Disney After Hours returns to 3 Disney World parks in 2024
Disney has announced that it is bringing back Disney After Hours events at Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom and EPCOT in early 2024.
These are specially ticketed events that allow guests to stay in the parks three hours after closing with what is advertised as a lower limited number of guests offering shorter wait times for attractions and character meet and greets, and include ice cream novelties, popcorn and select beverages. You can actually start entering the park 2.5 to 3 hours before closing to get some extra time in the park.
The special events kick off:
- Jan. 10 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- Jan. 11 at Magic Kingdom Park
- Feb. 2 at EPCOT
Event times at Hollywood Studios are from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Event times at Magic Kingdom and at EPCOT are from 10 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. You can get a head start on making happy memories by entering the park beginning at 7 p.m. to squeeze even more joy out of your midnight merriment with family and friends.
After Hours Event Dates at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
These special nights will take place at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Jan. 10 through April 10, 2024. You can play in Andy’s backyard in Toy Story Land, join the resistance with Chewbacca in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and embark on a whimsical adventure aboard Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, among other favorites.
After Hours Event Dates at Magic Kingdom Park
Throughout Magic Kingdom Park, you can enjoy more than 20 attractions and experiences including the thrilling new TRON Lightcycle / Run presented by Enterprise, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and Jungle Cruise on select nights starting Jan. 11 through April 8, 2024. A standby queue is planned for TRON Lightcycle / Run only during these events.
The nighttime fireworks spectacular, “Enchantment” will return exclusively to Disney After Hours events at Magic Kingdom Park – meaning on event nights, early arrivals will have the opportunity to see both “Happily Ever After” and “Enchantment”!
After Hours Event Dates at EPCOT
Welcomed by the colorful glow of Spaceship Earth, you can delight in EPCOT at night with favorite attractions including Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, Test Track, Soarin’ and Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure. Events at EPCOT will take place on select nights starting Feb. 2 through April 4, 2024.
How to Approach After Hour Events
Now, this is a special-ticketed event that lets you enjoy the nightlife of the parks and it is a bit pricey. This is not the type of thing I would recommend to pay for in addition to the daily tickets. This is the type of event I would recommend instead of heading to the park during the day. Instead, spend the day at the pool in the resort, or at Disney Springs, playing mini-golf. Rest up in the early afternoon so staying up late is not a problem and then tackle the park. Since you can get in at 7 p.m., you can add a few rides to your list and then once the evening begins the lines diminish.
Disney After Hours Event Tickets Information
Booked guests of Walt Disney World Resort hotels, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels, and Shades of Green can purchase tickets starting Nov. 7, 2023, by calling 407-W-Disney. Event tickets can be purchased online by all guests starting Nov. 14.
Disney After Hours ticket prices range from $155 to $175 (plus tax) for Magic Kingdom Park and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. EPCOT After Hours ticket pricing ranges from $149 to $159 (plus tax). Specially priced tickets are available for Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club members.
