2026 Disney After Hours Returns to Magic Kingdom (Complete List of Dates)

Disney has announced the return of Disney After Hours at Magic Kingdom in 2026. This extra-ticketed, special event allows guests to enter the park as early as 7:00 p.m. and then stay three hours after the park officially closes. After Hours at Magic Kingdom lasts from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 a.m. This event offers the promise of shorter wait times for attractions, character meet-and-greets, and complimentary snacks. Below, we’ve listed the dates for Disney After Hours at Magic Kingdom in 2026!

Magic Kingdom After Hours Dates 2026

Disney After Hours will be held at Magic Kingdom on the following evenings in 2026.

• Jan 12
• Jan 19
• Feb 2
• Feb 9
• Feb 23
• Mar 2
• Mar 9
• Apr 13
• Apr 20
• May 4
• May 11
• May 18
• May 25
• Jun 1
• Jun 22
• Jun 29
• Jul 13
• Jul 27

Tickets for Disney After Hours at Magic Kingdom 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.  

*No discount notices are posted for Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members. Unfortunately, discounts were not offered for Magic Kingdom’s After Hours event last year either.

What to Expect at Magic Kingdom After Hours in 2026

Disney After Hours at Magic Kingdom lasts from 10:00 p.m. to 1:00 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.

• TRON Lightcycle / Run
• Space Mountain
• Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
• Haunted Mansion
• “it’s a small world”
• Jungle Cruise
• Peter Pan’s Flight
• Under the Sea — Journey of the Little Mermaid
• Mad Tea Party

Attractions & entertainment subject to change

Special character meet-and-greets will be available at select locations 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. You’ll receive an event map on the night of your visit that lists all the locations.

Update: Disney lists a separate viewing of Enchantment for the Magic Kingdom After Hours event in 2026 on the special event’s home page.

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

• Dates Announced for Disney After Hours at Epcot in 2026
• Dates Announced for Disney After Hours at Hollywood Studios 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.