Fantasmic
  • On Apr 10, 2026
    Vickie from MN Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    I am planning to visit Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom August 19 and 20. I see HS has an after hours event the 19th. Should I plan to avoid HS on the 19th

    Hiya, Vickie! Welcome to planDisney!

    I see that you’re planning your visit to The Most Magical Place on Earth for later this summer. Looking ahead at the Hours & Events Calendar is a great strategy, Vickie. This is something I always recommend so that you can keep tabs on what’s going on in the parks!

    To answer your question, Vickie, Disney After Hours at Disney's Hollywood Studios is expected to take place from 9:30 PM to 12:30 AM. The park hours have not yet been released for August, but there is a Disney After Hours event at Hollywood Studios coming up on April 29. The park hours are 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM on that day, with Fantasmic! scheduled for 9:00 PM. Park hours are always subject to change, but this is a good indicator of what to expect in August as well.
     
    With that said, if you would like to visit Hollywood Studios on August 19, there is no reason to avoid it. Although Guests who are attending Disney After Hours will be able to enter the park beginning at 7:00 PM, all offerings will be available to you until the park closes, including Fantasmic!

    Having said that, if you would prefer to visit Disney’s Animal Kingdom on August 19 and visit Hollywood Studios on August 20, that would work just fine as well. Long story short, in my opinion, you can’t go wrong either way. You should have two great days!

    I hope this answers your question, Vickie! If you have any other questions as you continue to plan your summer visit, please don’t hesitate to come back and see us here at planDisney. We’re always happy to help!

    Happy planning!

    Olivier
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Hiya Pals! I am Olivier from Saskatchewan, Canada. I am a husband, father of two little Imagineers, and a Mountie! For our family, nothing compares to the joy we feel when we are at The Most Magical Place on Earth. The sights, the sounds, the smells, every detail adds to the enchantment that makes Walt Disney World feel like home. We’ve created so many lasting memories on our Disney vacations, and I can’t wait to help you plan magical adventures of your own, in English or en français! Learn More About Olivier

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