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  • On Jan 20, 2026
    Walter from PA Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    Hello; For Disney After Hours events; How do they handle the guests without tickets? Are they able to stay in line for rides after 9:30?

    Hello Walter! I hope you're having an incredible day, and I'm so glad you found your way to planDisney. I see you're working on the final details for your upcoming Walt Disney World Resort trip. I’d be happy to help with all the little touches that make your vacation run smoothly.

    When considering add-ons for your trip, it's important to know what's included and whether it’s a good value for you. There are so many enchanting extras you can add to make your vacation feel truly magical. One of my favorites is Disney After Hours event. I've enjoyed this experience several times and can say without a doubt that it's absolutely worth the extra expense.

    Since After Hours events are an add-on, it's natural to want reassurance about wait times. From my experience, you'll need to scan your MagicBand+, Key to the World Card, or MagicMobile to enter theme parks during the event. At this time, you'll receive a wristband exclusive to After Hour event Guests. This is how Cast Members can identify who is there to enjoy the event! The limited-capacity truly makes a difference: at our last event, my family rode our favorite attraction seven times in a row before moving on! My oldest felt completely spoiled and now asks to attend an After Hours event every year as a birthday treat.

    Walter, I hope you feel confident about this magical addition to your plans! If you have any more questions, please come back anytime. We're always happy to help.

    Your personal planning companion,
    Michelle
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Meet the Panelist: Michelle, Florida

Hey there! I'm Michelle, a foodie, proud military spouse, and mom of two princes. We call the beautiful state of Florida home. We have lived in many places, but always found ourselves eager to get back to the magic of Walt Disney World Resort. Now that we are in the same state, we go as much as possible and are now Annual Passholders. My family likes to call it recharging our pixie battery. I am eager to help you create magical memories of your own, making your Disney World experience special and memorable. Learn More About Michelle

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