If you love having Disney parks practically to yourself, free snacks in hand, riding your favorite attractions with little to no wait, then Disney After Hours in 2027 needs to be on your radar. Disney has just released full dates and details for After Hours events at Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and EPCOT, and tickets are already going on sale!
Here is everything you need to know to plan your perfect Disney night out.
What Is Disney After Hours?
Disney After Hours is a separately ticketed, limited capacity event that takes place after regular park hours. Guests can enter the park as early as 7:00 PM and enjoy the official event until 1:00 AM at Magic Kingdom and 12:30 AM at Hollywood Studios and EPCOT. With significantly lower crowd levels, complimentary snacks, and surprise character encounters, it is one of the best ways to experience Walt Disney World.
Tickets are on sale now for Walt Disney World Resort hotel guests, Swan and Dolphin guests, and Shades of Green guests. All other guests can purchase starting September 22, 2026. Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members save $30 per ticket at Hollywood Studios and EPCOT events.
Magic Kingdom After Hours
There is truly nothing like Magic Kingdom at night. The castle glows, the carousel sparkles, and your favorite attractions are ready and waiting with a fraction of the usual wait times.
Event Hours: 10:00 PM to 1:00 AM (enter as early as 7:00 PM)
No park reservation is needed with your After Hours ticket.
Rides included:
TRON Lightcycle Run, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Haunted Mansion, Peter Pan’s Flight, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin, and more!
Free Snacks: Ice cream novelties, popcorn, and bottled beverages are included and available at carts throughout the park.
2027 Magic Kingdom After Hours Dates:
January 11, January 18, February 1, February 8, February 15, February 22, March 4, March 8, March 15, April 5, April 12, April 26, May 17, May 24, June 14, June 21, June 28, July 15, July 19
Disney’s Hollywood Studios After Hours
Get your close up at Hollywood Studios After Hours! With a galaxy to save, toys to play with, and the streets of Hollywood to explore, there is no shortage of adventure waiting for you.
Event Hours: 9:30 PM to 12:30 AM (enter as early as 7:00 PM) through August 25, 2027
Rides included:
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 and Minnie’s Runaway Railway, and Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets
Surprise Character Encounters: Keep your eyes open as characters roam the streets of Hollywood throughout the night!
Free Snacks: Ice cream, popcorn, and bottled drinks are included at various locations throughout the park.
2027 Hollywood Studios After Hours Dates:
January 16, January 27, February 13, February 24, March 13, March 17, March 24, April 7, April 24, April 28, May 19, May 26, June 2, June 9, June 16, June 23, June 30, July 5, July 12, July 26, August 4, August 25
EPCOT After Hours
World Showcase under the stars? Yes please, EPCOT After Hours gives you the chance to ride some of the park’s most popular attractions with dramatically reduced wait times and a whole lot of extra magic
Event Hours: 9:30 PM to 12:30 AM (enter as early as 7:00 PM) through August 19, 2027
Rides included:
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, Test Track presented by General Motors, Frozen Ever After, Soarin’ Across America, Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros, Living with the Land, Mission: SPACE, The Seas with Nemo and Friends, and Spaceship Earth
Free Snacks: Ice cream, popcorn, and bottled drinks are included at various locations throughout the park.
2027 EPCOT After Hours Dates:
January 21, February 18, April 1, April 15, April 22, May 6, May 13, June 3, June 12, July 8, July 22, July 29, August 7, August 12, August 19
How to Get Tickets
Dates for Disney After Hours events sell out, so do not wait too long once your window opens! Visit DisneyWorld.com/AfterHours for tickets and more information. Remember, Annual Passholders and DVC Members should log into their Disney account before purchasing to receive the $30 per ticket discount at Hollywood Studios and EPCOT.
Which park are you most excited to experience after hours? Let us know in the comments!
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