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What time is the Disney after dark?

Arriving at Disney After Hours Events. Even though Disney After Hours officially starts sometime between 9 p.m. or 10 p.m. (depending on the event), event guests are able to enter the parks as early as 7 p.m. You'll definitely want to take advantage of that extra time!



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What is Disney After Hours at Magic Kingdom? Disney After Hours is a specially ticketed event (meaning it's a ticket that is purchased separate from regular park tickets) that allows people to enter Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom at 7 p.m. and stay until midnight or 1 a.m. (ending time varies by date).

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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.

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For those with short trips, Disney After Hours is an excellent way to make the most of your time in the park, since you'll be able to get so much done in a short amount of time. So, if you're looking for a truly special and unforgettable Disney experience, we highly recommend giving Disney After Hours a try.

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Disney After Hours is a specially ticketed event (meaning it's a ticket that is purchased separate from regular park tickets) that allows people to enter Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom at 7 p.m. and stay until midnight or 1 a.m. (ending time varies by date).

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One of the most popular events at Walt Disney World has been the Disney After Hours events that are held in select theme parks on certain nights. The event requires the purchase of a separate ticket, and while they are not inexpensive, the events are popular and often sell out.

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The Disneyland Resort hosts several events “after dark” throughout the year at both parks. The events vary by cost, timing and theming. They also include lower crowds, which means lower lines for attractions. In fact, they're so low, Genie+ isn't even in use.

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Starting on January 9, 2024, you can visit any theme park without a reservation as long as you have a date-based ticket. A date-based ticket is the standard ticket option and means you've purchased park passes for a specific time frame (whether it's tickets alone or part of a vacation package).

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February, March, and April 2023 Disney After Hours events at Disney's Hollywood Studios last for 3 hours and run from 9:30 pm to 12:30 am. Events in May and June start at 10:00 pm and last until 1:00 am.

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Off-peak times fall around January, February, September, and early November. Discounts on vacation packages booked directly through Disney (which combine park tickets and hotel stays) can be found year-round, though they're most common at these less-crowded times.

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Disney After Hours at EPCOT dates are June 1 through August 24 2024.

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When Disneyland Park or Disney California Adventure Park closes and the evening party begins, discover plenty to see and do. Listen to live performances and celebrated curated tunes into the night. Ride select attractions throughout the night—usually with shorter wait times.

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The Magic Kingdom hours generally run from 10PM to midnight, and the event in EPCOT is usually 9PM to 11PM. That means you'll only get 2 hours of extra time with Extended Hours, whereas the After Hours events give you 3 hours of park time after the parks close.

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Sounds like you are around the magic of Walt Disney World Resort. I must tell you, currently, there are no late-day or half-day Theme Park Tickets available for purchase. You do have the option to purchase one-day standard theme park tickets.

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It is the same price for everyone whether you arrive at Park Opening or at 4 pm.

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As mentioned above, every guest 3 years of age or older needs a park ticket. Guests under 3 don't need tickets, including for events like the Halloween and Christmas parties. We have a post on where to buy Discount Disney World Tickets, including tickets for kids.

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Overview of Disneyland After Dark Events. Each four-hour party has a different theme and offers unique entertainment. The parties can be a lot of fun with music, special character meet-and-greets, photo-ops, themed dance parties and sometimes even special fireworks shows or other themed entertainment.

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