Disney After Hours are special events at Walt Disney World after the theme parks close for the day to the general public. They’re one of the best ways to experience popular attractions with low wait times, especially for guests who prefer not to purchase Lightning Lane access or wake up early for rope drop. To maintain Disney After Hours’ signature low crowds, Disney caps the number of tickets sold, and the events sometimes sell out.
Disney After Hours sold out on several dates so far in 2026, and a few additional future dates may do the same. We have the sold-out dates, and based on these, which ones may sell out next. Keep reading to see which dates are still available and tips to plan your evening. Mickey Visit brings you the latest Disney news and planning resources, including a Disney World ride change causing a longer single-rider line wait and Disney World announcing new leadership following the retirement of a longtime executive.
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Disney After Hours Sold-Out Dates and Remaining Dates for 2026
Disney After Hours provides access to popular attractions with low wait times for three hours following the park closing. Unlimited ice cream, popcorn, and soda are included in the price of the event ticket, which ranges from $155 to $199, depending on the park and the date.
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2026’s Disney After Hours takes place at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios on select nights. Each park’s hours vary, but the events at all three parks happen for three hours after closing time and allow party guests to enter the park as early as 7 PM without a daytime ticket. Disney’s Animal Kingdom is not hosting any Disney After Hours events in 2026.
A separate After Hours event is offered at a Disney water park, which we detail below.
Disney After Hours sold out for the following 2026 dates so far:
- Magic Kingdom: January 12, March 9, and May 18, 2026
- EPCOT: February 19, April 2, and April 9, 2026
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios: None
Some of these dates were in proximity to U.S. holidays, such as Presidents’ Day on February 16 and Easter on April 5. The higher volume of guests in the parks in general during these periods may have driven more people to desire a less-crowded experience like Disney After Hours.
Our Disney World Crowd Calendar tracks projected monthly attendance levels for all the parks, and 50% of the sold-out Disney After Hours dates coincided with an “above normal” crowd day.
Glancing at the remaining U.S. holidays in 2026 and using Mickey Visit’s Disney World Crowd Calendar as a barometer, we can predict which other Disney After Hours dates may sell out.
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Tickets are still available for Disney After Hours at Magic Kingdom on the following dates:
- May 25, 2026
- June 1, 22, and 29, 2026
- July 13 and 27, 2026
May 25 is Memorial Day, so any lingering guests from the holiday weekend seeking a low-crowds opportunity for Magic Kingdom rides may push the event night toward a sell-out. The same is true of the inverse for any earlycomers into town for the June 29 Disney After Hours date, just before the Fourth of July week.
Tickets are still available for Disney After Hours at EPCOT on the following dates:
- May 21, 2026
- June 11 and 18, 2026
- July 9 and 23, 2026
- August 6 and 13, 2026
- September 16 and 24, 2026
Given May 18’s sell-out at Magic Kingdom, there’s a chance EPCOT may sell out on May 21, especially considering its closer proximity to Memorial Day Weekend.
June 10–14 sees a higher volume of “above normal” crowd days on our Disney World Crowd Calendar, which may impact availability of the June 11 Disney After Hours date.
July 9 may also be a sell-out contender following the Fourth of July week.
Tickets are still available for Disney After Hours at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on the following dates:
- May 30, 2026
- June 3, 10, 17, and 24, 2026
- July 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2026
- August 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2026
- September 2 and 12, 2026
No Disney After Hours dates have sold out this year at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, seemingly making it the least likely of any of the three parks to have a sell-out night for the rest of the season.
That said, the July 1 date being so close to the Fourth of July may place it in a vulnerable position for a sell-out. September 2 is somewhat close to September 7’s Labor Day holiday, but may or may not be close enough to coincide with any holiday influx of guests visiting Disney World.
Sold-out dates so far emphasize the potential for additional sell-outs later. If Disney After Hours is an event you know you want to attend, and an event date coincides with your vacation, it’s best to purchase tickets sooner rather than later. Our travel partner, Get Away Today, always ensures you’re getting the best price.
Disney H2O Glow After Hours
Disney H2O Glow After Hours will happen at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park on select nights this summer, offering three hours of park access starting at 8 PM, with entry as early as 6 PM for guests without a daytime ticket. Prices range from $85 to $89.
All dates for Disney H2O Glow After Hours remain available at the time of this writing:
- June 2, 13, 19, and 27, 2026
- July 3, 7, 17, 24, and 31, 2026
- August 9, 22, and 29, 2026
- September 5, 2026
See all the details about Disney H2O Glow After Hours.
More Disney World Special Event Tips
Disney After Hours isn’t the only nighttime special event happening at Disney World theme parks soon, especially as we head into the second half of 2026.
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will take place at Magic Kingdom on select nights from August 7 through October 31. Its final night, Halloween itself, is already sold out. See our guide for which dates to avoid.
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and Disney Jollywood Nights will return to Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios, respectively, this holiday season. Disney has not announced exact dates yet. See our tips for planning your evenings at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and Disney Jollywood Nights.
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