Disney After Hours adds Epcot and more party dates
Walt Disney World announced new dates for Disney After Hours 2023 at Hollywood Studios and Typhoon Lagoon, plus the event will expand to Epcot for the first time.
Disney After Hours are three-hour separately-ticketed parties that take place after Walt Disney World parks close to the general public.
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With a limited capacity, attractions operate with low wait times, making Disney After Hours 2023 a great opportunity to hit up rides that consistently command long lines during the day. For guests at the newly-added Epcot After Hours event, this means getting to ride Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind without having to obtain a Virtual Queue or Lightning Lane.
Disney also treats After Hours guests to unlimited popcorn, ice cream, and sodas.
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Typhoon Lagoon dubs its version “H2O Glow,” complete with a dance party featuring a DJ and Disney characters. The newly-announced After Hours 2023 dates at Epcot, Hollywood Studios, and Typhoon Lagoon join existing springtime dates for Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios.
Typhoon Lagoon’s event costs $75. The other three parks range from $139-$159, depending on the park and date. Discounts are available for Walt Disney World Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club members.
Disney After Hours 2023 at Magic Kingdom
At Magic Kingdom, Disney After Hours runs 10 p.m. – 1 a.m. Guests can enter the park as early as 7 p.m. while the park is still open to the general public, without needing any other ticket beyond their After Hours admission.
Tickets are now available for Magic Kingdom’s remaining 2023 dates:
- Feb. 27, 2023
- March 2, 6, 13, 16, 27, and 27, 2023
Disney After Hours 2023 at Epcot
New to the Disney After Hours lineup, Epcot’s event happens 10 p.m. – 1 a.m. and guests can enter beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets go live March 3, 2023, but Disney resort guests can purchase theirs early starting Feb. 28, 2023.
Disney After Hours dates at Epcot are:
- June 1, 15, 22, and 29, 2023
- July 6, 12, 20, and 27, 2023
- Aug. 3, 10, 17, and 24, 2023
Disney After Hours 2023 at Hollywood Studios
Disney’s Hollywood Studios hosts Disney After Hours from 10 p.m. – 1 a.m. on event nights, with guest entry starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are now on sale for dates through April 19, 2023. Tickets for May and June events go live March 3, 2023.
Disney After Hours dates at Hollywood Studios are:
- Feb. 22, 2023 (sold out)
- March 8, 22, and 29, 2023
- April 2, 5, and 19, 2023
- May 3, 17, 24, and 31, 2023
- June 7, 17, 21, and 28, 2023
H2O Glow at Typhoon Lagoon
Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon throws its H2O Glow After Hours bash from 8-11 p.m. Guests can enter the water park as early as 6 p.m. without needing a daytime ticket. Tickets are available to the public on March 3, 2023, or for Disney resort guests beginning Feb. 28, 2023.
H2O Glow dates are:
- May 20 and 27, 2023
- June 3, 10, 17, and 24, 2023
- July 1, 3, 8, 15, 22, 29, and 31, 2023
- Aug. 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2023
- Sept. 2, 2023
For more information and to purchase your Disney After Hours tickets, visit Disney’s official event page.
