Disney After Hours Returns to Walt Disney World in 2026

Disney After Hours events are returning to Walt Disney World Resort in 2026, offering guests a special after-hours experience with lower wait times, popular attractions, character encounters, and complimentary snacks at select parks. These separately ticketed events provide additional nighttime access to Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and EPCOT. 

What is Disney After Hours?

Disney After Hours is a limited-capacity event that allows guests to enjoy select parks after regular operating hours with:

• Shorter wait times for attractions
• Complimentary snacks and beverages
• Character encounters
• Access to popular rides and experiences
• A more relaxed park atmosphere

Included Snacks

• Ice cream novelties
• Popcorn
• Bottled beverages

Available at designated locations throughout the parks. 

Magic Kingdom After Hours

Event Hours

• 10:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.
• Guests may enter the park as early as 7:00 p.m.

Featured Entertainment

• Disney Enchantment nighttime spectacular

Participating Attractions

• TRON Lightcycle / Run
• Space Mountain
• Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
• Haunted Mansion
• Peter Pan’s Flight
• Jungle Cruise
• Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
• Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin
• “it’s a small world”
• Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid

2026 Event Dates

• 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 After Hours

Event Hours

Most nights:

• 9:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.
• Guests may enter beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Special Event Times:

• May 30: 10:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.
• September 12: 10:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.

Participating Attractions

• Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
• Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
• Slinky Dog Dash
• Toy Story Mania!
• Alien Swirling Saucers
• Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
• Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets
• The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror

Additional Experiences

• Surprise character appearances
• Outdoor bars and specialty cocktails
• Oga’s Cantina
• Select quick-service dining locations

2026 Event Dates

• 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 After Hours

Event Hours

• 9:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.
• Guests may enter beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Participating Attractions

• Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
• Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure
• Test Track presented by General Motors
• Frozen Ever After
• Soarin’ Across America
• Mission: SPACE
• Spaceship Earth
• Living with the Land
• The Seas with Nemo & Friends
• Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros

Character Encounters

Guests may find:

• Mickey Mouse
• Minnie Mouse
• Goofy

Entertainment

• Goofy’s DJ Dance Party
• Live music and entertainment throughout the park

2026 Event Dates

• 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

Additional Benefits for Disney Resort Hotel Guests

Guests staying at Disney Resort hotels can enjoy complimentary admission to a Disney Water Park on their check-in day.

This benefit can be combined with a Disney After Hours event, allowing guests to enjoy a full day of Disney experiences from morning through late night. 

Ticket Information

Early Purchase Window

Guests staying at:

• Select Disney Resort hotels
• Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels
• Shades of Green

were eligible to purchase tickets beginning October 9, 2025.

General ticket sales began October 14, 2025. 

Important Information

• Disney After Hours is a separately ticketed event
• Event hours, attractions, entertainment, and character appearances are subject to change
• Attractions and entertainment are subject to availability
• Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members may receive discounts on select event tickets
• Complimentary snacks are included with admission
• Guests may enter participating parks as early as 7:00 p.m. on event nights