Disney After Hours Events Kick Off In January 2024

Disney After Hours resumes in January 2024, offering guests at Walt Disney World Resort a variety of nighttime fun for the whole family. During event nights, guests can experience three additional hours of entertainment at Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and EPCOT. These separately ticketed events allow guests to experience attractions and character interactions underneath the stars.

Disney After Hours takes place from January to April, after the parks officially close for the day. Early arrivals can access the parks beginning at 7pm. During these special nights, ticket holders can experience shorter wait times for their favorite attractions and character interactions. To help curb late night cravings, unlimited complimentary snacks and select beverages will be available at each park. Some of the highlights are:

Disney’s Hollywood Studios (available January 10th through April 10th):

  • Play in Andy’s backyard at Toy Story Land
  • Join the resistance with Chewbacca in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge 
  • Enjoy a whimsical adventure on Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway

Magic Kingdom (available January 11th through April 8th):

  • Ride the thrilling TRON Lightcycle/Run presented by Enterprise
  • Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and Jungle Cruise
  • Enchantment, the nighttime fireworks display
  • Early arrival guests can view Happily Ever After and Enchantment
Photo Courtesy of Abigail Nilsson / Disney

EPCOT (available February 2nd through April 4th): 

  • Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
  • Test Track
  • Soarin’
  • Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure

Admission to Disney After Hours events requires a separately priced ticket valid only for a specific event date and select hours. Attractions and offerings are subject to change without notice. Tickets are available for purchase by calling 407-W-Disney. Tickets range from $155 to $175 per person at Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios or $149 to $159 per person for EPCOT. Specially priced tickets are available for Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club members. For more information about Disney After Hours events, visit www.disneyworld.com/afterhours.

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