Six Tips for for Attending Disney Merriest Nites at Disneyland
With the holidays just around the corner at Disneyland, the all-new after-hours event Disney Merriest hours kicks off on November 11th. If you were lucky enough to grab tickets to this sold-out event, here are some tips for you.
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1. Make sure to arrive early.
An event ticket to Disney Merriest Hours gives you access to Disneyland park starting at 5pm on event nights only. Since the event doesn’t start for another 3 hours, that gives you time to enjoy favorite attractions, seasonal entertainment, and take in the decor at Disneyland park.
2. Plan to attend the 6 themed holiday parties.
Join the fun at 6 uniquely themed parties with some favorite Disney Characters—including Mickey Mouse, Miguel, Tiana, Elsa, Lilo, Stitch, Buzz Lightyear—plus snow moments on Main Street, U.S.A., and even an appearance from Santa Claus himself! Here’s a sampling of what you can expect to see and do:
- Victorian-themed party on Main Street, U.S.A. – Visit with the host of the party, Mickey Mouse, enjoy holly-jolly carolers, and even join Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and their friends for Christmas carols, Muppet antics, and a few chickens
- Feliz Navidad Party in Frontierland – Sing, dance and enjoy a jolly fiesta with Miguel from the Disney•Pixar film, “Coco”
- New Orleans Holiday in New Orleans Square – Join Tiana for tinsel and tunes, which includes a holiday jazz cruise on the Mark Twain Riverboat
- “Frozen”-Themed Party in Fantasyland – Enjoy a flurry of festivities with Elsa in this wintertime celebration – you may even spot Anna, and Olaf, too
- Tropical Party in Adventureland – Delight in a tropical celebration with Lilo and Stitch
- Tomorrowland Party in Tomorrowland –Take your holidays to new heights as you party with Buzz Lightyear while a DJ spins fun tunes
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3. Enjoy the festive holiday treats created just for Disney Merriest Nites.
Feast on holiday treats with a twist! Enjoy event-inspired menu options like hot chocolate and cookies at select Disneyland Park locations.
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Savory items include the Andouille Sausage Po’ Boy at French Market and the Thanksgiving Leftover Burger at Galactic Grill. For a sweet treat, you’ll want to grab the Sipping Chocolate with Dipping Waffle over at Jolly Holiday Bakery Café or perhaps the Dulce de Leche-drizzled Christmas Churro at the Hub Churro Cart on Main Street, U.S.A. Other Disney Merriest Nites items include the Paradise Party Float from The Tropical Hideaway, Remember Me Cinnamon Fry Bread at Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante and the Frozen Flurry from Red Rose Taverne. No matter how you choose to indulge, feasting on these festive foods will be a highlight of your experience!
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4. Bring home the holiday magic with Disney Merriest Nites event merchandise
m sure to bring home the event-specific merchandise. From festive apparel, a tumbler and a limited-release pin commemorating the first-ever Disney Merriest Nites event will be available for purchase inside Star Wars Launch Bay in Tomorrowland. Quantities of the Disney Merries NItes merchandise will be limited, so the mobile waitlist system may be used.
5. Capture your memories with Disney PhotoPass photographers
Make sure to take advantage of the Disney PhotoPass photographers who will be available to snap your photos in multiple locations, including iconic spots like Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle and at the 60-foot-tall Christmas tree on Main Street, U.S.A. Each of the six parties will also have its own themed photo backdrop designed by artists previously seen at WonderGround Gallery in Downtown Disney District.
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6. Enjoy select attractions with shorter wait times
You will be able to ride select attractions in Disneyland park with less time waiting in line with your Disney Merriest Nites ticket. Also available during the event will include two seasonal favorites, Haunted Mansion Holiday and “it’s a small world” Holiday.
And you won’t want to miss a special nighttime viewing of “A Christmas Fantasy” Parade at 9:30pm!
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