food IS a theme park
The availability of one of our favorite Disney wait time tricks is dwindling for the year.
After Hours at EPCOT
Waiting in long lines is as much a part of the Disney World experience as photos by Cinderella Castle and meeting Mickey Mouse. However, that doesn’t mean there aren’t ways to mitigate the wait. For example, Disney After Hours events used to be a great way to experience some of the resort’s best attractions with much shorter lines. Unfortunately, we’re running out of events for 2024…
If you’re planning a Disney World vacation for this fall, we’ve got some important info to share!
Halloween in Disney World
If you’re excited to soak up all of the Halloween vibes of the season, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party might be on your must-do list for your fall trip. The party is a seasonal event held on select nights at Magic Kingdom, and guests have to purchase a separate ticket for the event. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party includes exclusive snacks, entertainment, trick-or-treating, and more. But what if things don’t exactly go according to plan?
UPDATED August 30, 2024
After Hours events are a fantastic way to explore the Disney World parks with nearly no one around, experience some of your favorite attractions, and eat some free snacks for a few hours.
EPCOT After Hours are BACK for 2024!
It comes at a pretty high price tag, but many guests feel the experience is well worth the cost. If you’re planning to experience one of these events this year, you need to know that these dates are SOLD OUT!
Have you been to an After Hours Event in Disney World? These late-night parties are popular with Disney World visitors for one BIG reason: low crowds.
After Hours at EPCOT
They require a separate ticket, but a very limited amount are sold meaning most rides — even the popular ones — have little to no wait! But tonight, we’re sorry to say you can’t go to the After Hours at Hollywood Studios, unless you already planned ahead.
An important event is coming up soon for Star Wars fans! Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite is returning in 2024 with eight event dates this year.
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Disney previously announced the dates for Star Wars Nite, but now we know when the tickets will go on sale! If you’re hoping to attend one of these events, make sure you mark down this date. [Read more…]
Ever wanted to go inside a Disney World theme park after it’s CLOSED?! That’s exactly what it’s like to be at Disney World’s After Hours events!
After Hours event sign
At these events, you get to check out the park’s rides, attractions, and character meet-and-greets with much fewer people around and lower wait times. But that’s not all — You also get some FREEBIES included with your event ticket! [Read more…]
Disney’s After Hours events are practically a hidden gem in plain sight. It’s going to be really hard to convince us otherwise. These events boast drastically reduced crowds, rare character appearances, most if not all rides and attractions open for enjoyment, and there are even complimentary snacks!
Check the map to see what’s open!
However, food is the one place with these events where we can get a little squirrely. There are pros and cons to any event that Disney holds and this one point is certainly no exception. We’ve already attended After Hours events this year in Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Magic Kingdom and places to eat (and what was served) seem to be our dividing point. [Read more…]
We LOVE the After Hours Events in Disney World, and we know many of you do, too!
After Hours Wristband
After Hours events come with free snacks and special character meet and greets, but the REAL attraction to buying a separate event ticket to be in a Disney park after dark is LOW wait times! We ran into a problem with ride wait times recently at a Disney’s Hollywood Studios After Hours Event, though, and we wanted to tell you about it just in case it happens to you!
Have you ever attended a Disney World After Hours event?
After Hours in Magic Kingdom
These special limited-ticketed events give you access to Disney World’s four theme parks on select days after the parks close (hence the After Hours name). You’ll get shorter lines for rides, an experience with fewer crowds, and FREE select snacks and drinks. But if you’re thinking about going to Magic Kingdom’s After Hours events, you might want to rethink it, especially if characters are a priority.
We’ve got some exciting news from Disney World!
It’s time!
After Hours events are officially back for 2024 and Disney is kicking them off over at Hollywood Studios! These special events require a separate ticket and allow you to spend a few hours in the parks after closing time. There are many perks to doing an After Hours event (including super short wait times), but now we’re taking you through everything that’s included in the ticket price!
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