Disney Very Merriest After Hours Dates Announced, Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade Returns
Magic Kingdom is already decorated for Halloween and now we have exciting news to share about Disney’s Very Merriest After Hours Party!
Disney’s Very Merriest After Hours Party, a new special-ticketed event, debuts November 8 and will available on select nights fom 9:00 PM to 1:00 AM through December 21.
Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade
Parades are back! Mickey and Minnie will march with their pals including my personal favorite, toy soldiers, to spread holiday cheer throughout the park. Also be on the look out for your favorite characters from Frozen and the main man of the season himself, Santa Claus!
Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks
The four hours of festivities will delight guests with “Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks,” Disney characters throughout the park, holiday music and décor, treats included and so much more!
With the return of “Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks,” Guests attending this After Hours event will actually be able to see two fireworks shows in one night: “Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks” and “Disney Enchantment” – the new show debuting this Fall for Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary!
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.
Event Highlights
From the Walt Disney World website:
Don’t miss this merriest of evenings, made merrier still when shared with those who brighten your holidays. Highlights include:
- Character sightings
- Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Show
- After-hours access to Magic Kingdom park and less time waiting in line for popular attractions
- Holiday-themed attraction overlays including the Jingle Cruise and Monsters Inc Laugh Floor
- Snowfall on Main Street, U.S.A.
- Club Tinsel DJ dance party
- Holiday treats, ice cream, popcorn and bottled beverages—all included with the cost of admission
- Themed food and beverages available for purchase
- Holiday-themed Disney PhotoPass photo opportunities (photos available for purchase)
- Special lighting, music and more!
Dates for Disney Very Merriest After Hours
And, now – here are those dates for the 2021 Disney Very Merriest After Hours:
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
Tickets On Sale Soon!
We’ve just learned that tickets for Disney’s Very Merriest After Hours Party will go on sale Tuesday, August 17 exclusively for guests staying at a Walt Disney World resort during the event.
Additionally, tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday, August 20.
Tickets for the Very Merriest After hours in the Magic Kingdom are priced at $169 to $229 plus tax on select nights in November and December. On December 19 and 21, the cost will rise to $249 plus tax.
A $10 discount per ticket is offered to those who are Walt Disney World Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members.
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