News: 2026 Disney After Hours Dates Revealed

Disney After Hours is back at Walt Disney World Resort for 2026, offering late-night adventures. These separately ticketed events offer guests the chance to visit Magic Kingdom Park, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and EPCOT after they officially close for the day. Guests attending the events experience shorter wait times for attractions, can meet characters and indulge in unlimited snacks.  We love these events and think they are a great way to enjoy the parks after hours with fewer crowds. Learn more below.

1 – Disney After Hours Event Experience at Walt Disney World

Event times at Hollywood Studios and EPCOT are from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Over at Magic Kingdom event times are from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Guests can enter the parks as early as 7 p.m. Unlimited late-night snacks include ice cream novelties, popcorn and select beverages – all included in the cost of the event ticket.

Guests staying at select Disney Resort hotels, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels, and Shades of Green can purchase starting October 9, 2025. All other guests can purchase their tickets starting October 14, 2025.

Disney After Hours ticket prices range from $175 to $199 (plus tax) for Magic Kingdom, $155 to $189 (plus tax) for Disney’s Hollywood Studios and $155 to $179 (plus tax) for EPCOT. Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club members can enjoy the benefit of specially priced tickets at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and EPCOT.

2 – 2026 Disney’s Hollywood Studios After Hours

Disney’s Hollywood Studios nights will begin on Jan. 14 through Sept. 12, 2026, allowing guests to dive into Andy’s backyard in Toy Story Land, join forces with a bright lightsaber in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, and even visit the fifth dimension in The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror.

Disney Cast Member Rain Blanken shares more details about the offerings during the After Hours at Disney’s Hollywood Studios:

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 you make your way through the park during After Hours, you never know who might be waiting for you around the corner. 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. Journey to Batuu for walk-up availability.

To fuel you long into the night, food and drinks will also be available at some of your favorite quick-service spots like:

• • KRNR The Rock Station
  • Milk Stand
  • Woody’s Lunch Box

Snacks & Refreshments 

At Hollywood Studios After Hours, you’ll share the evening’s festivities with a few of your closest friends: We’re of course referring to the complimentary snacks. Ice cream, popcorn, and bottled drinks at various locations are included.

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

3 – 2026 Magic Kingdom After Hours

At Magic Kingdom, guests can ride some of the most mesmerizing attractions under the night sky beginning Jan. 12, through Jul. 27, 2026. Attraction favorites like Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and Space Mountain will be available, as well as TRON Lightcycle / Run presented by Enterprise.

Rides Open at Magic Kingdom After Hours 

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

Here are the 2026 dates:

• 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

4 – 2026 EPCOT After Hours

Basking in the vibrant glow of Spaceship Earth, guests can experience the magic of EPCOT come alive after dark and enjoy attractions like Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, and Test Track presented by General Motors. Events at EPCOT will take place on select nights starting January 22 through September 24, 2026.

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, your EPCOT After Hours ticket allows you to enter EPCOT as early as 7:00 PM. This gives you a full five and a half hours to party the night away.

Disney Cast Member Rain Blanken shares more details about the offerings during the After Hours at EPCOT:

Rides Open at EPCOT After Hours 

At EPCOT, you’ll 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, you 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 you can join in on a fun, interactive character meet and greet with the Goof himself. You’ll have plenty of room at CommuniCore Plaza to show Goofy your best dance moves and maybe even the ones you’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 your 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 your special night with complimentary snacks like ice cream, popcorn, and bottled drinks at various locations.

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
• Aug 6
• Aug 13
• Sep 16
• Sep 24

Admission to this event requires a separately priced ticket valid only for a specific event date and select hours. Attractions and offerings are subject to change without notice.