Attractions at MK open after Wishes?

[bangzoom6877]

I'm trying to figure out the best strategy for our last night, which will be at MK. It is not an EMH evening, but we will be staying to see Wishes. Are there any attractions that typically stay open for a little while after Wishes is over? We would love to go see Mickey's Philharmagic after the fireworks, if possible, to enjoy a little more of MK and to hopefully avoid the craziest of the crowds going back on the bus (we're staying at BWV). Even if it is recommended to stay a bit longer than one attraction, what would you do? We have two sons, one is 9 and the other is about to turn 7 next week. Thanks in advance!

 

[mesaboy2]

I'm trying to figure out the best strategy for our last night, which will be at MK. It is not an EMH evening, but we will be staying to see Wishes. Are there any attractions that typically stay open for a little while after Wishes is over? We would love to go see Mickey's Philharmagic after the fireworks, if possible, to enjoy a little more of MK and to hopefully avoid the craziest of the crowds going back on the bus (we're staying at BWV). Even if it is recommended to stay a bit longer than one attraction, what would you do? We have two sons, one is 9 and the other is about to turn 7 next week. Thanks in advance!

Wishes does not always close the park. On those nights, most attractions are open after Wishes and until park close.

 

[bangzoom6877]

Wishes does not always close the park. On those nights, most attractions are open after Wishes and until park close.

So if the calendar lists a park closing time of 11pm, there will be attractions open after Wishes?

 

[mhchecca]

If the park closes at 11, no... In the case where wishes is at 11 but the park closes at 12 am then yes. I wouldn't think there would be anything open after wishes if it's at 11 and the park closes at 11.

 

[bangzoom6877]

If the park closes at 11, no... In the case where wishes is at 11 but the park closes at 12 am then yes. I wouldn't think there would be anything open after wishes if it's at 11 and the park closes at 11.

Wishes is at 10pm but the park closes at 11.

 

[mhchecca]

If wishes is at 10, and the park closes at 11... Same idea as what I said about 11 and 12am I'd say yes some things will still operate. I will warn you though, when my fiancé and I went in October the lines were still long during and after wishes.

 

[mesaboy2]

Wishes is at 10pm but the park closes at 11.

Wishes lasts about 15 minutes. So yeah, you will have plenty of time to do a few more attractions.

 

[bangzoom6877]

Wishes lasts about 15 minutes. So yeah, you will have plenty of time to do a few more attractions.

Great! Is this recommended? Are the crowds better getting onto the buses if we wait a little while, say until around 10:40?

 

[mesaboy2]

Great! Is this recommended? Are the crowds better getting onto the buses if we wait a little while, say until around 10:40?

The later you can stay the better. I'd even enter a favorite attraction at 10:55p and get one last one in. Then take your time leaving, maybe even shopping a bit on MS, and let the bus crowds dwindle.

 

[bangzoom6877]

The later you can stay the better. I'd even enter a favorite attraction at 10:55p and get one last one in. Then take your time leaving, maybe even shopping a bit on MS, and let the bus crowds dwindle.

This sounds like a great plan. It will be our last night of the trip, so it would be nice to get in some more rides if we can. We have a breakfast ADR at 1900 Park Fare the following morning, but not until 9am and I know the kids will be able to handle this. Then after that breakfast ADR we hit the road and drive to Savannah, GA. So they have a few hours to sleep in the car.