Disney After Hours Returns!

2025 Dates Revealed for Disney’s After Hours

Disney After Hours returns to Walt Disney World in 2025! This fan-favorite, special ticketed event will return for guests wanting a more exclusive experience at 3 of the 4 theme parks. This late-night offering will begin again starting January 6th at Magic Kingdom, January 22nd at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and February 27th at EPCOT. Across all three theme parks, guests will be able to enjoy 3 hours of magic, but will be able to enter each park as early as 7 pm without a day pass! Keep reading to find out when these exclusive events will take place!

After Hours at Magic Kingdom

At Magic Kingdom, the After Hours event will take place from 10 pm until 1 am on select nights.

Dates for the After Hours event at this park will include:

  • January 6, 13, 20, and 27
  • February 3, 10, 17, and 24
  • March 3, 17, 24, and 31
  • April 7 and 28
  • May 5, 12, and 19

At this returning special event, guests will be able to enjoy all of the popular attractions including TRON Lightcycle/Run and Tiana’s Bayou Adventure via standby queue!

A night time horizontal image of Tiana's Bayou Adventure sign, water tower, and mountain lit up at night in Magic Kingdom.

After Hours at Hollywood Studios

On select nights, the After Hours event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be from 9:30 pm until 12:30 am.

These special nights will take place on:

  • January 22 and 29
  • February 12 and 19
  • March 5 and 26*
  • April 1* and 30
  • May 14 and 28
  • June 4, 11, and 25
  • July 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30
  • August 6, 20, and 27
  • September 3

From a Galaxy Far Far Away to The Twilight Zone, guests will be able to experience so many of their favorite thrill attractions with little to no wait times!

Please note that on 2 select nights(*), the returning Disney After Hours event will run from 10 pm to 1 am.

The red Rockin' Roller Coaster signature guitar aat the entrance to the attraction lit up at night in Disney's Hollywood Studios with minimal crowds.

After Hours at EPCOT

Over at EPCOT, the returning After Hours event will take place on select nights from 10 pm to 1 am.

Tickets will be available for the following nights:

  • February 27
  • May 8 and 29
  • June 19 and 26
  • July 10, 24, and 31
  • August 7, 14, 21, and 28
  • September 11 and 25

A nighttime shot of the monorail passing by next to a lit up Spaceship Earth with purple lights with minimal crowds at EPCOT's entrance.

Additional Details

This returning event is limited to a select number of guests, which allows guests to experience low crowds and even lower wait times at some of their most desired attractions. Although there are no “shows” at this event, guests who purchase After Hours tickets will have the opportunity for special meet and greets with beloved characters.

But that is not all! Included with each ticket purchase, guests can enjoy unlimited snacks like premium ice cream bars, popcorn, and even some select drinks!

Ticket prices for this late-night adventure are as follows:

  • Magic Kingdom: $175 – $185 (plus tax)
  • Disney’s Hollywood Studios: $155 – $185 (plus tax)
  • EPCOT: $155 – $175 (plus tax)

Please note there are no discounts available for Annual Passholders or Disney Vacation Club members for Magic Kingdom’s After Hours. 

With only a few select nights available, we definitely encourage guests to start planning their After Hours vacation before they sell out! These limited-release tickets will go on sale on September 4th for guests staying at Walt Disney World Resort hotels, Swan and Dolphin Hotels, and Shades of Green. All other guests will have access to purchase these tickets beginning September 10th.

 

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