September 10, 2026
At Walt Disney World, nights under the stars 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 in a Disney park at night.
After Hours at Disney World are separately ticketed events that deliver the ultimate nighttime experience at the parks. With lower wait times, the chance to meet characters, and plenty of free snacks to fuel your clients’ adventure, Disney After Hours is a limited-capacity party — also known as the unforgettable experience guests have been looking for to add to their next vacation.
Disney After Hours Tickets
Guests staying at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels, and Shades of Green can purchase Disney After Hours tickets starting Sept. 10, 2026. All other guests can purchase their tickets starting Sept. 22, 2026.
2027 Magic Kingdom After Hours
After Hours events are back at Magic Kingdom in 2027. 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, guests can enter the park as early as 7:00 p.m.
Snacks & Refreshments
Select snacks are included in your clients’ ticket, such as ice cream novelties, popcorn, and bottled beverages. Snack carts will be scattered throughout the park, so guests never have to go far to enjoy a tasty treat.
Rides Open at Magic Kingdom After Hours
During an After Hours night at Magic Kingdom, some of guests’ favorite thrills and storybook adventures will be ready to take them to Neverland and enter the grid. Highlights include:
- TRON Lightcycle / Run
- Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
- Haunted Mansion
- Peter Pan’s Flight
- Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
- Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin
- And more!
Attractions & entertainment subject to change
2027 Magic Kingdom After Hours Dates and Tickets
Magic Kingdom After Hours nights are very popular, so it’s a good idea to secure a night of fantasy well ahead of the date.
Here are the 2027 dates to help plan a magical night out:
- January 11
- January 18
- February 1
- February 8
- February 15
- February 22
- March 4
- March 8
- March 15
- April 5
- April 12
- April 26
- May 17
- May 24
- June 14
- June 21
- June 28
- July 15
- July 19
Disney’s Hollywood Studios After Hours
On select evenings until August 25, 2027 Hollywood Studios After Hours events at typically run from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.. To get the most out of a evening in the Hollywood spotlight, come to the park as early as 7:00 p.m., before the official event even begins.
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
- Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets
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. Expect the unexpected, with characters roaming the streets of Hollywood, ready to say ‘hello!’
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.
2027 Hollywood Studios After Hours Dates and Tickets
To grab a night among the stars, purchase ahead of a stay.
To help plan a night among the stars, here are the 2027 dates:
- January 16
- January 27
- February 13
- February 24
- March 13
- March 17
- March 24
- April 7
- April 24
- April 28
- May 19
- May 26
- June 2
- June 9
- June 16
- June 23
- June 30
- July 5
- July 12
- July 26
- August 4
- August 25
EPCOT After Hours
The EPCOT After Hours event runs from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. on select evenings through August 19, 2027.
Like Hollywood Studios and Magic Kingdom After Hours, an EPCOT After Hours ticket allows guests to enter EPCOT as early as 7:00 p.m. This gives guests a full five 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. Highlights include:
- Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
- Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure
- Test Track presented by General Motors
- Frozen Ever After
- Soarin’ Across America
- 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
And Snacks Included in a Ticket
As at Hollywood Studios and Magic Kingdom, a night at EPCOT After Hours includes fueling a special night with complimentary snacks like ice cream, popcorn, and bottled drinks at various locations.
2027 EPCOT After Hours Dates and Tickets
To grab a night among the stars, purchase ahead of a stay!
For planning notes, here are the 2027 dates:
- January 21
- February 18
- April 1
- April 15
- April 22
- May 6
- May 13
- June 3
- June 12
- July 8
- July 22
- July 29
- August 7
- August 12
- August 19
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.
