Disney After Hours events added to Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom

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Disney After Hours events are coming soon to Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom. After hosting numerous After Hours events at the Magic Kingdom, the addition of Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom will allow guests to experience these parks forย three hours after their posted closing time.

The appeal of Disney After Hours events is minimal waits for attractions and character meet-and-greets. However, it’s worth noting that not all of the rides or attractions will be operating.ย Guests also enjoy ice cream, popcorn and select drinks that are included with the price of their ticket.

Guests who purchase an After Hours ticket may enter the parks beginning at 7pm.ย All Disney After Hours event tickets cost $125 for advance purchase and $129 for same-day purchases. Discounts are available for annual pass and DVC members. This is a separate ticket and does not include the normal admission to the theme parks.

What’s available at Hollywood Studios?

Attractions including Slinky Dog Dash, Alien Swirling Saucers, Toy Story Mania, Rockinโ€™ Roller Coaster and Tower of Terror. Other attractions may be available.

Select food and drink locations will be open during the event.

Dates:ย 
Dec. 8, 15, 22, 2018
Jan. 5, 12, 19, 2019
Feb. 2, 9, 16, 2019
March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2019
April 6, 13, 2019

What’s available at Animal Kingdom?

The description for Animal Kingdom’s offering is the most vague. Disney specifically mentions that Tree of Life awakenings (projection show) and adventures inside Pandora will be open, but notes that more may be open.

Select food and drink locations will be open during the event.

Dates:
Dec. 4, 12, 18, 2018
Jan. 8, 16, 22, 31, 2019
Feb. 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 26, 2019
March 5, 20, 27, 2019
April 3, 2019

What’s available at the Magic Kingdom?

Attractions including the Haunted Mansion, Jungle Cruise, Pirates of the Caribbean, Space Mountain, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and more.

Select food and drink locations will be open during the event.

Dates:
Nov. 26
Dec. 3, 10, 2018
Jan. 7, 17, 24, 28, 2019
Feb. 7, 14, 28, 2019
March 7, 2019

Source: Disney Parks Blog

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