The party starts when the sun goes down at these late-night Orlando water park events.

Ready to make a splash in Orlando? Slip into after-hours fun with vibrant nighttime events at our water parks, including options at Walt Disney World® Resort, SeaWorld® Orlando, Universal Orlando Resort and Island H2O Live! Available on select dates throughout the spring and summer months, these high-energy celebrations offer fewer crowds, lower waits and cooler evening temperatures, not to mention exclusive live entertainment, DJ dance parties and glowed-up versions of select attractions. Dance, swim and play the night away with our guide to all the aquatic action, available only in Orlando.

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Please note: These evening water park events are not included with daytime theme park admission. Separate event tickets are required.

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AquaGlow at Aquatica® Orlando

Select Dates, May 15 – Sept. 26, 2026

Now in its third year, AquaGlow at Aquatica® Orlando boasts high-energy dance parties, art-inspired glow zones, a massive foam party, and evening access to select attractions — all with limited capacity and fewer crowds. We’re talking light up tubes, a kaleidoscopic waterslide, laser light shows in wave pools, and so much more. It’s open to visitors of all ages. Your AquaGlow ticket gets you into Aquatica as early as 4 p.m. so you can also catch some waves before the sun sets. Pricing: Tickets starting at $49.99.

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Universal Volcano Bay Nights

Select Dates, May 3 – Aug. 21, 2026

See Universal Volcano Bay in a whole new light during this exclusive nighttime event. Enjoy shorter wait times for all attractions, plus DreamWorks character meet and greets, all set within a vibrant nighttime atmosphere. Guests can party under the volcano with a live DJ, enjoy themed island treats, and sip in style with a complimentary Coca-Cola Freestyle® Souvenir Cup from 7–11 p.m. All ages are welcome Pricing: $99 +.

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Island Nights at Island H2O Live!

Select Dates, March 21 – Sept. 26, 2026

Island H2O Live will double your summer fun with two after-hours events at Margaritaville Resort Orlando. Choose from family-friendly or adults-only options, both of which include a foam party, a DJ, and food and drink specials, not to mention exclusive evening access to thrilling waterslides, a wave pool and a lazy river. Party till midnight with Island Nights (21+) on select nights from March 21 – Sept. 26, or enjoy Island Nights (Family Nights) through 10:30 p.m. on select dates from May 22 – August 7. Pricing: $24.99 – $29.99.

Disney H2O Glow After Hours at Walt Disney World® Resort

Select Dates, June 2 – Sept. 5, 2026

Splash into cool summer fun at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park with Disney H2O Glow After Hours. This 3-hour event includes live entertainment, character meet and greets, a DJ dance party, and reduced wait times for fan-favorite attractions like Castaway Creek, Humunga Kowabunga and the Typhoon Lagoon Surf Pool. Celebrate with complimentary ice cream, popcorn and select beverages, and don’t forget to snap a photo with Powerline Max and the Chip ‘n’ Dale Rescue Rangers! Want a head start on the fun? Your ticket gets you into the park as early as 6 p.m. for up to five hours of aquatic action. Pricing: $85 - $89 adults, $65 - $69 children 3 – 9.

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More Nighttime Events in Orlando

Want even more ways to cool off this summer? Orlando has plenty of after-hours events for you, from night hikes at the Central Florida Zoo to evening airboat tours from Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures. Explore extended fun at Walt Disney World theme parks with Disney After Hours at EPCOT®, Magic Kingdom® Park and Disney’s Hollywood Studios®, or embark on an evening safari at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge.

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We also have an abundance of evening art markets and museum open houses where you can catch the sunset, shop for unique souvenirs and vibe to live music. Some, like Third Thursdays, even include free admission to top downtown Orlando galleries and museums. Whatever you choose, you’re sure to have a blast long after the sun sets.

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