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Free snacks. Rare characters. Walk-on rides. Sounds like a dream, right?
After Hours event in Hollywood Studios
Well, your dream can come true thanks to Disney World After Hours events! These exclusive, separately ticketed events are a great way to experience all that and more — and Disney just added even MORE event dates throughout this year. Let’s check it all out!
After Hours events in Disney World are super popular because they allow access to the parks without the crowds, the sun, or the ride lines.
Figment after hours!
Disney has holiday-themed after-hours parties like Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. However, there are also park-specific events that happen throughout the year. If you’ve been hoping to attend EPCOT’s after-hours events, you need to book these tickets ASAP!
If you’ve dreamed of staying in the Disney World parks after closing time so that you could enjoy the nighttime ambiance and get on all your favorite rides without a wait, we’ve got some GREAT news for you.
Magic Kingdom at night
Disney World’s After Hours events are returning soon! Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios will both be bringing back the After Hours events starting in January 2023. If you have reservations at a Disney World hotel for one of the event dates, you can book your ticket NOW. [Read more…]
As Disney World continues its phased reopening after the COVID-19 pandemic closures, we’ve seen more and more offerings return. EPCOT behind-the-scenes tours are returning, characters are coming back to ‘Ohana and Crystal Palace, and Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique is open once again in Magic Kingdom. So what’s left?
Cinderella Castle at night
We’re still missing a few special events in Disney World, but it’s finally been announced that After Hours events are going to return to the parks soon! Find out when they’ll return and how much they’ll cost here. [Read more…]
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is HERE!
Time to Trick or Treat! 2022 Reusable Treat Bag
The last time we experienced this popular after-hours party was in 2019. In 2021, Disney World replaced the party with the Disney After-Hours Boo Bash, and many fans are excited about the return of this popular event. In addition to special snacks, shows, and fireworks, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party also features thematic ride overlays of some of your favorite attractions, and we’ve got all the details on what overlays you can experience this year!
It’s not often that Disney World offers free events, especially not ones that come with character sightings, entertainment, low ride wait times, and snacks.
Moonlight Magic popcorn bucket
But that’s exactly what Moonlight Magic is — as long as you’re a Disney Vacation Club member and register for the event, you can attend these after-hours parties free of charge. And now we have the sign-up information you need in order to attend Moonlight Magic at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! [Read more…]
We’re having a frightfully good time at the first Villains After Hours event of 2020! After our visit to last year’s event, we’ve were excited to try all the new treats and to see all the new merchandise this year.
Queen of Hearts Photo Op
Next, we’re headed to Cheshire Café for a tasty treat called Painting the Roses Red — a sweet homage to the anything-but sweet Queen of Hearts herself!
Disney After Hours events offer guests the chance to enjoy the parks after closing hours at three Disney World Parks: Animal Kingdom, Magic Kingdom, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Limited guest capacity for these events allows guests to enjoy popular park attractions with little-to-no wait.
Slinky Dog Dash Wait Time at Hollywood Studios After Hours
Another highlight of these extra-ticket events is complimentary ice cream, popcorn and select beverages included in your admission. [Read more…]
Hi, there! We’re back with another DFB Video today, and we’re discussing whether Disney World After Hours events are worth the money!
After Hours in Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Currently, three Disney World parks offer After Hours events: Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, and Magic Kingdom. These extra-ticket events offer limited-to-no wait times at popular attractions in the parks due to capping the event at a low guest capacity, and snacks and beverages are also included. These events, however, do come with a fairly high price tag. So today we’re discussing if Disney World After Hours might be worth it for your group in our latest DFB YouTube Video! [Read more…]
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