Walt Disney World will host Disney After Hours events at three of its theme parks in early 2024, and at Magic Kingdom, there will be opportunities to double-dip on fireworks shows.
The evenings at Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Magic Kingdom require a separate ticket from regular daytime admission, and the tickets are good for three hours after the official close for the day. A limited number of slots are available for each event, designed to reduce wait times for key rides and attractions.
After Hours ticket holders can go into the park as early as 7 p.m. Park reservations are not required with this ticket.
Admission also includes popcorn, ice cream novelties and select beverages throughout the parks during the event.
At the Magic Kingdom, event-goers will see the return of “Enchantment,” the nighttime spectacular seen during Disney World’s 50th anniversary celebration. After Hours attendees arriving early will be able to see “Happily Ever After,” the current end-of-night show on the same night. Magic Kingdom will be operating 20 attractions and experiences on event nights, Disney says, including a standby queue for Tron Lightcycle / Run, which debuted at the park in April and has been operating with a virtual queue.
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Magic Kingdom’s After Hours is on 10 select nights between Jan. 11 and April 8. The official hours are 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Hollywood Studios After Hours are 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. on nine select nights between Jan. 10 and April 10. Access to attractions, including Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance and Slinky Dog Dash, is scheduled.
Epcot’s After Hours runs six nights between Feb. 2 and April 4. Hours are 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure are among the featured attractions.
Admission prices range between $149 and $175 depending on the date and the park. Tickets go on sale Nov. 14.
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