ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Halloween is just getting started at Walt Disney World, but plans are already underway to transform Magic Kingdom into a Christmas wonderland.
Disney on Friday announced Very Merriest After Hours at Magic Kingdom, which will take place on 24 select nights from Nov. 8 through Dec. 21 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
The separately ticketed, limited capacity event will include the Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks and the special holiday-themed Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade, where Mickey and Minnie will be joined by many other favorite Disney characters including the cast of “Frozen” and the popular toy soldiers. And, of course, Santa Claus will make an appearance too.
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The event will also include:
- Holiday overlays for the Jungle Cruise and Monster’s Inc. Laugh Floor.
- Shorter wait times for more than 20 attractions including Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, The Haunted Mansion, Jungle Cruise, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Dumbo the Flying Elephant, Peter Pan’s Flight, Space Mountain and more.
- Disney characters dressed in their holiday best throughout the park.
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- Magical snowfall down Main Street, U.S.A.
- The themed Club Tinsel dance party at Tomorrowland.
- Complimentary snacks such as ice cream novelties and popcorn, seasonal treats and select bottled beverages.
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- Holiday food and drinks available for purchase.
- Disney PhotoPass will offer holiday magic shots throughout the night.
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Tickets for the four-hour event will grant guests admission to Magic Kingdom as early as 7 p.m., allowing time to experience events and festivities celebrating Disney World’s 50th anniversary, including the Disney Enchantment fireworks show, giving guests the opportunity to experience two different fireworks shows in one night.
Tickets go on sale Aug. 20 and range from $169 to $229 plus tax for select nights in November and December, and $249 plus tax on Dec. 19 and 21.
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Click here to purchase tickets, or call 407-939-7947.
The event does not require an additional day theme park ticket or theme park reservation.
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