Christmas time at Walt Disney World is always special, but 2021 will be extra magical during the holidays with the Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary and Disney’s Very Merriest After Hours Christmas party both occurring at the same time! There is so much to enjoy at Walt Disney World
Here are the details for unwrapping the fun at the special holiday event at the Magic Kingdom Park!
Event Dates
The 4-hour Very Merriest After Hours party will take place on 24 select nights Nov. 8 through Dec. 21 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Event dates are:
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
What’s Included
Disney Very Merriest After Hours will include the following:
- “Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks”
- “Once Upon a Christmastime Parade,” including Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse along with pals from Disney’s “Frozen” and the Toy Soldiers. This festive parade will, of course, also feature Santa Claus himself! Yes, a real parade! Woohoo!
- Admission to Magic Kingdom Park as early as 7 p.m., giving Guests more time to enjoy some of their favorite Magic Kingdom attractions
- Experience EARidescent magic – part of “The World’s Most Magical Celebration,” from the brand-new fireworks spectacular “Disney Enchantment” to the transformation of Cinderella Castle into a “Beacon of Magic,” all in honor of the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort.
- Limited capacity after the park closes
- Holiday attraction overlays on The Jungle Cruise and new holiday jokes at Monster’s Inc Laugh Floor
- Lower wait times for more than 20 attractions
- Disney characters dressed in their holiday best throughout the park
- Magic snowfall on Main Street, U.S.A.
- Club Tinsel dance party in Tomorrowland
- Complimentary snacks like ice cream novelties and popcorn, seasonal treats and select bottled beverages
- Specialty holiday food and drinks will be also be available for purchase
- Disney PhotoPass holiday magic shots throughout the event
Tickets
Tickets will go on sale Aug. 20, 2021. Guests of Disney Resort hotels, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels, as well as Shades of Green at Walt Disney World Resort can book their tickets as early as August 17.
Tickets range from $169 to $229 plus tax for select November/December nights, and $249, plus tax on December 19 & 21. These dated event tickets do not require an additional day theme park ticket or Disney Park Pass theme park reservation.
Planning a Walt Disney World Christmas trip
The Very Merriest After Hours Christmas party is just one of the way ways to celebrate the holidays at Walt Disney World! With consistent updates and changes to park events and rules, trust your vacation to a local travel professional. As a travel agent specializing in Disney vacations, I help you plan all of your vacation details! Contact me today to learn more on how I can help make this your best vacation yet!
Wishing you a magical holiday!
