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'Disney After Hours' Coming To The Magic Kingdom
Nighttime is a special time at Magic Kingdom® Park. From the colorful spires of Cinderella Castle to the twinkling lights of Storybook Circus in Fantasyland, the park comes alive in a very unique way.
And now, there's a whole new way to experience nighttime at Magic Kingdom Park with "Disney After Hours." This special, ticketed event, offered on select nights, allows Guests to enjoy exclusive time in the park with quicker than typical access to popular attractions like Space Mountain and the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, as well as character greetings at Town Square and Princess Fairytale Hall. Ice cream novelties and bottled beverages will be available for Guests during the three-hour event.
Disney Resort Guests will continue to enjoy Extra Magic Hours as this new event takes place on different nights.
"Disney After Hours" takes place at Magic Kingdom Park on the following dates:
- April 28 and May 5, 2016 from 10:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
- April 14 and 21, and May 8, 12 and 19, 2016 from 11:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
A separate event ticket is required. Guests can check-in starting at 7:00 p.m. each night. Pricing is US $149 plus tax for adults and children (ages 3-9).
Admission is limited, so hurry and book today by calling 407-827-7185.
Additional Details for Disney After Hours
- Official check-in for the event will take place at the Main Entrance to the theme park beginning at 7:00 p.m.
- Please note that Magic Kingdom Park will officially close to Guests who haven't purchased Disney After Hours tickets at 10:00 p.m. on April 28 and May 5, 2016; and at 11:00 p.m. on April 14 and 21, and May 8, 12 and 19, 2016.
- Walt Disney World® Resort hotel Guests—including those staying at Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel and Walt Disney World Swan Hotel—may use Walt Disney World Transportation after the event for up to 2 hours.
- Please note that the number of tickets available is limited. In addition, all tickets are non-refundable, non-transferrable and are only valid for admission during the special event date and hours.
- All attractions, entertainment and experiences are subject to change without notice.
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Dates For 2015 Announced - Disney World News Update
Celebrating the Holiday season at the Walt Disney World cannot be complete without attending Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party at the Magic Kingdom. Each year this unique Disney celebration has become a tradition for many families.
Dates for 2015 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party are:
- November 8, 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 29
- December 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 13, 15, 17, 18
Tickets go on sale for this special event starting in April.
Highlights of MVMCP include:
- The “Once Upon a Christmastime Parade” which features special floats, dancing snowflakes, marching toy soldiers, and many of your favorite Disney characters dressed for the season. This wonderful parade is the highlight of the party.
- A special fireworks presentation “Holiday Wishes-Celebrate the Spirit of the Season” where fireworks are orchestrated to classic holiday tunes. Only Disney can top the already spectacular Wishes show and make it even better for the holidays.
- Cinderella’s Castle lit up with over 200,000 LED lights. It is a spectacular sight to see.
- Most Rides and Attractions are open during the event.
- Enjoy special “snow effects” on Main St.
- Your favorite Disney Characters dressed up for the Holidays.
Celebrate Halloween At Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party (MNSSHP) 2014
With the return of September you have the return of one of the best Disney World Special Events: Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party. For 26 "Not So Scary" Nights ranging from September 1 to October 31, the Magic Kingdom is the place for the young and old alike to enjoy the fun side of Halloween - Disney style!
Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party
As the name implies, Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party is not about scares, horrors, and chills, but rather more so about seeing your favorite Disney Characters in costume, Trick-or-Treating for candy in the Magic Kingdom and seeing one of the best parades and fireworks displays that you will see at Disney World. This hard ticket (meaning separate admission price is required) event has become an annual favorite!
Dates for the 2014 Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party:
September 1, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 26, & 28
October 2, 3, 5, 9, 10, 13, 16, 17, 19, 21, 23, 24, 26, 28, 30, & 31
In addition to having a limited number of people in attendance which shortens lines to your favorite attractions there are 5 reasons to attend Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party:
- Disney World Characters In Costume
- Disney World Guests get to wear costumes (not required, but highly recommended)!
- Trick-or-Treating for candy at the Magic Kingdom
- Boo To You Halloween Parade
- Hallowishes Fireworks
Disney World Characters In Costume
The MNSSHP presents a wide variety of Disney Characters to see during the evening. You will see Mickey Mouse and friends in their Halloween costumes. Snow White is known to make a meet-n-greet appearance with all 7 dwarfs. You may even get to get your picture taken with "A Nightmare Before Christmas" stars Jack Skellington and Sally.
Disney Villains are also out in force and perform a stage show multiple times during the event and stick around after to pose for pictures with guests.
Disney World Guests Get To Wear Costumes
This is one of the very few times the guests are encouraged to wear costumes into the park, so don't pass up this opportunity. There are a few rules including No Full Masks and no dangerous looking weapons. Have fun and be creative or support your favorite characters.
Some of the fun during the night is seeing all of the great costumes that the other guests came up with!
Trick-or-Treating for candy at the Magic Kingdom
There are multiple dedicated trick-or-treating locations throughout the park that are handing out candy continuously throughout the party to EVERYONE.
Boo To You Halloween Parade
The Boo To You Parade is kicked off each evening with a gallop through the park by the headless horseman. Quite an impressive sight to see!
The parade itself is shown twice per night of the party, and we would recommend seeing the parade both times. It is that good! The parade combines classic Disney Characters having fun and some of the darker elements of Disney having their night to shine!
The Haunted Mansion has some great elements for the parade including grave diggers, ballroom dancers, and Hitchhiking Ghosts.
This is about as scary as it gets during this family friendly party.
Hallowishes Fireworks
Disney World certainly know how to do fireworks and the Hallowishes fireworks display is one of their best. This is an absolute must to see in person. Pictures or YouTube videos cannot do it justice.
Must Do Disney World Special Event
If you are considering what Disney World "extra' Event you should do, make sure that Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween party is on your list. This is one that every Disney World fan should try to visit at least once. Focus on seeing the characters, the shows, and the parades and don't worry about riding the attractions during this all too fast five hour event.
Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party Returns To Disney World
Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party has returned to the Magic Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort for 23 nights of Halloween fun. This family friendly Halloween party is suitable for all ages and it also is one of the very few times where guests are encouraged to wear costumes in the Magic Kingdom theme park.
Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party
In what is now a fall tradition Disney World has expanded the Halloween season to the middle of September to allow more Disney World Guests to partake in this fun event. Party goers young and old are encouraged to dress up in costume and have fun along with all of your favorite Disney Characters who are also in costume for the party.
Boo To You Parade
The highlight of the evening is the Boo To You Parade which is shown twice at each party. Here you will see special floats and the Disney Characters in special Halloween Costumes. The Haunted Mansion also gets special representation in this parade with multiple floats.
The parade always starts off with a ride of the headless horseman.
Disney Characters abound during this parade both on the floats and walking the parade route.
MNSSHP is also a great time to see your favorite Disney Villains. They appear to be in an especially good mood during this event and there are chances during the evening to get your photo taken with them.
The ghoulish dancers that recreated the ballroom dancing of the Haunted Mansion precede the special floats dedicated to the featured Magic Kingdom Attraction for Halloween.
Speaking of attractions, most of the park attractions are open throughout the party, so make sure that your costumes are safe to wear on the attractions.
Plan Your Night To Attend
There are 23 nights to choose from to attend Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party for 2012:
- Sept. 11, 14, 18 21, 25, 28, 30;
- Oct. 4, 5, 8, 11, 12, 14, 16, 18, 21, 22, 23, 25, 28, 30 and 31;
- Nov. 2.
This party is what is called a "hard ticketed event." This means that a separate admission is required and your normal Park Admission will not get you in. The Magic Kingdom will close at roughly 7:00 pm each evening as the party begins. All who do not have a ticket will be asked to leave the park at the time. The MNSSHP will run from 7:00 pm until 12:00 Midnight.
Like most Disney World Special Events, we would not recommend this for first time Disney World Guests. The reason is that there is so much of Disney World to take in you will already by overwhelmed and there is not a need to go to the extra expense during that initial visit. If you have been to Disney World a couple of times, then this party may be what you are looking for in terms of something different to try and experience. The ticket prices are steep, but it is a fun night. It is most enjoyed when you are in costume. It is not required, but if you are spending that much money to go to a Halloween Party, then by all means go in costume and enjoy yourself.
The only Haunted House during the party is the Disney World Haunted Mansion. You won't find anything gory or bloody. The only scares are the Disney Villains being themselves.
Lastly, we would be remiss if we didn't mention the trick-or-treating. Everyone, the young and the young at heart is given a bag for trick-or-treating and is welcome to go through the designated lines throughout the park to receive candy. You do NOT need to be accompanied by a child to receive candy.
The best advice is to go and have fun. It is a party after all!
Celebrate Halloween At Disney World With Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party
Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party
In what is now a fall tradition Disney World has expanded the Halloween season to the middle of September to allow more Disney World Guests to partake in this fun event. Party goers young and old are encouraged to dress up in costume and have fun along with all of your favorite Disney Characters who are also in costume for the party.
Boo To You Parade
The highlight of the evening is the Boo To You Parade which is shown twice at each party. Here you will see special floats and the Disney Characters in special Halloween Costumes. The Haunted Mansion also gets special representation in this parade with multiple floats.
The parade always starts off with a ride of the headless horseman.
Disney Characters abound during this parade both on the floats and walking the parade route.
MNSSHP is also a great time to see your favorite Disney Villains. They appear to be in an especially good mood during this event and there are chances during the evening to get your photo taken with them.
The ghoulish dancers that recreated the ballroom dancing of the Haunted Mansion precede the special floats dedicated to the featured Magic Kingdom Attraction for Halloween.
Speaking of attractions, most of the park attractions are open throughout the party, so make sure that your costumes are safe to wear on the attractions.
Plan Your Night To Attend
There are 23 nights to choose from to attend Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party for 2011:
September: 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30
October: 2, 6, 7, 10, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 21, 23, 25, 27, 28, 30, 31
November: 1
This party is what is called a "hard ticketed event." This means that a separate admission is required and your normal Park Admission will not get you in. The Magic Kingdom will close at roughly 7:00 pm each evening as the party begins. All who do not have a ticket will be asked to leave the park at the time. The MNSSHP will run from 7:00 pm until 12:00 Midnight.
Tickets range from $59.95 - $67.95 on the day of the event for Adults (ages 10+) and $53.95 - $62.95 for Children (Ages 3 -9). If you purchase ahead of time you can save up to $6 per ticket, depending upon which night you attend. There are also discounts available for Disney World Annual Passholders and Disney DVC members. Check their websites for more information if you are a member of either of those groups.
Great Disney World Special Event
Like most Disney World Special Events, we would not recommend this for first time Disney World Guests. The reason is that there is so much of Disney World to take in you will already by overwhelmed and there is not a need to go to the extra expense during that initial visit. If you have been to Disney World a couple of times, then this party may be what you are looking for in terms of something different to try and experience. The ticket prices are steep, but it is a fun night. It is most enjoyed when you are in costume. It is not required, but if you are spending that much money to go to a Halloween Party, then by all means go in costume and enjoy yourself.
The only Haunted House during the party is the Disney World Haunted Mansion. You won't find anything gory or bloody. The only scares are the Disney Villains being themselves.
Lastly, we would be remiss if we didn't mention the trick-or-treating. Everyone, the young and the young at heart is given a bag for trick-or-treating and is welcome to go through the designated lines throughout the park to receive candy. You do NOT need to be accompanied by a child to receive candy.
The best advice is to go and have fun. It is a party after all!
