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We’ve got some exciting news from Disney World!
It’s time!
After Hours events are officially back for 2024 and Disney is kicking them off over at Hollywood Studios! These special events require a separate ticket and allow you to spend a few hours in the parks after closing time. There are many perks to doing an After Hours event (including super short wait times), but now we’re taking you through everything that’s included in the ticket price!
It’s already time to talk about — *rubs eyes* — 2024?!?!
EPCOT
We have a couple of questions. How did we get here? And why does time move so strangely now? In all seriousness, Disney World saw so many changes in 2023 with the new Jollywood Nights event, a huge leap in the EPCOT transformation construction, and TRON Lightcycle /Run opening (yes, that was this year people!). Now we need to start looking ahead into the exciting things happening at the parks in 2024, so here are some major changes coming to Disney World in January!
Disney World After Hours events are returning in 2024!
Cinderella Castle
These events grant you three extra hours you get in the parks — if you buy the special tickets. You’ll get lower wait times on the rides, complimentary food and beverages, and an extra fireworks show — and tickets go on sale TOMORROW!
Disney’s Animal Kingdom is typically the park that closes earliest in Disney World for the safety and comfort of the animals, but we’re getting an extra special treat tonight — we’re at Extended Evening Hours!
Tree of Life at night
Extended Evening Hours are available to Disney World guests staying at a Deluxe hotel and are only offered for specific days at certain parks. These special days give guests extra time in the parks at night; it is a great way to experience a ton of attractions with little to no waits! In the past, this benefit was only available in Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Hollywood Studios. But now Extended Evening Hours are available at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, too! So what are we waiting for? Let’s get into the park!
We know that a trip to Disney World is not cheap.
It’s not a cheap trip, but it’s worth it for views like this!
One of our goals at Disney Food Blog is to help you find ways to cut these costs and keep your trip within your budget. We want you to have a great experience while not breaking the bank.
But we also believe that there are just some things in Disney World that are absolutely worth the money and fun. For example, staying at a Disney World hotel is definitely worth the money for all the perks you get like transportation to the parks, extra hours in the parks, and the complete immersion into the Disney experience.
Crush at Disney’s Art of Animation
Outside of staying at a Disney hotel, there’s one thing we think you should definitely splurge on while at the Happiest Place on Earth.
Disney just recently announced Disney After Hours events will be returning to the parks in 2024.
‘Enchantment’ fireworks
These events are coming to three of the four parks – Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and EPCOT. Disney After Hours events are three extra hours you get in the parks if you buy the special tickets. You’ll get lower wait times on the rides, complimentary food and beverages, and an extra fireworks show! There was A LOT of information, so we’re here today to break it all down for you.
Do you remember Disney Enchantment?
Enchantment
The fireworks show first premiered in 2021 for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary and replaced Happily Ever After in Magic Kingdom. The show ran for the 18-month duration of the Anniversary celebrations, ending in early 2023 so that Happily Ever After could come back. But now, there’s a chance for you to see Disney Enchantment AGAIN!
The holiday season is just around the corner!
Holidays in Magic Kingdom
If you’re heading to Disney World for the holidays this year, you’re probably looking to check out ALL the special offerings like the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays, visiting with Santa, a new After Hours party in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and buying holiday merchandise. And if you’re heading to Disney World this November, let’s talk about what to expect on your upcoming trip.
03It’s been years since Genie+ was introduced in Disney World, and it’s still quite controversial.
Genie+
It’s a great way to help you accomplish everything you hope to during your Disney day without too much waiting in line, but it also can cost an arm and a leg, so many families have to choose which they’d prefer — faster lines or saving money. If you’re heading into the parks later this year for one of Disney World’s after-hours events, there’s a Genie+ trick you need to know about.
Yes, we’re in the middle of spooky season at Disney World, but we are already looking forward to the holidays.
Hollywood Studios Christmas tree
Although it seems so far away, it won’t be much longer before we’re knee-deep in Disney World’s holiday season, eating our way around the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays, visiting with Santa, and buying holiday merchandise. This year, though, something NEW is coming to Disney World: a new After Hours party in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Now, that event already has its first sold-out date.
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