Hi Robert!
Welcome to planDisney! It's never too early to begin planning for a Walt Disney World vacation! With everything that goes into the planning process, getting a head start on your 2026 trip is a great idea.
While bookings are available now for July 2026, park hours, special events, and certain offerings are unknown at this time. You'll need to check back at a later date to see if
Disney After Hours will extend into next year. Currently, dates for After Hours events only extend into September of this year at select parks. I have my fingers crossed that we see more event dates announced soon, especially for Guests who want to map out their itinerary for their upcoming stay.
One of the perks of
attending these events is the limited number of Guests in the park. This helps create minimal wait times at select attractions and allows you to fit in more experiences in a shorter amount of time. These events typically last about three hours, although you should be able to enter the park a few hours before the event officially begins.
In addition to checking back to the Walt Disney World website, you can also follow along with the
Disney Parks Blog for the latest news. This is the perfect place to get the most up-to-date information about all the happenings at the parks and resorts.
Robert, I hope you have a wonderful time during your stay next year!
Stop back and see us again at planDisney with any Disney vacation planning questions that come your way.
Greg