2027 Disney After Hours Planning Tips and Dates for the Perfect Night

At Walt Disney World, evenings beneath the stars create a unique kind of thrill. Whether it’s the setting sun in Florida, the allure of more popcorn, or the vibrant lights on famous rides, there's something magical about being in a Disney park at night.

Disney World After Hours are exclusive ticketed events offering the ultimate nighttime experience in the parks. With shorter wait times, opportunities to meet characters, and an abundance of free snacks to keep your clients energized, Disney After Hours is a limited-capacity celebration and the unforgettable experience you should be eager to add to your next trip.

Disney After Hours Tickets

If you are staying at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels, as well as the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels and Shades of Green, you can buy Disney After Hours tickets starting September 10, 2026. Other guests can purchase theirs starting September 22, 2026.

2027 Magic Kingdom After Hours

After Hours events return to Magic Kingdom in 2027. Enjoy the lights of Prince Charming Regal Carousel twinkling beyond the castle, grab late-night popcorn on your way to the Haunted Mansion, and ride the PeopleMover through a sparkling Tomorrowland.

Magic Kingdom After Hours operates from 10:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. on event nights (see all dates below). If you have an After Hours ticket you don’t need a park reservation to enter before the event starts. You can arrive as early as 7:00 p.m.

Snacks & Refreshments

Selected snacks are included with your ticket, such as ice cream treats, popcorn, and bottled drinks. Snack carts will be conveniently located throughout the park, ensuring you can easily find a delicious treat.

Rides Open at Magic Kingdom After Hours

During an After Hours night at Magic Kingdom, you can enjoy some of your favourite thrills and storybook adventures, taking you to Neverland and beyond. Highlights include:

• TRON Lightcycle / Run

• Seven Dwarfs Mine Train

• Haunted Mansion

• Peter Pan’s Flight

• Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

• Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin

• And more!

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2027 Magic Kingdom After Hours Dates and Tickets

Magic Kingdom After Hours nights are highly sought after, so it’s wise to secure a night of enchantment well in advance.

Here are the 2027 dates to help plan a magical night out:

• January 11

• January 18

• February 1

• February 8

• February 15

• February 22

• March 4

• March 8

• March 15

• April 5

• April 12

• April 26

• May 17

• May 24

• June 14

• June 21

• June 28

• July 15

• July 19

Disney’s Hollywood Studios After Hours

On select nights until August 25, 2027, Hollywood Studios After Hours events typically run from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. To fully enjoy an evening in the Hollywood spotlight, you can arrive as early as 7:00 p.m., before the event officially begins.

Rides Open at Hollywood Studios After Hours

The stars of Hollywood Studios dazzle during After Hours, offering significantly shorter wait times.

• Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance

• Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run

• Slinky Dog Dash

• Alien Swirling Saucers

• Toy Story Mania!

• The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror

• Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway

• Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets

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Surprise Character Encounters

As you explore the park during After Hours, you might unexpectedly meet characters around every corner, ready to greet you.

Snacks & Refreshments

At Hollywood Studios After Hours, you can enjoy the evening’s festivities with complimentary snacks. Ice cream, popcorn, and bottled drinks are available at various locations.

2027 Hollywood Studios After Hours Dates and Tickets

To experience a night among the stars, purchase tickets ahead of your stay.

To plan a night among the stars, here are the 2027 dates:

• January 16

• January 27

• February 13

• February 24

• March 13

• March 17

• March 24

• April 7

• April 24

• April 28

• May 19

• May 26

• June 2

• June 9

• June 16

• June 23

• June 30

• July 5

• July 12

• July 26

• August 4

• August 25

EPCOT After Hours

The EPCOT After Hours event takes place from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. on select nights through August 19, 2027.

Similar to the Hollywood Studios and Magic Kingdom After Hours, an EPCOT After Hours ticket allows you to enter EPCOT as early as 7:00 p.m., giving you five and a half hours to enjoy the festivities.

Rides Open at EPCOT After Hours

At EPCOT, you can search for Donald in Mexico and learn about Xandarian culture with significantly reduced wait times. Highlights include:

• Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind

• Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure

• Test Track presented by General Motors

• Frozen Ever After

• Soarin’ Across America

• Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros

• Living with the Land

• Mission: SPACE

• The Seas with Nemo & Friends

• Spaceship Earth

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And Snacks Included in a Ticket

As with Hollywood Studios and Magic Kingdom, a night at EPCOT After Hours includes complimentary snacks such as ice cream, popcorn, and bottled drinks at various spots.

2027 EPCOT After Hours Dates and Tickets

To enjoy a night among the stars, purchase tickets ahead of your visit!

For planning purposes, here are the 2027 dates:

• January 21

• February 18

• April 1

• April 15

• April 22

• May 6

• May 13

• June 3

• June 12

• July 8

• July 22

• July 29

• August 7

• August 12

• August 19

With shorter wait times, free snacks, surprise character encounters, and a more relaxed atmosphere, After Hours is ideal for both newcomers and seasoned Disney fans looking to enhance their Disney adventure.