Disney After Hours 2026: Four Nights Left, and Magic Kingdom Is Already Done
Disney After Hours has run at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT and Disney's Hollywood Studios since January, and the 2026 calendar is nearly finished. Magic Kingdom closed on July 27, leaving September 2 and September 12 at Hollywood Studios and September 16 and September 24 at EPCOT. Tickets include 7:00 p.m. park entry, complimentary snacks and a $30 discount for Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members.
Disney After Hours has been running at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT and Disney's Hollywood Studios since January, and the 2026 calendar is nearly finished. Magic Kingdom closed its season on July 27. What is left for the rest of the year is four nights: September 2 and September 12 at Disney's Hollywood Studios, then September 16 and September 24 at EPCOT, which is the last After Hours date of the year.
Key Details
- Nights left in 2026: Hollywood Studios on September 2 and September 12; EPCOT on September 16 and September 24
- Magic Kingdom: the 2026 run ended July 27
- What it is: a separately ticketed, limited-capacity nighttime event with low wait times, included snacks and surprise character encounters
- Early entry: After Hours ticket holders can enter the park as early as 7:00 p.m., with no separate park reservation required
- Hours: 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at EPCOT and Hollywood Studios, except the September 12 Hollywood Studios night, which runs 10:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
- Discount: Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members save $30 per ticket on the Hollywood Studios and EPCOT events
- Book at: DisneyWorld.com/AfterHours
What Disney After Hours Includes
Disney After Hours is a limited-capacity party that starts after the park closes to day guests. The ticket does two things at once. It admits you to the park from 7:00 p.m., which is several hours of regular park time before the event clock even starts, and it drops wait times on the marquee attractions to a fraction of what the same rides post at noon. Each ticket also includes complimentary snacks, ice cream novelties, popcorn and bottled beverages, served from carts scattered through the park so guests are never far from a treat. Surprise character meet-and-greets round out the evening.
Tickets for the 2026 season went on sale October 9, 2025 for guests staying at select Disney Resort hotels, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin, and Shades of Green, and October 14, 2025 for everyone else.
What the Magic Kingdom run looked like
Magic Kingdom's 2026 run is complete, having played 18 nights between January 12 and July 27, and it was the latest-running of the three parks. Guests can watch the lights of Prince Charming Regal Carousel swirl beyond the castle, make late-night popcorn runs on the way to the Haunted Mansion, and glide through a glittering Tomorrowland on the PeopleMover. Each event night runs from 10:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., though ticket holders can enter as early as 7:00 p.m.
Disney Enchantment
During the night, guests gather in front of the castle for Disney Enchantment, presented by Pandora Jewelry, a nighttime spectacular of dazzling lights and fireworks that celebrates magic, imagination, joy, and hope.
Rides Open at Magic Kingdom After Hours
A deep lineup of thrills and storybook adventures stays open with notably shorter lines. Highlights include:
- TRON Lightcycle / Run
- Space Mountain
- Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
- Haunted Mansion
- "it's a small world"
- Jungle Cruise
- Peter Pan's Flight
- Under the Sea, Journey of the Little Mermaid
- Mad Tea Party
- Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
- Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin
Attractions and entertainment are subject to change.
The 2026 Magic Kingdom dates, for the record
Disney has not published 2027 Magic Kingdom After Hours dates yet. The 2026 nights were:
- Jan 12, Jan 19
- Feb 2, Feb 9, Feb 23
- Mar 2, Mar 9
- Apr 13, Apr 20
- May 4, May 11, May 18, May 25
- Jun 1, Jun 22, Jun 29
- Jul 13, Jul 27
Disney's Hollywood Studios After Hours
Disney's Hollywood Studios hosts After Hours on select evenings through September 12, 2026. Events typically run from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., with early entry beginning at 7:00 p.m. Two dates deviate from the norm: the May 30 event runs 10:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., and the September 12 event runs 10:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Rides Open at Hollywood Studios After Hours
- Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
- Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
- Slinky Dog Dash
- Alien Swirling Saucers
- Toy Story Mania!
- The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
- Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway
- Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets
Attractions and entertainment are subject to change.
Food, Drinks, and Oga's Cantina
Outdoor bars around the park serve brews and select cocktails, while over at Oga's Cantina, DJ R-3X spins the hottest tunes this side of Coruscant as out-of-this-world cocktails and small bites are served, walk-up availability on Batuu. Quick-service spots including KRNR The Rock Station, Milk Stand, and Woody's Lunch Box also stay open. As at every After Hours event, complimentary ice cream, popcorn, and bottled drinks are included.
2026 Hollywood Studios After Hours dates, with two left
- Jan 14, Jan 28
- Feb 4, Feb 11, Feb 21, Feb 25
- Apr 29
- May 6, May 14, May 30
- Jun 3, Jun 10, Jun 17, Jun 24
- Jul 1, Jul 8, Jul 15, Jul 22, Jul 29
- Aug 5, Aug 12, Aug 19, Aug 26
- Sep 2, Sep 12
EPCOT After Hours
EPCOT stretches the night a little further in 2026, with events running 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. on select evenings through September 24, 2026. Ticket holders can enter as early as 7:00 p.m., giving a full five and a half hours in the park.
Rides Open at EPCOT After Hours
The headline addition for 2026 is Test Track, joining After Hours nights for the first time. Highlights include:
- Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
- Remy's Ratatouille Adventure
- Test Track presented by General Motors (NEW)
- Frozen Ever After
- Soarin' Across America
- Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros
- Living with the Land
- Mission: SPACE
- The Seas with Nemo & Friends
- Spaceship Earth
Attractions and entertainment are subject to change.
Character Meet-and-Greets and Dance Parties
EPCOT After Hours is a relaxed setting for character encounters: Mickey Mouse appears at the Dreamer statue, Goofy hosts a DJ dance party in CommuniCore Plaza, and Minnie Mouse greets guests at the France gazebo. The Canada Mill Stage serves as a central hub to toast and groove, while food and drink are available around World Showcase at kiosks, Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe, and Rose & Crown Pub. Complimentary snacks are included as at the other parks.
2026 EPCOT After Hours dates, with two left
- Jan 22, Jan 29
- Feb 19
- Mar 5, Mar 12
- Apr 2, Apr 9, Apr 15, Apr 23, Apr 30
- May 21
- Jun 11, Jun 18
- Jul 9
- Aug 6, Aug 13
- Sep 16, Sep 24
Pair a Water Park Splash with Your After Hours Night
For guests staying at a Disney Resort hotel in summer 2026, there's a clever way to bookend a single day: resort guests receive complimentary admission to a Disney water park on the day they check in (subject to availability). The play here is to arrive, drop bags with bell services, take a Disney bus to a water park for a lazy river or a ride down Mount Gushmore, then cap the day with an After Hours ticket once the sun goes down.
Four nights left, and September 24 is the last one
After Hours remains one of the best-value tickets at Walt Disney World for anyone who cares more about ride count than crowds: lower waits, included snacks and a calmer park. With Test Track newly added at EPCOT this year and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance and Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run both open at Hollywood Studios, the remaining nights are the strongest ride lineups of the season.
The decision window is short. Two Hollywood Studios dates and two EPCOT dates remain, the last on September 24, and these events cap ticket sales rather than selling to capacity. Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members should sign into their Disney account before checking out, because the $30 per ticket discount only applies when the account is recognized. Remaining availability is at DisneyWorld.com/AfterHours.