News Disney Very Merriest After Hours

MisterPenguin

MisterPenguin

President of Animal Kingdom
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Starts at 9a, goes to 1p.

Includes a parade and the ability to see two fireworks shows: the 50th, and the Christmas one.

Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade, Fireworks and More Coming to Disney Very Merriest After Hours at Magic Kingdom!​


Twinkling lights, festive décor, and magical celebrations will fill Magic Kingdom Park during “Disney Very Merriest After Hours.” The event will take place on 24 select nights Nov. 8 through Dec. 21 from 9 p.m. to 1 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​

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!

Tickets for the 4-hour “Disney Very Merriest After Hours” will grant admission to Magic Kingdom Park as early as 7 p.m., giving you more time to enjoy some of your favorite Magic Kingdom attractions. You can also take in EARidescent magic that will be part of “The World’s Most Magical Celebration,” from the brand-new fireworks spectacular “Disney Enchantment” to the transformation of Cinderella Castle into a “Beacon of Magic,” it’s all in honor of the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort. And, yes! That means you could be able to experience two different and unique fireworks shows in one night!

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 by calling 407-939-7947. Guests of select Disney Resort hotels, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels, as well as Shades of Green at Walt Disney World Resort can book their 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 19 & 21. Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members can take advantage of a $10 discount on select event dates in November. These dated event tickets do not require an additional day theme park ticket or Disney Park Pass theme park reservation.

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

You can get additional information and buy your tickets by visiting the page for “Disney Very Merriest After Hours.” Stay tuned for more holiday news coming to the Disney Parks Blog!

Happy early holidays!
 
Zummi Gummi

Zummi Gummi

Pioneering the Universe Within!
A parade you say?!?!

Kidding aside, I wonder if running this holiday parade with smaller crowds is a dry run for the return of FoF in the new year (“2022 starts off with a bang with the return of Festival of Fantasy!”)?
 
ajrwdwgirl

ajrwdwgirl

Premium Member
Wow, the pricing is high. But my husband and I will go. We are going to WDW over Thanksgiving and predicted that a party would be on Sunday after Thanksgiving and it is. Both of us are Christmas people, our house is over the top decorated inside and out during the season, we listen to a Christmas podcast that comes out on the 25th of each month, etc....it is our favorite time of year including our favorite time at the parks. So we have been saving up for the ticket and have planned for this to be our main Christmas present to each other this year. We missed not having the party last year when we were there in November since I hadn't experienced one since 2017 and he in 2016 (we experienced Christmas at Disneyland in 2018 & 2019). I do wish it was cheaper though.

With that being said, it is just the two of us. If we had more in our family that we were paying for it would give us pause to shell out the money for it. I can understand those who say they wouldn't put the the money for it and those that are disappointed that they are priced out. Everyone has to decide if what they spend their money on is worth it and to some, including me this is worth it.
 
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dreday3

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Nick_A said:
I should also mention that I know lots of people who will see the word “parade” and will not even blink before laying down their credit card.
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I don't get it...why do people like parades so much? I realize I'm in the minority. I liked Boo To You, but could go without. Never watched the MK nighttime ones, got on rides instead.

I know I watched the one in Epcot in 2000, that was fun. Was 2000 also the first year of Illuminations? We were there in May - I remember waiting in the same spot for 2 hours to make sure we saw it. 😂

Anyhow...

To each their own! If you decide to go to the Christmas after hours, have fun and who cares what anybody else says!
 
Disone

Disone

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dreday3 said:
I don't get it...why do people like parades so much? I realize I'm in the minority. I liked Boo To You, but could go without. Never watched the MK nighttime ones, got on rides instead.

I know I watched the one in Epcot in 2000, that was fun. Was 2000 also the first year of Illuminations? We were there in May - I remember waiting in the same spot for 2 hours to make sure we saw it. 😂

Anyhow...

To each their own! If you decide to go to the Christmas after hours, have fun and who cares what anybody else says!
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Interesting that you don't watch them but you don't understand why others do. Maybe give them a try?
Honestly aside from cutting off Big Thunder and Splash Mountain from the rest of the park, the parades ability to drain lines at the rest of the park in my opinion is overstated.
 
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jrhwdw

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Sirwalterraleigh said:
Dear god!!!

cease and desist with the stupid acronyms!!! Ya busy or something?
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jrhwdw said:
You know what??? FINE! I think the Pricing is right! Since Christmas is Disney's Gold Standard!!!!(no 50th pun)

Amd maybe parties should be AH style! that way we don'ty sacafice HEA/Enchantment!!!!!
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I'm sorry!!!!! Your Post hit me the wrong way! I shouldn't have responded to you like that! Sorry I use acronyms.
 
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dreday3

Well-Known Member
Disone said:
Interesting that you don't watch them but you don't understand why others do. Maybe give them a try?
Honestly aside from cutting off Big Thunder and Splash Mountain from the rest of the park, the parades ability to drain lines at the rest of the park in my opinion is overstated.
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Well I did. That's how I how I know I can take or leave them. Sorry I bristled you.
I was responding to people buying party tickets just for a parade.
 
Zummi Gummi

Zummi Gummi

Pioneering the Universe Within!
dreday3 said:
I don't get it...why do people like parades so much? I realize I'm in the minority. I liked Boo To You, but could go without. Never watched the MK nighttime ones, got on rides instead.

I know I watched the one in Epcot in 2000, that was fun. Was 2000 also the first year of Illuminations? We were there in May - I remember waiting in the same spot for 2 hours to make sure we saw it. 😂

Anyhow...

To each their own! If you decide to go to the Christmas after hours, have fun and who cares what anybody else says!
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I love a good parade, but not for that price. However, I think the absence of them the last 14 months will drive demand for this and cause some people to plop down their credit card to see it again.
 

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