As Disney continues to squeeze every possible penny they can out of park guests, the company has announced the return of its Disney After Hours parks event. For those unfamiliar, this is a separate ticketed event that allows a limited number of guests into the Disney World parks on select evenings throughout the year.
Disney After Hours begins entry into the parks at 7:00 p.m. and remains open for guests for up to three hours after closing. The limited number of tickets usually means shorter wait times for attractions and character meet-and-greets, as well as complimentary snacks, including ice cream, popcorn, and select beverages.
Disney After Hours dates and times at Disney's Hollywood Studios
Disney After Hours at Disney's Hollywood Studios will take place from January 22 to September 3, 2025. The specific dates are:
- January 22 and 29
- February 12 and 19
- March 5 and 26
- April 1 and 30
- May 14 and 28
- June 4, 11 and 25
- July 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30
- August 6, 20 and 27
- September 3
Disney states that the event takes place from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. "on most dates," but specifically notes that it runs from 10:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. specifically on March 26 and April 1, 2025.
How much does Disney After Hours cost?
Pricing for Disney After Hours varies depending on the park and date you choose. For Hollywood Studios specifically, tickets range from $155 to $185 per ticket, plus tax.
Tickets will go on sale for guests of Disney Resort hotels (including Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin, as well as Shades of Green) on September 4th. However, for all other guests, tickets will be available online beginning September 10, 2024. You can view the prices here.
What attractions are open?
Most of the major attractions at Hollywood Studios are open during the Disney After Hours event and because there are limited tickets, it means shorter wait times. I've literally done walk-on for some of the park's best rides during the event.
The Hollywood Studios rides available during Disney After Hours include:
- Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run
- Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
- Slinky Dog Dash
- Toy Story Mania!
- Alien Swirling Saucers
- The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
- Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
- Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
You can get free ice cream, popcorn and select bottled beverages from Grand Avenue, Hollywood Studios, Susnet Boulevard, and Toy Story Land.