Walt Disney World Orlando Special Event Tickets
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Is Walt Disney World Orlando Special Event Tickets worth booking?
Walt Disney World Orlando Special Event Tickets is a 5-hour experience in Orlando, United States, from $73 per person. It scores 35 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 2.8/5 rating across 18 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 35 / 100
- Rating
- 2.8/5 (18)
- Duration
- 5 hours
- From
- $73 per person
More of a good thing is always a great thing, and more Disney magic just might be the best thing of all. That’s exactly what you get at a Disney After Hours event. You get after hours time in EPCOT®, Disney’s Typhoon Lag
What you get
About this experience
More of a good thing is always a great thing, and more Disney magic just might be the best thing of all. That’s exactly what you get at a Disney After Hours event. You get after hours time in EPCOT®, Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park, Magic Kingdom Park or Disney's Hollywood Studios on select nights. Enjoy more time for riding popular attractions, enjoying incredible experiences and beyond. And more time for making the absolute most out of your Walt Disney World experience.
What's included
Included
- After Hours Admission for the one (1) park selected (option selected at time of booking)
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Food and beverages
- Parking
- Admission to more than one park per booking
What you'll see and do
Walt Disney World Resort
Make your way to the Walt Disney World Resort and enjoy special after hours events!
Admission included
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
MICKEY'S NOT SO SCARY HALLOWEEN PARTY: Keep your eyes open for the Headless Horseman, grim-grinning ghosts and Mickey and friends in Mickey’s “Boo-To-You” Halloween Parade. Watch the spellbinding Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular castle show, where the Sanderson Sisters take “stage fright” to another level. Turn your eyes to an eerie-lit castle to see the skies above come alive with a magical fireworks extravaganza and a spectacle that definitely goes bump in the night. Step into enchanting new photo ops. Plus, see even more favorite Characters and find plenty of sweet treats for ghosts and ghouls of all ages!
Admission included
Magic Kingdom Park
MAGIC KINGDOM PARK AFTER HOURS: Experience the magic of Disney After Hours at Magic Kingdom® Park, a special limited-capacity nighttime event that gives you three extra hours in the park after regular closing time. With fewer guests in attendance, you can enjoy shorter wait times and experience some of the park’s most popular attractions in a more relaxed and unforgettable nighttime setting. Throughout the evening, enjoy access to more than 20 beloved attractions and experiences, including Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, TRON Lightcycle / Run and Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. A standby queue for TRON Lightcycle / Run is planned exclusively during these events, giving guests an additional opportunity to experience one of the park’s newer rides. Your event ticket also includes select snacks and bottled beverages available during event hours only, adding even more value to the experience. Admission requires a separately priced ticket valid only for the specific event date and time selected.
Admission included
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
DISNEY'S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS AFTER HOURS: Get ready for even more Disney magic during Disney After Hours at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®. This special limited-capacity nighttime event gives you three extra hours in the park after it closes to regular guests, allowing you to experience some of the park’s most popular attractions with shorter wait times and a more relaxed atmosphere. Step into the worlds of Toy Story Land, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge®, and Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, along with other fan-favorite experiences throughout the park. With fewer guests in attendance, you’ll have more time to enjoy attractions, explore the park at night, and make the most of your Walt Disney World® vacation. To make the evening even better, your event ticket also includes select snacks and bottled beverages available during event hours only. Theme park closing times vary, and admission requires a separately priced ticket valid only for the specific event date and time selected.
Admission included
Epcot
EPCOT® AFTER HOURS: Experience the magic of Disney After Hours at EPCOT®, a special limited-capacity nighttime event that gives you three extra hours in the park after regular closing time. With fewer guests in attendance, you can enjoy shorter wait times and more opportunities to experience some of EPCOT®’s most popular attractions in a more relaxed evening atmosphere. Discover a world of adventure as you explore favorite experiences such as Frozen Ever After, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure & Soarin’ Around the World, along with other exciting attractions throughout the park. Whether you’re exploring the World Showcase at night or enjoying thrilling rides with reduced crowds, Disney After Hours offers a unique way to experience EPCOT® after dark. Your event ticket also includes select snacks and bottled beverages available during event hours only, adding even more value. Admission requires a separately priced ticket valid only for the specific event date & time selected.
Admission included
Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
H2O GLOW NIGHTS AT TYPHOON LAGOON: Experience Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon like never before during Disney H2O Glow After Hours, a limited-capacity nighttime event running through September 5, 2026. As the park lights up after dark, you can enjoy shorter wait times at favorite attractions including the Typhoon Lagoon Surf Pool, Castaway Creek, thrilling waterslides, and family-friendly raft rides. Your ticket also includes select complimentary snacks and beverages, adding even more value to the evening. Throughout the night, dance along to high-energy DJ parties and keep an eye out for beloved Disney Characters, including some that are rarely seen. Please note that water parks may close due to weather conditions, and attraction availability is subject to change because of inclement weather or other operational factors.
Admission included
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
TICKETS FOR 2026 ON SALE SOON! Introducing Disney Jollywood Nights—a nighttime holiday party at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Dance the night away with friends at themed celebrations that feel like you put your holiday hit mix on shuffle. Indulge in delicious treats and cheery spirits. Add a little magic to your merriment as favorite Characters offer you season's meet ’n’ greetings. (And pose for festive photos with Disney PhotoPass downloads included in the price of your ticket!) You can’t help but feel joyful on favorite thrill rides and classic attractions at this limited-capacity event. And the party wraps up with the return of a favorite nighttime spectacular, Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! So, grab your friends and gift your tickets for an evening filled with cheer at Disney Jollywood Nights. Select nights November 9–December 21, 2025.
Admission included
Magic Kingdom Park
TICKETS FOR 2026 ON SALE SOON! Join Mickey and the gang as they host the happiest holiday party of the season. Here, you can marvel at Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks, a dazzling nighttime spectacular full of festive cheer! Ring in the season with Elsa, Anna, Olaf and friends during a brand-new Frozen-inspired stage show in front of Cinderella Castle. Plus, watch holiday wishes come true with a festive parade, a joyous castle stage show featuring Mickey and pals, an enchanting “snowfall” on Main Street, U.S.A.® Throughout the night you’ll find Character Greeting Experiences, complimentary treats like hot cocoa and cookies, plus a commemorative holiday keepsake! The holiday magic shines bright on select nights during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom Park, November 8–December 20, 2025!
Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Walt Disney World Resort
World Drive, Orlando, Florida, 32830, United States
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Walt Disney World Resort · World Drive, Orlando, Florida, 32830, United States
Options you can book
Magic Kingdom After Dark-2 Feb
Includes: Free Snacks, Low Wait Times for Rides, Special Entertainment and Character Interractions! Magic Kingdom After Dark
H'wood Studios Aftr Dark-1 Jul
Includes: Free Snacks, Low Wait Times for Rides, Special Entertainment and Character Interractions! Hollywood Studios After Dark
H'wood Studios Aftr Dark-5 Aug
Includes: Free Snacks, Low Wait Times for Rides, Special Entertainment and Character Interractions! Hollywood Studios After Dark
EPCOT After Dark - 9 April
Includes: Free Snacks, Low Wait Times for Rides, Special Entertainment and Character Interractions! EPCOT After Dark
Magic Kingdom After Dark-4 May
Includes: Free Snacks, Low Wait Times for Rides, Special Entertainment and Character Interractions! Magic Kingdom After Dark
Magic Kingdom Aftr Hours-22Jun
Includes: Free Snacks, Low Wait Times for Rides, Special Entertainment and Character Interactions! Magic Kingdom After Hours
EPCOT After Dark - 19 February
Includes: Free Snacks, Low Wait Times for Rides, Special Entertainment and Character Interractions! EPCOT After Dark
H'wood Studios Aftr Dark-8 Jul
Includes: Free Snacks, Low Wait Times for Rides, Special Entertainment and Character Interractions! Hollywood Studios After Dark
H'wood Studios Aftr Dark-4 Feb
Includes: Free Snacks, Low Wait Times for Rides, Special Entertainment and Character Interractions! Hollywood Studios After Dark
Very Merry Christmas - 24 Nov
Includes: Festive treats, Seasonal Decor, Festive Photo Spots, Low Ride Wait Times, Special Entertainment & Character Interactions! Mickey's Very Merry Christmas: At Magic Kingdom Park
Mickey's Halloween - 13 Oct
Includes: Free Trick or Treat Snacks, Low Wait Times for Rides, Special Entertainment and Character Interactions! Mickey's Halloween Party: At Magic Kingdom Park
H'wood Studios Aftr Dark-2 Sep
Includes: Free Snacks, Low Wait Times for Rides, Special Entertainment and Character Interractions! Hollywood Studios After Dark
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 6 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Walt Disney World Resort
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child ages: 3-9 years
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 18 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Food and drink
3 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Good for families
3 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Traveler reviews
18 verified traveler reviews for Walt Disney World Orlando Special Event Tickets. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Decent park just too busy with v limited shade
It’s fine as a water park “but” it has very limited shade, was very very busy so moving about in 105 degrees was not fun. The park itself is very decent with decent slides and facilities just far too busy.
via Tripadvisor
The admission price was far too high for what was provided
We came here because we were amazed by Disney’s four theme parks. We expected the Disney water park to be just as spectacular as the four theme parks we had already visited, but it wasn’t. It was far too expensive for what it offered. There were only a few water slides and not many attractions. The ground was extremely hot, the lines were long, and our feet were burning from walking on the scorching pavement.
via Tripadvisor
Great waterpark - food awful
As usual the waterpark is great. Bur disney manages to knock it out the park with the worst food ever. No sight of a single healthy meal. If it looks slightly healthy it's usually cooked in the most inflammatory oil ever. Disney really needs to up its game with food. The world is chasing. Will go back, but won't eat the food
via Tripadvisor
Amazing
We travelled here with a 4 year old and it was great. The area specifically for younger children works really well and the lazy river was a treat. Some of the slides/rides are obviously for older kids / adults but there was plenty to do excluding these. A nice break from the parks
via Tripadvisor
Great!
This was our first visit and we had a great time. The water wasn’t cold and felt good in the sun. We enjoyed the wave pool, largest we had seen. We enjoyed the slides both big and small as well. Complimentary towels were great!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $73 to $1000
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 6
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 35
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Walt Disney World Orlando Special Event Tickets: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Orlando.
How much does Walt Disney World Orlando Special Event Tickets cost?
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Prices start at $73 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Orlando usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Walt Disney World Orlando Special Event Tickets take?
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Plan for about 5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Orlando is not rushed.
Is Walt Disney World Orlando Special Event Tickets worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 35 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (2.8/5 across 18 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable outdoors in Orlando, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Walt Disney World Orlando Special Event Tickets?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is Walt Disney World Orlando Special Event Tickets suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Walt Disney World Orlando Special Event Tickets?
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Around 6 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Orlando can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Orlando and add a light layer if any part of the 5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Walt Disney World Orlando Special Event Tickets start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Orlando within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Orlando?
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Orlando is a park town with a wetland wrapped around it. Multi-day theme park tickets and skip-ahead passes dominate, but the highest-satisfaction days are often the ones nobody plans: airboat runs on the St. Johns, manatee swims at Crystal River, and Kennedy Space Center on a launch day. We rank on wait-time value and how honestly an operator describes what is included. On Outty we rank every Orlando experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include The Escape Game Orlando: Epic 60-Minute Adventures on I-Drive, Kennedy Space Center with Transport from Orlando and Kissimmee, Orlando Tree Trek Adventure Park. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Orlando?
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January to April, before the humidity and the afternoon thunderstorms settle in. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Orlando?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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