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Disney Very Merriest After Hours Begins Nov. 8 At Walt Disney World

Ho! Ho! Ho! The brand new Disney Very Merriest After Hours kicks off the holiday season during the World’s Most Magical Celebration at the Walt Disney World Resort beginning November 8.  Walt Disney World is always magical throughout the year but there’s something very special about being with family and friends to usher in the holiday season and Disney Very Merriest After Hours is not to be missed. 

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Event Details

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This holiday season,  you are invited to join loved ones and friends at an oh-so-jolly occasion during The World’s Most Magical Celebration. Ticket holders will be admitted to Magic Kingdom park as early as 7:00 PM on the valid date of their ticket, giving them even more time to enjoy park favorites before the event begins—including the new Disney Enchantment nighttime spectacular! These dated tickets do not require an additional day theme park ticket or Disney Park Pass theme park reservation.

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Admission to Disney Very Merriest After Hours are now on sale and can be purchased online for $169 to $249 per adult or child (plus tax), depending on the event date. Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members can take advantage of a $10 discount on select event dates in November. 

Delight in The Decked Out Park

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A merry mood is set by special décor and more.  Get a warm glow as you take in the special décor and lighting effects while listening to jubilant seasonal music throughout the park. Enjoy some holiday-themed overlays on attractions like Jingle Cruise. And experience a magical snowfall on Main Street, U.S.A.!

Catch a Christmastime Parade and More!

Get in the Christmas spirit with a parade, fireworks, and more with such fun and merriment as the :

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Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade: Wave to Disney friends during a holiday parade brimming with joy and magic. This jolly procession begins with Mickey and Minnie, and ends with an appearance by Santa Claus himself!

Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Show: Feast your eyes on a scintillating fireworks display, hosted by Minnie Mouse. See the sky light up in dazzling colors to the tune of favorite Christmas carols.

Club Tinsel Dance Party: Club Tinsel in Tomorrowland becomes the coolest place to get down when denizens of the North Pole drop by for the cheeriest dance party in the whole Magic Kingdom park!

Spot Fave Friends and Seasonal Songsters

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Enjoy Character sightings and a musical group singing holiday songs.  During Disney Very Merriest After Hours, you can see beloved Disney Characters as they spread holiday cheer around Magic Kingdom park. You may catch sight of the Country Bears, Jiminy Cricket, and friends from the Hundred Acre Wood.  Plus, listen for the sweet sounds of the Reindeer Wranglers, a musical group performing seasonal songs as they provide sensational street-mosphere in Frontierland.

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Snack and Sip on These Selections

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Add to the fun when you chill out with select ice cream novelties and more.  In the midst of all the yuletide revelries, take time to recharge with ice cream novelties, popcorn, select beverages, and a seasonal treat—included with the cost of the event—available at carts stationed throughout the park.

Spend Less Time in Line

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Take advantage of shorter waits at over 20 Magic Kingdom attractions.  Disney Very Merriest After Hours lets a limited number of Guests explore the park for an additional 4 hours after it closes. That means less waiting in line at popular experiences like Haunted Mansion and Space Mountain!

Some of the Many Attractions Open During the Event:

  • Dumbo the Flying Elephant
  • Jungle Cruise
  • Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
  • Haunted Mansion
  • Peter Pan’s Flight
  • Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
  • Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
  • Space Mountain

All attractions and experiences subject to change without notice.

Make Very Merry Memories

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Enjoy festive additions to your photographs, including Magic Shots and more!  Your photos will be adorned with special effects to make lovely, ho-ho-holiday keepsakes. You can also add a sprinkle of pixie dust by taking a Magic Shot, which adds Disney Characters to your Disney PhotoPass photos after they’ve been taken. Ask photographers about the season-themed surprises they are able to add to your pictures. Disney PhotoPass Service offers many options to take your holiday memories home with you. To take advantage of the value and convenience of downloading all your vacation photos for one price, purchase Memory Maker.
 
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Let Disney PhotoPass Service capture your memories during the event, so you can focus on the Christmas fun. During Disney Very Merriest After Hours, Magic Kingdom park is decked out in seasonal décor—creating the perfect backdrop for happy holiday pictures. Relive some of your most thrilling moments again and again! Delight in shots being taken at just the right moment at some of your favorite attractions:
  • Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
  • Haunted Mansion
  • Space Mountain
  • Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin

Disney PhotoPass Service offers many options to take your holiday memories home with you. To take advantage of the value and convenience of downloading all your vacation photos for one price, purchase Memory Maker. 

 

Event Dates

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This 4-hour event, held at Magic Kingdom park, begins at 9:00 PM on select nights from November 8 through December 21.
 
Date General Ticket
Price (+ tax)
Annual Passholder &
Disney Vacation Club
Member Ticket Price (+ tax)
Monday, November 8 $189 $179
Tuesday, November 9 $169 $159
Thursday, November 11 $169 $159
Friday, November 12 $189 $179
Sunday, November 14 $189 $179
Tuesday, November 16 $169 $159
Thursday, November 18 $169 $159
Friday, November 19 $189 $179
Sunday, November 21 $229 $229
Tuesday, November 23 $229 $229
Sunday, November 28 $209 $209
Tuesday, November 30 $209 $209
     
Thursday, December 2 $209 $209
Friday, December 3 $229 $229
Sunday, December 5 $209 $209
Tuesday, December 7 $209 $209
Thursday, December 9 $209 $209
Friday, December 10 $229 $229
Sunday, December 12 $209 $209
Tuesday, December 14 $209 $209
Thursday, December 16 $209 $209
Friday, December 17 $229 $229
Sunday, December 19 $249 $249
Tuesday, December 21 $249 $249

Know Before You Go

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Before you arrive for the Disney Very Merriest After Hours event, please check the Walt Disney World Know Before You Go page and Costume Policy for the most up-to-date information. Please note that health and safety measures, policies and operational guidelines are subject to change. Don’t be left out in the cold- grab your tickets NOW for the Disney Very Merriest After Hours event. What is your favorite part of celebrating the holidays at the Walt Disney World Resort? 

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