**Disney After Hours - Magic Kingdom** FAQ & Discussion Thread

[Funfire240]

The Villain event follows the MNSSHP costume guidelines for adults

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/magic-kingdom/disney-villains-after-hours/

• Dress your diabolical best—pay homage to your fave knave with inspired attire (see dress code and costume guidelines)

Thanks! I didn't catch that on there!

 

[maryj11]

I spoke with IT this weekend about this as I had problems last year. She seemed to understand my problem and said the solution is this:

Book FP+ for all of your regular park days first. Then book your party day FP+. Even if this means you don't book in chronological order.

Example: Let's say you have a 5 day ticket and a party ticket

July 31 regular ticket
Aug 1 party
Aug 2 reg ticket
Aug 3 reg ticket
Aug 4 reg ticket
Aug 5 reg ticket

If you book in order, the system will use all of regular tickets first, and then when you get to Aug 5th, it says, hey, you have no more tickets. I see you have a party ticket, but there is no party on Aug 5th.

If you book FP+ for all of the regular ticket days first, when you go back to book FP+ for Aug 1 party, it says, hey no more regular tickets left, but this party ticket will work.


Now, this makes sense to me...but last year I spoke to IT over and over again, got a different answer every time...so who knows?

Awe that makes sense. Glad they have a few people that have some knowledge. I did do all my regular parks first then the 2 party nights and had no problems.

 

[kylenne]

Anyone planning on wearing costumes for the Villain party? I have a son (21) who is ALL about costumes so we really have to! I'm a little worried about the high temps making us uncomfortable but fingers crossed!

I’m staying at POFQ so I think I’m going as a female version of Dr. Facilier. Just going to modify it a bit for the August temps, but I’m a cosplayer and used to that!

 

[GADisneyDad14]

No sell out tonight so far. Wait times look pretty darn good for 6pm in the MK. Can’t tell about the weather, some showers around but not really on top of MK (relying on radar).

I’m wondering if these early May dates are really the ‘right’ time to go.

Anyone going tonight?

 

[Iowamomof4]

No sell out tonight so far. Wait times look pretty darn good for 6pm in the MK. Can’t tell about the weather, some showers around but not really on top of MK (relying on radar).

I’m wondering if these early May dates are really the ‘right’ time to go.

Anyone going tonight?

I hope they stay that way for a bit! Our DAH is 2 weeks from tonight!

 

[dachsie]

No sell out tonight so far. Wait times look pretty darn good for 6pm in the MK. Can’t tell about the weather, some showers around but not really on top of MK (relying on radar).

I’m wondering if these early May dates are really the ‘right’ time to go.

Anyone going tonight?

I am going next Thursday so can give a report on May

 

[GADisneyDad14]

I get that HEA just ended about 8 minutes ago, but sure does seem like some pretty darn low wait times right now....

 

[Iowamomof4]

I get that HEA just ended about 8 minutes ago, but sure does seem like some pretty darn low wait times right now....

I see 15 minutes at 7dmt and 10 min at Peter Pan! That's amazing!

 

[mom2rtk]

I'm showing light rain in Orlando right now. Maybe most headed out after fireworks to dry off.

 

[cakebaker]

We went to DAH tonight. Our first and it was amazing. We arrived around 8:30 and crowd levels were low before the event even started.

Everything was a walk-on for us the entire evening. Seriously, the best time we’ve ever had. It sprinkled just the tiniest bit for a short while, not even enough to think about though.

We left at 12:30. Rode everything we wanted to ride and we’re exhausted, but had a blast. My only suggestion would be they open up the fp lines. It’s just silly to walk an entire queue that is empty.

Btw riding Buzz without anyone else is just weird! Lol

 

[Iowamomof4]

We went to DAH tonight. Our first and it was amazing. We arrived around 8:30 and crowd levels were low before the event even started.

Everything was a walk-on for us the entire evening. Seriously, the best time we’ve ever had. It sprinkled just the tiniest bit for a short while, not even enough to think about though.

We left at 12:30. Rode everything we wanted to ride and we’re exhausted, but had a blast. My only suggestion would be they open up the fp lines. It’s just silly to walk an entire queue that is empty.

Btw riding Buzz without anyone else is just weird! Lol

I was checking wait times in the app all night and could tell it was an awesome event, crowd-wise. Glad to get confirmation and so happy you had a great time!

 

[StephenM84]

We are going to the Villians party on June 27th for our first after hours event. I'm going to guess from comments above the 15 minute waits or less across the board last night wasn't normal?

I figured after hours events would mostly be walk on to 10-15 minute wait at max for certain rides.

 

[BK2014]

We are going to the Villians party on June 27th for our first after hours event. I'm going to guess from comments above the 15 minute waits or less across the board last night wasn't normal?

I figured after hours events would mostly be walk on to 10-15 minute wait at max for certain rides.

I think they were referring to the fact that the waits for SDMT and PP were that low so quickly after the park closed. It often takes longer for those lines to go down due to regular day guests who were still in line when the park closed. Most rides will are usually walk ons at DAH, but SDMT usually has a little bit of a wait.

 

[Iowamomof4]

We are going to the Villians party on June 27th for our first after hours event. I'm going to guess from comments above the 15 minute waits or less across the board last night wasn't normal?

I figured after hours events would mostly be walk on to 10-15 minute wait at max for certain rides.

Very low waits are normal for all but the most popular rides. It stood out to me that even 7dmt and PP were still walk-ons all night! There is often a 15 min or more wait for 7dmt (based on reports) and PP even can post waits of 10-20 minutes.

 

[rn448698]

We went last night to the MK DAH event, arriving at 7:25 or so after dinner at the GF. We used some fastpasses (or non existent lines) to go on Peter Pan, Pirates, Jungle Cruise, Big Thunder, Splash, Haunted Mansion, Small World, and the Carousel before 10pm. From 10pm on, we rode Pooh, Seven Dwarfs (got to use FP line but then they were directing people to regular line when we got off), Teacups, Barnstormer (2x), Dumbo, Space, Buzz, TTA, Ariel, Seven Dwarfs, and Peter Pan. All had no waits or basically under 2 minute waits. We thought about doing Astro Orbitor, but there was a little bit of a wait for that. We left at midnight because, well, we rode everything we wanted to. There was one bus for the Epcot resorts and we waited under 2 minutes for that as well. There were no lines at any of the food carts except for popcorn in Tomorrowland. We would do it again, and I wish I knew how to better pace myself.

 

[Raya]

Report from 5/2 and Things I learned (in bold).

We arrived at 6:45ish and asked two cast members where to go get in. They pointed to a vague area but didn't really know. Eventually, we found 4 lanes to the right of the entrance, closest to the break between the two banks of turn styles. There was a small sign in light lavender and yellow with "After hours" that could not be seen from the monorail exit as opposed to the large yellow and orange sign for annual pass holders that could be seen from far away. No one seemed to remark or notice that it was 6:45 and not 7.

We did:
Space Moutain (FP at 7:10, walk on wait time was 45 minutes)
Carousel of Progress [No Wait (NW)]
Haunted Mansion (FP, walk on wait time was 20)
Shopping*
Fireworks - so 9:15
Pirates of the Caribbean (FP, walk on wait was 5 minutes)
Churro Hunt**
Big Thunder Mt. RR (wait was 5 minutes, basically walk-on)
*****Event starts*****
Haunted Mansion (NW, the sign said 13 minutes which was adorable)
Peter Pan (NW)
Prince Charming Carousel (NW)
Winne the Pooh (NW)
Space Mountain (NW)
Space Moutain again - definitely ask to skip the walk through the main line
People Mover (NW)
Seven Dwarves Mine Train (Posted wait 15 minutes, actually walk on)
Jungle Cruise
ended with food at 12:40, watched Kiss good night and left

Shopping note: The regular shops start closing around 9:00 even though the park was open until 10. None of the "Land" shops except the Winne the Pooh were open after 9. If you want to shop do so before 9. Only one side of Main Street (Emporium, clothing shops behind Casey's) was open for the event - no candy shop, no fancy purse shopping.

Churro hunt note: The Frontierland churros cart closed before the fireworks. We asked a few cast members who directed us to the cart on the hub. When we got there we found it closed immediately after fireworks. If you want anything that is not ice cream, popcorn, or from Casey's or StarBucks, get it early. We wanted to try the Mermaid cupcake - Prince Eric's closed at 7.

We had an amazing time but I didn't realize how much this was a stripped down event, even after following this thread for a month. The kitchens around the park were being cleaned. The bathrooms had janitorial staff working in them. Shops are closed up with awnings drawn shut. Most importantly Monorails do NOT run during or after this event. We weren't prepared for the walk back to the Contemporary, which was dark and lacked directions/signs.

I'll definitely be back for Villains. This event changed how we 'do' Disney after 20 years of going. I could see doing a trip that was nothing but DAH tickets. Complimentary food carts were plentiful but with dinner at 5:30, I wanted 'real food'. Casey's doesn't work for us, thankfully Starbucks was serving breakfast at 12:40. I will definitely take trail mix or snacks next time. I was surprised that I couldn't buy a candy bar or pretzels in Tomorrowland, Fantasyland, Frontierland or Adventureland.

In case anyone is curious - we ended up getting 4 bottles of water (castmembers had no trouble giving out one per person each time), one container of popcorn, and two ice cream bars.

To sum up... this event was more 'private party' than I expected it to be, but also utterly great. We had the park almost to ourselves, the experience was the best ever. I can't wait to do another.

 

[Dbktmc]

So... let's speculate a little.

IF (key word) we believe Disney's website speak to be intentionally accurate (another key word)....

Regular DAH: this event is your chance to enjoy over 25 popular attractions and Character Greetings with little to no wait time.

Villains DAH: this event is your chance to access over 20 attractions with low wait times


Which "5" attractions get the ax?

Well this is a little concerning.... I really do hope that it is the princess meet and greets that are cut. Hopefully we will find out after the first party. We are attending the 2nd party and I want to be prepared!

I don't know what is regularly open on DAH. But I'm hoping it's rides like Barnstormer, magic carpets, Astro orbiter, and speedway. Those would be the ones I'd skip. I like JC and ITSW, but i wouldn't ride it during one of these events. I'd ride it on a regular day, when I had plenty of time.

I hope that the "little" rides are open. We are taking our 7 year old and these rides are the ones that he loves!

 

[Raya]

I hope that the "little" rides are open. We are taking our 7 year old and these rides are the ones that he loves!

I can verify that Aladdin's carpets were open and Speedway was closed. I saw a line for Astro Orbiter but later in the night (11pm) it was closed. I just realized we never walked by Dumbo (how is that possible??) or Barnstormer.

 

[KangaFan]

The Tikki Room, Swiss Family Treehouse and the Country Bears were on the original 25. I can't imagine those were super popular as an After Hours attraction . . .

 

[Castlequeen5]

Well this is a little concerning.... I really do hope that it is the princess meet and greets that are cut. Hopefully we will find out after the first party. We are attending the 2nd party and I want to be prepared!



I hope that the "little" rides are open. We are taking our 7 year old and these rides are the ones that he loves!

Hopefully they're all open and they just messed up on the wording of the event!!!