Disney World Adjusts Operating Hours At This Park - Impacting Disney's After Hours Event

Disney World has adjusted operating hours to one its theme parks. Find out how this will impact the After Hours event at this park.

Disney's After Hours

Modified Single Rider Being Tested at Hollywood Studios — Photo Credit: Disney

After Hours at Disney are special ticketed events that take place after the park closes for the night. Guests have three hours of extra park time! Note that this is different from Extended Evening Hours, where guests staying at Disney's Deluxe Resorts have additional night hours in the parks.

After Hours allows you to experience shorter wait times for attractions and enjoy complimentary snacks such as ice cream, popcorn, and select drinks.

After Hours At Hollywood Studios

Fantasmic Changes Soon at Hollywood Studios — Credit: KtP

The After Hours at Disney's Hollywood Studios will take place on select nights from January 14 through September 12, 2026. You can see a full list of the After Hours at Disney's Hollywood Studios HERE.

The event ranges in prices (varies by date) from $155 to $189 per ticket, plus tax. Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members can save $30 per ticket.

Typically, Hollywood Studios closes at 9pm with After Hours running from 9:30-12:30.

Operating Hours Adjusted

Disney Makes a Change to Extended Evening Hours — Credit: Kate

On Saturday, May 30, 2026, Hollywood Studios will close at 10pm. The After Hours event will run from 10:30pm - 1:30am.

After Hours will run from 10:30pm- 1:30am on May 30th and 10pm - 1am on September 12th.

The After Hours event will also take place at Hollywood Studios on September 12th, 2026. Park hours are not posted for September yet, but typically the park closes a half hour before the After Hours event starts. IF it follows the typical pattern, you can expect Hollywood Studios to close at 9:30pm as the After Hours takes place 10pm to 1am.

How do you feel about these adjusted operating hours? Will they impact your Disney vacation? Let us know in the comments below, and be sure to share this post with your friends!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Heather loves all things Disney! She loves visiting her "home" as a Disney Vacation Club Member or participating in a runDisney event!