Disney After Hours events are BACK! This time, we’re visiting Magic Kingdom AFTER dark and experiencing low wait times, complimentary snacks, and TWO TIMES the normally scheduled fireworks. Talk about an eventful night!

After Hours
During Magic Kingdom’s three-hour long After Hours event, we’re visiting TONS of attractions and meeting some characters along the way. But one of the things we’re SUPER excited about is Disney’s BIG change. During the After Hours event, you can ride TRON Lightcycle / Run WITHOUT a virtual queue or Lightning Lane (paid FastPass to skip the line). That’s right — we’re using the standby line at TRON for the FIRST TIME!
TRON Lightcycle / Run is the NEWEST roller coaster in Disney World — and it is POPULAR. The virtual queue can fill up quickly for this attraction on a normal day. But this isn’t a normal day, people!
Ever since TRON first opened in 2023, the ride has operated exclusively with a virtual queue (and Individual Lightning Lane) that you can join via the My Disney Experience app. Even during Magic Kingdom’s other specially ticketed events, like Mickey’s Not-So-Scary-Halloween Party, the ride operated with a virtual queue system.
But now, TRON is using a standby queue during Disney After Hours events! The standby line opens at 10PM (the same time the event officially begins).
TRON Lightcycle / RUN is a standby queue during After Hours and cast members ARE checking to make sure you have wristbands to enter the queue!
The wait time is currently 45 minutes! pic.twitter.com/QKcqOiPpkW
— Disney Food Blog (@DisneyFoodBlog) January 12, 2024

Look — it’s a real standby line!
Later in the evening, the line went down to a 30-minute wait. Keep your eyes on My Disney Experience throughout the night so you can take advantage of those LOW waits!

©Disney
Magic Kingdom After Hours kicked off on January 11th, Hollywood Studios After Hours started on January 10th, and EPCOT After Hours start on February 2nd. For more Disney news, follow DFB.
The NEW Magic Kingdom Mistake People Are Making Every Day
Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe!
WE KNOW DISNEY.
YOU CAN, TOO.
Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation.
Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever!
Will you be going to the Disney After Hours events? Let us know in the comments!



Our handy (and portable!) ebook guides make sure you get the best deals and can plan a vacation of a lifetime.

TRENDING NOW
Magic Kingdom's Villains Land and Cars Land is coming to life and we have a...
These souvenirs on Amazon all have rave reviews!
After what feels like forever, Disney has finally announced when two of the park's most...
Disney's biggest news from this week has us HUNGRY!
You NEED these essential items for your next Disney World vacation!
A major U.S. airport is getting a makeover over the coming years!
Another Star Wars hotel souvenir is available online.
Some of the best Disney finds happen when you’re not even looking for them.
These are 9 Disney mugs you can add to your coffee mug collection.
We have some exciting news on Hollywood Studios construction!
Some of the best Disney finds happen when you least expect them.
Disney CEO Bob Iger recently posted photos from the future site of Disneyland Abu Dhabi.
Thinking of getting a Disney Visa Card, or have one and want to use it...
Traveling to the "Most Magical Place on Earth" may get a bit more complicated in...
Let's go over the reasons why I refused to get a refillable mug in Epic...
While you will always find guests at Disney World, these are the periods of time...
Become an EPCOT PRO and learn about these 50 amazing things to do in EPCOT.
It's time to bake your favorite Disney cookies right at home.
If you're booking a Disney World hotel in 2026, you need to take advantage of...
We're getting closer and closer to saying goodbye FOREVER to the Monsters, Inc. dark ride.