Disney has been known to throw After Hours events , and the holiday parties tend to be the most popular Magic Kingdom events. Disney has been known to hold two special holiday parties at the Magic Kingdom park every fall and they have quickly become fan favorites.

These special ticket events at Disney World , are hour events with exclusive character meets, free select food items and other specially scheduled events. The newest Disney special event is Disney Jollywood Nights, which sounds like an incredibly swanky time for the holidays! This brand new night time party will by coming to Hollywood Studios park on select nights from November 11th — December 20th, estimated based on previous year.

This is a separately ticketed event that will go from PM to AM for guests to enjoy on ten different nights. Other characters from the movie, like Oogie Boogie and Sandy Claws, will also make appearances.

The Animation Courtyard will be filled with characters including Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy, and Pluto. There will also be specialty food and beverages available, along with a DJ spinning holiday, classic, and pop music. Related post: Complete Guide to Hollywood Studios Rope Drop.

RunDisney events have become increasingly popular over the past few years and always draw a crowd. Aside from the races, runners can look forward to expos, unique photo ops and race-specific merchandise. As one of the most popular Disney events, coming back in meant that Disney runners would be making it back to the finish line.

Now with the runDisney Disney World events being back in person and virtually, make sure to secure your spot before they all sell out! Runners can enjoy a healthy competition with a dose of iconic characters and a glimpse into the runDisney past as runDisney fans celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Marathon Weekend.

The Walt Disney World Marathon weekend will have the Walt Disney World 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and Marathon. In , guests can enjoy virtual runDisney races that you can do at home! The Disney Princess Half Marathon includes a 5k, 10k, half marathon and Disney Fairytale Challenge.

Runners can choose to run in one race, two races or all three. Runners participating in the half marathon get the privilege of seeing Epcot and Magic Kingdom during their run.

This weekend always promises to be a fun one! This is the newest half marathon weekend which also includes a 5k, 10k, kids races and of course the Springtime half marathon. This runDisney event is a great one to get the whole family involved. Run familiar courses inspired by fan-favorite races, including Disney Pixar Cars 5K, Disney Pixar Monsters 10K and Disney Pixar Toy Story Miler.

The Wine and Dine Half Marathon weekend includes kids races, a 5k, a 10k and half marathon which takes place at night! Event dates and registration dates have yet to be announced for this race weekend in , but you can find information about all of the runDisney events in here.

The Typhoon Lagoon H20 Glow After Hours party is one of our favorite events of the summer. Related post: Disney After Hours: Everything You Need to Know.

These events offer unique experiences, including special parades, fireworks, and extended park hours. They provide added benefits for guests, allowing them to enjoy popular rides and attractions with shorter wait times.

Our Disney World Crowd Calendar is the best tool to help you get the most out of your time in the parks. We break down park crowds, park hours of operation, ticket prices, and average temperature. We also break down the best time to visit Disney World based on specific times of the year and special events.

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To book a same-day dining package, visit the restaurant in person that day. But many of the restaurants and food stands in the theme parks, Disney hotels and Disney Springs will have specially themed items on their menus for some or all of February.

In , the Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend will be held February Registration will open July 30, at 10 am ET. Registration opened June 20, at 10 am ET. There will also be a sunrise yoga event in front of Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom Park to kick off the weekend. Several departments of the resort build floats on golf carts.

The floats are judged and then parade through the grounds. During the parade they throw New Orleans-style trinkets beads, candy, doubloons to the guests who line up to watch. If you will be at Port Orleans Resort on Mardi Gras, be sure to ask at the front desk when this event will take place.

Usually these special meals and menus are offered for several weeks. In , the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival will be held February 28 — May During the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival, Disney punches up their landscaping at Epcot with additional topiaries, display gardens, wildlife habitats including a butterfly garden as well as offering some special tours.

Purchase any 5 menu items from the Garden Graze list in your Festival Passport and get a stamp. Once you have five stamps, bring your Festival Passport back to Pineapple Promenade Outdoor Kitchen in Epcot for an exclusive prize.

Garden Rocks concerts take place at the open-air America Gardens Theatre at , , and pm and are included with admission to Epcot. Internationally recognized artists perform Fridays-Mondays and local Orlando bands perform Tuesdays-Thursdays. Garden Rocks Dining Packages are available Fridays through Mondays at select Epcot restaurants.

Once you find him, add the corresponding sticker to your map. After your search is complete, return your map to Disney Traders or World Traveler pick up a surprise.

Garden Rocks concerts rock the open-air America Gardens Theatre as part of the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival, and are included with admission to Epcot.

You can book a Garden Rocks Dining Package on Fridays through Mondays at select Epcot restaurants that includes lunch or dinner and a guaranteed seat at one of the Garden Rocks concerts held on the same day.

The Garden Rocks Dining Package, available for lunch or dinner on Fridays through Mondays, is offered during the Garden Rocks Concert Series. Dining packages are available at select Epcot restaurants. Dining packages include an appetizer, entrée and dessert—or one full buffet or family-style dining, where applicable—along with a non-alcoholic beverage and a guaranteed seat at one of the Garden Rocks concert performances later that day.

In , the runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend will be held April Registration will open August 27, at 10 am ET. Registration opened August 22, at 10 am ET.

The Springtime Surprise Weekend theme will be a celebration of Stitch. In Epcot there is an Easter Egg-stravaganza scavenger hunt.

Return the map to pick up a surprise. Some of the Disney hotels offer egg hunts, egg decorating, characters in Easter costumes, etc.

to their guests on Easter morning. If you are staying at a Disney hotel, inquire at the front desk when you arrive. Pastry chefs display elaborate edible Easter Eggs in several Disney Hotels. In the Grand Floridian there is usually a temporary store in the lobby, the Grand Cottage, selling Easter treats.

There are special meals available at certain restaurants on Easter Sunday. An Easter Brunch is usually held each year at the Epcot World ShowPlace located between Canada and the United Kingdom pavilions.

Regular Epcot admission is required. higher prices will be in effect for some restaurants particularly the buffets and character meals for the two weeks on either side of Easter. Other restaurants may charge a premium on Easter Sunday, so be sure to ask when booking reservations.

Religious services are usually held on Easter Sunday only in the Fantasia Ballroom at the Contemporary Resort. Catholic Mass is at am and am. A Protestant service is at am. If you plan to attend, it is best confirm the time and location with the front desk or concierge.

You may not park at the Contemporary for these services, so to get there, you must do one of the following:. During the Earth Day Celebration, Animal Kingdom hosts limited-time experiences, unique character appearances and learning opportunities, as well as specialty food, beverage and merchandise items.

Earn a special Wilderness Explorer Earth Day Nature badge by completing a series of self-guided, nature-themed challenges. At the Animation Experience at Conservation Station, learn how Disney animators bring favorite characters to life using real life animals as inspiration.

There are special Disney characters featured for the Earth Day Celebration. Cinco de Mayo 5th of May is a celebration of Mexican heritage and commemorates a Mexican victory in the Battle of Puebla. It usually features some sort of special activity for families.

In , Disney H20 Glow After Hours at Typhoon Lagoon was held on select nights from May 20 through September 2, from pm — pm. On select Saturday and Monday nights, special lighting effects transform Typhoon Lagoon Water Park into an evening dance party. Admission includes complimentary snacks, including ice cream, popcorn and select beverages, plus all attractions will be open.

H2O Glow ticketholders can enter Typhoon Lagoon as early as pm. Tickets must be purchased in advance and there are a limited number of tickets for each date.

Please note: Disney H20 Glow After Hours is a separately ticketed event and the party is not included in daytime admission. There are also dance parties in Tomorrowland and Frontierland during the fireworks show. These activities are included in regular park admission.

At Epcot on July 4, Disney characters are dressed in patriotic attire throughout the day at the American Adventure Pavilion. Voices of Liberty, the eight-part a cappella group, has a special performances at the American Gardens Theatre at , and pm.

If you plan to visit one of the theme parks on July 4 particularly if it falls on a weekend , be aware that it is one of the most popular days of the year. The parks may reach full capacity at some point during the day, and you may not be admitted or re-admitted to the parks until the crowds die down again, usually around dinner time.

Bring any items you may need later and stow them in a locker when you arrive the lockers will also sell out. On July 14 the France Pavilion in Epcot celebrates Bastille Day, which commemorates the beginning of the French Revolution.

This is a low-key event, but there are special activities for kids and adults. Gay Days originally began in Over the years it has grown to a week-long event. Visit GayDays. com for more info. The Epcot International Food and Wine Festival was held July 27 through November Each fall, Epcot hosts the International Food and Wine Festival, Epcot guests can enjoy the flavors of more than 25 international marketplaces dotting the World Showcase promenade.

Also new for , the Brew-Wing Lab at the Odyssey will offer snacks and beverages, created by Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and Beaker of Muppet Labs, such as the Unnecessarily Spicy, Yet Extremely Tasty Scotch Bonnet Pepper-Curry Wings and the Pickle Milkshake.

Eat to the Beat Concerts take place on select nights and are included with admission to Epcot. Internationally recognized artists and local Orlando bands will perform. Eat to the Beat Dining Packages were available to book for lunch or dinner on Fridays through Mondays at select Epcot restaurants.

Purchase any 5 cheese dishes from select Global Marketplaces listed in the Festival Passport and collect a stamp for each one. Bring the stamped Festival Passport to Shimmering Sips for a special prize. Concerts take place select nights and are included with admission to Epcot.

Local Orlando bands will perform on Tuesday through Thursdays. You can book an Eat to the Beat Dining Package on Fridays through Mondays at select Epcot restaurants that includes lunch or dinner and a guaranteed seat at the Eat to the Beat concert held on the same day.

In , Eat to the Beat Dining Packages are available for breakfast, lunch or dinner Fridays though Mondays during the Eat to the Beat Concert Series. Dining packages are available at 8 Epcot restaurants.

At Spice Road Table the dining package includes 2 small plates, a shared dessert platter and a nonalcoholic beverage and a guaranteed seat to the Eat to the Beat Concert held on the same day. There is a Halloween-themed cavalcade down Main Street, U.

with Mickey, Minnie, Pluto and pals wearing their favorite Halloween costumes and on select days there will be a cavalcade of Disney Villains. Search for different hidden pumpkins in Epcot, each inspired by a different Disney character. Once you find a pumpkin, place the corresponding sticker on your game board.

Game boards and stickers are available for purchase at select locations in Epcot, including: Creations Shop, Port of Entry and World Traveler International Gateway. Return your map to Disney Traders by October 31 to pick up a surprise. Frequently the resorts do offer some kind of festivities.

Guests with Not So Scary Halloween Party tickets are admitted to the park as early as pm. You will need to get a wristband that allows you to stay in the park after the party begins.

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A few nights a week from August-December, Magic Kingdom closes early so that seasonal parties can be held for guests who paid to attend. We absolutely LOVE the parties at Magic Kingdom. There is a reason they are offered so many nights every year: they are extremely popular. So, if you are considering one, make sure you check out the guides for our advice on when to purchase your ticket.

Spoiler: the sooner, the better! There are fun character meet and greet opportunities, amazing fireworks and a parade that smells as good as it looks, plus — snow aka snoap on Main Street!

Over the years, there have been several different versions of After Hours events that have happened at a few different parks, including Magic Kingdom.

Despite the different names, the core of what happens at each is the same:. After Hours events are specially ticketed events designed to let you enjoy the parks with minimal crowds. One of the hardest parts about the fireworks at Magic Kingdom is finding a spot to take it all in.

To make it easier, Disney offers dessert parties that provide guaranteed viewing of this popular show. You can find detailed ticket information and pricing including tips for saving some money on a few of the options listed in the guides linked above.

In general, tickets go on sale a few months before the events happen. You should know that your park ticket alone is plenty to fill up all your vacation hours with almost limitless enjoyment. But, sometimes it might be fun or even make sense to add one of these special events onto a vacation.

One popular reason people choose to add on one of these special events is to celebrate something special. Traveling to Walt Disney World for a birthday , anniversary, or graduation? Please note that if Disney is showing Special Event ticket date is sold out then they will be unavailable.

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When you pay you will be supplied with an ATOL certificate. Magic Kingdom: This park offers special 4th of July fireworks on July 3rd and 4th above Cinderella castle. Guests can also enjoy specially-themed treats, as well as dance parties in Tomorrowland and Frontierland during the nighttime fireworks show.

EPCOT: EPCOT has also performed a special version of their nighttime fireworks show on the 4th of July. Guests can also enjoy Disney characters to be dressed in patriotic attire, while the Voices of Liberty, the acappella group performs in the American Gardens theater.

Hollywood Studios: Although Hollywood Studios does not host specialty themed fireworks for the 4th of July guests can still enjoy the nightly showing of Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular.

One of the mega events at Disney World is the fan-favorite Food and Wine Festival that comes to EPCOT every year. With food and drinks from all over the world, there is just so much to experience. Featuring international outdoor kitchens, food demonstrations and the Eat to The Beat concert series, the International Food and Wine Festival always has something going on and is a great reason to visit Walt Disney World in the fall.

Be sure to check out our complete guide to the EPCOT Food and Wine festival here! Discover holiday traditions celebrated around the world along with seasonal holiday treats and even the opportunity to visit with Santa and Mrs. The World Showcase is full of Disney Holiday special magic as there are cultural aspects of the holidays that guests can learn about around the world!

At this festival is another one of Disney World events , which is the Candlelight Processional. Many guests travel far to view this celebrity-hosted retelling of the traditional Christmas story. Related post: Complete Guide to Disney World During Christmas Time.

Disney has been known to throw After Hours events , and the holiday parties tend to be the most popular Magic Kingdom events.

Disney has been known to hold two special holiday parties at the Magic Kingdom park every fall and they have quickly become fan favorites. These special ticket events at Disney World , are hour events with exclusive character meets, free select food items and other specially scheduled events.

The newest Disney special event is Disney Jollywood Nights, which sounds like an incredibly swanky time for the holidays! This brand new night time party will by coming to Hollywood Studios park on select nights from November 11th — December 20th, estimated based on previous year.

This is a separately ticketed event that will go from PM to AM for guests to enjoy on ten different nights. Other characters from the movie, like Oogie Boogie and Sandy Claws, will also make appearances.

The Animation Courtyard will be filled with characters including Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy, and Pluto. There will also be specialty food and beverages available, along with a DJ spinning holiday, classic, and pop music. Related post: Complete Guide to Hollywood Studios Rope Drop.

RunDisney events have become increasingly popular over the past few years and always draw a crowd. Aside from the races, runners can look forward to expos, unique photo ops and race-specific merchandise. As one of the most popular Disney events, coming back in meant that Disney runners would be making it back to the finish line.

Now with the runDisney Disney World events being back in person and virtually, make sure to secure your spot before they all sell out! Runners can enjoy a healthy competition with a dose of iconic characters and a glimpse into the runDisney past as runDisney fans celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Marathon Weekend.

The Walt Disney World Marathon weekend will have the Walt Disney World 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and Marathon. In , guests can enjoy virtual runDisney races that you can do at home! The Disney Princess Half Marathon includes a 5k, 10k, half marathon and Disney Fairytale Challenge. Runners can choose to run in one race, two races or all three.

Runners participating in the half marathon get the privilege of seeing Epcot and Magic Kingdom during their run. This weekend always promises to be a fun one! This is the newest half marathon weekend which also includes a 5k, 10k, kids races and of course the Springtime half marathon.

This runDisney event is a great one to get the whole family involved. Run familiar courses inspired by fan-favorite races, including Disney Pixar Cars 5K, Disney Pixar Monsters 10K and Disney Pixar Toy Story Miler.

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