Walt Disney World Resort is bringing back its popular Disney After Hours events for 2025, offering guests the chance to experience the magic of the parks long after the sun sets. These special, separately ticketed events allow a limited number of guests to enjoy Magic Kingdom Park, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and EPCOT after the parks have officially closed for the day. The events offer shorter wait times for attractions, exclusive character meet-and-greets, and complimentary snacks like ice cream, popcorn, and select drinks.
Disney After Hours 2025 Dates and Details
Disney After Hours kicks off at Magic Kingdom on January 6, 2025, followed by Disney’s Hollywood Studios on January 22, and EPCOT on February 27. The events run for three hours after the parks close, with Magic Kingdom and EPCOT events scheduled from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m., and Hollywood Studios events from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. However, guests can enter the parks as early as 7 p.m. to start their evening of fun.
Magic Kingdom After Hours Dates
Magic Kingdom’s event will highlight beloved nighttime attractions, including TRON Lightcycle / Run, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, and the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. The After Hours dates for Magic Kingdom are:
- January 6, 13, 20, and 27
- February 3, 10, 17, and 24
- March 3, 17, 24, and 31
- April 7 and 28
- May 5, 12, and 19
Hollywood Studios After Hours Dates
At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, guests can immerse themselves in Toy Story Land, journey through Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, and enjoy thrill rides like Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith and The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. The After Hours dates for Hollywood Studios are:
- January 22 and 29
- February 12 and 19
- March 5 and 26*
- April 1* and 30
- May 14 and 28
- June 4, 11, and 25
- July 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30
- August 6, 20, and 27
- September 3
(*On March 26 and April 1, the event will run from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.)
EPCOT After Hours Dates
EPCOT’s After Hours events will feature nighttime access to popular attractions like Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, and Frozen Ever After. The dates for EPCOT are:
- February 27
- May 8 and 29
- June 19 and 26
- July 10, 24, and 31
- August 7, 14, 21, and 28
- September 11 and 25
Ticket Information
Tickets for Disney After Hours range from $175 to $185 (plus tax) for Magic Kingdom, $155 to $175 (plus tax) for EPCOT, and $155 to $185 (plus tax) for Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club members can take advantage of special pricing for EPCOT and Hollywood Studios events. Tickets will be available for guests staying at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels, and Shades of Green starting September 4. All other guests can purchase tickets beginning September 10.
For those seeking a unique, less crowded experience at Walt Disney World, Disney After Hours offers the perfect opportunity to enjoy the parks in a whole new way.
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