Experience the Magic: Disney After Hours at Disney World
Disney After Hours is returning to the Walt Disney World Resort in 2025, providing guests and their families with exclusive late-night adventures. These special events require a separate ticket and are limited to a select number of attendees, giving them the chance to explore Magic Kingdom Park, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and EPCOT after the parks have officially closed for the day. Guests can begin their evening as early as 7 p.m. and enjoy the parks for three hours beyond closing time, taking advantage of shorter wait times for attractions, character meet-and-greets, and complimentary snacks, including ice cream, popcorn, and select beverages. The events kick off on January 6 at Magic Kingdom, January 22 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and February 27 at EPCOT.
Disney After Hours Event Times
The events at Magic Kingdom and EPCOT run from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m., while at Hollywood Studios, the hours are from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Guests are also welcome to enter the parks as early as 7 p.m., providing ample time to enjoy the evening with friends and family.
After Hours Event Dates at Hollywood Studios
Guests can immerse themselves in the excitement of Andy’s backyard in Toy Story Land, wield their lightsabers in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, rock out on the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith, and explore the eerie realms of The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. Hollywood Studios offers these and other attractions for a memorable night-time experience.
Event dates at Hollywood Studios:
- January: 22, 29
- February: 12, 19
- March: 5, 26*
- April: 1*, 30
- May: 14, 28
- June: 4, 11, 25
- July: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
- August: 6, 20, 27
- September: 3
*Note: On March 26 and April 1, Disney After Hours will extend from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.
After Hours Event Dates at Magic Kingdom
At Magic Kingdom, visitors can experience popular nighttime attractions like TRON Lightcycle / Run presented by Enterprise and Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, both available via the standby queue, along with classics like Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and Space Mountain.
Event dates at Magic Kingdom:
- January: 6, 13, 20, 27
- February: 3, 10, 17, 24
- March: 3, 17, 24, 31
- April: 7, 28
- May: 5, 12, 19
After Hours Event Dates at EPCOT
Experience the magic of EPCOT after dark, with attractions like Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, Frozen Ever After, and Soarin’ Around the World, all under the vibrant glow of Spaceship Earth.
Event dates at EPCOT:
- February: 27
- May: 8, 29
- June: 19, 26
- July: 10, 24, 31
- August: 7, 14, 21, 28
- September: 11, 25
Disney After Hours Event Ticket Information
Tickets for Disney After Hours events range from $175 to $185 (plus tax) for Magic Kingdom, $155 to $175 (plus tax) for EPCOT, and $155 to $185 (plus tax) for Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Tickets become available on September 4 for guests staying at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels, and Shades of Green. For all other guests, tickets go on sale starting September 10.
All that's left to do is choose the date, select the park, and enjoy a magical night of after-hours fun!
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