Disney Very Merriest After Hours

Twinkling lights, festive décor, and magical celebrations will fill the Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World during “Disney Very Merriest After Hours.”

The event will take place on 24 select nights between November 8th & December 21st from 9p.m. to1 a.m.

This year’s holiday celebration is truly “once in a lifetime,” coinciding with the Walt Disney World 50th anniversary – “The World’s Most Magical Celebration.” I can’t wait to unwrap all that festive fun!

Event dates are:

November: 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 16, 18, 19, 21, 23, 28, 30

December: 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 12, 14, 16, 17, 19, 21

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Disney Very Merriest After Hours

We are so excited to let you know that “Disney Very Merriest After Hours” will include the nighttime spectacular “Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks” and the special holiday-themed parade “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade.” That’s right, a parade! Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse will be joined by pals from Disney’s “Frozen” and many other favorite Disney characters including the very popular Toy Soldiers. This festive parade will, of course, also feature Santa Claus himself!

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That’s not all that’s in store. Here are additional details of what you can experience during this limited-capacity, separately ticketed event:

• Holiday attraction overlays are also making a comeback! The Jungle Cruise transforms into the Jingle Cruise, and Monster’s Inc Laugh Floor will get new jokes perfect for this joyful season.
• After the park closes to day guests, enjoy less time waiting in line for more than 20 attractions including favorites like Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, The Haunted Mansion, Jungle Cruise, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Dumbo the Flying Elephant, Peter Pan’s Flight, Space Mountain and more.
• Sightings of Disney characters throughout the park all dressed in their holiday best.
• While you are walking down Main Street, U.S.A. be sure to look up to the sky, you might catch some magical snowfall!
• Dance and boogie the night away at themed Club Tinsel dance party in Tomorrowland.
• Enjoy complimentary snacks like ice cream novelties and popcorn, seasonal treats and select bottled beverages.
• Specialty holiday food and drinks will also be available for purchase.
• Disney PhotoPass will offer holiday magic shots throughout the night.

Tickets will go on sale Aug. 20 and can be purchased online or through Fly Mickey Travel. Tickets range from $169 to $229 plus tax for select November-December nights and $249, plus tax on December 19 & 21. Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members can take advantage of a $10 discount on select event dates in November and can book these directly with Walt Disney World.

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

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Please check our Know Before You Go page for the most up-to-date information regarding our health and safety measures.

If you wish to book a festive holiday to Walt Disney World during the “Disney Very Merriest After Hours” events, request a bespoke quote today 

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