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Disney After Hours is a separately ticketed event that allows a limited number of guests to enjoy the park with lower crowds, shorter wait times for rides, complimentary snacks, and fun experiences! It typically runs from 10:00 PM to 1:00 AM.
On Disney After Hours event days at Magic Kingdom, the park operates regular hours for day guests. I checked the
Hours & Events Calendar and on After Hours event days, Magic Kingdom is open from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Day guests can enjoy all attractions, dining, and entertainment during these regular hours.
After the park officially closes at 9:00 PM, only guests with After Hours event tickets are allowed to stay and continue enjoying the park. Cast Members check for event wristbands and politely direct day guests without After Hours tickets to the exits.
Guests with After Hours tickets are allowed to enter the park as early as 7:00 PM, even though the event itself doesn’t start until the official park closing time. Enjoy the park fully during its regular hours, including
fireworks which are scheduled to start at 8:00 PM on event days.
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Kay