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Disney After Hours Events 2026

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Disney After Hours events are returning to Walt Disney Resorts in 2026! We are so excited for this announcement from Walt Disney World.

These are popular, separately ticketed events where you will be enjoying the park for three hours after close. Imagine seeing your favorite park lit up, the wait times are low, and snacks are available! Of course, you’ll still get to see characters!

Disney After Hours

Disney After Hours Pricing

Guests of Walt Disney World Resort hotels, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels and Shades of Green can purchase tickets to these events. Prices are:

  • Magic Kingdom Park: $175-$185
  • Disney’s Hollywood Studios: $155-$185
  • EPCOT – $155-$175
  • Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club members will receive $30 off tickets to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios events

After you pick your park, pick your date, and purchase your tickets you are good to go!

Star Wars Galaxy's Edge at night

Disney After Hours Event Times

Disney After Hours allows you to enjoy the parks, ice cream, popcorn, and select beverages after the park has closed! You may enter the park beginning at 7:00pm and stay until the event is over. Official event times are:

  • Disney’s Hollywood Studios – 9:30pm-12:30am
  • Magic Kingdom Park – 10:00pm – 1:00am
  • EPCOT – 10:00pm – 12:30am
Toy Story Land at night

Disney After Hours Event Dates

Disney After Hours nights will be at Hollywood Studios beginning January 14, 2026. The dates are: 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

Disney After Hours nights will be at EPCOT beginning January 22, 2026. The dates are: 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

Disney After Hours will be at Magic Kingdom Park beginning January 12, 2026. The dates are: 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 H20 Glow After Hours

H20 Glow is returning to Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon! This party has select dates between May and September. This after hours event turns Typhoon Lagoon into a high energy dance party with radiant lighting and incredible atmosphere. Tickets include:

  • Complimentary ice cream treats, popcorn and soda 
  • Complimentary towel rental 
  • Surprise character appearances 
  • Exclusive glow-themed food and beverage items 

Tickets and additional information can be found here.

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