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

Will the same attractions be open for the Villain After Hours that were open for regular After Hours?
I cannot seem to find a list of attractions for the Villain After Hours.
I do see the list of attractions on the first page is this for both events?
 
Will the same attractions be open for the Villain After Hours that were open for regular After Hours?
I cannot seem to find a list of attractions for the Villain After Hours.
I do see the list of attractions on the first page is this for both events?

Currently that’s an unknown.

Disney has used the phrase “more than 25 attractions” in normal DAH marketing. For Villains, they have used the phrase “more than 20 attractions”.

We don’t really know if that is just random marketing speak not based in reality, or if that is a calculated word choice indicative of fewer attractions being available. TBD for now.
 
Currently that’s an unknown.

Disney has used the phrase “more than 25 attractions” in normal DAH marketing. For Villains, they have used the phrase “more than 20 attractions”.

We don’t really know if that is just random marketing speak not based in reality, or if that is a calculated word choice indicative of fewer attractions being available. TBD for now.
Ok thank you! Yes I did see the more than 20 attractions on the website. Sound like it might be less than the regular AH event. I guess we will have to wait and see.
 


Can we make a list of "must eat" or "must ride" Disney items that you *can't* do at DAH?

My friend is considering joining us but has never been to MK (or WDW at all). If we do DAH as her first visit, what do we need to stuff into the 7pm to 10pm time frame? For example, I don't think the Monsters, Inc Laugh Floor, the Hall of Presidents, Carousel of Progress, or Mickey's Philharmagic are open with DAH - so we could do those during the 7pm to 10pm time frame. I know from my visit churros, mermaid cupcakes, Dole Whips, and Citrus Swirls need to be bought in that time too. What else?
 
Can we make a list of "must eat" or "must ride" Disney items that you *can't* do at DAH?

My friend is considering joining us but has never been to MK (or WDW at all). If we do DAH as her first visit, what do we need to stuff into the 7pm to 10pm time frame? For example, I don't think the Monsters, Inc Laugh Floor, the Hall of Presidents, Carousel of Progress, or Mickey's Philharmagic are open with DAH - so we could do those during the 7pm to 10pm time frame. I know from my visit churros, mermaid cupcakes, Dole Whips, and Citrus Swirls need to be bought in that time too. What else?

Lol, your list so far is pretty good!
 
Philharmagic was open when we went last summer, I wonder if it's one of the ones that will be eliminated for this summer's DAH? One thing I would add to do early-middle of DAH is visiting Mickey on Main Street. We decided to do it on the way out because my daughter's friend really wanted to meet the talking Mickey and the line was super long. I'm guessing a lot of folks saved it for the way out since there isn't much else up that way? Has anyone done this in the beginning? I wonder if its busy then too since folks are leaving the park and After Hours folks are arriving?
 


Can we make a list of "must eat" or "must ride" Disney items that you *can't* do at DAH?

My friend is considering joining us but has never been to MK (or WDW at all). If we do DAH as her first visit, what do we need to stuff into the 7pm to 10pm time frame? For example, I don't think the Monsters, Inc Laugh Floor, the Hall of Presidents, Carousel of Progress, or Mickey's Philharmagic are open with DAH - so we could do those during the 7pm to 10pm time frame. I know from my visit churros, mermaid cupcakes, Dole Whips, and Citrus Swirls need to be bought in that time too. What else?
This is what I have been trying to figure out. The problem is not knowing what attractions are going to be open for the Villain's After Hours.
 
I attended DAH MK this past Thursday May 16th ( sorry @GADisneyDad14 for not reporting earlier - the wifi in my room at Riverside was horrible and typing all this on my phone would have taken forever) I also went to the DAH HS on the 17th and have already written my review in that thread.

I tried to take detailed notes so hopefully this will make sense and be helpful. I didn't think I was going to this event so had FP at HS one being SDD from 7:15-8:15 - after reading about SDD being down at various events I didn't want to take a chance of not getting to ride it for the first time (spoiler alert - I rode it 10 times in a row the next night) I took a Lyft to the Contemporary from HS as I didn't want to waste time waiting on a bus. I got on SDD at the beginning of my FP time so was at MK @ 8 . I went in the AH line and got my band.

I headed to CHH for a quick meal (kids meal so I would have room for popcorn and ice cream) then had a FP for Pirates - wasn't needed but the night before the wait was I think 40 minutes so I wanted to make sure I got on quickly before the party. then Haunted Mansion before For some reason, I then decided to go all the way over to tomorrowland and rode the TTA and Buzz. Over to Little Mermaid to get in one last quick ride before the event started.

10:05 leave Mermaid head to 7DMT - posted 30 minutes so skipped it
10:13 on Pooh walk on
10:22 Space says 10 minutes but walked on (you could choose which side you wanted)
10:31 back on Space walk on
10:46 grabbed a snack by Space (there was a line before I rode but only two people in line when I got off)
10:54 Barnstormer walk on
11:00 Dumbo walk on
11:07 7Dwarves still says 30 so I skip
11:10 snack outside Pinocchio (note this one was closed when I walked by later that night @ 12:20)
11:11 Peter Pan says 25 I skip so I walk on Small World
11:38 BTMRR says 5 I walk on
11:46 BTMRR again walk on
11:55 same as above
12:02 same as above - note several people were walking the whole line but you could turn where the ramp starts and cut down your walk
12:20 try the Jungle Cruise but told they just closed and CM didn't know why
12:25 PP walk on
12:31 7Dwarves still says 30 but I walked on
12:39 back in line for 7Dwarves but this time there is a line and I wanted to end the night on TTA so got out of line
12:48 TTA

Over all, I think this is a great event and would definitely do it again. Low wait times plus included in the proce ( I mean they really aren't free right - you paid for them when you bought the ticket : )) drinks and snacks - what is not to love. I wish I had known before I booked my package as I wouldn't have bought a ticket for this day and just done DAH. (Disney knows what they are doing as by the time dates were announced , I couldn't get the discount I had for my room if I canceled and rebooked)

Sidenote - with the variety of rides at this DAH I tried to ride as many different rides as I could with some being before the event started as opposed to the HS version where I rode my favorites multiple times. I liked them both just different strategies based on what was available.

to recap
Pirates 1
TTA 2 ( one before one after)
Buzz 1
Mermaid 1
Pooh 1
Space 2
Peter Pan 1
Barnstormer 1
Dumbo 1
HM 1
BTMRR 5
7Dwarves 1
 
16 May - we're a little slow moving around as DD16 is in a wheelchair. Here's our list. We went in a clockwise direction, about 1.5 times around...

about 7.30pm - Splash Moutain FP
BTMR
7DMT FP - Fireworks started whilst we were here.

From here everything was a walk on unless notes...
  • Winnie the Pooh
  • Tea Cups
  • Dumbo - told we could stay for a 2nd ride.
  • Barnstormer
  • People Mover
  • BLAB
  • Jungle Cruise - perhaps 10 people in the boat.
  • POTC - We had our own boat.
  • Haunted Mansion - Walked straight into the stretching room
  • Lantern Picture - this was the longest wait of the night, perhaps 5 minutes. It was about midnight when we lined up.
  • Peter Pan - walked on.
  • 7DMT - The posted wait time was 30 minutes and I asked the CM if that was the case and she said yes, about 25-30. The wait was perhaps 2 minutes at most.
We were on the bus by 1am. More than worth the $$ paid. There were fewer people for me to navigate around with the wheelchair and less anxiety for DD.
 
I attended DAH MK this past Thursday May 16th ( sorry @GADisneyDad14 for not reporting earlier - the wifi in my room at Riverside was horrible and typing all this on my phone would have taken forever) I also went to the DAH HS on the 17th and have already written my review in that thread.

I tried to take detailed notes so hopefully this will make sense and be helpful. I didn't think I was going to this event so had FP at HS one being SDD from 7:15-8:15 - after reading about SDD being down at various events I didn't want to take a chance of not getting to ride it for the first time (spoiler alert - I rode it 10 times in a row the next night) I took a Lyft to the Contemporary from HS as I didn't want to waste time waiting on a bus. I got on SDD at the beginning of my FP time so was at MK @ 8 . I went in the AH line and got my band.

I headed to CHH for a quick meal (kids meal so I would have room for popcorn and ice cream) then had a FP for Pirates - wasn't needed but the night before the wait was I think 40 minutes so I wanted to make sure I got on quickly before the party. then Haunted Mansion before For some reason, I then decided to go all the way over to tomorrowland and rode the TTA and Buzz. Over to Little Mermaid to get in one last quick ride before the event started.

10:05 leave Mermaid head to 7DMT - posted 30 minutes so skipped it
10:13 on Pooh walk on
10:22 Space says 10 minutes but walked on (you could choose which side you wanted)
10:31 back on Space walk on
10:46 grabbed a snack by Space (there was a line before I rode but only two people in line when I got off)
10:54 Barnstormer walk on
11:00 Dumbo walk on
11:07 7Dwarves still says 30 so I skip
11:10 snack outside Pinocchio (note this one was closed when I walked by later that night @ 12:20)
11:11 Peter Pan says 25 I skip so I walk on Small World
11:38 BTMRR says 5 I walk on
11:46 BTMRR again walk on
11:55 same as above
12:02 same as above - note several people were walking the whole line but you could turn where the ramp starts and cut down your walk
12:20 try the Jungle Cruise but told they just closed and CM didn't know why
12:25 PP walk on
12:31 7Dwarves still says 30 but I walked on
12:39 back in line for 7Dwarves but this time there is a line and I wanted to end the night on TTA so got out of line
12:48 TTA

Over all, I think this is a great event and would definitely do it again. Low wait times plus included in the proce ( I mean they really aren't free right - you paid for them when you bought the ticket : )) drinks and snacks - what is not to love. I wish I had known before I booked my package as I wouldn't have bought a ticket for this day and just done DAH. (Disney knows what they are doing as by the time dates were announced , I couldn't get the discount I had for my room if I canceled and rebooked)

Sidenote - with the variety of rides at this DAH I tried to ride as many different rides as I could with some being before the event started as opposed to the HS version where I rode my favorites multiple times. I liked them both just different strategies based on what was available.

to recap
Pirates 1
TTA 2 ( one before one after)
Buzz 1
Mermaid 1
Pooh 1
Space 2
Peter Pan 1
Barnstormer 1
Dumbo 1
HM 1
BTMRR 5
7Dwarves 1
Sounds like a great night ! What is TTA? I should know this by now but can't think of it.
 
Did MK DAH Thursday, May 16. Great time, did lots! Entered about 7:30 after a visit to Trader Sams. Used FP+ with the tickets (2 of us are AP, 2 had no other ticket).

Only thought - last hour many snack kiosks had closed or had “run out” of all drinks and some food. We were trying to get drinks. Found none.
 
Do you have to be an on site guest to attend?
Have they released the schedule of dates for July yet?

No, you don’t have to be an on-site guest. Disney is running a “Villains After Hours” series June through August, check page 1 for dates and links to Disney’s website.
 
Do you have to be an on site guest to attend?
Have they released the schedule of dates for July yet?
You do not have to be an on site guest to do After Hours. It's open to everyone that purchases a ticket to it. You don't even have to have a normal park ticket. We did After Hours in January during 1 free night during a trip where we didn't do any other Disney stuff. As far as July goes, the dates are out but it's a bit more expensive as it's Villain themed. The dates are Monday, July 1, 2019; Thursday, July 11, 2019; Thursday, July 18, 2019; Thursday, July 25, 2019
 

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