2026 Disney After Hours Dates Announced for Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Disney After Hours returns to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2026. This special, extra-ticketed event allows guests to enter the park as early as 7:00 p.m. and stay three hours after the park closes. Each event offers the promise of shorter wait times for popular attractions, a few character meet-and-greet locations, and snacks galore, including popcorn, Mickey ice cream bars, and soda, all included in the price of the event. After Hours at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is only available on select dates each year. We’ve listed the dates for 2026 below with a few more details about the evening.

Hollywood Studios After Hours Dates 2026

Here are the dates for the 2026 Disney After Hours event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios:

• Jan 14
• Jan 28
• Feb 4
• Feb 11
• Feb 21
• Feb 25
• Apr 29
• May 6
• May 14
• May 30
• Jun 3
• Jun 10
• Jun 17
• Jun 24
• Jul 1
• Jul 8
• Jul 15
• Jul 22
• Jul 29
• Aug 5
• Aug 12
• Aug 19
• Aug 26
• Sep 2
• Sep 12

Tickets for Disney After Hours at Hollywood Studios go on sale per the following schedule:

• Guests staying at select Disney Resort hotels, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels, and Shades of Green can purchase After Hours at Disney World tickets starting Oct. 9, 2025. All other guests can purchase their tickets starting Oct. 14, 2025.  

 *Note that Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members can save $30 per ticket. 

**The May 30th event will run from 10:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. and the Sept. 12th event will run from 10:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.

What to Expect at Disney’s Hollywood Studios After Hours in 2026

Disney After Hours at Hollywood Studios lasts from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Guests can enter the park with their ticket as early as 7:00 p.m. The following attractions are listed for this year’s event.

• Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance 
• Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run 
• Slinky Dog Dash 
• Alien Swirling Saucers
• Toy Story Mania! 
• The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror  
• Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway 

Attractions & entertainment subject to change

You also never know who you might meet during After Hours at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. You’ll want to keep an eye out for surprise (and rare) characters throughout the park.

You’ll want to note that limited dining options remain open during the event. However, you’ll be able to enjoy as many complimentary snacks as you like, including ice cream novelty items, popcorn, bottled soda, and water. These items will be available at snack carts throughout the park.

For more on Disney After Hours in 2026, see the following:

• Dates Announced for Disney After Hours at Magic Kingdom in 2026
• Dates Announced for Disney After Hours at Epcot in 2026

If you’re looking to purchase tickets for next year’s event, check with our friends at Firefly Travels. They are authorized Disney Vacation Planners and would be happy to assist you.

More Planning

Explore more of our planning resources, including our Disney World Resorts Guide. It provides an overview of everything you need to know about the Disney Resort Hotels. For dining, our Disney World Dining Guide is an excellent place to start. Our Disney World Transportation Guide is a wonderful resource for planning your routes. It’s one of our most popular resources. If you plan to meet characters in the parks, we have an updated list of Disney World Characters. It includes every available character meet-and-greet in the parks, as well as where to find rare characters throughout the year. Lastly, our Disney Parks Guide provides a complete overview of all four theme parks and water parks.