Disney After Hours: New Spring and Summer Dates in 2023

Disney After Hours continues in 2023 with dates announced for two new parks – EPCOT and Typhoon Lagoon – and additional dates announced for Hollywood Studios. Tickets for new dates announced today will go on sale February 28, 2023 for guests of select Disney World Resort hotels, and March 3, 2023 to the general public.

What Are Disney After Hours Events?

After Hours is a separate “hard-ticket” event that is held after regular park hours. After Hours attendees can enter the park up to 1 hour before closing without needing to use regular admission, and the event itself is 3 hours. These events offer

• A selection of snacks and treats included for free
• Shorter lines for attractions

They are similar to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, but with some important differences:

• After Hours events don’t offer themed entertainment extras like parades and fireworks unless. (Some special After Hours offerings with names like “Villains After Hours” may offer entertainment extras).
• Since they begin after regular hours, crowd patterns during the day aren’t affected. And if you’re attending a party at the Magic Kingdom, you can arrive toward the end of regular hours to see the fireworks before the event starts.

When, Where, and How Much?

Magic Kingdom After Hours Events

Disney After Hours events have been running at the Magic Kingdom since January 9 and are confirmed through March 27, 2023 – more dates may be added later. Tickets range from $135-$159, with discounts available for Disney Vacation Club members and Annual Passholders. The event runs from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m., with event guests allowed to enter the park at 7 p.m. See the event page for complete details.

Hollywood Studios After Hours Events

Disney After Hours events returned to Hollywood Studios beginning on January 4 and new dates have been added in May and June. More dates may be added later. Tickets range from $129-$149, with discounts available for Disney Vacation Club members and Annual Passholders. Times are as follows:

• February, March and April Events 9:30 PM to 12:30 AM
• May and June Events 10:00 PM to 1:00 AM

For all events, guests are allowed to enter the park at 7 p.m. See the event page for complete details.

EPCOT After Hours Events

Disney After Hours is all new at EPCOT beginning June 1, 2023 and running through August 24, 2023. More dates may be added later. Tickets range from $129-$139, with discounts available for Disney Vacation Club members and Annual Passholders. The event runs from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m., with event guests allowed to enter the park at 7 p.m. See the event page for complete details.

H2O Glow After Hours at Typhoon Lagoon

The H2O Glow After Hours event returns to Typhoon Lagoon on May 20, 2023, continuing to September 2, 2023. H2O Glow will be held on the following dates:

• May 20 and 27
• June 3, 10, 17 and 24
• July 1, 3, 8, 15, 22, 29 and 31
• August 5, 12, 19 and 26
• September 2

The event runs from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., and guests may enter the park at 6 p.m.

• Regular Tickets
  • Adult (ages 10 and up): $75 plus tax
  • Child (ages 3 to 9): $70 plus tax
• Annual Passholder and Disney Vacation Club Member tickets
  • Adult (ages 10 and up): $59 plus tax
  • Child (ages 3 to 9): $54 plus tax

For more details, see Disney’s event page.