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The popular Disney World After Hours events are RETURNING in 2025!
Hollywood Studios at Night
If you’re a night owl looking for a way to enjoy the parks with minimal crowds, Disney World has the perfect experience for you! In 2025, After Hours events are returning to Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios once again. These limited-ticket events allow guests to enjoy low crowds at the parks and short wait times for some of the most popular attractions.
After Hours events at Disney World are the best, right?!
After Hours at EPCOT
Disney hosts some pretty special events in the evenings after the parks have closed, which are the best opportunities to hop into much shorter lines and enjoy significantly lower crowd levels overall. On top of that, there can even be complimentary treats and drinks! We LOVE attending these After Hours events, and tickets for the 2025 After Hours Events go on sale for the general public SOON!
What if we told you there was a way to stay in the Magic Kingdom after dark, enjoy FREE popcorn and Mickey bars, and walk right onto your favorite rides with no wait? Sounds like a dream, right?
Magic Kingdom
Well, you can make that dream a reality! Recently, Disney confirmed that its popular After Hours events will return in 2025, and tickets are available to purchase now. But before you go running to the Disney World website, you might want to read this first.
One thing that we LOVE about Disneyland is the fun after hours events (seriously, Disney World needs to get on board).
Our minds are still blown by the fact that we got to attend an event about ALL things Disney Channel — that’s our childhood, right there! But there are also Star Wars Nite, Pride Nite, and more. Well, now, it seems like Universal Hollywood is trying to get on the special after-hours event train. Universal is set to host its first EVER Fan Fest Nights SOON.
Not gonna lie – I have waited in my fair share of lines in Disney World. Very vivid memories take up space rent-free in my brain of waiting for 3 hours in the hot, Spring Break sun for Journey Into Imagination back before they had an indoor queue. (Today’s Disney fans would never!) So I feel like I’ve earned the chance to say…I DON’T WANNA WAIT IN ANY MORE LINES!
Toy Story Mania queue
That’s right. I officially have zero patience for it anymore. And, luckily, I have a whoooole bunch of tricks and sneaky tips that are my go-to when I’m in Disney World. And, get ready – ‘cause I’m about to share ‘em all with you!
Another special Disney event is finally here!
Typhoon Lagoon
We love experiencing after-hours events in the Disney World parks, but H2O Glow After Hours nights can’t be forgotten about! This year, this special event is taking place on select nights in Typhoon Lagoon from May 25th-August 31st, 2024. How much is there to experience at one water park though? We’re here to show it ALL to you!
The availability of one of our favorite Disney wait time tricks is dwindling for the year.
After Hours at EPCOT
Waiting in long lines is as much a part of the Disney World experience as photos by Cinderella Castle and meeting Mickey Mouse. However, that doesn’t mean there aren’t ways to mitigate the wait. For example, Disney After Hours events used to be a great way to experience some of the resort’s best attractions with much shorter lines. Unfortunately, we’re running out of events for 2024…
If you’re planning a Disney World vacation for this fall, we’ve got some important info to share!
Halloween in Disney World
If you’re excited to soak up all of the Halloween vibes of the season, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party might be on your must-do list for your fall trip. The party is a seasonal event held on select nights at Magic Kingdom, and guests have to purchase a separate ticket for the event. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party includes exclusive snacks, entertainment, trick-or-treating, and more. But what if things don’t exactly go according to plan?
UPDATED August 30, 2024
After Hours events are a fantastic way to explore the Disney World parks with nearly no one around, experience some of your favorite attractions, and eat some free snacks for a few hours.
EPCOT After Hours are BACK for 2024!
It comes at a pretty high price tag, but many guests feel the experience is well worth the cost. If you’re planning to experience one of these events this year, you need to know that these dates are SOLD OUT!
Have you been to an After Hours Event in Disney World? These late-night parties are popular with Disney World visitors for one BIG reason: low crowds.
After Hours at EPCOT
They require a separate ticket, but a very limited amount are sold meaning most rides — even the popular ones — have little to no wait! But tonight, we’re sorry to say you can’t go to the After Hours at Hollywood Studios, unless you already planned ahead.
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