Disney World Releases 2026 After Hours Events Calendar

Walt Disney World has released the 2026 dates for its Disney After Hours events. These events take place at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Hollywood Studios, allowing guests to access the park after normal operating hours.

The Disney After Hours events are incredibly popular since guests can enjoy three hours of low crowds while also enjoying free snacks. Let’s go over the new dates for 2026 Disney After Hours events.

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Magic Kingdom After Hours

Disney After Hours at Magic Kingdom will take place on select nights from January 12 through July 27, 2026. Here are the dates announced for 2026:

  • January 12 and 19
  • February 2, 9 and 23
  • March 2 and 9
  • April 13 and 20
  • May 4, 11, 18 and 25
  • June 1, 22, and 29
  • July 13 and 27

Disney After Hours at Magic Kingdom takes place from 10:00 PM to 1:00 AM. Ticket prices range from $175 to $199 per ticket. No discounts are available for Magic Kingdom After Hours.

Hollywood Studios After Hours

Disney After Hours at Hollywood Studios will take place on select nights from January 14 through September 12, 2026. Here are the dates announced for 2026:

  • January 14 and 28
  • February 4, 11, 21 and 25
  • April 29
  • May 6, 14, 30
  • June 3, 10, 17 and 24
  • July 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29
  • August 5, 12, 19 and 26
  • September 2 and 12

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Disney After Hours at Hollywood Studios takes place from 9:30 PM to 12:30 AM on most dates, except the following:

  • May 30, 2026 – 10:30 PM to 1:30 AM
  • September 12, 2026 – 10:00 PM to 1:00 AM

Ticket prices range from  $155 to $189 per ticket. Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members can save $30 per ticket.

EPCOT After Hours

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Disney After Hours at EPCOT will take place on select nights from January 22 through September 24, 2026. Here are the dates announced for 2026:

  • January 22 and 29
  • February 19
  • March 5 and 12
  • April 2, 9, 15, 23 and 30
  • May 21
  • June 11 and 18
  • July 9 and 23
  • August 6 and 13
  • September 16 and 24

Disney After Hours at EPCOT takes place from 9:30 PM to 12:30 AM. Ticket prices range from $155 to $179 per ticket. Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members can save $30 per ticket.

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Walt Disney World Resort hotel guests can purchase these special event tickets online beginning October 9, 2025. All other Guests may purchase tickets online beginning October 14, 2025.

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