2026 Disney After Hours Dates Announced for Epcot

Disney has announced the return of Disney After Hours to Epcot 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. During Epcot After Hours, guests can expect shorter wait times for popular attractions, a few fun character meet-and-greets, and all the Mickey ice cream sandwiches, popcorn, and soda you could want…included in the price of admission. This unique offering is only available on select dates each year. Below, we’ve listed those dates for 2026 along with a few more details on what to expect.

shorter wait time at Frozen Ever After during Disney After Hours at Epcot

Epcot After Hours Dates in 2026

Here are the dates for the 2026 Disney After Hours event at Epcot:

Jan 22
Jan 29
Feb 19
Mar 5
Mar 12
Apr 2
Apr 9
Apr 15
Apr 23
Apr 30
May 21
Jun 11
Jun 18
Jul 9
Jul 23
Aug 6
Aug 13
Sep 16
Sep 24

Tickets for Epcot After Hours 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 $30.00 per ticket.

What to Expect at Epcot After Hours in 2026

We don’t foresee any major changes at Epcot After Hours in 2026. Per Disney, the actual event hours are from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Guests will be able to enter the park with their ticket as early as 7:00 p.m. The following attractions are listed for this year’s event.

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure
Test Track presented by General Motors (NEW)
Frozen Ever After
Soarin’
Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros
Living with the Land
Mission: SPACE
The Seas with Nemo & Friends
Spaceship Earth

A few characters have traditional meet-and-greets:

Mickey Mouse at the Dreamer statue
Goofy at the DJ dance party in CommuniCore Plaza
Minnie Mouse at the France Pavilion gazebo

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, and bottled soda and water. These items will be available at snack carts throughout the park. You’ll receive an event map on the night of your visit that lists all the locations.

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

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.

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