Guide Map for 2021 Disney Very Merriest After Hours
The first Disney Very Merriest After Hours kicks off at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World tonight! And, before the Disney Very Merriest After Hours festivities officially get underway, we have gotten our hands on the guide map for the separately-ticketed event and can’t wait to share it with all our readers below:
When we first open the guide map, we see information on the Disney Holiday Merchandise, Event-Exclusive Entertainment, Character Sightings, Festive Photos, Complimentary Offerings, and Specialty Food & Beverage options. Let’s take a closer look at each section:
Disney Holiday Merchandise
Guests will be able to find Disney Holiday Merchandise which includes T-shirts, mugs, and more at The Emporium on Main Street U.S.A., the Ye Olde Christmas Shopper in Liberty Square, and Star Traders in Tomorrowland.
Event-Exclusive Entertainment
- Mickey & Minnie’s Very Merry Memories: Located on the Castle Stage, Guests are invited to join Mickey and Pals for a celebration filled with music, dancing, and nostalgic yuletide fun. Showtimes are at 9:25 pm, 10:35 pm, 11:45 pm, and 12:50 am.
- Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade: Disney friends spread magic and holiday cheer from Frontinerland all the way down Main Street U.S.A. The Parade runs at 9:45 pm and 12:05 am.
- Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Show: Take in a sparkling, yuletide fireworks display hosted by Minnie Mouse. The show starts at 11:15 pm high in the skies above Cinderella Castle.
- Reindeer Wranglers: The western music trio preform their cowboy holiday favorites. The trio performs in Fronteirland at 9:25 pm, 10:30 pm, 11:40 pm, and 12:35 am.
- Club Tinsel Dance Party: Head over to Tomorrowland to dance the night away with holiday friends at Rockettower Plaza Stage from 9 pm to 1 am


Credit: Disney
Character Sightings
Guests of Disney Very Merriest After Hours will be able to spot Disney Characters at several locations throughout the Magic Kingdom all dressed up for the 2021 holiday season. Look on the map below for a Mickey Head to spot the exact locations!
Festive Photos
PhotoPass photographers will be located throughout the Magic Kingdom ready to capture your memories of the Disney Very Merry After Hours and Magic Shots. Look on the map below for the camera icon for exact locations!
Complimentary Snacks and Drinks
Included with your admission to the Very Merriest After Hours are the following:
Snack Carts
Guests can enjoy complimentary select beverages, popcorn, and ice cream novelities from snack carts around the Magic Kingdom during event hours from 9 pm to 1 am.


Photo Credit: Erin Foster at TouringPlans.com
Snickerdoodle Cookies and Hot Cocoa
Guests can enjoy Snickerdoodle Cookies from Cheryl’s Cookies along with hot cocoa at the following locations during the event:
- Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn in Fronteirland
- Columbia Harbour House in Liberty Square
- Pinocchio Village Haus in Fantasyland
- Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe in Tomorrowland
Specialty Food & Beverages
These event-exclusive treats and sips can be purchased at various locations during the Disney Very Merriest After Hours:
- Gingerbread Almond Cake Pop: Available at the Golden Oak Outpost, this treat features Gingerbread Almond Cake dipped in White Chocolate
- To Be Jolly Float: This Peppermint Iced Coffee is blended with Vanilla Ice Cream, topped with Whipped Cream, Peppermint Sprinkles, and a Chocolate Minnie Bow. This sweet sip is also available at Golden Oak Outpost
- Ginger Apple Funnel Cake: Available at Sleepy Hollow, this treat takes a Gingerbread Funnel Cake and tops it with Apple Pie filling, Vanilla Ice Cream, and Caramel Drizzle
- Orange Bird Churro: Found at the Main Street U.S.A. Snack Cart is the Orange Bird Churro that features a Churro drizzled with Citrus Marshmallow Cream, and topped with Orange Candy Slices
Magic Kingdom Disney Very Merriest Map
Below is an image of the Disney Very Merriest Guide Map along with all of the locations where you can find the character sightings and PhotoPass locations.
Here is the key to the map above:
Disney Very Merriest After Hours is offered on select nights at the Magic Kingdom through December 21, 2021. Tickets for select nights have already sold out so if you are planning on going, make sure to lock in your tickets today!
After looking at the Guide Map will we see you at the Disney Very Merriest After Hours? Let us know in the comments below!
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