Unlock Extra Disney World Magic at Night in 2027

Now is the perfect time to plan to have more time in the park with fewer crowds! Check out how you can soak up extra time in the Disney Parks in 2027.

After Hours Events

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After Hours at Disney are special ticketed events that take place after the park closes for the night. Event times at Magic Kingdom and EPCOT are from 10 pm to 1 am. At Hollywood Studios, event times are from 9:30 pm to 12:30 am. And you can enter the parks as early as 7 pm to make the most of the night with your friends and family.

It is important to 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, meet some of your favorite characters, and enjoy complimentary snacks such as ice cream, popcorn, and select drinks.

Disney's Hollywood Studios

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Explore Toy Story Land, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, and The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Hollywood Studios. Enjoy these attractions and more as you experience the park at night.

After Hours runs from 9:30 pm until 12:30 am at Disney's Hollywood Studios (except for April 24, when the event runs from 10:30 pm until 1:30 am); tickets range in price from $159 to $199.

These special nights will take place on:

January 16 and 17
February 13 and 24
March 13, 17, and 24
April 7, 24, and 28
May 19 and 26
June 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30
July 5, 12, and 26
August 4 and 25

Disney's Magic Kingdom

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Magic Kingdom offers an enchanting experience with its night-time attractions like the TRON Lightcycle / Run and Tiana's Bayou Adventure. You can also enjoy classic rides such as the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and Space Mountain and other popular attractions!

For Magic Kingdom After Hours, Guests enter the Park as early as 7:00 pm, with the special event running from 10:00 pm until 1:00 am. Pricing (depending on the date) is from $189 to $209 per ticket.

These special nights will take place on:

January 11 and 18
February 1, 8, 15, and 22
March 4, 8, and 15
April 5, 12, and 26
May 17 and 24
June 14, 21, and 28
July 15 and 19

EPCOT After Hours

Take in the stunning lights of Spaceship Earth as you experience the magic of EPCOT after dark. Enjoy popular attractions like Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, Remy's Ratatouille Adventure, Frozen Ever After, and Soarin' Across America.

These special nights will take place on:

January 21
February 18
April 1, 15, and 22
May 6 and 13
June 3 and 12
July 8, 22, and 29
August 7, 12, and 19

Tickets range in price from $159 to $189 per ticket. After Hours at EPCOT begins at 9:30 pm to 12:30 am (Guests can begin entering the Park at 7:00 pm).

Ticket Information

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Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club members can purchase and save $30 per ticket at EPCOT and Hollywood Studios.

Tickets are on sale now for guests staying at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels, and Shades of Green. For all other guests, tickets will go on sale September 22, 2026.

Have you attended After Hours events, or would you like to in the future? Share your thoughts with us and share this news with your Disney pals.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Donna loved Disney from an early age. As a child, her family would joke that she lived in "Donna Land." As an adult, she enjoys planning and creating magical vacations for her family. She always brings a little faith, trust, and a little bit of Pixie Dust!