First 2026 Disney After Hours Event Sells Out at Magic Kingdom

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Disney After Hours at Magic Kingdom

Posted: Monday January 12, 2026 7:00pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

The first Disney After Hours event of 2026 has sold out. Tonight's event at Magic Kingdom reached capacity, while all other 2026 dates remain available for purchase.

The January 12 event was priced at $175, the lowest price point for Magic Kingdom After Hours in 2026.

Disney After Hours at Magic Kingdom

What Disney After Hours Offers

Disney After Hours provides you with late-night park access with shorter wait times for attractions. The separately ticketed events include complimentary snacks and beverages throughout the night.

You'll find popcorn, ice cream novelties, and bottled beverages available at no extra cost. The limited capacity means you can experience more attractions with less waiting.

Available 2026 Dates

Magic Kingdom has 16 remaining After Hours dates in 2026, with prices ranging from $175 to $199. Hollywood Studios offers 24 dates priced between $155 and $189. EPCOT has 18 dates available from $155 to $179.

The next Magic Kingdom event is January 19, priced at $189.

Discounts for Passholders

Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members save $30 per ticket at EPCOT and Hollywood Studios After Hours events. The discount does not apply to Magic Kingdom dates.

You can purchase tickets through the Walt Disney World website or the My Disney Experience app.

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jrhwdw23 days ago

DE 2026: Starlight, HEA & DE....... Not a Bad Night!! :) :) :)

Disstevefan125 days ago

Unprecedented demand!!!!!

DCBaker25 days ago

The Magic Kingdom After Hours event tonight is now showing as sold out.

Tha RealestDec 12, 2025

Yes. The distance between attractions alone makes Epcot a tough sell for this.

Colonel AngusDec 12, 2025

I went with HS. I'll let you know in about a month if it was truly as worthless as that fellow said.

bmr1591Oct 18, 2025

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.

RememberWhenOct 18, 2025

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.

Bullseye1967Oct 18, 2025

There is more to do at HS.

MisterPenguinOct 18, 2025

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 AngusOct 18, 2025

Overly so.

Chi84Oct 18, 2025

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

Colonel AngusOct 18, 2025

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

AylaOct 18, 2025

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.