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Disney After Hours Event Dates, Ticket Prices, and Times | Walt Disney World Resort

Booked guests of Walt Disney World Resort hotels can purchase tickets starting Nov. 7, 2023.

Disney After Hours events are returning to Walt Disney World Resort starting January 10, 2024, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, January 11, 2024, at Magic Kingdom, and February 2, 2024, at EPCOT.

Disney After Hours events allow you to explore one of the Disney theme parks with lower wait times for attractions plus a few more surprises.

Tron at Magic Kingdom will run during After Hours Events

What are Disney World After Hours Events?

Disney After Hours events allow a limited number of guests to enjoy Magic Kingdom Park, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and EPCOT after they officially close for the day, offering shorter wait times to select attractions and character experiences.

Guests can indulge in unlimited ice cream novelties, popcorn, and select beverages at a variety of locations throughout the park each event night – all included in the cost of the ticket.

Disney World After Hours Evens - prices and dates

Disney After Hours Event Times

  • Disney’s Hollywood Studios are from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

  • Magic Kingdom Park

  • EPCOT are from 10 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.

TIP: Guests can begin entering the park at 7 p.m.

After Hours Event Dates at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

These special nights will take place at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Jan. 10 through April 10, 2024.

Guests can play in Andy’s backyard in Toy Story Land, join the resistance with Chewbacca in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and embark on a whimsical adventure aboard Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, among other favorites.

After Hours Event Dates at Magic Kingdom Park

Throughout Magic Kingdom, guests can enjoy more than 20 attractions and experiences including the thrilling new TRON Lightcycle Run, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and Jungle Cruise on select nights starting Jan. 11 through April 8, 2024.

A standby queue is planned for TRON Lightcycle / Run only during these events.

The nighttime fireworks spectacular, Enchantment will return exclusively to Disney After Hours events at Magic Kingdom – meaning on event nights, early arrivals will have the opportunity to see both Happily Ever After and Enchantment!

After Hours Event Dates at EPCOT

Your favorite EPCOT attractions will be operating including Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, Test Track, Soarin’ and Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure. Events at EPCOT will take place on select nights starting Feb. 2 through April 4, 2024.

When to purchase Disney After Hours Events 2024

Booked guests of Walt Disney World Resort hotels can purchase tickets starting Nov. 7, 2023, through your travel agent. If you’re booked with me, just send me an email.

Event tickets can be purchased online by all guests starting Nov. 14, 2023.

How much are Disney After Hours TIckets?

Disney After Hours ticket prices range from $155 to $175 (plus tax) for Magic Kingdom Park and Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

EPCOT After Hours ticket pricing ranges from $149 to $159 (plus tax).

Specially priced tickets are available for Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club members.


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How You Can Celebrate the Christmas Season at Magic Kingdom

The magic makers at Holiday Services are a team of designers, decorators and other professionals that set up more than 600 trees, 1,700 wreaths and hang nearly nine miles of garland each year.

Fractal Frenzy: NEW Frozen Holiday Surprise at Magic Kingdom Park

At Magic Kingdom Park, “Frozen” friends from Arendelle will be your hosts for a new celebration never before seen at Walt Disney World.

Cinderella Castle at Christmas 2023

Join in the celebration of the new Frozen Holiday Surprise as Olaf and more than 100 of his Snowgie siblings decorate Cinderella Castle with festive touches.

Appearing live on stage in new holiday looks, Anna, Elsa, Olaf, and Kristoff each bring something special to the gathering.

Festivities culminate as Elsa adds sparkling finishing touches, transforming Cinderella Castle into a shimmering crystallized palace – a look that will remain throughout the evening.

Bringing this spectacle to life is no small feat, as lighting designers, video technicians, composers, and even a full orchestra worked together to create this new holiday magic.

When will the Cinderella Castle be decorated for Christmas?

Debuting Nov. 7, 2023 “Frozen Holiday Surprise” will occur nightly throughout the holiday season.

Also, families and kids of all ages can enjoy the most wonderful time of the year at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, a separately ticketed event at Magic Kingdom on select nights from November 9 to December 22, 2023.

Holiday Decorations at Walt Disney World

Making Magic: Walt Disney World Holiday Services

The magic makers at Holiday Services are a team of designers, decorators and other professionals that set up more than 600 trees, 1,700 wreaths and hang nearly nine miles of garland each year.

Santa would be proud! How long does all this merry-making take? Almost a full year. As soon as one holiday season wraps up, the Holiday Services team begins preparing for the next year.

Whether they’re creating new items or making sure that existing decor remains merry and bright, our band of specialists ensure that the entire resort sparkles.

Gingerbread Houses at Walt Disney World

Gingerbread Houses at Disney World Hotels

Disney World is known for setting up elaborate gingerbread displays like at Disney’s Grand Floridan Resort and Disney’s Contemporary Resort.

Planning and preparation begin a full seven months ahead!

The culinary team at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa starts mixing the fragrant dough for its life-size gingerbread house in May ahead of a two-month curing process.

Individual shapes, from shingles to Mickey cookies, are baked and decorated throughout the summer and then stored for “construction” in November.

The gingerbread house at the Grand Floridian takes three days to build.

Gingerbread houses at Disney World

6 New Gingerbread Displays at Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

This year, guests can once more enjoy these stunning works of art in six Disney Resort Hotels, including a new display at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort. Look for displays – no doubt, with a few new surprises – at these locations.

EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays

Planning for the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays starts a year in advance.

The team focuses on creating dishes and drinks that celebrate the diversity of holiday traditions with comfort foods that inspire warm memories.

During last year’s festival, the culinary team baked more than 250,000 cookies in just five weeks for the event’s Holiday Cookie Stroll.

The EPCOT Festival of the Holidays begins November 24, 2023.

New at EPCOT 2023

This year will bring several “firsts” to the festival.

  • The all-new fireworks-and-laser spectacular Luminous - Symphony of Us will debut Dec.5, 2023.

  • With EPCOT being home to The Walt Disney Company’s 100th-anniversary celebration, guests will find beautiful holiday decor at the park entrance commemorating the Disney100 celebration.


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Jollywood Nights Events, Ticket Prices and Dates 2023

Disney Jollywood Nights! – a swanky Hollywood Christmas party that rund on select nights November 11 to Dec. 20 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

From new details about Disney Jollywood Nights, a new separately ticketed event coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, to a first look at favorite Disney holiday traditions, come along for ticket prices, event dates, and the events being offered.

Jollywood Events at Disney's Hollywood Studios

Jollywood Nights runs select nights through November 11-December20, 2023 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Holiday Happenings: Disney Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Disney Jollywood Nights! – a swanky Hollywood Christmas party that runs on select nights from November 11 to Dec. 20, 2023 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

This all-new separately ticketed event features new live stage shows, special character greetings, and the return of Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! a popular nighttime spectacular show.

Guests can also indulge in holiday-themed treats and cheerful sips, dance the night away, and enjoy many of their favorite attractions.

Jollywood Nights at Disney's Hollywood Studios

What nights are Disney Jollywood nights?

Disney Jollywood Nights takes place on select nights in November and December 2023.

  • Saturday, November 11 - SOLD OUT.

  • Saturday, November 18 - SOLD OUT.

  • Monday, November 20 $159

  • Monday, November 27 $159

  • Wednesday, November 29 $159

  • Monday, December 4 $169

  • Wednesday, December 6 $169

  • Saturday, December 16 SOLD OUT

  • Monday, December 18 $169

  • Wednesday, December 20 $169

Ticket prices range from $159 - $179 depending on the night and have already begun to sell out. My advice is to purchase your tickets now.

This event is going to sell out on all dates. Sold-out dates are current as of publishing this article but may not be a current list.

Extravagant Entertainment

Two mesmerizing new shows will immerse guests in the joy of the holidays. Head to Theater of the Stars and get ready for Disney Holidays in Hollywood, a star-studded variety show in the grand tradition of Tinseltown holiday specials – all with a twist of today’s Hollywood magic.

What's This a Nightmare Before Christmas Sing Along

Guests also won’t want to miss “What’s This? Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along.”

Enter a dreamlike adventure in The Hyperion Theater where Jack Skellington takes us on an ethereal exploration of “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas.”

Sing along to beloved songs from the iconic film and discover peculiar magic in unexpected places. Along the way, guests will conquer Oogie Boogie and be encouraged to follow their curiosity.

New ‘Fits for the Fête

Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and friends are donning new outfits exclusively for this glitzy celebration – and they invite everyone to do the same. The new outfits are inspired by the party’s vintage vibe, which celebrates the glitz and glam of Hollywood.

Disney art directors, show producers and designers worked together to land on just the right combination of colors and fabric for these special looks.

At Mickey & Friends Holiday Greetings in Animation Courtyard, the gang has just wrapped on the set of their new holiday film, and we're all invited to catch a glimpse of the magic!

Disney's Hollywood Studios Christmas

A DJ will play the merriest of mash-ups, featuring a mix of smooth classics layered with modern beats.

Stroll around Echo Lake for a trip down a more recent memory lane featuring holiday music and characters from classic Disney Channel favorites, including Powerline Max, Rescue Rangers Chip ‘n’ Dale and Phineas and Ferb.

New PhotoPass Opportunities

At Welcome to Disney Jollywood Nights, strike a pose for “The Gram” in front of a stunning new neon sign before joining the dance party.

Disney PhotoPass photographers will be there to capture the moment, and complimentary digital downloads of Disney PhotoPass photos captured during the event are included with the price of the ticket.**

And get ready for special photo opportunities. A Robotic Arm Magic Shot will capture red carpet moments with a glamorous, show-stopping video.

There’s also a Camera Array Magic Shot – seven cameras that will shoot a boomerang-style photo of groups in front of a Disney Jollywood Nights backdrop.

Plus, enjoy your favorite attractions with lower wait times during this limited-capacity event, and a virtual queue will be in place for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance.*

Remember to link event tickets in the My Disney Experience app to be eligible for this virtual queue opportunity.

And don’t forget: Disney’s Hollywood Studios will once again present Sunset Seasons Greetings nightly throughout the season, as The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror is magically transformed into an array of holiday scenes as snow falls along Sunset Boulevard.


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6 New Gingerbread Displays Coming to Disney World Hotels

There will be a record-setting 6 gingerbread displays at Walt Disney World this year. Here’s where you can find them.

Gingerbread house at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa

This year, guests can once more enjoy these stunning works of art in six Disney Resort Hotels, including a new display at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort. Look for displays – no doubt, with a few new surprises – at these locations.

  • Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

  • Disney’s Beach Club Resort

  • Disney’s BoardWalk Resort

  • Disney’s Contemporary Resort

  • Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

  • Disney’s Yacht Club Resort

I plan to visit each resort during the holidays so stay tuned for more details.


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3 Reasons to Visit Walt Disney World this Christmas Season (2023)

Why Christmastime is the best time to visit Walt Disney World.

Here are my top 3 reasons to visit Walt Disney World during the Christmas holiday season - in no particular order by the way.

#3 Experience the Holiday Magic at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmastime Parade at Magic Kingdom

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is a separately ticketed event packed with ways to celebrate Christmas at Magic Kingdom.

Tickets for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party are limited and can be purchased online beginning July 6.

But guests of select Walt Disney World Resort hotels can begin purchasing tickets as early as June 29. 2023!

Popular events include:

  • “Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration” stage show

  • “Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks”

  • “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade”

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Dates 2023:

  • November 9, 10, 13, 14, 16, 17, 19, 21, 22, 26, 28, 30

  • December: 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14, 15, 17, 19, 21, 22

The Christmas parties at Magic Kingdom are extremely popular and I expect all dates to sell out again this year.

Ticket prices for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

Ticket prices will range from $159-$199 per person.

#2 New Nighttime Holiday Party at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Disney's Hollywood Studios Christmas Party Events

Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Disney Jollywood Nights - a new, separately ticketed event from 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. on 10 select nights from November 11 through December 20, 2023.

Jollywood Nights Highlights

  • Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! I highly recommend this show! It’s been on hiatus for a few years but so glad it’s returning in 2023! Jingle Bell, Jingle Bam! is a nighttime spectacular that is jam-packed with music, fireworks, special effects, and dazzling state-of-the-art projections.

  • Holiday music throughout Disney’s Hollywood Studios with live entertainment

  • Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy host a live holiday special at Theater of the Stars

  • Snap selfies with unique photo opportunities throughout the night

  • Meet Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and the rest of the iconic gang in Animation Courtyard on a hot set with holiday props

  • Enjoy after-hours access to some of your favorite rides and coasters under the stars

  • Slinky Dog Dash, Rock N’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, and more

See 10 Reasons to Visit Walt Disney World this Fall / Holiday Season ▸

Disney Jollywood Nights is a limited-capacity holiday event. Guests of select Walt Disney World Resort hotels, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin hotels, and Shades of Green can buy tickets starting June 29.

Tickets for Jollywood Nights may be purchased by all guests starting July 6. Ticket prices will range from $159 – $179 per person.

Jollywood Party dates are:

  • November: 11,18, 20, 27, 29

  • December: 4, 6,16,18, 20

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Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort. Hotels across Walt Disney World have elaborate Christmas decorations and displays.

Planning a trip to Walt Disney World this festive is easy when you book with me.

Discover cheerful decor and jolly touches like our larger than life gingerbread displays at select Disney Resort hotel lobbies during the holiday season.

Now you can save up to 25% on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels for stays this fall and wintry season.

Even more, Disney+ subscribers can save up to 35% on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels for stays select nights this holiday season.

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2022 Guide to Christmas Decorations at Walt Disney World Resort Deluxe Hotels

See how the Disney World Deluxe Resorts are going all out for Christmas

At Walt Disney World Resort, there are multiple displays to be explored at various resorts. Let’s kick things off with the most famous house of all – the gingerbread house at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort | Gingerbread House

Beginning November 9, guests can view clouds of cinnamon billowing out of the chimney of this life-sized storybook gingerbread house made from a classic Austrian recipe.



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Disney After Hours Events Return in January at Walt Disney World Resort

Disney After Hours Returning to Walt Disney World

Disney After Hours events will return to Walt Disney World Resort starting January 2023!

These experiences are scheduled to kick off January 4 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and January 9 at Magic Kingdom Park.

Disney After Hours Events

Disney After Hours events at Disney’s Hollywood Studios are scheduled for select nights, January 4 through April 19, 2023.

In case you aren’t familiar with Disney After Hours, these late-night, separately ticketed events let you enjoy a Walt Disney World theme park for 3 additional hours after regular park hours, with treats such as ice cream, popcorn and select beverages included.

The number of tickets for these events is limited, which means lower wait times for some of your favorite attractions. 

At Magic Kingdom Park, this means Guests can enjoy more than 20 popular attractions such as Haunted Mansion, Jungle Cruise, Pirates of the Caribbean, Space Mountain and Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. 

At Disney’s Hollywood Studios Guests can pilot the Millennium Falcon in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, ride through a zany cartoon adventure in Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, shrink to the size of a toy in Toy Story Land and more. 

With Disney After Hours tickets, Guests can enter the park where the event is taking place as early as 7 p.m. giving them the opportunity to get a jump on the fun! 

Disney After Hours admission is a separately priced ticket not included with regular daytime park admission. 

Event tickets for Magic Kingdom Park and Disney’s Hollywood Studios can be purchased by all guests starting October 7, 2022, with prices ranging from $129 to $159 (plus tax). 

Guests of select Walt Disney World Resort hotels can begin purchasing Disney After Hours tickets as early as October 4.

The advance-purchase window is available to Guests of Disney Resort hotels, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels as well as Shades of Green at Walt Disney World Resort. 

Disney Vacation Club members and Walt Disney World Annual Passholders can also purchase specially priced tickets for select dates.

Disney After Hours events at Magic Kingdom Park are scheduled for select nights, January 9 through March 27, 2023.

For a full list of events, dates and times, and to purchase tickets, visit the Disney After Hours page of DisneyWorld.com

Entertainment, available attractions and experiences are subject to change.



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Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2022

Dates and Rates for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2022 at Magic Kingdom Park

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party returns in 2022 on select nights from November 8 through December 22, 2022. Here are the party dates, ticket prices and highlights of this holly jolly event!

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2022

2022 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Dates and Ticket Prices.

Children ages 3-9 save $10 on the regular price. Children under the age of 3 are free.

November 8, 2022 $159

November 10, 2022 $149

November 11, 2022 $159

November 14, 2022 $149

November 15, 2022 $149

November 17, 2022 $149

November 18, 2022 $159

November 20, 2022 $179

November 22, 2022 $179

November 27, 2022 $169

November 29, 2022 $169

December 1, 2022 $169

December 2, 2022 $169

December 4, 2022 $169

December 6, 2022 $169

December 8, 2022 $169

December 9, 2022 $179

December 11, 2022 $179

December 13, 2022 $179

December 15, 2022 $179

December 16, 2022 $179

December 18, 2022 $179

December 20, 2022 $199

December 22, 2022 $199


Is Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party worth it?

I’m asked this all the time and have given this a lot of thought. And let me just say I was asked this when tickets were $80 each. As you can see they are significantly higher now.

I do think it’s a terrific event and I receive only positive feedback from clients about MVMCP. If you’ve never been before I think it’s worth doing at least once.

The event doesn’t change that much from year-to-year so it might not be something you need to do every year.

And if you don’t already have a regular ticket for Magic Kingdom, you can enter as early at 4:00 PM with your Christmas party ticket, giving you 8 hours of time in the park - with 3 hours of ride time before the party starts.

Event Times

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party will take place from 7:00 PM to midnight.

These date-specific event tickets do not require an additional theme park ticket or theme park reservation.

Throughout Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, you can:

  • Delight in the amazingly festive Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks show!

  • Gather to watch Disney Characters give a yuletide nod to the season during Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade.

  • Get the perfect picture with Disney pals dressed in their Christmas best!

  • Make your night extra sweet when you explore the park searching for cookies and cocoa.

  • Take in the elaborate decorations that bring the spirit of the season to life!

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Parade

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party


Will the rides be operating in the park during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2022?

Yes! Below is a list of popular rides and attractions that will be operating during the event. While it might be fun to do a ride or two, you shouldn’t plan on doing many rides at all.

You’re paying a decent amount of money to be in the Magic Kingdom after hours for a special event.

The event will fly by because you’re having so much fun. Some of your time will go to reserving a good spot to watch Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks show and the Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade. Not to mention the various character events taking place and stopping for cookies and hot chocolate.

My recommendation is to do a ride or two, but overall it’s about the Christmas party.


Attractions That Operate during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party:

Explore each land throughout Magic Kingdom park and discover iconic attractions.

Highlights include:

Fantasyland

Frontierland

Liberty Square

Tomorrowland

And many more!

All attractions and experiences are subject to change without notice.


To add Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Tickets to your Walt Disney World package, contact me here.


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4th of July Fireworks Return to Walt Disney World

The Magic Kingdom 4th of July fireworks show can be seen on July 3rd and July 4th, 2022 at 9:20 pm.

Disney’s Celebrate America! – A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky” has been added to the Magic Kingdom calendar on the Disney World website.

4th of July Fireworks Return to Magic Kingdom in 2022

What time are the Magic Kingdom fireworks 2022?

This special fireworks show can be seen on July 3rd and July 4th, 2022 at 9:20 pm.

Theme Park reservations are required for all Walt DIsney World theme parks.

This is the first time 4th of July fireworks will be seen over Cinderella Castle since 2019. While there were fireworks last year, it was the regular show, Happily Ever After.

Here’s a fun fact, did you know that everyday is 4th of July on Main Street USA? That’s why you see so many American flags, a daytime parade and fireworks at night.

I will be there on the 4th of July with photos and video from the show. Follow me on Facebook.

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Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2022 - Walt Disney World Resort

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Returns to Walt Disney World Resort This Fall

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2022 is returning to Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort!

Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2022

Tickets will go on sale for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2022 on May 12 for guests staying at the following resorts:

  • Walt Disney World Resort hotels (all)

  • Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels

  • Shades of Green at Walt Disney World Resort


If you have a Walt Disney World reservation booked with me, please send me an email that you are interested in attending the party.


Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party 2022 on Main Street USA

Tickets will go on sale May 18, 2022 to guests not staying at Walt Disney World Resort hotel.

Tickets range from $109-$199 plus tax depending on the night selected. Halloween night usually sells out quickly.

Walt Disney World Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club members may purchase specially priced ticket for select dates.

These dated event tickets do not require an additional day theme park ticket or Disney Park Pass theme park reservation. 

Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party 2022

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2022 Dates are:

  • August: 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30

  • September: 2, 5, 9, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 23, 25, 27, 29, 30

  • October: 2, 4, 6, 7, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20, 21, 23, 25, 27, 28, 30, 31

2022 Highlights of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Join the Sanderson Sisters during the “Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular” stage show at Cinderella Castle as they call upon their frightening colleagues to conjure the ultimate Hocus Pocus Party Potion.

Sanders Sisters Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party 2022
  • Celebrate the season alongside favorite Disney characters as they take over the park for their favorite party of the year.

  • Overlays themed for the occasion will return to several popular Magic Kingdom attractions: Space Mountain, Mad Tea Party, Pirates of the Caribbean and Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor.

  • The Pumpkin King himself, Jack Skellington, will host “Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular.This can’t-miss nighttime extravaganza features projections, special effects and lighting mixed with fireworks, music and Disney characters.

  • Discover sweet and savory menu items inspired by fall flavors and the Halloween season.

  • NEW! In honor of the 50th Anniversary celebration, Disney World is adding even more fun to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party this year in the form of event-exclusive step-in photo opportunities. And in addition to the reusable trick-or-treating tote bag, guests will also receive a Halloween-themed 50th Anniversary celebration commemorative print.

  • The Headless Horseman will ride his ghostly steed down Main Street, U.S.A as a prelude to Mickey’s Boo-To-You Halloween Parade,” which features floats filled with Disney Characters dressed in their Halloween best, Disney villains and the Haunted Mansion graveyard diggers.

  • During Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, guests can go trick-or-treating for M&M’S, SKITTLES, SNICKERS, and other Halloween favorites at locations throughout Magic Kingdom Park.

Have questions about visiting Walt Disney World this fall? I can help!

Darren is a Disney-focused travel agent with Magical Vacations Travel and has over 13 years of experience. Readers of the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World rate him as a Best of the Best Disney Travel Agent. Darren is also an Orlando-based travel writer with topics ranging from theme parks to cruise lines.




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A Disney World Must-Do - Wild Africa Trek at Disney's Animal Kingdom Park!

Wild Africa Trek is one of the best tours available at Walt Disney World. Here are some of the highlights from my recent expedition at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park.

Wild Africa Trek is back at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park and my son and I were among the first to head out on the trail.

This is one of the most popular guided tours offered at Walt Disney World Resort because it allows you to get up close to the animals.

Wild Africa Trek is a three hour adventure that takes you on foot and by truck through hidden trails, suspension bridges, and scenic overlooks.

You’ll also make a stop for lunch right in the middle of the savanna and enjoy breathtaking views of the animals.

We had an amazing time on this tour, it was worth every penny and although the animals were spectacular, it was our guides that really made this tour special.

They were truly excited to take us out on the savanna. It’s obvious that they really love the animals and and doing these tours.

Below you can view some of my favorite parks of Wild Africa Trek. If you have any questions about the tour, use the comments section below, I’d be happy to answer them.

If you have a reservation booked with me and would like to include Wild Africa Trek in your itinerary, please send me an email, I’ll show you some options.

Wild Africa Trek, Good to know:

Wild Africa Trek requires reservations.

The cost of the tour ranges from $185 - $250 per person, depending on the time and date you choose.

There are usually 2 -3 tours offered daily. To book a tour, contact your travel agent or visit the Disney World website (disneyworld.com).

Separate Valid Admission and Park Reservation for Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park is required.

Guests must be at least 8 years of age to attend this experience.

Due to height restrictions for specific areas during the tour, participants must meet the minimum height requirement of 48 inches (122 cm) or may not participate.

Due to weight restrictions for specific areas during the tour, participants must weigh between 45 and 300 lbs (20.14-136 kg) or may not participate.

Excursion occurs rain or shine, with the exception of severe weather or lightning.

Darren is a Disney-focused travel agent with Magical Vacations Travel and has over 13 years of experience. Readers of the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World rate him as a Best of the Best Disney Travel Agent. Darren is also an Orlando-based travel writer with topics ranging from theme parks to cruise lines.




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2021 Epcot Candlelight Processional Guide

Candlelight Processional at Epcot in 2021 with a lineup of celebrity narrators, a 50 piece orchestra, and a new performance by the Voices of Liberty.

Candlelight Processional at Epcot returns in 2021 with a lineup of celebrity narrators, a 50 piece orchestra, and a new performance by the Voices of Liberty.

2021 Epcot Candlelight Processional

2021 Candlelight Processional at Epcot

The lineup of narrators for 2021 includes award-winning actors, singers, and television hosts … and two Disney princesses! Here’s who is scheduled to appear:

  • 11/26 – 11/28: Auli’i Cravalho

  • 11/29 – 12/1: Chita Rivera

  • 12/2 – 12/4: Jodi Benson

  • 12/5 – 12/7: Alton Fitzgerald White

  • 12/8 – 12/10: Bart Millard

  • 12/11 – 12/13: Lisa Ling

  • 12/14 – 12/16: Andy Garcia

  • 12/17 – 12/19: Ana Gasteyer

  • 12/20 – 12/22: Courtney B. Vance

  • 12/23 – 12/25: Steven Curtis Chapman

  • 12/26 – 12/28: Blair Underwood

  • 12/29 – 12/30: Pat Sajak

Tickets are not required for the Epcot Candlelight Processional, the performance is included with theme park admission.

Candlelight Dining Packages were offered but sold out within minutes. These packages include lunch or dinner at an Epcot restaurant and guaranteed admission to the Candlelight Processional performance.

Dining Packages were limited to a handful of restaurants including Garden Grill, Coral Reef, Biergarten, and Rose and Crown.

We do not yet know what time Candlelight Processional will start each evening or if there will be one or two performances.

In the past two performances have been offered each evening.

Pro Tip! I recommend that you arrive at the theater 60-90 minutes prior to the show. There is no guarantee that you will make it into the theater so the earlier you arrive, the better your chances will be of seeing Candlelight.

If two performances of Candlelight Processional are offered, the second show sometimes has a shorter line.

Have a question about the 2021 Candlelight Processional? Use the comments section below.

Darren is a Disney-focused travel agent with Magical Vacations Travel and has over 12 years of experience. Readers of the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World rate him as a Best of the Best Disney Travel Agent. Darren is also an Orlando-based travel writer with topics ranging from theme parks to cruise lines.




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Ferrytale Fireworks Cruise Returns to Walt Disney world

Guests who are booked with me can reserve Ferrytale Fireworks cruises starting today!

Ferrytale Fireworks | Walt Disney World Resort

Ferrytale Fireworks | Walt Disney World Resort

Reservations are once again available for Ferrytale Fireworks:

A Sparkling Dessert Cruise as part of the Enchanting Extras Collection.

This experience invites Guests to climb aboard one of Disney’s most iconic ferryboats for an unforgettable evening on the Seven Seas Lagoon featuring delicious treats and stunning fireworks views.

If you would like this experience added to your package, contact me today.

For over 12 years Darren Wittko has been helping people save money at Walt Disney World as both, a travel writer and a travel advisor with Magical Vacations Travel. He’s featured in the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World as a Best of the Best Disney Travel Agent. Darren resides in Celebration, FL.





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Dates and Prices for Boo Bash Halloween Party at Disney World

Disney After Hours Boo Bash ticket prices and dates 2021

Update: Additional nights have been added for Disney Boo Bash!

Due to popular demand during the early-purchase period for guests of select Walt Disney World Resort hotels, Disney World is adding five new dates for Boo Bash!

  • Sunday, September 5, 2021

  • Sunday, September 12, 2021

  • Sunday, September 19, 2021

  • Sunday, October 10, 2021

  • Sunday, October 17, 2021

These dates will be available on sale Tuesday, June 15

Tickets for Disney After Hours Boo Bash at Walt Disney World will go on sale to Disney resort guests on June 8, 2021. If you’re not staying at Walt Disney World Resort hotel, you can access tickets for Boo Bash on June 15, 2021.

Disney World Boo Bash ticket prices and event dates

Disney World Boo Bash ticket prices and event dates

Boo Bash Tickets Prices

  • $129 - $139 USD, plus tax for August/September nights

  • $159 - $169, plus tax for October nights

  • $199, plus tax for Halloween

Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members can take advantage of a $10 discount for event nights in August and September. 

A limited number of tickets are available.

Dates for “Disney After Hours Boo Bash” at Walt Disney World 2021

  • Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021

  • Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021

  • Friday, Aug. 20, 2021

  • Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021

  • Friday, Aug. 27, 2021

  • Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021

  • Friday, Sept. 3, 2021

  • Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021

  • Friday, Sept. 10, 2021

  • Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021

  • Friday, Sept. 17, 2021

  • Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021

  • Friday, Sept. 24, 2021

  • Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021

  • Friday, Oct. 8, 2021

  • Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021

  • Friday, Oct. 15, 2021

  • Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021

  • Friday, Oct. 22, 2021

  • Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021

  • Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021

  • Friday, Oct. 29, 2021

  • Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021

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“Disney After Hours Boo Bash” will take place on 23 select nights Here are some more fun details on what Guests will experience during this event:

  • Special cavalcades will pop up throughout the night including “Mickey’s Happy Halloween Cavalcade,” with Mickey Mouse and friends dressed up for the occasion. In the “Disney Villains Halloween Cavalcade,” villains will take to the street and celebrate their favorite time of the year. “Jack’s Nightmare Cavalcade” will feature Jack Skellington, Sally and Oogie Boogie riding down the parade path to “This is Halloween,” and last, but definitely not least (we would never say that about her!), Maleficent will also make an appearance in the form of a fire-breathing dragon.

  • Some favorite friends will be lurking about – from the lovely Miss Carlotta at the Haunted Mansion to Goofy and Chip ‘n’ Dale in their Halloween best, with other surprise characters popping up across the park, too. Guests can even stop and listen to the Cadaver Dans during their special comeback (from the dead) performance.

  • Select complimentary snacks like ice cream novelties and popcorn, along with select beverages, are included in the cost of the event.

  • After the park closes to day guests, enjoy less time waiting in line for more than 20 attractions including Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Haunted Mansion attraction, Jungle Cruise, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Dumbo the Flying Elephant, Peter Pan’s Flight, Space Mountain and more.

  • A variety of specialty food and drinks will be available for purchase including an Apple Ginger Dale frozen drink (frozen apple cider mixed with ginger ale and topped with whipped cream) and a Foolish Mortal Funnel Cake.)**

  • Disney PhotoPass will also be available to take magical and spooky shots throughout the night.

  • “Disney After Hours Boo Bash” tickets will grant admission to Magic Kingdom park as early as 7 p.m., giving Guests time to enjoy even more of their favorite Magic Kingdom haunts before the event begins. These dated event tickets do not require an additional day theme park ticket or Disney Park Pass theme park reservation.

This fall, the decorations on Main Street, U.S.A., will receive a magical transformation for the event nights in October as “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” begins. Walt Disney Imagineering, in partnership with the Walt Disney World Resort Holiday Services team, will blend a fall look with the enchanting story of Cinderella by creating special pumpkin coach decorations that will add to the park’s sparkling EARidescence during this magical time.

For over 12 years Darren Wittko has been helping people save money at Walt Disney World as both, a travel writer and a travel advisor with Magical Vacations Travel. He’s featured in the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World as a Best of the Best Disney Travel Agent. Darren resides in Celebration, FL.





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Top 5 Reasons to Visit Epcot This Holiday Season!

Top 5 Reasons to Visit Epcot This Holiday Season

Walt Disney World announced that the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays will take place Nov. 27-Dec. 30, 2020. Here are the Top 5 reasons to come to Epcot this holiday season. There’s even a chance to see some Disney characters in their holiday finest.

2020 Epcot World Showcase Cookie Stroll

2020 Epcot World Showcase Cookie Stroll

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At this year’s festival, enjoy a global celebration of seasonal cuisine at the Holiday Kitchens, located throughout World Showcase at Epcot, including three kitchens inside World ShowPlace Events Pavilion, located near the Canada pavilion. Indulge in festival favorites like the slow-roasted turkey from the American Holiday Table, pork schnitzel at the Bavaria Holiday Kitchen or the beef bourguignon from the Yukon Holiday Kitchen. 


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As you sip, savor and sample your way through the Holiday Kitchens, you may spot some of your favorite characters – dressed in their holiday best – traveling through World Showcase to spread holiday cheer. Keep an eye out for Queen Anna and Elsa in the “Frozen Holiday Promenade,” and Mickey Mouse and his pals making merry on the “Mickey and Friends Holiday World Tour.” And we can’t forget about Santa Claus! When Santa visits EPCOT during this festive time of year, he’ll take a grand horse-drawn tour around World Showcase, calling out happy holiday wishes to all.


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Be sure to visit America Gardens Theatre across from The American Adventure pavilion to enjoy the sounds of the season from Voices of Liberty, who will share favorite carols through their incredible harmonies. Mariachi Cobre will bring to life Las Posadas, a celebration of Mexican holiday customs through music and dance.

Over at the Canada pavilion, JAMMitors will grace the Mill Stage with their playful percussion. And, enjoy the shopping, sights AND sounds inside World ShowPlace as fan-favorite JOYFUL! A Celebration of the Season will bring you on an uplifting journey through R&B, gospel, contemporary and traditional Christmas and holiday music. 


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To share holiday traditions from around the world, everyone’s favorite snowman from Frozen invites kids of all ages on the new “Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Expedition,” a festive adventure around Epcot’s World Showcase to round up holiday traditions Olaf misplaces. You can purchase the expedition map at Mouse Gear, Disney Traders or World Traveler at International Gateway, then look for hidden Olafs throughout the World Showcase pavilions. Once you find them all, you’ll receive a gift worth melting for (while supplies last).


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The Holiday Cookie Stroll returns this year, with a complimentary cookie as a reward for completing the confectionery collection. Epcot’s cookie creations will include treats from 5 different locations throughout the park. You can also pick up a cookie jar to collect all of your cookies in, available for purchase at the Holiday Markets throughout World Showcase, while supplies last.



The holiday season across the rest of Walt Disney World Resort begins Nov. 6, 2020, with seasonal celebrations at Magic Kingdom Park, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney Springs, and Disney Resort hotels.

Several room offers are available for November and December, check them out on the Walt Disney World Offers Page

Related :

5 Tips for Making Holiday Travel Plans

How You Can Celebrate the Holidays at Walt Disney World

For over 12 years Darren Wittko has been helping people save money at Walt Disney World as both, a travel writer and a travel advisor with Magical Vacations Travel. He’s featured in the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World as a Best of the Best Disney Travel Agent. Darren resides in Celebration, FL.



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Tour Main Street USA Halloween - 2020

Halloween Happenings at Magic Kingdom Park - 2020

Halloween celebrations at Magic Kingdom Park - 2020

Join me as I take a quick tour down Main Street USA at the Magic Kingdom to check out the latest Halloween decorations, snacks, character parades, and merchandise. For more information on #WaltDisneyWorld, visit SAVEatWDW.com

>> New Fall Walt Disney Worlds released, check them out here!

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How You Can Celebrate the Holidays at Walt Disney World

Holiday Celebrations at Walt Disney World 2020

Disney will indeed be going all out for the 2020 holiday season at Walt Disney World Resort. Even though we won’t have Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, the Castle Dream Lights or Candlelight Processional (because they draw big crowds) there will be plenty of holiday magic to experience during this holiday season like snow at Disney Springs, Character experiences, and special Christmas decorations, food, and merchandise.

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The festive Walt Disney World holiday decor will be up beginning on November 6, 2020 through December 30, 2020.

Here are just some of the events you’ll see at Walt Disney World, more events are going to be announced soon.

Cinderella Castle will be dressed for the holiday season 2020 using projection mapping

Magic Kingdom

  • Cinderella Castle will be transformed with a rotating series of designs including a whimsical Christmas sweater and a regal overlay of red, green, and gold ornamentation.

  • You’ll see Disney characters dressed for Christmas on festive floats throughout the park.

  • Gingerbread Men, elves, and reindeer and the infamous Toy Soldiers will join the Main Street Philharmonic as they march through the Magic Kingdom bringing musical holiday cheer for all to hear.

  • Santa Claus will make special pop-up appearances at select times and locations inside the park.

  • Limited time seasonal food & beverage offerings.

  • Holiday-themed merchandise.

Epcot

  • Characters dressed in Christmas attire will make appearances around World Showcase on parade floats.

  • World ShowPlace will host JOYFUL!, a journey through R&B, Gospel, contemporary and traditional Christmas, and holiday music.

  • The Voices of Liberty will be performing at the American Gardens Theatre for a special concert of favorite carols and songs of the season.

  • The Holiday kitchens will return around World Showcase promenade with favorites like the American Holiday Table featuring Slow-roasted Turkey with Stuffing and Bavaria Holiday Kitchen with dishes like Cheese Fondue in a Bread Bowl.

  • Epcot will be adorned in classic holiday decorations.

  • Santa Claus will make special pop-up appearances at select times and locations inside the park.

  • Holiday-themed merchandise

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

  • Holiday-themed motorcades will make their way through the park with Disney characters dressed in their holiday best.

  • Hollywood Studios will be decorated for Christmas.

  • Santa Claus will make special pop-up appearances at select times and locations inside the park.

  • Limited time seasonal food & beverage offerings.

  • Holiday-themed merchandise.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park

  • Festive flotillas with Disney characters will meander through the park.

  • Santa Claus will make special pop-up appearances at select times and locations inside the park.

  • Limited time seasonal food & beverage offerings.

  • Holiday-themed merchandise.

Disney Springs

  • There will be a collection of elaborately-decorated Disney Christmas trees spread throughout this retail, dining, and entertainment destination. 

  • In the evening, the areas within Town Center, West Side, and The Landing will encounter a magical snowfall

  • Jock Lindsey’s Holiday Bar will once again have holiday décor and a limited-time menu filled with festive favorites.

The hotels at Walt Disney World will be decorated for Christmas in 2020

Disney World Hotels

  • Hotel lobbies will feature iconic Christmas trees and other festive decorations.

  • The gingerbread displays will not return to the Resort hotels this year.


I have several Agency Exclusive Offers available for Walt Disney World ready to go right now. View them all here.

Related:

5 Tips for Making Holiday Travel Plans

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For over 12 years Darren Wittko has been helping people save money at Walt Disney World as both, a travel writer and a travel advisor with Magical Vacations Travel. He’s featured in the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World as a Best of the Best Disney Travel Agent. Darren resides in Celebration, FL.


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Disney Introduces Club Run Disney

I love to run the Disney half marathons and 10ks so I am especially excited to share a new opportunity for fellow Disney runners: Club runDisney, a new membership opportunity for runners who love to run at Walt Disney World Resort. Club runDisney will offer three different one-year-long membership levels – Silver, Gold, and Platinum – featuring a range of special benefits that will run from October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021.

All Club runDisney members will receive a welcome package including an exclusive jacket and will have access to the lowest race registration pricing all year, a new Virtual 10K in Fall 2020 that is exclusively for Club runDisney members, and special Club runDisney designation on race bibs during on-site events. All of these benefits are included with a Silver Membership. 

Gold Membership will include these perks, along with early registration access with a guaranteed spot in the half marathon or marathon distance each race weekend. 

Platinum Membership will have all of these benefits, plus early registration with a guaranteed spot in one distance each race weekend; upgraded corral placement; and an exclusive Expo experience with early admittance to the runDisney Merchandise Shop, a special character meet and greet, and access to a Club runDisney Lounge with expedited race packet pick-up.

Club runDisney memberships will go on sale on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at 10 am ET, just prior to the start of the Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend.

If you are interested in learning more, check out https://www.rundisney.com/club-rundisney/ or visit the Club runDisney booth at the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend Health & Fitness Expo, which kicks off Wednesday at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.

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Additional Dates Now on Sale for Disney After Hours in 2020

Disney After Hours Events 2020

There are now more Disney After Hours event dates to choose from in 2020 at both Magic Kingdom Park and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park.

Magic Kingdom Park

  • January 23, 27 & 31

  • February 3, 10, 17 & 24

  • March 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30

  • April 5, 13, 20 & 27

  • May 5, 11, 18 & 25

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park

  • April 1, 7, 14 & 22

  • May 2, 9, 16, 19 & 26

Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased in advance for $129 per adult or child, plus tax, or on the day of the event for $139 per adult or child, plus tax. Contact Darren today to book your tickets

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Extra, Extra Magic Hours Announced. May the 4th be With You

Today I have great news regarding Extra Magic Hours at Walt Disney World Resort: Guests staying at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel this fall will have more opportunities to take advantage of this Extra Magic Hours benefit with Extra, Extra Magic Hours at our theme parks!

The Extra, Extra Magic Hours benefit will include expanded daily offerings at three of our theme parks, which includes more time to visit Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, as well as other experiences at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Magic Kingdom theme parks. Here’s the rundown: 

  • Disney’s Hollywood Studios — Daily from Sept. 1-Nov. 2, the park will have Extra, Extra Magic Hours from 6-9 a.m., including Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, plus Toy Story Land attractions and select other attractions. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and its experiences subject to capacity.

(Please note that on Aug. 29-31, Disney’s Hollywood Studios will open at 6 a.m. for all Guests. There will not be Extra, Extra Magic Hours on those days.)   

  • Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park — Extra, Extra Magic Hours will happen daily from Aug. 29-Nov. 2, from 7-8 a.m., featuring Pandora – The World of Avatar and other attractions throughout the park (same as today’s morning Extra Magic Hours offerings).

  • Magic Kingdom Park —Extra, Extra Magic Hours will happen daily from Aug. 29-Nov. 2, from 7-8 a.m., featuring favorite attractions in Fantasyland and Tomorrowland (same as today’s morning Extra Magic Hours offerings).

Extra Magic Hours will also continue to be available on select days at Epcot.

If you are visiting this fall, you should know that the Extra, Extra Magic Hours benefit at the Walt Disney WorldResort requires a valid theme park admission and hotel ID.  Guests without the Park Hopper Option or Park Hopper Plus Option must spend the day at the same park where they’d like to enjoy the Extra, Extra Magic Hours benefit. 

Also, not all Walt Disney World attractions are available with the Extra Magic Hours benefit. Park hours and available attractions are subject to change without notice. *Applicable theme park, days and times of operation, attraction and service availability may vary and are subject to change without notice. Subject to capacity and cancellation. 


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May The Fourth Be With You!

*The Extra Magic Hours benefit applies to Disney Resort hotels, Walt Disney World Swan Hotel, Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel, Shades of Green® Resort, Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels, Four Seasons Resort Orlando, Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek and Waldorf Astoria Orlando.  


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