Make the Most of Disney After Hours in 2026
If your favorite time to visit Walt Disney World is after sunset, this is the event for you!
There is something special about a Disney park at night, it is a truly different and magical experience.
Disney After Hours events are back in 2026 with late-night fun and access to Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The best part? We have all the details.
The Details
Disney After Hours events return in 2026, giving guests exclusive access to select parks after regular operating hours.
These separately ticketed events offer a limited-capacity experience that includes complimentary snacks, lower attraction waits, and extra time to enjoy some of Disney’s biggest attractions.
Guests staying at Disney Resort hotels, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels, and Shades of Green receive early access to ticket purchases beginning October 9, 2025.
Tickets become available to all other guests on October 14, 2025.
Magic Kingdom After Hours
Magic Kingdom hosts After Hours events from 10:00 p.m. until 1:00 a.m. on select nights throughout the year.
Guests may enter the park as early as 7:00 p.m., allowing extra time for fun before the event officially kicks off.
A highlight of the evening is the return of Disney Enchantment, featuring projections, fireworks, and music in front of Cinderella Castle.
Included Snacks
Guests can enjoy complimentary:
- Mickey Ice Cream Bars
- Popcorn
- Bottled beverages
Featured Attractions
Popular attractions include:
- TRON Lightcycle / Run
- Space Mountain
- Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
- Haunted Mansion
- Jungle Cruise
- Peter Pan’s Flight
- Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
- Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin
- “it’s a small world”
- Under the Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid
- Mad Tea Party
2026 Magic Kingdom 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
Hollywood Studios After Hours also returns on select evenings through September 2026 operate from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.. (Note: select dates have adjusted schedules).
Guests may enter starting at 7:00 p.m. to make the most of their evening.
Character Encounters and Nightlife
After Hours – Hollywood Studios
One of the best parts of the event is the chance to stumble upon surprise character appearances throughout the park.
Guests can also enjoy beverages at outdoor bars and visit Oga’s Cantina in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.
Featured Attractions
Popular attractions include:
- 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
Dining Locations Available
Select locations serving food and beverages include:
- KRNR The Rock Station
- Milk Stand
- Woody’s Lunch Box
- Oga’s Cantina
2026 Hollywood Studios 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
Even EPCOT is joining in on the fun! EPCOT’s After Hours event gives guests extra time to explore World Celebration, World Discovery, and World Showcase. This is the perfect way to experience the park with lighter crowds and access to major attractions.
Events run from 9:30 p.m. until 12:30 a.m., and guests can enter beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Attractions Open During the Event
Some of EPCOT’s most popular rides will be open, including:
- Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
- Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure
- Test Track Presented by General Motors
- Frozen Ever After
- Soarin’ Across America
- Spaceship Earth
- Mission: SPACE
- Living with the Land
- The Seas with Nemo & Friends
- Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros
Character Experiences and Entertainment
Guests may see:
- Mickey Mouse near the Walt Disney statue
- Minnie Mouse in the France Pavilion area
- Goofy during the DJ dance party in CommuniCore Plaza
Live entertainment and dance parties continue throughout the night, creating a festive and fun vibe.
Food and Beverage Locations
Guests looking for late-night snacks and drinks can visit:
- World Showcase kiosks
- Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe
- Rose & Crown Pub
Complimentary popcorn, bottled beverages, and ice cream treats are also included.
2026 EPCOT Dates
- January 22, 29
- February 19
- March 5, 12
- April 2, 9, 15, 23, 30
- May 21
- June 11, 18
- July 9
- August 6, 13
- September 16, 24
A Great Add-On for Your Disney Vacation
Disney After Hours events are an excellent addition to a Walt Disney World vacation.
And remember! Resort guests visiting during summer can also take advantage of complimentary water park admission on check-in day, making it easy to combine a day of water park fun with an evening of Disney After Hours entertainment.
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