News Disney Villains After Hours coming to the Magic Kingdom

[wdwmagic]

Disney Villains After Hours coming to the Magic Kingdom this summer

Disney is expanding its after hours program with more entertainment, and a higher price.

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[HairyLegPirate]

On the one hand, I love that the Villains are getting some love. On the other hand, $140 and they're not even doing M&Gs? I'll pass.

 

[marni1971]

Remember when E ride night was $12?


$$$$$$$$$$ grab

 

[JusticeDisney]

Have the specific dates for this been announced yet?

 

[nicb88]

I also expect that the 'limited numbers' will be higher and because it's villains will be more likely to sell out. Magical! Or villainous, perhaps.

 

[Justin Walker]

So they are going to close MK early for this during peak summer travel?!

 

[FullSailDan]

"we heard you like Halloween parties so we added a 'party' in the summer with less value"

 

[wdwfan22]

So they are going to close MK early for this during peak summer travel?!

They won’t be closing any earlier than last year which also had after hours events. Magic kingdoms summer hours are 10 pm close with the occasional 11 pm close thrown in.

 

[drizgirl]

The August version of this comes with meet and greets. They call it MNSSHP.

 

[Andrew C]

So they are going to close MK early for this during peak summer travel?!

I don't think they necessarily close early but rather don't extend hours out on specific nights. So they do the standard close around 10pm or whenever and do the event. Not saying this is any better but it isn't like a Halloween party night where they actually close early. It will be annoying for those nights where they could just extend out until midnight for all...

 

[SoupBone]

Remember when E ride night was $12?


$$$$$$$$$$ grab

Was this in 1945?

 

[wsmith1978]

Not gon' lie. This sounds REALLY cool.

 

[SoupBone]

I don't think they necessarily close early but rather don't extend hours out on specific nights. So they do the standard close around 10pm or whenever and do the event. Not saying this is any better but it isn't like a Halloween party night where they actually close early. It will be annoying for those nights where they could just extend out until midnight for all...

Maybe Marni can confirm, but I've been noticing less and less night time extra magic hours, being replaced by special ticketed events. If that's accurate, you can bet evening extra magic hours are on the way out for good.

My problem is that they're promoting these events as "low wait times" for popular rides. Even the MGM DVC event this past week had huge lines.

 

[JusticeDisney]

I don't think they necessarily close early but rather don't extend hours out on specific nights. So they do the standard close around 10pm or whenever and do the event. Not saying this is any better but it isn't like a Halloween party night where they actually close early. It will be annoying for those nights where they could just extend out until midnight for all...

But wouldn’t that defeat the whole purpose of having limited numbers for quicker access to the attractions?

 

[EvilChameleon]

When I saw this announced I thought for sure it would come with a special fireworks show, but nope.

 

[Jedi14]

Why no meet and greets?

 

[Andrew C]

But wouldn’t that defeat the whole purpose of having limited numbers for quicker access to the attractions?

Not sure I understand? The event is still after the official park close.

 

[Kevin_W]

Remember when E ride night was $12?


$$$$$$$$$$ grab

I'm wondering how much something like Star Wars Weekends would cost if they did it these days. It's hard to believe that was free with admission just a few years ago.

 

[JusticeDisney]

Maybe Marni can confirm, but I've been noticing less and less night time extra magic hours, being replaced by special ticketed events. If that's accurate, you can bet evening extra magic hours are on the way out for good.

My problem is that they're promoting these events as "low wait times" for popular rides. Even the NGM DVC event this past week had huge lines.

I have to admit that I’ve never personally been to one of these events, but I’ve never read anything other than people saying the wait times are very low, if at all.

 

[JusticeDisney]

Not sure I understand? The event is still after the official park close.

So you think they would START an event like this at midnight?