Moonlight Magic - EPCOT 2022

[Peach026]

A place for folks to be excited together!

My family will be there the 17th. Who else?
Been checking my email for details all day and so far haven’t seen anything! Anyone else?

 

[Bibbidi_Boo]

17th also! No email yet, can’t wait.

 

[Peach026]

I would have swore they said we’d get details one week prior

 

[erionm]

I would have swore they said we’d get details one week prior

From the MM Page:
Event details will be provided––via email––approximately one week prior to the event!

 

[Bibbidi_Boo]

Got the email today:

Because you registered for Disney Vacation Club® Moonlight Magic at EPCOT®, we have some important information to share with you before you get ready to party.

Are you ready for a night full of excitement? Enjoy select attractions with shorter-than-usual wait times, Disney Character sightings, reimagined entertainment, complimentary special treats and delectable delights!

Here’s everything you need to know:

Event Date: Thursday, March 17, 2022

Event Time: 10:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. Disney Vacation Club Members and Special Guests may enter the Park as early as 6:00 p.m. to get a head start on the fun.

Check-In: Members can check-in at the following locations (Event Confirmation email, valid digital Disney Vacation Club Membership Card and photo ID are required)

• EPCOT® Main Entrance: Beginning at 6:00 p.m.
• EPCOT® International Gateway Entrance: Beginning at 6:00 p.m.
• In Park check-in at the Disney Vacation Club kiosk on World Showcase Bridge from 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Please note: For this event check-in is only available at the three locations listed above at EPCOT®.

Valid Theme Park admission and Park Reservation are required to enter EPCOT® prior to 6:00 p.m.

Important Notice: Due to potential construction at the EPCOT® Main Entrance and International Gateway, please plan for additional travel and check-in time.

Food & Beverage:

• When you check-in, be sure to pick up your complimentary Delectable Delight vouchers which can be used for a variety of sweet and savory snacks at multiple locations throughout the park between 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. as well as limited locations during the event.
• Delectable Delights vouchers cannot be replaced if lost or stolen. Please reference the voucher for other important details.
• Additional food and beverage offerings will be available for purchase.

Transportation & Parking:

• Complimentary parking is available at EPCOT® for Members and Special Guests on the event date beginning at 6:00 p.m.
• Members must show their digital Disney Vacation Club Membership Card and event confirmation at the auto plaza to receive complimentary parking.
• Walt Disney World® Bus service until 2:00 a.m.
• Disney Skyliner transportation (to Disney’s Riviera Resort and Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort only) until 2:00 a.m.
• For returns to Disney’s Pop Century Resort and Disney’s Art of Animation Resort after 10:00 p.m. please use bus transportation from the EPCOT® Main Entrance.
• FriendShip Boat service until 1:30 a.m.
• Walt Disney World® Monorail transportation until 10:00 p.m.

Event Merchandise: Disney Vacation Club merchandise will be available for purchase at Port of Entry in World Showcase

As a courtesy to other Members, if you need to cancel your reservation or reduce your party size, please do so at least 48 hours prior to the event by following the link in your original event confirmation email. Doing so help Disney Vacation Club accommodate other Members and their Special Guests interested in attending this reservation-required event. Walk-ins will not be permitted.

Offer is non-transferable and cannot be sold. At least one valid digital Disney Vacation Club Membership Card with photo ID will be required for this experience. Member listed on the Membership Card must be in attendance. This is a rain-or-shine event; some experiences may be cancelled due to inclement weather. Event elements and offerings are subject to change without notice.

Disney Genie, Disney Genie+ and individual Lightning Lanes are not available for use during Moonlight Magic Events.

Please do not reply to this email as this address is not monitored. If you wish to contact us, click here for additional information.

 

[mab2012]

Doesn't really say much we didn't already know, does it?

An unspecified number of snack vouchers (one pp?), transportation details, and no resort check-in.

I guess those of us going on March 17 will be the guinea pigs to report back with actual details!

 

[Peach026]

Vouchers make me think more than one! I wonder if - unlike historically - they’ll have booths open since it says sweet and savory snacks. I loved the meal vouchers historically!

does this mean no more unlimited Mickey bars

 

[JAM9842]

We are going on the 31st so I cannot wait to hear all about it for those going on the 17th!

 

[CraigInPA]

I'm going this week. I suspect the vouchers will be for items from the food booths, since they say they have to be redeemed between 6 and 9pm. I'm going to keep my dinner reservation and then use the vouchers for dessert.

 

[Bibbidi_Boo]

I'm going this week. I suspect the vouchers will be for items from the food booths, since they say they have to be redeemed between 6 and 9pm. I'm going to keep my dinner reservation and then use the vouchers for dessert.

they said select locations during the event as well

 

[SM1992]

Going on the 31st. Monorail only until 10 PM? Guessing there'll be buses to get back to Contemporary, Poly, GF?

 

[CarolynFH]

Going on the 31st. Monorail only until 10 PM? Guessing there'll be buses to get back to Contemporary, Poly, GF?

Yes, the announcement says buses until 2 AM.

 

[huskies90]

We had our trip booked for months flying in after work April 1 (doing the ToT Ten Miler on 4/3) and staying at Bay Lake. We registered for 3/31 and now trying to decide if it is worth completely disrupting our plans to come in early to attend Thursday night.

We are on SW so can change our flight although it will cost way more than our $44 flight we booked months ago. There is nothing available on points or anywhere on property so we would have to stay offsite and rent a car. And we would need to come in Wednesday night so I can work all day on 3/31 and I would need to work all day on 4/1 too which will be more difficult since we would be checking out of our offsite hotel and moving to BLT.

So, question: Is attending 3/31 worth the extra effort and $$? I am squarely on the fence.

**Note: we have AP’s and are at EPCOT all the time with recent trips in November and January.

 

[Bibbidi_Boo]

We had our trip booked for months flying in after work April 1 (doing the ToT Ten Miler on 4/3) and staying at Bay Lake. We registered for 3/31 and now trying to decide if it is worth completely disrupting our plans to come in early to attend Thursday night.

We are on SW so can change our flight although it will cost way more than our $44 flight we booked months ago. There is nothing available on points or anywhere on property so we would have to stay offsite and rent a car. And we would need to come in Wednesday night so I can work all day on 3/31 and I would need to work all day on 4/1 too which will be more difficult since we would be checking out of our offsite hotel and moving to BLT.

So, question: Is attending 3/31 worth the extra effort and $$? I am squarely on the fence.

**Note: we have AP’s and are at EPCOT all the time with recent trips in November and January.

As much as I do enjoy going to them I would do all that to make it work.

 

[jillt2ph]

We had our trip booked for months flying in after work April 1 (doing the ToT Ten Miler on 4/3) and staying at Bay Lake. We registered for 3/31 and now trying to decide if it is worth completely disrupting our plans to come in early to attend Thursday night.

We are on SW so can change our flight although it will cost way more than our $44 flight we booked months ago. There is nothing available on points or anywhere on property so we would have to stay offsite and rent a car. And we would need to come in Wednesday night so I can work all day on 3/31 and I would need to work all day on 4/1 too which will be more difficult since we would be checking out of our offsite hotel and moving to BLT.

So, question: Is attending 3/31 worth the extra effort and $$? I am squarely on the fence.

**Note: we have AP’s and are at EPCOT all the time with recent trips in November and January.

For MK or HS, yes. For EPCOT? No. Just my opinion, LOL.

 

[wnielsen1]

We had our trip booked for months flying in after work April 1 (doing the ToT Ten Miler on 4/3) and staying at Bay Lake. We registered for 3/31 and now trying to decide if it is worth completely disrupting our plans to come in early to attend Thursday night.

We are on SW so can change our flight although it will cost way more than our $44 flight we booked months ago. There is nothing available on points or anywhere on property so we would have to stay offsite and rent a car. And we would need to come in Wednesday night so I can work all day on 3/31 and I would need to work all day on 4/1 too which will be more difficult since we would be checking out of our offsite hotel and moving to BLT.

So, question: Is attending 3/31 worth the extra effort and $$? I am squarely on the fence.

**Note: we have AP’s and are at EPCOT all the time with recent trips in November and January.

I'm not an economist but does the joy of attending exceed flight change costs + offsite hotel + rental car + work hassles? I think only you have those numbers, but it sounds awesome if you can pull it off. Good luck with your race too!

 

[SleeplessInTO]

Do you have to decide right away? Maybe see how the March 17 event goes. Reports might influence whether you feel its worth the cost + hassle to make it to March 31.

 

[SleeplessInTO]

Does anyone know if the entire party has to be present when I check in for the event? Thinking of going to Epcot at 4PM but not sure if I need to take everyone along? (Doesn't sound like it from the email but haven't been to one of these events before.)

 

[Bibbidi_Boo]

Does anyone know if the entire party has to be present when I check in for the event? Thinking of going to Epcot at 4PM but not sure if I need to take everyone along? (Doesn't sound like it from the email but haven't been to one of these events before.)

Yes they do.

 

[SleeplessInTO]

Yes they do.

Thanks.