New MK Paid Disney After Hours Event Announced

[Angel Ariel]

I think if this was $84 or whatever the party was last year, a lot of the people on here saying it's ridiculous would have already bought tickets.

The only way we would have bought tickets, even at $80, is if we wanted a 5 day vacation. We get armed forces salute tickets which are only 4 days, and can't be upgraded or added to. An $80 7 hr event would be cheaper than buying a full day ticket. We've done this with the Halloween party in the past.

Aside from that, nope..would not buy this to add on to a day I was already spending in the parks, even at $80.

 

[dachsie]

I still think its insane. Thankfully, I have some EMH the day before this "event" in May. I hope it comes back to bite them in the backside.

 

[lovethattink]

Well, it's official: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/magic-kingdom/disney-after-hours/

If anyone calls today for tickets see if they have more details and report back

It's official. I'll be sitting this one out. I'm priced out.

I think it has great appeal for those offsite guests who didn't have EMH in the past.

 

[COscrapper]

That's exactly how we were going to use MNSSHP - to add a day. But it has to make sense financially compared to the cost of a regular day ticket.

Oh boy, oh boy - I can't WAIT to see these other party prices!

 

[CMNJ]

@HopperFan i know you can't share details (and I am not asking you to) but did you hear more specifics than is mentioned in the official release? Because last night I read posts you made that there is a lot more to this but it seems pretty much like what was already leaked (just some Icecrrsm and water/soda thrown in). Just curious if there may be additional features warranting the $150 price tag hat haven't been released yet. Otherwise this sounds just like the free DVC parties they had in Feb/Mar except those had special fireworks too.

 

[winterwhite]

If this thread were actually representative of people going to the parks, we'd be in there alone for the extra 3 hours, making it completely worth it!

however we all know that's not true. So.

Disney has made it clear they don't want people on a budget in the parks. There's no requirement that they have to be subtle about it.

 

[EricInPA]

Ok now it's announced

I won't be attending, but these will sell out no problem.

 

[ashleyrm]

And it's real. https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/magic-kingdom/disney-after-hours/

 

[serenitynow]

The dates are all Thursday's in April and May, right?
I wonder why the last Thursday in May, the 26th, is not included.

 

[VillainFavs]

I've never been on a party night, so have no frame of reference. If you're there as a day guest, how crowded does it get in those last few "overlap" hours? So if I'm there on a night when they're letting people in at 7:00 for this new thing, and they haven't yet started kicking day people out, is it going to get really busy? Those night time hours can be nice when people are watching the last fireworks and heading out and ride lines are getting shorter. I'm guessing that won't happen on these nights now???

 

[ashleyrm]

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

Enjoy Magic Kingdom park in the dark at an after-hours special event featuring many of your favorite attractions and Characters.

More Magic in Less Time
Treat yourself to a classic Magic Kingdom experience—complete with select attractions, ice cream novelties and more.
By purchasing a ticket to Disney After Hours, you can make the most of a truly magical occasion when Magic Kingdom park lets you in for the last few hours of the day… and then stays open for 3 extra hours at night, just for Guests of the event!

This is your chance to fit in even more theme park fun, all while enjoying many of the most popular attractions and Character Greetings around—such as:

• Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
• Disney Princess Greetings at Princess Fairytale Hall
• Peter Pan’s Flight
• Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
• Space Mountain
• And much, much more!

Ice Cream Novelties & Select Beverages Included!
In the midst of the laughs and thrills, be sure to chill out with ice cream novelties and select bottled beverages—included with the cost of admission—available at carts stationed through the park. In addition, you can also purchase select menu items at Casey’s Corner and STARBUCKS® Coffee and specialty beverages from Main Street Bakery.

And remember: admission is limited to only a select number of Guests. Be sure to purchase your tickets today

 

[Vernie822]

The dates are all Thursday's in April and May, right?
I wonder why the last Thursday in May, the 26th, is not included.

This is total, complete, 100% me guessing - isn't that Memorial Day Weekend? 24 hour event, possibly, on Friday!?

 

[ashleyrm]

Call Today to Purchase Your Tickets
Contact the Disney Reservation Center by phone to buy your tickets to this one-of-a-kind special event! Admission to Disney After Hours can be purchased for $149 per Guest (tax not included), and takes place on the following dates:

• April 28 and May 5, 2016 from 10:00 PM to 1:00 AM
• April 14 and 21, and May 8, 12 and 19, 2016 from 11:00 PM to 2:00 AM

To purchase a ticket for one or more of the dates listed above, please call the Disney Reservation Center at (407) 827-7185 for assistance. Guests under 18 years of age must have parent or guardian permission to call.

Important Details for Disney After Hours
Learn all you need to know about Disney After Hours—including when you can check-in and enter the park.

• Official check-in for the event will take place at the Main Entrance to the theme park beginning at 7:00 PM.
• Please note that Magic Kingdom park will officially close to Guests who haven’t purchased Disney After Hours tickets at 10:00 PM on April 28 and May 5, 2016; and at 11:00 PM on April 14 and 21, and May 8, 12 and 19, 2016.
• Walt Disney World Resort hotel Guests—including those staying at Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel and Walt Disney World Swan Hotel—may use Walt Disney World Transportation after the event for up to 2 hours.
• Please note that the number of tickets available is limited. In addition, all tickets are non-refundable, non-transferrable and are only valid for admission during the special event date and hours.
• All attractions, entertainment and experiences are subject to change without notice.

 

[winterwhite]

This is total, complete, 100% me guessing - isn't that Memorial Day Weekend? 24 hour event, possibly, on Friday!?

The friday of memorial day weekend has been a 24 hour event for some time now - I'm guessing they're going to keep that or risk pissing off people who booked for that weekend.

 

[Angel Ariel]

If this thread were actually representative of people going to the parks, we'd be in there alone for the extra 3 hours, making it completely worth it!

however we all know that's not true. So.

Disney has made it clear they don't want people on a budget in the parks. There's no requirement that they have to be subtle about it.

The people I know who aren't on these boards, who aren't disney lovers, would never pay this. TBH, if some of them heard about it, I wouldn't be surprised at all to hear them say they just won't go to WDW at all.

 

[Vernie822]

The friday before memorial day weekend has been a 24 hour event for some time now - I'm guessing they're going to keep that or risk pissing off people who booked for that weekend.

That's what I was thinking. I also saw elsewhere (not on this thread) someone asking about parade/night time show times being different for that day. I think FOF was scheduled for 12 PM or something like that. So that would make sense.

 

[jknc]

At this point only Donald Trump can save us from the utterly stupid decisions being made by Disney to rip people off.

EDIT: this is not an endorsement for Donald Trump for any public office, ever.

 

[mom2rtk]

The friday before memorial day weekend has been a 24 hour event for some time now - I'm guessing they're going to keep that or risk pissing off people who booked for that weekend.

Word on the street is that there won't be one this year.

 

[winterwhite]

The people I know who aren't on these boards, who aren't disney lovers, would never pay this. TBH, if some of them heard about it, I wouldn't be surprised at all to hear them say they just won't go to WDW at all.

Somebody's buying all those party tickets. I wouldn't be surprised if those same people go for this, especially as details get fleshed out. The released information reeks of "we have to release something now" for an event that wasn't fully planned yet.

 

[mom2rtk]

Somebody's buying all those party tickets. I wouldn't be surprised if those same people go for this, especially as details get fleshed out. The released information reeks of "we have to release something now" for an event that wasn't fully planned yet.

Party tickets have added value in the form of shows, fireworks, and parades (for less than the price of a single day ticket). And not everyone who goes then can go now as well. People who travel to Disney more than once a year are a distinct minority.