Guess what, Disney fans?! After Hours events are coming BACK to Disney World in 2026!

EPCOT After Hours

These late-night, specially ticketed events feature lower wait times, rare characters, free snacks, and a whole lot more. Disney just dropped the details and dates for 2026 events, and we’re spilling everything we know!

Disney World After Hours events are returning to Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Hollywood Studios in 2026! So far, no dates have been announced for Animal Kingdom, but we’ll let you know if that changes. Let’s get into all the details you need to know!

After Hours at Magic Kingdom

Magic Kingdom After Hours

After Hours at Magic Kingdom runs from 10 PM to 1 AM each night, but you can enter the park as early as 7 PM. Check out the 2026 Magic Kingdom After Hours dates below:

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

After Hours at Magic Kingdom

Hollywood Studios After Hours

At Hollywood Studios, After Hours runs from 9:30 PM to 12:30 AM (but the May 30th event will run from 10:30 PM to 1:30 AM, and the September 12th event will run from 10 PM to 1 AM). Dates can be found below:

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

Popcorn at DHS After Hours

EPCOT

EPCOT After Hours is getting LONGER in 2026! The event runs from 9:30 PM to 12:30 AM on select nights. Check out the EPCOT dates below:

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

EPCOT After Hours

So, when can you buy tickets? Soon! Guests staying at select Disney Resort hotels, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels, and Shades of Green can purchase After Hours at Disney World tickets starting October 9th, 2025. All other guests can purchase their tickets starting October 14th, 2025.

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