2 Perks MISSING From Magic Kingdom After-Hours in 2027

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After Hours at Magic Kingdom

You can check out the theme parks, search around the resorts, and have fun at Disney Springs! You can even explore the theme parks after they close thanks to Disney’s After Hours events. Disney recently confirmed tons of exciting news about After Hours in 2027, but we noticed a few things were missing as well…

After Hours are BACK in Disney World! This extra ticketed event gives you time in the parks after dark with low crowds, short lines, and endless snacks to indulge in. In 2027, confirmed After Hours Events will be hosted in EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Magic Kingdom. It’s at Magic Kingdom where we’re noticing a few changes.

Wristband for After Hours in Magic Kingdom

In 2027, there are two missing perks that we think you need to know about. The first missing perk impacts everyone going to the Magic Kingdom events because there is no mention of the Disney Enchantment Fireworks show!

Disney Enchantment Fireworks

In previous years, After Hours guests could watch both Happily Ever After and Disney Enchantment if they wanted extra entertainment throughout their evening. On Disney’s website, they wrote, “When you arrive early, you’ll have extra time to enjoy attractions and entertainment. Plus, you can witness the charm of Happily Ever After, the nighttime spectacular at Magic Kingdom park!” That means we’re getting half the fireworks next year.

castle projections in bright colors and white firework on top

Happily Ever After

While we love Happily Ever After, you can see it daily in Magic Kingdom (depending on weather). Disney Enchantment is a retired fireworks spectacular, and we loved that select guests could experience it at this event. This could also impact your planning if you want to check out nighttime entertainment, so plan accordingly.

After Hours at Magic Kingdom

The second missing perk is that there are NO discounts available for Magic Kingdom’s After Hours events. If you’re a Disney Vacation Club Member or an Annual Passholder, you can get discounted tickets to After Hours events at EPCOT and Hollywood Studios, but not Magic Kingdom.

No crowds during After Hours in Magic Kingdom!

In the past, these two groups could get discounted tickets to this event, so this is a pretty big change if you’re planning to head in late at night. If you’re interested in attending the event, you should know that Magic Kingdom After Hours runs from 10 PM to 1 AM each event night. Currently, Disney has confirmed After Hours for:

January 11th
January 18th
February 1st
February 8th
February 15th
February 22nd
March 4th
March 8th
March 15th
April 5th
April 12th
April 26th
May 17th
May 24th
June 14th
June 21th
June 28th
July 15th
July 19th

Empty lands during After Hours!

Attractions that will be open include:

TRON Lightcycle / Run
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
Haunted Mansion
Peter Pan’s Flight
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin
And more!

After Hours Event at Magic Kingdom

You also get access to free drinks, popcorn, ice cream bars, and more! These are some of our favorite evenings in Magic Kingdom, although we will miss those rare fireworks. Be sure to keep following DFB for more Disney news, updates, changes, and more.

DATES ANNOUNCED for 2027 After Hours Events in Disney World

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