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‘Disney After Hours’ Events Return To Walt Disney World January 2023

Disney After Hours

Walt Disney World has announced “Disney After Hours” events will be returning to Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Magic Kingdom starting in January 2023.


What is an After Hours Event?

These events are separately ticketed events that let guests enjoy a theme park for three additional hours after regular park hours.

For Magic Kingdom, event hours are from 10pm to 1am, while at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, hours are from 9:30pm to 12:30am.

In addition to limited attendance, guests get to enjoy treats such as ice cream, popcorn, and select beverages included in the ticket price.

Plus guests can actually use their ticket to enter the park as early as 7pm without a park reservation, to allow for extra fun.


What are the Dates?

“Disney After Hours” events at Disney’s Hollywood Studios are scheduled for select nights, January 4 through April 19, 2023.

These are:

  • January 4, 11, 18, 26
  • February 15, 22
  • March 8, 22, 29
  • April 2, 5, 19

“Disney After Hours” events at Magic Kingdom Park are scheduled for select nights, January 9 through March 27, 2023.

These are:

  • January 9, 16, 23
  • February 16, 20, 27
  • March 2, 6, 13, 16, 20, 27
Galaxy's Edge at night

When to Get Tickets?

Tickets start at $129 for Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and $135 for Magic Kingdom.

Walt Disney World Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members get discounted rates starting at $99 for Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and $105 for Magic Kingdom.

Tickets go on sale October 7 to the general public, however Guests of Disney Resort hotels, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels, as well as Shades of Green at Walt Disney World Resort can purchase tickets beginning October 4, 2022.

For more details, visit the event pages for Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Magic Kingdom.

Cinderella's Castle at night

Personally, I wish they’d bring back the 24-hour night at Magic Kingdom, or theme the event nights like the “Disneyland After Dark” events, or even 2020’s “Villains Night” at Magic Kingdom.

But just having extra hours in the park with a limited crowd is nice, too.

Are you interested in these events at Walt Disney World next year? Let us know in the comments.

1 thought on “‘Disney After Hours’ Events Return To Walt Disney World January 2023”

  1. Dona Biddle-Hinchliff

    I only go to Disneyland for the Disney After Dark events…..lovvvvve the extra space to roam, and the short lines for food and rides!!! Thank you, Disney for providing these awesome events!! Keep up the good work 🥰

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