2025 Disney After Hours at Walt Disney World®

Night owls, this event is for you! The Disney After Hours event offers extra park hours for your Disney vacation. Grab your Disney World tickets now for surprises and an amazing experience. If you're visiting in 2025 and want lower crowds and extended hours, check out this blog for a must-do Disney experience!

What exactly is Disney After Hours?

Check out the fun of Disney After Hours! These special events are all about enjoying the parks at night, and they're definitely worth it. You’ll spend less time waiting in line, get to hang out with your favorite characters, and enjoy some tasty snacks. These exclusive events have limited spots, making them a must-do on your next trip.

Don’t wait too long; grab your tickets for Disney After Hours now!

After Hours Highlights at Walt Disney World® Parks

Experience magic at three Walt Disney World®! theme parks! Discover unmissable activities at EPCOT© and Hollywood Studios. Stay tuned for details on After Hours at Magic Kingdom© Park!

EPCOT© After Hours Dates

EPCOT© putting on its After Hours event from 10:00 PM to 1:00 AM on some nights until September 25, 2025. If you've got a ticket, you can actually get into the park starting at 7:00 PM. That gives you a whole six awesome hours to have fun in the evening!

The EPCOT© After Hours event is set for these dates:

• June 26

June 26

• July 10, 24, & 31

July 10, 24, & 31

• August 7, 14, & 28

August 7, 14, & 28

• September 11 & 25

September 11 & 25

Grab your Disney After Hours ticket now for an awesome late-night adventure in 2025!

Which rides are open during EPCOT© After Hours?

Enjoy the magic of nighttime on these rides:

• Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind

• Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure

Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure

• Frozen Ever After

Frozen Ever After

• Soarin’ Around the World

Soarin’ Around the World

• Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros

Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros

• Living with the Land

Living with the Land

• Mission: SPACE

Mission: SPACE

• The Seas with Nemo & Friends

The Seas with Nemo & Friends

• Spaceship Earth

Spaceship Earth

Groove and Jam After Hours!

Join the excitement at Goofy's DJ Dance Party, where unforgettable vibes await, along with a unique opportunity to meet Goofy himself! Until September 1, during After Hours, CommuniCore Plaza offers ample room for you to unleash your dance moves—no matter your skill level!

At the Canada Mill Stage, you'll find plenty of space to dance your heart out, and if you need a moment to relax, there are numerous seats available to unwind. This is the perfect venue to have a blast, groove to the music, and enjoy the evening with your friends!

Great snacking at EPCOT©

Disney parks aren't just for fun; they're also great for food lovers! Discover the best spots to grab food and drinks to keep your energy up after hours.

• Various kiosks around the World Showcase

Various kiosks around the World Showcase

• Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe

Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe

• Rose & Crown Pub

Rose & Crown Pub

Some snacks, like ice cream novelties, popcorn, and bottled drinks, are included with your After Hours ticket, so you won’t go hungry even after hours of dancing.

Dates for After Hours at Disney’s Hollywood Studios©

Join the After Hours event at Hollywood Studios from 9:30 PM to 12:30 AM on select nights until September 3, 2025. Arrive by 7:00 PM for the best experience. Ticket holders don't need a park reservation to enter before the event starts.

Planning a Disney World escapade? Here’s the Disney After Hours schedule at Disney’s Hollywood Studios©:

• July 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30

July 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30

• August 6, 20, & 27

August 6, 20, & 27

• September 3

September 3

Which rides are open during After Hours at Hollywood Studios?

Enjoy shorter wait times for rides and attractions at Hollywood Studios during the evening! Help save the galaxy while having fun!

• Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run

Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run

• Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance

Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance

• Slinky Dog Dash

Slinky Dog Dash

• Toy Story Mania!

Toy Story Mania!

• Alien Swirling Saucers

Alien Swirling Saucers

• The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror

The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror

• Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith

Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith

• Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway

Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway

Drink a little, dance a little more.

You can find outdoor bars all around the park where you can grab a nice selection of beers and tasty cocktails. At Oga’s Cantina, DJ R-3X will be playing some awesome tunes while Oga serves up cool cocktails and delicious little snacks. If you’re interested, just swing by Batuu to see if there is a spot open!

Feeling hungry? Grab food and drinks at your favorite quick-service spots to get through the night, like:

• KRNR The Rock Station

KRNR The Rock Station

• Milk Stand

Milk Stand

• Woody’s Lunch Box

Woody’s Lunch Box

Magic Kingdom© After Hours

We can vividly picture the enchanting lights of the Prince Charming Regal Carousel near the castle, enjoying popcorn, walks to the Haunted Mansion, and a scenic ride on the PeopleMover above Tomorrowland.

Currently, there are no confirmed dates for Magic Kingdom©'s After Hours events. Don’t worry! We will provide updates soon. In the meantime, be sure to purchase your park tickets in advance to enjoy Disney World After Hours and other special events.

Find your favorite Disney characters after hours!

Get ready for a whole new kind of fun at After Hours! You’ll get to see your favorite Disney characters like you’ve never seen them before. If you're heading to EPCOT©, here’s who you can expect to meet:

• Mickey Mouse at the Dreamer statue

Mickey Mouse at the Dreamer statue

• Goofy at the DJ dance party in CommuniCore Plaza

Goofy at the DJ dance party in CommuniCore Plaza

• Minnie Mouse at the France gazebo

Minnie Mouse at the France gazebo

If you're planning to hit up Disney After Hours at Hollywood Studios and EPCOT©, you're in for a treat! You might just bump into some of your favorite Disney characters, making the night even more special. So, why wait? Grab your park tickets and get ready for some fun!

Is Disney After Hours worth it?

For sure! Disney After Hours is such a great way to amp up your Disney World trip. Imagine singing, dancing, and soaking up all that Disney magic without having to deal with long lines or huge crowds. It honestly makes visiting every WDW park so much better! Plus, some snacks are included with your ticket, so you won’t even have to worry about hunger while you're having a blast.

If you’ve never been to an After Hours event, now's your chance to check out some of the best things WDW has in store, and then some!

More magical events at WDW coming in 2025.

Walt Disney World® Resort is packed with awesome surprises this year! With all the well-loved festivals and fun seasonal events happening, it’s the perfect place for your 2025 trip. And guess what? Summer isn’t done yet! You can still check out the water parks and join in on the epic nighttime bash at H2O Glow After Hours. It’s going to be a blast!

From June to September 2025, why not plan an awesome Disney trip with your family and friends? You’ll get to enjoy some cool after-hours fun, too. Plus, once October rolls around, you can dive into the whole Halloween vibe with trick-or-treating at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. That's one extraordinary Halloween party.

Follow our blog for more magical moments at Disney World this year. Enjoy your Disney adventure!