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What are Disney After Hours Events 2025?
What are Disney After Hours Events 2025?
What are Disney After Hours Events 2025?
This is your complete guide to Disney After Hours Events 2025! Disney World After Hours is a time-limited, separately ticketed event offered in the parks AFTER park close for guests to buy. As Florida residents, we loved beating the Florida heat and grabbing tickets for After Hours Disney events for the perfect nights. There was nothing like low crowds, no waits, and incredible views of Disney at night!
For a detailed look into everything you need to know before purchasing your Disney After Hours tickets, read on!
SPECIAL NOTE: If you’re looking for the best time to visit Disney World, check out our Disney Crowd Calendar!
What are Disney After Hours Events 2025?
Disney After Hours is a completely separate/additional ticket, which occurs on select nights and does not include park admission until 7:00 PM. It’s important to note the events don’t typically start until 8 PM or later. Guests participating in Disney After Hours events get 3 hours of extra magical fun with unlimited snacks, drinks, and entertainment! This mainly happens after the park close, so these special events feel super exclusive.
Event times for Disney After Hours typically start at 8 PM or later, with guests allowed to enter the park as early as 7 PM.
We find that these After Hours special events are some of the best ways to meet exclusive characters, have low wait times for favorite attractions, and have an experience that you’ll never forget!
What are the Disney After Hours events?
- Disney After Hours at Magic Kingdom
- Disney After Hours at Hollywood Studios
- Disney’s H2O Glow After Hours Event
- Disney After Hours at EPCOT
- Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
- Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
What’s included with a Disney After Hours Ticket?
- Complimentary snacks and drinks – Free popcorn, ice cream novelties (like Mickey bars), and select bottled beverages (water, soda, etc.)
- Lower wait times than normal – You can enjoy many of the most popular rides with much shorter wait times, including classics like Space Mountain, Peter Pan’s Flight, and Haunted Mansion, depending on what park you’re in
- Experience Popular Rides in Standby: Guests can experience most, if not all, of their favorite Disney World attractions during these After Hours of parties in standby lines. Even attractions like Tron Lightcycle Run, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, and Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind are open with a standby queue during those times. Typically guests would have to use a virtual queue to experience them.
- Early Entry – While the official event may start after the park closes, ticket holders are usually allowed to enter a few hours before the event begins. Typically, you can enter 2-3 hours before the event’s start time.
- Smaller Crowds – Limited ticket sales mean fewer guests in the park, allowing you to experience more attractions in less time.
Related post: Disney Deluxe Resorts Extra Hours
What are the Disney After Hours Ticket Prices?
Disney After Hours event tickets can be purchased by all guests, with prices ranging from $60 to $260. There are discounts for Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club members.
Guests staying at select Disney Resort hotels have early access to purchase Disney After Hours event tickets, emphasizing the exclusive benefits available to them.
Although guests have to purchase tickets separately, we think having the ability to enter the park as early as 7:00 PM is a huge plus! This allows you time to watch the fireworks or grab a bite to eat before heading over to your favorite rides.
Disney After Hours Holiday tickets
- Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party – Starting at $119 per person
- Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party – Starting at $169
Magic Kingdom After Hours Tickets
Ticket prices are $165 for the Magic Kingdom After Hours Event for regular pricing. For Annual Passholders and DVC members, tickets start at $135 for the Magic Kingdom After Hours Event.
Hollywood Studios After Hours Tickets
Tickets for the Hollywood Studios After Hours event start at $155 for regular ticket guests and $125 for Annual Passholders or DVC members.
EPCOT After-Hours Tickets
Tickets for the Epcot After Hours events start at $155 for regular ticket guests and $125 for Annual Passholders or DVC members.
Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon H2O Glow After-Hours Tickets
Tickets start at $75 for Disney H2O Glow After Hours Event for regular guests and $60 for Annual Passholders and DVC members.
Related post: Blizzard Beach vs. Typhoon Lagoon: Which is the Best Disney Water Park?
What are the Disney After Hours Dates?
Magic Kingdom After Hours Party Dates 2025
- January 6, 13, 20 and 27
- February 3, 10, 17 and 24
- March 3, 17, 24 and 31
- April 7 and 28
- May 5, 12 and 19
Disney’s Hollywood Studios After Hours Party Dates 2025
- January 22 and 29
- February 12 and 19
- March 5 and 26
- April 1 and 30
- May 14 and 28
- June 4, 11 and 25
- July 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30
- August 6, 20 and 27
- September 3
Disney’s H2O Glow After Hours Party
Dates not released for the 2025 H2O Glow After Party yet
Disney After Hours at EPCOT 2025 dates
Select dates from February 27 through September 25, 2025.
- February – 27
- May – 8 and 29
- June – 19 and 26
- July – 10, 24 and 31
- August – 7, 14, 21 and 28
- September – 11 and 25
Related Page: Complete Guide to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Tickets
Disney After-Hours Character Meet-and-Greets
Disney includes character meet-and-greets in every Disney After Hours event. However, this does not include all characters you can meet during normal operating hours.
If attending, be sure to ask a Disney cast member which characters will be at your Disney After Hours event. You can make sure to save time and skip those characters during the day.
At Magic Kingdom’s After Hours events, you can meet a variety of characters, often with shorter wait times compared to regular park hours. Here’s a list of some characters you might encounter:
- Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck – Typically in their special outfits.
- Chip and Dale – Often in fun, themed outfits like their Rescue Rangers costumes.
- Princesses – Rapunzel, Cinderella, Tiana, and Elena all found at Princess Fairytale Hall.
- Jack Skellington and Sally – Popular during Halloween events, dressed in their iconic outfits.
- Villains – Characters like Maleficent, the Evil Queen, and Captain Hook are common during Halloween-themed events.
- Santa Claus – During Christmas events, you might meet Santa himself.
- H2O Glow Characters – Stitch, Lilo, Mickey, Goofy, Minnie, and Donald in their beach gear
The specific characters can vary depending on the season and event theme, so it’s always good to check the latest event details for updated character appearances.
Related post: Complete Guide to Disney World Halloween Events
Is Disney After Hours Worth It?
As a general rule of thumb, if your main goal is to get on as many rides as possible with as little wait time as possible, the Disney After Hours Events are worth it, with the main reason being that a majority of the most popular rides are open for guests to enjoy. These rides include Slinky Dog Dash, Star Wars Rise of the Resistance, Flight of Passage, Snow White’s Mine Train, Space Mountain, and Expedition Everest.
Disney After Hours Pros:
From our experience, one of the benefits of Disney After Hours is being able to get onto as many rides as possible during the three-hour event. There are shorter wait times, and guests only have to use the standby queue to experience low waits. We specifically find this to be a great benefit for families who might only be visiting Disney World for 2-3 days and are trying to visit all 4 Disney World parks. In the past, we have been able to go onto every single Magic Kingdom ride open during the Disney After Hours events within three hours just because of how few people are in the parks. The main thing to take away is that the Disney After Hours events are different from Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in terms of crowds. It’s also important to note that the 2025 Disney After Hours events are very late at night, in some cases not starting until 10:00 PM, so they are a great fit for night owls.
We find Disney After Hours to be worth it if:
- You’re a thrill seeker looking to ride Flight of Passage, Snow White’s Mine Train, Space Mountain, and Expedition Everest.
- You’re a night owl who prefers late nights over early mornings.
- You’ve always dreamt of experiencing the parks without the crowds.
- You’re planning on visiting WDW for a short period and only want to experience the most popular attractions.
- You’re staying in a Resort hotel and can get back quickly after a late-night
Disney After Hours cons
We always find the biggest con to the Disney After Hours events to be the additional charge to attend. On Average, it costs guests around $11.00 per person per hour to enjoy spending time in the Disney parks, and with the After Hours events, that price will go up to $30.00 – $40.00. Of course, however, you have to take into account that you will be getting on more rides with your time. Another con that we are not crazy about is how late the events end, with some of them ending around 1:00 AM. It’s important to plan accordingly and give your family some extra time to sleep in the next day.
When Disney After Hours isn’t worth it:
We find it better to skip a Disney After Hours event if:
- You’re traveling on a limited budget.
- You’d prefer a full day at the parks to experience everything they have to offer beyond rides.
- You’re traveling with kiddos who have scheduled bedtimes.
- You’re staying far from Walt Disney World Resort hotels and have to travel
What are the Benefits of Going to Disney After Hours Events?
Our favorite benefits of Disney After Hours events are no crowds and no waiting in lines for some of your favorite Disney World rides. If you ever wondered what Disney parks looked like empty, you’ll get a pretty good feel for it by attending Disney After Hours. Disney also keeps almost all of the most popular attractions, from Jungle Cruise to Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin and Frozen Ever After to Spaceship Earth, open, so you’ll have the opportunity to ride them as often as your heart desires. This is a perk that regular ticket holders wouldn’t have the chance to do on any given day!
With the H2O Glow After Hours event, we love that there is nighttime entertainment, such as a DJ, to start the party right! You can even get glowing accessories and party the night away in the pool.
Our favorite Disney World After Hours benefits:
- Low Wait Times
- Exclusive Character Meet and Greets
- Low Crowds
Special Note: Not all of the rides and attractions are open during Disney After Hours events.
Related Article: Guide to Disney World Deluxe After Hours
Disney World After Hours FAQ
Q: How much are Disney After Hours events?
A: Depending on the Disney After-Hour event, you could be paying anywhere between $60 and – 180! The After Hours events at Disney that happen during the summer, like H2O Glows After Hours at Typhoon Lagoon, are cheaper than the holiday After Hours events like Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. Annual Passholders can pay as little as $60 for a ticket for the Typhoon Lagoon After Hours event.
When is The Best Time to Visit Disney World?
Our Disney World Crowd Calendar is the best tool to help you get the most out of your time in the parks. We break down park crowds, park hours of operation, ticket prices, and average temperature. We also break down the best time to visit Disney World based on specific times of the year and special events.
Are You Ready to Plan Your Next Disney World Trip?
Are you planning a trip to Walt Disney World? Be sure to speak with a Disney World Travel Agent for the most recent deals and promotions. The Park Prodigy will provide a Free Quote for all Disney World Vacation Packages. The Park Prodigy can also help you save up to $20 per ticket when purchasing your Walt Disney World Tickets, and we offer promotional discounts for special events such as Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Tickets and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Tickets.
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