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

[Leigh L]

We're going to be there 1/22-1/28...guess there's no MK DAH during those dates. Why isn't there anything??? I'm very disappointed.

I was hoping for the same time frame and am pretty disappointed too. We've never done any AH but since our trip is on the short side, we were thinking of doing the regular one at MK. It seems they just skipped right over those weeks.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

what do you mean they proved to be quite different offerings after last summer's initial run?

Full disclosure, I never attended a VAH event. But going from reviews around here the general consensus was larger crowds and less of a DAH “limited access” vibe. When you have things like stage shows, Malificient walking around, etc, that pulls more people out/about in the park and it creates a different vibe.

It was really hard for me to tell from the reviews if it was in fact successful, or just a crowded paid event.

I’ve said before that I tend to underestimate Villains people (and Disney’s ability to sell Villains things to Villains people) - so I guess Disney certainly saw something they really liked in terms of being able to sell tickets to this.

 

[kylenne]

Full disclosure, I never attended a VAH event. But going from reviews around here the general consensus was larger crowds and less of a DAH “limited access” vibe. When you have things like stage shows, Malificient walking around, etc, that pulls more people out/about in the park and it creates a different vibe.

It was really hard for me to tell from the reviews if it was in fact successful, or just a crowded paid event.

I’ve said before that I tend to underestimate Villains people (and Disney’s ability to sell Villains things to Villains people) - so I guess Disney certainly saw something they really liked in terms of being able to sell tickets to this.

You’re 100% right. I even said back in August that Villain fans are starved for Villain content in parks and will come out for anything Villain related. I just described it in the other thread as feeling a lot more like a Villain themed fan convention than a typical evening in MK. I had as much fun chatting with other guests and CMs who loved my costume as riding attractions. Which I loved, but it’s so not the same thing as DAH.

 

[Gina]

WTH, Disney??

 

[klangl6]

Well, I guess I won't be doing any AH for our trip.

 

[DisneyPhanDoor]

Anyone think there might be a chance of them adding regular DAH dates last week of January? Or is it just tough beans for those of us whose dates fall between regular DAH and VAH? I feel like calling the special events office and demanding to know WHY THEY WONT TAKE MY MONEY???!

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Anyone think there might be a chance of them adding regular DAH dates last week of January? Or is it just tough beans for those of us whose dates fall between regular DAH and VAH? I feel like calling the special events office and demanding to know WHY THEY WONT TAKE MY MONEY???!

Let us know how that conversation goes!

 

[mekay1012]

Ugh! We arrive July 7 and I was hoping for a normal DAH. I hated that the Villains after hours didn’t have any of the normal character meets when we went last year.

 

[mamamelody2]

ARGH! Count me as another disappointed last-week-of-January person.

 

[Snowflakes&PixieDust]

Do y'all think it's too much to hope for that they will have the Villains nights as scheduled AND offer an occasional REGULAR DAH during these weeks (months!)? This is a long time for no regular DAH and this could be an additional way for Disney to make some extra $$ (hint, hint Disney execs!!) There still are no scheduled AH events in DHS, so really all they have going is MK and AK. I have 2 trips planned and was really hoping for a regular DAH during at least one of them. I went to a Villains night last summer and, though it was ok and we had a good time, I really want to experience a quieter park.

Thoughts?

 

[Alison S]

Do y'all think it's too much to hope for that they will have the Villains nights as scheduled AND offer an occasional REGULAR DAH during these weeks (months!)? This is a long time for no regular DAH and this could be an additional way for Disney to make some extra $$ (hint, hint Disney execs!!) There still are no scheduled AH events in DHS, so really all they have going is MK and AK. I have 2 trips planned and was really hoping for a regular DAH during at least one of them. I went to a Villains night last summer and, though it was ok and we had a good time, I really want to experience a quieter park.

Thoughts?

I would assume not, since they didn't do it during the last round of Villains.

Who knows what they'll plan for HS though!

 

[Cluelyss]

Ugh! We arrive July 7 and I was hoping for a normal DAH. I hated that the Villains after hours didn’t have any of the normal character meets when we went last year.

Based on the number of open attractions they are advertising for 2020, they *may* have regular M&Gs included? (Or it could be a typo or bad cut & paste job.....)

 

[Keri39]

Is there any reason to hope that they will add regular after hours based on the app saying they are offered through May 2020, even if the dates aren’t currently there?

 

[CanadianChick]

I saw a post yesterday saying the VAH dates have been released and up until April. I just can't see them on the Disney site to book

 

[Lisa F]

I saw a post yesterday saying the VAH dates have been released and up until April. I just can't see them on the Disney site to book

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

 

[CanadianChick]

Thanks. I was able to find it now on my own. I just couldn't yesterday.

 

[Shadera]

So disappointed. We're there last week of January and first week of February. Thought for sure we'd be able to catch a DAH in each park. Still hoping they'll add some more dates.

 

[AntJulie]

So disappointed. We're there last week of January and first week of February. Thought for sure we'd be able to catch a DAH in each park. Still hoping they'll add some more dates.

Is there any reason to hope that they will add regular after hours based on the app saying they are offered through May 2020, even if the dates aren’t currently there?

ARGH! Count me as another disappointed last-week-of-January person.

More dates through May including last week of January! Mostly on Mondays.

 

[PolyRob]

WOW, now I am torn. The Friday VAH fits better with my resort location, but I think I may get more out of regular DAH. Time to rework the spring itinerary again Thanks for sharing!

 

[SteveH]

@AntJulie thank you!!! We were struggleing with the VAH since it's on a Feb 14 and I'm sure will be very busy since it's Presidents Day weekend. I can see people flying in Friday night for the VAH, but the 10th is perfect and it won't impact our Valentines Day/night plans! Yes!!!