Tickets Now on Sale for 2026 Disney After Hours Events at Walt Disney World for Resort Guests

Oct 09, 2025 in "Disney After Hours"

Posted: Thursday October 9, 2025 6:45am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Disney After Hours events are returning in 2026 to Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Disney's Hollywood Studios, offering guests late-night access to top attractions with shorter wait times, surprise character appearances, and included snacks.

Guests staying at Disney Resort hotels, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels, and Shades of Green can now purchase tickets beginning October 9, 2025. All other guests will be able to purchase starting October 14, 2025.

Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members can save $30 per ticket at EPCOT and Hollywood Studios events.

2026 Ticket Pricing

For 2026, event ticket prices vary by park and date:

  • Magic Kingdom: $175-$199 per person, plus tax
  • EPCOT: $155-$179 per person, plus tax
  • Hollywood Studios: $155-$189 per person, plus tax

Compared to 2025, pricing has increased slightly - up $14 at the high end for Magic Kingdom, and $4 higher for both EPCOT and Hollywood Studios.

See full pricing by date for 2026 Disney After Hours.

Magic Kingdom After Hours 2026

Magic Kingdom After Hours will run on select nights from January through July 2026, offering a late-night experience with minimal crowds and access to top attractions.

  • Hours: 10:00 PM - 1:00 AM (entry from 7:00 PM)
  • Snacks: Complimentary ice cream novelties, popcorn, and bottled beverages
  • Attractions: TRON Lightcycle / Run, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Space Mountain, Haunted Mansion, Peter Pan's Flight, Jungle Cruise, and more
  • Characters: Surprise meet-and-greets throughout the park

2026 Dates:

Jan 12, Jan 19, Feb 2, Feb 9, Feb 23, Mar 2, Mar 9, Apr 13, Apr 20, May 4, May 11, May 18, May 25, Jun 1, Jun 22, Jun 29, Jul 13, Jul 27

Ticket Price: $175-$199 per person, plus tax

Disney's Hollywood Studios After Hours 2026

Hollywood Studios After Hours returns with more dates through September 12, 2026, featuring some of the park's most popular attractions with reduced wait times.

  • Hours: Typically 9:30 PM - 12:30 AM (entry from 7:00 PM)
    • May 30 event: 10:30 PM - 1:30 AM
    • Sept 12 event: 10:00 PM - 1:00 AM
  • Attractions: Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, Slinky Dog Dash, Tower of Terror, Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway, and more
  • Characters: Surprise encounters throughout the park
  • Food & Drink: Complimentary snacks included, with additional options at Oga's Cantina, Woody's Lunch Box, and other quick-service spots

2026 Dates:

Jan 14, Jan 28, Feb 4, Feb 11, Feb 21, Feb 25, Apr 29, May 6, May 14, May 30, Jun 3, Jun 10, Jun 17, Jun 24, Jul 1, Jul 8, Jul 15, Jul 22, Jul 29, Aug 5, Aug 12, Aug 19, Aug 26, Sep 2, Sep 12

Ticket Price: $155-$189 per person, plus tax

EPCOT After Hours 2026

EPCOT After Hours will continue into 2026 with extended hours and an expanded attraction lineup.

  • Hours: 9:30 PM - 12:30 AM (entry from 7:00 PM)
  • Attractions: Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, Remy's Ratatouille Adventure, Frozen Ever After, Soarin', Test Track (new for 2026), and more
  • Characters & Entertainment: Mickey, Minnie, and Goofy meet-and-greets, plus a DJ dance party at CommuniCore Plaza
  • Snacks: Complimentary popcorn, ice cream novelties, and bottled drinks

2026 Dates:

Jan 22, Jan 29, Feb 19, Mar 5, Mar 12, Apr 2, Apr 9, Apr 15, Apr 23, Apr 30, May 21, Jun 11, Jun 18, Jul 9, Jul 23, Aug 6, Aug 13, Sep 16, Sep 24

Ticket Price: $155-$179 per person, plus tax

Planning Notes

  • Guests with an After Hours ticket do not need a theme park reservation.
  • Entry begins at 7:00 PM, allowing several extra hours in the park before the event officially begins.
  • Capacity is limited, and events often sell out in advance. Early purchase is recommended.

For more details and ticket purchases, visit DisneyWorld.com/AfterHours.

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bmr159127 days ago

I’m sorry, I misread and thought you were asking between MK and HS. I’d choose HS personally. Most of your time at Epcot will be walking from ride to ride. Guardians will be a long line because a ton of people camp there all night (from my experience). Plus, no food booths are open.

RememberWhen27 days ago

As much as I love Epcot, I would say after hours is more worthwhile at DHS. It’s what I would pick. Though repeat rides on guardians would be awesome.

Bullseye196727 days ago

There is more to do at HS.

MisterPenguin27 days ago

After Hours is all about riding the rides you really like and riding them over and over again. Do you want to do non-stop RotR or GotG? Perhaps 10 trips on Frozen Ever After? Before the Pandemic when Pandora was new-ish, I rode FoP 17 times in a row.

Colonel Angus27 days ago

Overly so.

Chi8427 days ago

What?! Don’t go, Disney sucks, everything costs too much isn’t helpful to you?

Colonel Angus27 days ago

I did MK last year. Between HS/EP. Good to know re: World Showcase, thank you.

Ayla27 days ago

If you're considering both MK and EP, I think I remember reading that most of World Showcase is closed during the After Hours Event, if that matters to you.

bmr159127 days ago

MK includes Enchantment fireworks show from the 50th. There’s also a lot more rides, but I the quality of rides depends on your preferences.

Colonel Angus27 days ago

I get what you’re saying and I also don’t really care. I’m going to one of these while on my vacation so I am hoping to get some input from other folks who’ve attended so I can narrow it down for my own personal decision. Thanks for your contribution. It’s noted.

Sirwalterraleigh27 days ago

I’m ok… I just don’t have a switch that cuts off the fact based stuff 🫣

Colonel Angus27 days ago

Well, I’d like to go to one of them. Just trying to decide which one to go to. Apologies for using triggering language for you. I hope you recover.

Sirwalterraleigh27 days ago

No…worth it? Never It’s more for half the time…crowds are almost always lighter in the park prior than during these things… Are you serious?

Colonel Angus27 days ago

Last trip I did the MK after-hours event. This next trip, I will be there during one for HS and one for Epcot. Which park is the better park for after-hours and is worth the $190?

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