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  • On Jul 2, 2026
    Meghan from TX Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    My husband and I are headed back to Walt Disney World in September. We have tickets for MNSSHP, but just noticed the After Hours at Hollywood Studios on September 12. Could you share what rides will be available? Any special characters? Thank you!

    Oh Meghan, you are my type of Guest! I just love the special events at the Walt Disney World Resort, and you're eyeing one of my favorites and already have tickets to another. So, let's follow the White Rabbit down the rabbit hole and get right to your question!

    While attractions and experiences are subject to change, the major heavy-hitter attractions are usually open during Disney After Hours at Disney's Hollywood Studios. To see the list of attractions that are slated to be open during this event, visit the event page, scroll down, and click the "Read More" link under "Favorite Attractions." When it comes to characters, they're a bit like the Cheshire Cat, appearing when you least expect them. They are typically pretty rare characters that often surprise Guests. While not a guarantee, Duffy, Thumper, and Meeko have been some of the surprises at past events!

    Now, don't forget that with both the After Hours event at Hollywood Studios and Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, you can enter the parks before the events begin. For the Halloween Party, you can typically enter Magic Kingdom Park as early as 4 p.m., and for After Hours at Hollywood Studios, you can usually enter at 7 p.m. Consider it your invitation to step through the looking glass a little early, giving you time to enjoy some of the attractions and experiences that aren't open during the event, grab some dinner, or watch a show!

    Meghan, enjoy every moment of these two special experiences. I hope your adventures are filled with just the right amount of Wonderland whimsy! If you have any other questions, please feel free to reach out again. We love helping Guests uncover the magic hidden around every corner of their Disney vacations!

    Curiouser and curiouser,
    Matt
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Meet the Panelist: Matt, New Jersey

Well, hello there! I'm Matt, and I'm a Disney-loving husband, teacher, and uncle from New Jersey. You can often find me tasting my way around an EPCOT festival, checking off another hotel on my Disney Resorts Collection Hotel bucket list, or conquering all of the Disney Mountains. I can't wait to help you discover the moments that become part of your symphony of memories on your next Disney vacation. Learn More About Matt

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