Night Owls Unite! 2025 Disney After Hours: Dates, Tips & Magic
Who doesn’t love a little Disney magic after dark? Here at Walt Disney World, summer nights truly set the stage for something special. Maybe it’s that sweet relief when the Florida sun finally dips, or the promise of another round of popcorn, or just seeing those iconic rides all lit up, there’s just something extra enchanting about being in your favorite Disney park at night.
If you’re a fellow night owl, you’re in for a treat! 2025 Disney After Hours are special, separately-ticketed events that let you experience the ultimate nighttime adventure at select parks. We’re talking seriously low wait times for rides, awesome character encounters, and even free snacks to keep you fueled up. These are limited-capacity parties, making them that unforgettable experience you’ve been searching for to add a little extra sparkle to your next Disney vacation.
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Disney’s Hollywood Studios After Hours: Get Ready for Your Close-Up!
Hollywood Studios is calling all aspiring stars! Their After Hours event runs from 9:30 PM to 12:30 AM on select evenings, and you can catch it until September 3, 2025. Wanna make the most of your evening in the Hollywood spotlight? Here’s a pro tip: you can actually arrive at the park as early as 7:00 PM, even before the official event starts, just with your After Hours ticket! That’s a whole lot of extra time to wave to your adoring fans and soak in the atmosphere.
Rides Open at Hollywood Studios After Hours
The stars of Hollywood Studios are ready to whisk you away on an adventure! You’ll find your favorite rides swirling, twirling, and even saving the galaxy during After Hours, all with those wonderfully lower wait times. Get ready to hop on:
- Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
- Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
- Slinky Dog Dash
- Toy Story Mania!
- Alien Swirling Saucers
- The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
- Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
- Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
Surprise Character Encounters
As you wander through the park during After Hours, you never know who you might bump into! Expect the unexpected, with characters roaming the streets of Hollywood, ready to say “hello” and pose for a quick photo.
Lift a Glass and Grab a Bite
Feeling a bit parched or peckish? You’ll find outdoor bars around the park ready to serve up brews and select cocktails. And for a truly out-of-this-world experience, head over to Oga’s Cantina, where DJ R-3X will be spinning the hottest tunes this side of Coruscant while Oga serves up some fantastic cocktails and small bites. Just journey to Batuu for walk-up availability!
To keep you energized long into the night, you can also grab food and drinks at some of your favorite quick-service spots like:
- KRNR The Rock Station
- Milk Stand
- Woody’s Lunch Box
Snacks & Refreshments (They’re Included!)
Seriously, there’s nothing quite like asking for a Mickey Ice Cream Bar and just… walking away with it. That’s right! Select snacks are included with your After Hours ticket, like ice cream novelties, popcorn, and bottled beverages. You’ll find snack carts conveniently scattered throughout the park, so you’ll never be far from a tasty treat.
2025 Hollywood Studios After Hours Dates and Tickets
Ready to grab your night among the stars? Head over to the Hollywood Studios After Hours ticketing page to purchase your tickets ahead of your stay. You’ll pick your date and the number of tickets you need. And here’s a hot tip for all you Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members: make sure you’re logged into your Disney account, because you can save $30 per ticket!
Here are some of the upcoming 2025 dates:
- September 3
- July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
- August 6, 20, 27
EPCOT After Hours: Explore the World After Dark!
EPCOT’s After Hours event lets you party from 10:00 PM to 1:00 AM on select evenings, running through September 25, 2025. Just like Hollywood Studios, your ticket gets you into EPCOT as early as 7:00 PM, giving you a full six hours to dance the night away around the world!
Rides Open at EPCOT After Hours
At EPCOT After Hours, you’ll have the chance to explore pavilions and even learn about Xandarian culture, all with those wonderfully reduced wait times. Highlights include:
- Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
- Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure
- Frozen Ever After
- Soarin’ Around the World
- Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros
- Living with the Land
- Mission: SPACE
- The Seas with Nemo & Friends
- Spaceship Earth
Character Meet and Greets
EPCOT After Hours is also a fantastic opportunity to meet some of your favorite Disney characters in a more relaxed setting. Keep an eye out for:
- Mickey Mouse at the Dreamer statue
- Goofy at the DJ dance party in CommuniCore Plaza
- Minnie Mouse at the France gazebo
Can’t-Miss Jam Sessions
The party vibes are strong at Goofy’s DJ dance party in CommuniCore Plaza! You can join in on a fun, interactive character meet and greet with the Goof himself. For After Hours dates up to September 1, there’s tons of room to show Goofy your best dance moves (and maybe even the ones you’re still working on!). And with plenty of space to groove (and lots of seating for those night owl legs), the Canada Mill Stage is a central spot to toast, move, and maybe even howl under the moon with your crew.
Get Your Grub On Around the World
EPCOTerrans can fuel up as they party throughout the evening and around the World Showcase. Here are a few of our favorite spots to grab food and drink during EPCOT After Hours:
- Various kiosks around the World Showcase
- Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe
- Rose & Crown Pub
And Snacks are Included!
Just like at Hollywood Studios, your EPCOT After Hours ticket includes complimentary snacks like ice cream, popcorn, and bottled drinks at various locations. Easy peasy!
2025 EPCOT After Hours Dates and Tickets
Ready to explore EPCOT after hours? Head over to the EPCOT After Hours ticketing page to snag your tickets. You’ll choose your visit date and the number of tickets you need. Don’t forget, Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members can save $30 per ticket!
Here are some of the upcoming 2025 dates:
- June 26
- July 10, 24, 31
- August 7, 14, 28
- September 11, 25
Magic Kingdom After Hours: A Royal Night Out (Coming Soon!)
Oh, we’re picturing it too: the dazzling lights of Prince Charming Regal Carousel, late-night popcorn runs on the way to Haunted Mansion, and gliding along on the PeopleMover over a glittering Tomorrowland. While specific dates for Magic Kingdom’s After Hours event are still to be announced for later in 2025 and into 2026, we here at Disney Parks Blog are keeping our eyes peeled! We’ll be updating this post as soon as those magical nights are released, so check back often!
Dream Arrival Day: Water Park Splash + After Hours Bash!
If you’re anything like us, you’re always dreaming up your next Disney vacation and all the resort play, Park Hopping, and special event combos you can fit in. And guess what? An After Hours evening fits perfectly into your latest itinerary masterpiece!
For those staying at a Disney Resort hotel, you’ve got a super cool perk to work into your master plan: Resort guests get complimentary admission to a Disney water park on the day they check in! And during Cool Kid Summer, both Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon are open for business!
Imagine this: You arrive at Walt Disney World, drop your bags at the resort (bell services will hold your stuff!), and park your car. Then, hop on a Disney bus to a water park for a relaxing glide down a lazy river or a wild slide down the side of Mount Gushmore. Cool Kid Summer is in full swing at Blizzard Beach, with special activities, a dance party, and even a chance to spot Goofy in his beach attire! Later, you head back to the resort to change into your coolest sneaker-and-Goofy-ear-hat combo that screams “Cool Kid Summer!” Then you’re off to the glimmer, glow, and snacks of After Hours at Hollywood Studios or EPCOT. Sounds like the perfect arrival day to us!
And hey, if you’re looking for a way to make an even bigger splash after the sun goes down, you can experience Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon like never before at H2O Glow After Hours, running through September 13. Plus, kids ages 3-9 get in for only $42.50 plus tax, which is half the price of the $85 adult ticket! Annual Passholder and Disney Vacation Club discounts are also available for H2O Glow.
Extend your magic into the night with a ticket to Disney After Hours to keep the excitement going well past dark. With lower wait times, complimentary snacks, surprise character encounters, and an overall more relaxed atmosphere, After Hours is perfect for both first-time guests and seasoned Disney fans looking to make their Disney trip even more special. Are you ready to experience Disney after hours?
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