Walt Disney World Announces Dates for “After Hours” Nights 2026

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Walt Disney World Resort is offering more “Disney After Hours” events, with a more complete schedule planned for 2026 at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

For guests of the Swan and Dolphin, and Shades of Green, the window to purchase for 2026 opens on October 9, 2025. The general public can begin their purchases on October 14, 2025.

Disney promotes its After Hours events as special nights with limited tickets. Guests can enter the parks before the event officially starts (usually around 7:00 p.m.) and stay for up to three hours after the park normally closes. These events include free snacks like popcorn, ice cream, and drinks, and shorter lines for rides and attractions.

Magic Kingdom

Here are the dates for 2026: January 12, January 19, February 2, February 9, February 23. March 2, March 9, April 13, April 20, May 4, May 11, May 18, May 25, June 1, June 22, June 29, July 13, July 27.

Events Hours: 10:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., with early entry of ticket holders beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Price: $175 to $199 per person, plus tax

Must-see attractions include the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Space Mountain, Peter Pan’s Flight, Haunted Mansion, and TRON Lightcycle / Run.

Hollywood Studios

Here are the dates for 2026: January 14, January 28, February 4, February 11, February 21, February 25, April 29, May 6, May 14, May 30, June 3, June 10, June 17, June 24, July 1, July 8, July 15, July 22, July 29, August 5, August 12, August 19, August 26, September 2, September 12.

Event times are typically from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. However, there are a couple of exceptions: on May 30th, the event will be from 10:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., and on September 12th, it will run from 10:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.

Price: $155 to $189, with a $30 discount for Passholders / DVC members.

Here are some popular attractions: Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, Slinky Dog Dash, Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, Slinky Dog Dash, and Tower of Terror.

Epcot

Here are the dates for 2026: January 22, January 29, February 19, March 5, March 12, April 2, April 9, April 15, April 23, April 30, May 21, June 11, June 18, July 9, July 23, August 6, August 13, September 16, September 24.

Event hours: 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Price: $155 to $179 plus tax, with a $30 discount for Passholders / DVC members.

Must-see attractions include Sourin’ Around the World, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, and Frozen Ever After.

If You’re Planning a Night

People watching Disney have noticed that the longer park hours show the company still relies on offering extra experiences you can pay more for. The way tickets are sold, giving resort hotel guests first access, highlights how important it is to plan your trip well in advance.

The new evening events offer more choices for those staying out late, but because space is limited, it’s likely important to book tickets well in advance.

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2025-10-03 17:57