2027 Disney After Hours Events-What You Need To Know

Disney After Hours is a separately ticketed nighttime event at Walt Disney World. Disney After Hours began in 2016 and rose in popularity once Disney parks reopened after the pandemic closures. Since then, Disney After Hours has offered guests a unique way to experience the parks with minimal crowds on select nights during the year. Curious about what it’s like and whether you should join in on the nighttime fun during your Disney vacation? Read this guide to learn more! ​

What’s Included With Disney After Hours Admission?
Disney After Hours allows guests to visit one theme park three hours after it closes for regular day guests on select days throughout the year. These limited-capacity events give you plenty of opportunities to enjoy some of the park’s attractions with minimal wait times. Typically, you will wait in line for an average of 5 to 20 minutes per attraction—even at some of the park’s most popular rides! Seriously...Slinky Dog Dash is like 10-15 minutes tops.

Guests can enter the park at 7 pm on event nights, giving you two to three hours of “mix-in” time where you experience all of the theme park’s attractions and entertainment before the event officially begins. This is a great time to watch the Magic Kingdom fireworks or grab a bite to eat at a table service restaurant inside the park. At Epcot, this is when you're going to want to hit those festival booths...those will be closed during the event.

You also receive complimentary snacks and drinks once the event officially begins. Complimentary refreshments include unlimited popcorn, ice cream novelties (like Mickey Bars and ice cream sandwiches), and bottled soft drinks.

2027 Event Dates and Locations ​
Disney After Hours is offered during non-peak times at Walt Disney World. Here are the currently announced event dates and locations, as of September 2026: 

Magic Kingdom
After Hours events run from 10 pm and 1:00 am, with admission beginning at 7 pm. Here are the current After Hours event nights for 2023: 

• January 11 and 18
• February 1, 8, 15 and 22
• March 4, 8 and 15
• April 5, 12 and 26
• May 17 and 24
• June 14, 21 and 28
• July 15 and 19

Disney’s Hollywood Studios
After Hours are from 9:30 pm to 12:30 am at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, with admission for event guests starting at 7 pm. NOTE: On April 24, 2027, the event is from 10:30 PM to 1:30 AM.

• January 16 and 27
• February 13 and 24
• March 13, 17 and 24
• April 7, 24 and 28
• May 19 and 26
• June 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30
• July 5, 12 and 26
• August 4 and 25

Epcot
After Hours are from 9:30 PM to 12:30 AM at Epcot, with admission for event guests starting at 7 PM.

• January 21
• February 18
• April 1, 15 and 22
• May 6 and 13
• June 3 and 12
• July 8, 22 and 29
• August 7, 12 and 19

Available Attractions and Entertainment ​
Here are some of the attractions that may be available at After Hours events (these are always subject to change at any time): 

Magic Kingdom

• Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
• Haunted Mansion
• “It’s a Small World”
• Jungle Cruise
• Peter Pan’s Flight
• Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
• Space Mountain
• Mickey Meet & Greet at Town Square Theater 
• Princesses in Fairytale Hall 
• Under the Sea - Journey of the Little Mermaid 
• Pirates of the Caribbean
• Astro Orbiter 
• Dumbo the Flying Elephant 
• Jungle Cruise 
• Mad Tea Party 

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

• Alien Swirling Saucers
• Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
• Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run
• Slinky Dog Dash
• Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
• Toy Story Mania!
• Tower of Terror
• Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets

Epcot

• Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
• Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure
• Frozen Ever After
• Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros
• Living with the Land
• Mission: SPACE
• The Seas with Nemo & Friends
• Soarin' Across America
• Spaceship Earth
• Test Track Presented by General Motors®

Tips for Visiting ​
​Disney’s After Hours are separately ticketed events. Prices range between $159 and 209 per person, depending on the event night. Since you get to enter the park two or three hours before the event officially starts, you get to spend up to six hours there. Complimentary snacks and drinks are included with your ticket price, but select quick-service food locations are also open. However, no table service restaurants are available during the event.  

Add An After Hours Event to Your Disney Vacation with Just Add Magic Travel®
One of the greatest benefits of adding an After Hours event to your Disney vacation is riding some of the most popular attractions with substantially less time spent waiting in line. You’ll also get to enjoy complimentary snacks and bottled beverages. After Hours events also allow you to beat the heat and enjoy the parks when the humidity is low (these are PERFECT for summer trips!). D

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