Disney has confirmed the full 2027 Disney After Hours calendar for Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and EPCOT. If you've been waiting to see actual dates and prices before deciding whether this is worth building into your trip, they're finally here — and general public ticket sales open September 22, 2026, exactly one week from today. Guests staying at a Disney World resort hotel, or at the Swan, Dolphin, or Shades of Green, have already been able to buy since September 10.
The Dates
Magic Kingdom After Hours runs on select nights from January 11 through July 19, 2027. Hollywood Studios runs select nights from January 16 through August 25, 2027. EPCOT runs select nights from January 21 through August 19, 2027. All three are separately ticketed events layered onto a regular operating day.
The Hours — And Why This Is the Number That Matters Most
This is the detail that gets buried in most coverage: Magic Kingdom's After Hours event gives you entry starting at 7:00 p.m., running until 1:00 a.m. — up to six hours. Hollywood Studios and EPCOT both run 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. — three hours each. That's a real, meaningful difference in what you're actually buying, not a rounding error.
The Prices
Magic Kingdom tickets run $189 to $209 plus tax, varying by date. Hollywood Studios runs $159 to $199 plus tax. EPCOT runs $159 to $189 plus tax. Multiple outlets covering the announcement have flagged select Magic Kingdom dates as the first to cross the $200 mark for this event.
Run the actual cost-per-hour math and Magic Kingdom, despite having the highest sticker price of the three, comes out cheaper per hour than either Hollywood Studios or EPCOT. That's the opposite of what the headline price alone suggests.
The Annual Passholder Discount — Read This Part Carefully
Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club members get a $30 discount, and current reporting has that discount specifically at EPCOT and Hollywood Studios. It has not been confirmed at Magic Kingdom — which matters more than it might seem, since Magic Kingdom is both the most expensive ticket and the one with the best cost-per-hour value. If you're a passholder building your budget around getting that $30 off at all three parks, double-check the current terms on Disney's own passholder page before you buy.
What You're Actually Paying For
Beyond the extra hours, the core value proposition of any After Hours event is limited overall attendance — meaningfully shorter waits than you'd get during a comparable regular operating window — plus snacks included with admission. It is not extra attractions or exclusive entertainment beyond what's already in the park; it's the same park, with far fewer people in it.
Who Should Skip This Entirely
Here's the honest version most coverage won't give you: for some group sizes and priorities, a regular admission day paired with a Lightning Lane budget beats an After Hours ticket outright. If your group's main goal is covering as much ground as possible rather than minimizing wait times on a small handful of headliner attractions, run the comparison before you assume After Hours is the upgrade.
FAQ
Q: When do general public tickets go on sale?
A: September 22, 2026. Resort hotel, Swan, Dolphin, and Shades of Green guests have had access since September 10, 2026.
Q: Which park's After Hours event is the best value?
A: On a straight cost-per-hour basis, Magic Kingdom — its six-hour window beats Hollywood Studios' and EPCOT's three-hour windows even though its ticket price is higher.
Q: Does my Annual Pass get me a discount at all three parks?
A: Current reporting confirms a $30 AP/DVC discount at EPCOT and Hollywood Studios. It has not been confirmed at Magic Kingdom — verify directly with Disney before budgeting around it.
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