Disney Very Merriest After Hours

Twinkling lights, festive décor, and magical celebrations will fill Magic Kingdom Park when “Disney Very Merriest After Hours” begins.  This brand new, special-ticketed event, will debut on November 8 for only 24 nights, ending on December 21st.

The party will start at 9:00PM and end at 1:00AM, however tickets will grant guests admission to the Magic Kingdom as early at 7:00PM. The four hours of festivities will delight guests with “Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks” (in addition to the brand-new fireworks spectacular "Disney Enchantment"!) and the special holiday-themed parade “Once Upon a Christmastime Parade”. During the parade (not a cavalcade) 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!   

Guests can also experience during this limited-capacity, holiday party:

• Holiday attraction overlays! The Jungle Cruise will transform 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, event Guests can 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.
• Magical Snowfall on Main Street, U.S.A.!
• Guests can dance and boogie the night away at themed Club Tinsel dance party in Tomorrowland.
• Complimentary snacks like ice cream novelties and popcorn, seasonal treats and select bottled beverages.
• Specialty holiday food and drinks will be also be available for purchase.

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

​As with other Disney After Hours events, a limited number of tickets will be sold for this event. It’s held after regular park operating hours, with lower wait times and access to more than 20 select attractions.  

Tickets will go on sale August 20th, however, guests of select Disney Resort hotels can book tickets as early as August 17!. Tickets range from $169 to $229 plus tax for select November/ December nights, and $249, plus tax on December 19th & 21st.  If you're interested in purchasing tickets for “Disney Very Merriest After Hours”

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

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