At Walt Disney World, summer nights set the stage for a particular kind of
excitement. Maybe it’s the retreat of the Florida sun, the promise of another round
of popcorn, or the colorful lighting on iconic rides — there’s something about being
a Disney park at night.
After Hours at Disney World are separately ticketed events that deliver the ultimate
nighttime experience at guests’ favorite parks. With lower wait times, the chance
to meet characters, and plenty of free snacks to fuel their adventure, Disney
After Hours is a limited-capacity party — also known as the unforgettable
experience they’ve been looking for to add to their next vacation.
Fellow Night Owls Listen Up: Here’s everything they need to know about
upcoming Disney World After Hours events and how guests can make the most of
their visit.
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MAGIC KINGDOM AFTER HOURS TICKETS
DISNEY’S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS AFTER HOURS TICKETS
2026 Magic Kingdom After Hours
After Hours events are back at Magic Kingdom in 2026. Guests can see the lights of
Prince Charming Regal Carousel swirling just beyond the castle, go for late night
popcorn runs on the way to Haunted Mansion and ride the PeopleMover through a
glittering Tomorrowland.
Magic Kingdom After Hours runs from 10:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. each event
night (see all dates below). Guests with an After Hours ticket do not need to make
a park reservation to come in before the event officially starts. As with all After
Hours events, they can enter the park as early as 7:00 p.m.
Surprise Character Encounters
An evening at Magic Kingdom is always full of character, and during After Hours,
guests can expect to run into some of their favorite familiar faces. Stay tuned for
updates on who might be showing up.
Snacks & Refreshments
We can’t think of many things as satisfying as asking for a Mickey Ice Cream Bar and
just … walking away with it. Select snacks are included in guests’ tickets, such as
ice cream novelties, popcorn, and bottled beverages. Snack carts will be scattered
throughout the park, so they never have to go far to enjoy a tasty treat.
Rides Open at Magic Kingdom After Hours
During guests’ nights at Magic Kingdom, some of their favorite thrills and storybook
adventures will be ready to take them to Neverland and enter the grid. Highlights
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
Attractions & entertainment subject to change
2026 Magic Kingdom After Hours Dates and Tickets
Magic Kingdom After Hours nights are very popular, so it’s a good idea to secure
their night of fantasy well ahead of your date. Visit the Magic Kingdom After Hours
ticketing page to purchase tickets.
Here are the 2026 dates to help guests plan their magical night out:
Jan 12
Jan 19
Feb 2
Feb 9
Feb 23
Mar 2
Mar 9
Apr 13
Apr 20
May 4
May 11
May 18
May 25
Jun 1
Jun 22
Jun 29
Jul 13
Jul 27
Disney’s Hollywood Studios After Hours
Guests should get ready for their close up: On select evenings until September 12,
2026. After Hours events at Hollywood Studios typically runs from 9:30 p.m. to
12:30 a.m. (check dates for start times). To get the most out of their evening in the
Hollywood spotlight, guests can come to the park as early as 7:00 p.m., before
the official event even begins. That’s so much extra time to wave to their adoring
DHS After Hours Planning Note:
Deviating from typical hours, the May 30th event will run from 10:30 p.m. to
1:30 a.m. and the Sept. 12th event will run from 10:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Rides Open at Hollywood Studios After Hours
The stars of Hollywood Studios are swirling, twirling, and even saving the galaxy
during After Hours all with notably lower wait times.
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
Slinky Dog Dash
Alien Swirling Saucers
Toy Story Mania!
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
Attractions & entertainment subject to change
Surprise Character Encounters
As guests make their way through the park during After Hours, they never know
who might be waiting for them around the corner. They should expect the
unexpected, with characters roaming the streets of Hollywood, ready to say ‘hello!’
Lift a Glass and Grab a Bite
Around the park, outdoor bars will be ready to serve brews and select cocktails.
Meanwhile, over at Oga’s Cantina, DJ R-3X will be spinning the hottest tunes
this side of Coruscant as Oga serves up out-of-this-world cocktails and small
bites. Guests can journey to Batuu for walk-up availability.
To fuel them long into the night, food and drinks will also be available at some of
their favorite quick-service spots like:
KRNR The Rock Station
Milk Stand
Woody’s Lunch Box
Snacks & Refreshments
At Hollywood Studios After Hours, guests will share the evening’s festivities with a
few of their closest friends: We’re of course referring to the complimentary
snacks. Ice cream, popcorn, and bottled drinks at various locations are included.
2026 Hollywood Studios After Hours Dates and Tickets
To grab their night among the stars, purchase ahead of guests’ stays by heading to
the Hollywood Studios After Hours ticketing page. There, they’ll select the number
of tickets and the date of their visit. Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club
Members can save $30 per ticket.
To help guests plan their night among the stars, here are the 2026 dates:
Jan 14
Jan 28
Feb 4
Feb 11
Feb 21
Feb 25
Apr 29
May 6
May 14
May 30
Jun 3
Jun 10
Jun 17
Jun 24
Jul 1
Jul 8
Jul 15
Jul 22
Jul 29
Aug 5
Aug 12
Aug 19
Aug 26
Sep 2
Sep 12
EPCOT After Hours
EPCOT is now offering another half hour into the night to celebrate! The EPCOT
After Hours event runs from 9:30 PM to 12:30 AM on select evenings through
September 24, 2026.
Like Hollywood Studios and Magic Kingdom After Hours, EPCOT After Hours
tickets allow guests to enter EPCOT as early as 7:00 PM. This gives them a full six
and a half hours to party the night away.
Rides Open at EPCOT After Hours
At EPCOT, guests will have the chance to look for Donald in Mexico and even learn
about Xandarian culture with drastically reduced wait times, and in 2026, Test Track
will be racing into After Hours nights. Highlights include:
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure
Test Track presented by General Motors (NEW)
Frozen Ever After
Soarin’
Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros
Living with the Land
Mission: SPACE
The Seas with Nemo & Friends
Spaceship Earth
Attractions & entertainment subject to change.
Character Meet and Greets
EPCOT After Hours is also a fantastic opportunity to meet Disney characters in a
more relaxed environment. During the event, guests might see:
Mickey Mouse at the Dreamer statue
Goofy at the DJ dance party in CommuniCore Plaza
Minnie Mouse at the France gazebo
Can’t-Miss Jam Sessions
The party vibes are going strong at Goofy’s DJ dance party where guests can join
in on a fun, interactive character meet and greet with the Goof himself. Guests will
have plenty of room at CommuniCore Plaza to show Goofy their best dance moves
and maybe even the ones they’re still working on.
With plenty of room to dance (and lots of seating for those night owl legs), the
Canada Mill Stage is a central hub to toast, groove, and maybe even howl under the
moon with their crew.
Get Your Grub on Around the World
EPCOTerrans can fuel up as they party throughout the evening and around the
World Showcase. Here are a few of our fav spots to purchase food and drink during
EPCOT After Hours:
Various kiosks around the World Showcase
Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe
Rose & Crown Pub
And Snacks Included in Your Ticket
As at Hollywood Studios and Magic Kingdom, a night at EPCOT After
Hours includes fueling their special night with complimentary snacks like ice
cream, popcorn, and bottled drinks at various locations.
2026 EPCOT After Hours Dates and Tickets
To grab their night among the stars, purchase ahead of their stay by heading to
the EPCOT After Hours ticketing page. Choose the number of tickets and their
visit date. Note that Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members can
save $30 per ticket.
For guests’ planning notes, here are the 2026 dates:
Jan 22
Jan 29
Feb 19
Mar 5
Mar 12
Apr 2
Apr 9
Apr 15
Apr 23
Apr 30
May 21
Jun 11
Jun 18
Jul 9
Jul 23
Aug 6
Aug 13
Sep 16
Sep 24
Dream Arrival Day: Free Water Park Splash and Then After Hours Bash
For guests like us, they are always dreaming of their next Disney vacation and all the
resort play, Park Hopping, and special event combinations they can fit into our stay.
And an After Hours evening is definitely easy to work into their latest itinerary
masterpiece.
For those staying at a Disney Resort hotel, they’ve got a splashy perk to work into
their master plan: Resort guests can enjoy complimentary admission to a
Disney water park on the day they check in.
Let’s set the scene: Guests arrive at Disney World, drop their bags at the resort
(bell services will hold their stuff), and park their car. They hop on a Disney bus to a
Water Park to take a relaxing glide down a lazy river or, hey, a wild slide down the
side of Mount Gushmore.
Guests can extend their magic into the night with a ticket to Disney After Hours to
keep the excitement going well past dark. With lower wait times, complimentary
snacks, surprise character encounters, and an overall more relaxed atmosphere,
After Hours is perfect for both first-time guests and seasoned Disney fans looking to
make their Disney trip even more special.