How do you get into Disney after dark?

While this Disney After Hours event officially begins at 10:00 PM, your special-event ticket enables you to enter Magic Kingdom park as early as 7:00 PM?when the park is still open to other Guests. You do not need a park reservation or additional ticket to enter the park at or after 7:00 PM.



There are two primary ways to experience Disney after the general public has left: Disney After Hours events and Extended Evening Theme Park Hours. "After Hours" is a separately ticketed event (costing roughly $155–$195) held on select nights; it offers three hours of park access with extremely low wait times and complimentary snacks like popcorn and Mickey bars. Conversely, "Extended Evening Hours" is a free perk exclusively for guests staying at Disney Deluxe Resorts. In 2026, this typically happens once a week at Magic Kingdom and EPCOT, allowing eligible guests to stay two hours past the official closing time. For those without a special ticket or a fancy hotel, the "After Dark" experience is limited to dining; if you have a restaurant reservation late in the evening (like 8:55 PM for a 9:00 PM close), you can enjoy a quiet, nearly empty walk out of the park once your meal is finished, which is the best way to get "empty park" photos without a special ticket.

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Disneyland After Dark events are not included with regular park admission and require a separate park ticket purchase. These events include unlimited digital downloads of Disney PhotoPass for all your event photos, commemorative keepsakes, plus three hours of access to the parks before the party officially begins.

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Things to Know About Disney After Hours The event officially begins a few hours later (see the list below). You won't need a Disney Park Pass theme park reservation or a regular theme park ticket to get in as long as you enter the park no earlier than 7:00 PM.

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Not worth it for your first time visiting a park We wouldn't recommend attending Disney After Hours at a park you've never visited during daytime hours. You'll miss out on some of the dining, entertainment and atmosphere that you can only experience with a regular daytime ticket.

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You won't need a Disney Park Pass theme park reservation or a regular theme park ticket to get in as long as you enter the park no earlier than 7:00 PM. If you want to drop in earlier, you'll need a standard theme park ticket — and a park reservation (if your ticket type requires one).

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2023 Dates Disney After Hours may be for you. Hold on one second though, because you need to pony up $129 to $149 per person to do so (plus tax). Yes, that's right, $129 to $149 per person (including children) for extra time in the Magic Kingdom.

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The Disneyland After Dark events, including Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts' Nite, are after-hours events designed for Guests of ALL ages, including infants; however, tickets will only be required for Guests three years of age or older.

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The great news is self-parking is always complimentary at Disney Springs and while hours are subject to change, generally the garages are open until 2am EST. Overnight parking is not permitted and vehicles left overnight will be towed.

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The price of tickets for this year was roughly $129-$159 per person, without taking into account taxes and other fees. Please keep in mind that ticket prices for next year's event can vary and are subject to change. Tickets for these events do sell out.

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Disneyland After Dark parties are 4 hours long, usually starting at 9 pm and ending at 1 am. But, with your ticket, you are able to get into the park prior to the start time — usually at 6 pm. This means that altogether, your ticket is your pass to about 7 hours worth of park fun!

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Tickets are now on general sale for Disney After Hours events at three Walt Disney World theme parks beginning January 10, 2024. Tickets can be purchased online at Disney.com, with tickets starting at $155, or $125 with DVC or Annual Pass discount.

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Do the rides shut down when it rains? Yes. They absolutely can. Attractions that are outdoors – like Slinky Dog Dash, Expedition Everest, Test Track, and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, to name a few – will shut down, especially if there is nearby lightning.

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What is the no sad kids rule at Disney? Did you know Disney has an unspoken rule called the No Sad Kids rule? The rule allows cast members to go above and beyond to make sure kids who are upset get their smile back.

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Travel with a Younger Elementary Schooler (ages 6-9) They'll likely remember much of the trip. They'll have stamina for a full day. Most rides are accessible to them. They're unlikely to be jaded about the Disney experience.

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Sweetheart's night is a nighttime party in the Park that requires a separate entrance ticket. This event only happens in January and February each year.

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The Disneyland Resort did give a free park admission ticket to Guests on their birthday as part of a limited-time promotion several years ago, but this is not currently offered. Tickets to enter Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park must be purchased for all visitors ages 3 and up.

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So, how much does it cost to rent out Disney World for the day? The cost to do this will run in the $2,000,000 to $5,000,000 range to rent out a Disney World park, depending on the park as well as the time of the year. Disney is all about price discrimination.

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Free snacks During After Hours events, guests are treated to complimentary ice cream novelties (like Mickey Bars), popcorn, and select bottled beverages (Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, bottled water) throughout the park.

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