Disney After Hours events are returning to Walt Disney World in 2026, offering guests the chance to experience select parks after regular operating hours. These exclusive events provide shorter wait times for popular attractions, special character meet-and-greets, and complimentary snacks. In this article, we’ll break down the event details, including dates, ticket prices, and what to expect at Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and EPCOT.
Event Overview
What Are Disney After Hours Events?
Disney After Hours events are separately ticketed experiences that allow guests to enjoy select attractions and entertainment with reduced crowds. These events typically run for three hours after the park closes, with ticket holders allowed early entry a few hours before the event begins.
Magic Kingdom After Hours
Dates and Times
Magic Kingdom After Hours will take place on select nights from January 12 to July 27, 2026. The event runs from 10:00 PM to 1:00 AM, with early entry starting at 7:00 PM.
Ticket Prices
Tickets range from $175 to $199 per person, plus tax, depending on the date. Discounts are not available for this event.
Attractions and Experiences
Guests can enjoy shorter wait times for popular attractions, including:
- TRON Lightcycle / Run
- Space Mountain
- Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
- Haunted Mansion
- Jungle Cruise
- Peter Pan’s Flight
Complimentary snacks, such as ice cream, popcorn, and bottled beverages, are included.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios After Hours
Dates and Times
Hollywood Studios After Hours will be held on select nights from January 14 to September 12, 2026. Most events run from 9:30 PM to 12:30 AM, with some exceptions.
Ticket Prices
Tickets are priced between $155 and $189 per person, plus tax. Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members can save $30 per ticket.
Attractions and Experiences
Guests can enjoy access to popular attractions, including:
- Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
- Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
- Slinky Dog Dash
- Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
- The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
Surprise character encounters and complimentary snacks are also part of the experience.
EPCOT After Hours
Dates and Times
EPCOT After Hours will take place on select nights from January 22 to September 24, 2026, running from 9:30 PM to 12:30 AM.
Ticket Prices
Tickets range from $155 to $179 per person, plus tax. Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members can save $30 per ticket.
Attractions and Experiences
Guests can enjoy shorter wait times for attractions such as:
- Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
- Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure
- Test Track
- Frozen Ever After
- Soarin’
Special character meet-and-greets will also be available, including Mickey Mouse at the Dreamer statue and Minnie Mouse at the France gazebo.
Ticket Information
Guests with resort hotel reservations
October 9, 2025
General public
October 14, 2025
When to Purchase
- Guests staying at select Walt Disney World hotels can purchase tickets starting October 9, 2025.
- General ticket sales begin October 14, 2025.
Eligible Hotels
Guests must have a reservation at one of the following locations to purchase tickets during the early access period:
- Disney Resorts Collection hotels including:
- Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
- Boulder Ridge Villas
- Copper Creek Villas & Cabins
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas
- Disney’s Beach Club Villas
- Disney’s BoardWalk Villas
- Disney’s Old Key West Resort
- Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Cabins
- Disney’s Riviera Resort
- Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort
- The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort
- The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
- Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels
- Shades of Green
Conclusion
Disney After Hours events in 2026 offer a unique opportunity to experience the parks with reduced crowds and exclusive perks. Whether you’re exploring Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, or EPCOT, these events provide a magical way to enjoy your favorite attractions and characters. Be sure to mark your calendar for ticket sales and plan ahead to make the most of this special experience.
Written by
Rachel Van Norman
Contributing Writer
Rachel fell deeply in love with all things Disney as a little girl. Now as a wife and a mother herself, she shares this Disney obsession with her son and everyone around her. From her love of princesses to eating all the Disney food, Rachel spends her time radiating Disney magic and keeping everyone up to date on Disney news.
