For 2026, Disney After Hours events are scheduled at Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and EPCOT.
| Park | Event Dates |
|---|---|
| Magic Kingdom | January 12 & 19; February 2, 9 & 23; March 2 & 9; April 13 & 20; May 4, 11, 18 & 25; June 1, 22 & 29; July 13 & 27. |
| Disney’s Hollywood Studios | January 14 & 28; February 4, 11, 21 & 25; April 29; May 6, 14 & 30; June 3, 10, 17 & 24; July 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29; August 5, 12, 19 & 26; September 2 & 12. |
| EPCOT | January 22 & 29; February 19; March 5 & 12; April 2, 9, 15, 23 & 30; May 21; June 11 & 18; July 9 & 23; August 6 & 13; September 16 & 24. |
What is Disney After Hours?
Disney After Hours is a separately ticketed event held after regular park hours at select Walt Disney World parks.
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Guests gain access to attractions, reduced wait times, character meet‑and‑greets, and complimentary snacks and beverages.
What Time Does Disney After Hours Events Start?
For Magic Kingdom, the event runs from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m., with ticket holders allowed entry as early as 7 p.m.
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For Disney’s Hollywood Studios, most event nights run 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. There are special hours on May 30th (10:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.) and September 12th (10 p.m. to 1 a.m.).
For EPCOT, the hours are 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
How Much Does Disney After Hours Cost?
Magic Kingdom tickets are priced between $175 and $199, plus tax. This is a $14 increase from last year. There are no discounts for Magic Kingdom After Hours.
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At Hollywood Studios, tickets range from $155 to $189, plus tax. This is a $4 increase from last year. Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club (DVC) members can save $30 per ticket.
At EPCOT, tickets cost between $155 and $179, plus tax. This is also a $4 increase from last year. Similar discounts for Annual Passholders and DVC members are in place.
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Guests staying at select Disney Resort hotels, Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Hotels, or Shades of Green can begin purchasing tickets October 9, 2025. The general public can purchase starting October 14, 2025.
Disney After Hours Attractions & Features
At Magic Kingdom After Hours, attractions that will be open include:
- TRON Lightcycle Run
- Space Mountain
- Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
- Haunted Mansion
- “It’s a Small World”
- Jungle Cruise
- Peter Pan’s Flight
- Under the Sea — Journey of the Little Mermaid
- Mad Tea Party
Complimentary snacks and beverages (ice cream novelties, popcorn, and bottled drinks) and character meet‑and‑greet opportunities are included.
The statue of Walt Disney in Dreamer’s Point in EPCOT at Walt Disney World – Photo Credit: Marvin Montanaro
For Disney After Hours events at EPCOT, several major attractions will be available to guests. Confirmed rides include:
- Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
- Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure
- Test Track
- Frozen Ever After
- Soarin’ Around the World
Guests have encountered characters such as Mickey Mouse at the Dreamers Point statue, Minnie Mouse in the France pavilion gazebo, and Goofy during a DJ-led dance party in CommuniCore Plaza.
Spaceship Earth in the evening in EPCOT at Walt Disney World – Photo Credit: Marvin Montanaro
Live entertainment is also part of the experience, with musical acts performing at stages such as the Canada Mill Stage. While many quick-service locations are closed, some World Showcase kiosks and select restaurants, including Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe and Rose & Crown Pub, remain open for food purchases.
Disney After Hours at Hollywood Studios includes lower wait times to a variety of the park’s top attractions. These include:
- Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
- Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
- Slinky Dog Dash
- Toy Story Mania!
- Alien Swirling Saucers
- Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
- The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
Empty Main Street USA and Cinderella Castle hub on Labor Day 2025 Magic Kingdom Disney World – Photo Credit: That Park Place
Entertainment options are more limited than daytime offerings, but many guests simply enjoy their riding the favorite attractions without waiting in long lines.
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