤

[@EarScouts]

Thanks so much. 😃❤️

[@trialsandtrails7285]

If we stay at the Polynesian villas or the contemporary bay lake tower, do those count as well for extended evening hours? Love your videos by the way! You give me sooooo many great tips and ideas! ❤

[@victoriapool3373]

Yes they do! He has a list you can pause and look at the beginning and of the video

[@byjustincook]

Great stuff. Can you clarify the ‘early call’ to the virtual queue. Want to make sure I understand. The 6pm queue is only for extended evening. But it’s very possible they start calling the Q early? Like they start calling at 830??

[@EarScouts]

Exactly! They will sometimes start calling the regular Virtual Queue during early entry and they typically start calling the EEH queue before EEH actually starts. Thanks for watching! 😃

[@victoriapool3373]

Can you get a VQ for guardians in the day and one for extended evening hours?

[@EarScouts]

Hi Victoria - yes! In this way, it is possible to ride 3 times if you also grab the Individual Attraction Lightning Lane. Thanks for watching! 😃

[@cryptarchbo376]

Hello! Great video, i want some advice if someone can guide me, im going mid September for very few days and want to park hop between hollywood studios first because im really a fan of starwars and then to epcot for guardians of the galaxy and the night show, but i was wondering if i want to ride guardians i have to go to epcot first?? To join de virtual queue? Im afraid if i do that then at 2pm is going to be hard to ride all the star wars attractions.. thanks very much!

[@tomi3946]

Rob, would you suggest a different strategy if entering through international gateway? I’m thinking making my way around starting at Ratatouille, then hitting frozen, test track, etc in that order. Finishing with the land pavilion attractions and making my way back out.

[@EarScouts]

Not really. It would make sense to start with Ratatouille since that is the first ride you would hit, but it will be a VERY long line earlier in the evening. You can watch our older version of this video and you’ll see that getting to Remy too early can really limit what you’re able to do. Instead plan to end with Remy and then you are close to the exit when you’re done (which can be a very good thing when you’re exhausted 😂). Thanks for watching!

[@ehr5818]

For the extended evening hours do you have to stay at the deluxe resorts directly the day before or after you visit the park or can you do it as long as you’re staying at the deluxe resort sometime during your visit? TIA I love your videos they’re very helpful for a first timer.

[@boricuajedi954]

I have the same question!, We will be checking in on Friday 14 Jul at SOG, so do we qualify for the extended hours on Wednesday 12 Jul? TIA.

[@EarScouts]

Hello! As long as it is on a check in day or a check out day or some day between those two, yes. If you checked out on Saturday, you would not have access on Monday, for example.

[@EarScouts]

Per my answer above, you would not qualify since you would not be there during an active stay. It includes your check in day, check out day, or any day in between. But not before or after. Thanks for watching! 😃

[@ehr5818]

@@EarScouts thanks so much I just got back from my trip and watched a ton of your videos they were incredibly helpful!

[@aarnold10102]

Where did you get those ears?!?!?! 😍 I need them

[@EarScouts]

Hello! These are the ones that are reversible and have a detachable bow. I think you can find them on ShopDisney right now, actually. Thanks for watching! 😃

[@christran5081]

does after hours not go unitl 1am? thanks for all you do:)

[@EarScouts]

Hello! So there are two different events - the After Hours is a paid event that we will be covering soon (and it goes to 1am). This one is Extended Evening Hours that is a perk of Deluxe Resort guests. Thanks for watching! 😃

[@michaelgray6414]

I am travel to Disney on the 25th jan 2024 which is a low crowd level time of year I am lead to believe I just wanted to know is it worth buying Disney plus We are tend to wake early so will be doing rope drop on all parks

[@teresapatterson4730]

Quick question... will the Food and Wine festival booths be open for extended hours?

[@EarScouts]

Hi Teresa! Unfortunately, no. They are only open during regular park hours. Thanks for watching! 😃

[@alanroberts256]

Hi Rob are you going to do a Toy Story restaurant review

[@EarScouts]

Hey Alan - we kinda did one in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3qaaqRoeKtsms0 We found the food to be fine - nothing to write home about, though the plant-based offerings held their own surprisingly well for a bbq restaurant. The atmosphere was what made it super fun.

[@gemamuniz3105]

If I was in the park prior to the extended hours and I already got to ride guardians of the galaxy, can I get to ride again?

[@Emmawillett-k8u]

Just a quick question if you have checked out of deluxe hotel in the morning and moved to valve like pop you are still ok to use extended hours at night ? Also how do you get back to value resort as I am guessing skyline will be closed thank youn

[@EarScouts]

Great question. While you can definitely do extended hours on your checkout day, I’m not sure about transportation. My guess is someone would drop you off at your resort even if there was not a dedicated bus running, but you might have to take a Lyft. I’d suggest asking one of the transportation cast members on the night you are there how they suggest getting back to your resort.

[@Emmawillett-k8u]

@@EarScouts thank you

[@airhuggies]

If cast members only scan 1 guest to verify, how easy is it for hotel guests to “sneak” ppl in?

[@chriswestwood3171]

If I want to do a water park in the morning and a theme park in the afternoon, would I be able to use Genie+ efficiently? Would my first few selections likely be early morning, or is there anyway I can rack up a load of LL for entering the park in the afternoon?

[@EarScouts]

Yes - you absolutely can do that effectively. We did that in our Sleep In and Do Everything at Magic Kingdom video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJDOfWiIqb57d8k Thanks for watching! 😃

[@jimknarr]

Does the Epcot Evening Hours on Monday push the parking lot hours back a couple hours (11PM park close so Midnight parking lot close) so I can stay at Hollywood Studios until it closes (10PM) before returning to Epcot?

[@EarScouts]

Hi Jim! Only if you have access to extended evening hours. They won’t typically let you enter at the International Gateway where the Skyliner drops you off unless you have valid park entry at that time. Since the parking lot is at the other end of Epcot, that wouldn’t work. However, you can ALWAYS take a bus to a park that closed earlier than the park you are in and get to the parking lot that way. Just know that it may take a really long time for the bus to come for parks that have already closed. It sometimes helps to let a transportation cast member know you are waiting on a bus for the closed park because they can sometimes send a “floater” bus to pick you up if there isn’t one scheduled for a while. That happened for me once at MK when I needed to get back to AK which had closed a LOT earlier. Thanks for watching! 😃

[@knr120]

How hard is it to get the guardians VQ for extended hours? If I try to get it right at 6?

[@EarScouts]

Not hard. Just do it right at 6 and you should be golden. Thanks for watching! 😃

[@knr120]

Thank you so much! I used your videos last year and my family was very impressed with how smooth our trip was! Heading there tomorrow again! 🫶✨

[@bradystephens]

I could do 7 Spaceship earth Test track Mission Guardians Living with the land Soarin Nemo

[@EarScouts]

I definitely think that is a great plan. If we weren’t trying to work in Remy and Frozen, we would have likely aimed for something similar to that. Thanks for watching! 😃

[@bradystephens]

Your videos are fun to watch because I go to Disney a lot on Friday nights

[@johncandinewbury-ve1il]

Love your videos! Great job! I especially appreciated you timing the walk between rides/areas. For first timers it helps us plan and visualize. Thank you!

[@Onniesprairiegarden]

I loved Harmonious 🥹 Thank you for doing an updated EEH!!! Love it. So helpful. We're going again in April. I'm so stoked!