Overview
- Disney confirmed Wednesday that Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, and Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin have been added to the 2026 Disney After Hours attraction roster.
- After Hours remains a separately ticketed, limited‑capacity offering that lets holders enter as early as 7:00 p.m. and then enjoy roughly three hours of low‑crowd access with complimentary ice cream novelties, popcorn, and select bottled beverages.
- Event dates run from January through late September depending on the park, many nights have already sold out, and tickets for 2026 are priced roughly $155–$199 plus tax with $30 discounts available on some Hollywood Studios and EPCOT nights for Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club members.
- All three added rides recently returned from major work: Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster reopened in a Muppets reimagining on May 26, Big Thunder returned after a lengthy Frontierland refurbishment, and Buzz Lightyear reopened this spring with upgraded vehicles, blasters, and scoring features.
- Disney executives have pointed to premium add‑ons like After Hours and variable Lightning Lane pricing as drivers of revenue growth despite year‑over‑year attendance declines, a trend that could mean more high‑price, low‑capacity offerings in the resort’s calendar.