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.
Event Details
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.
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

Catch a Christmastime Parade and More!
Get in the Christmas spirit with a parade, fireworks, and more with such fun and merriment as the :
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

INCLUDED WITH YOUR ADMISSION
Snack and Sip on These Selections
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
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


- 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

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
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?