Disney After Hours at Epcot: Is This Disney World Event Worth the Cost?

This week, we went to Epcot for the first night of Disney After Hours. This special ticketed event allows you to stay in the park three hours after park close, but at a hefty price. Disney promises very low crowds and shorter waits on all the rides, but that's about it. No special parades or shows. Heck, most of the stores and restaurants are even closed during the event. We're going to show you everything you CAN do, including in World Showcase, after this event starts. Is it worth the hefty price tag to experience 6 hours in Epcot? Let's find out!

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