Hi Siobhan,
I am so excited about your upcoming first trip to Walt Disney World. There is nothing like a first trip to the Most Magical Place on Earth! You are going to have such a wonderful time and I am glad you are utilizing planDisney to help you make the most of your vacation. Keep stopping by with any questions you have! We are happy to help.
The Disney After Hours events require a separate ticket and are not included in your regular admission. They take place at
Magic Kingdom,
EPCOT, and
Hollywood Studios. My favorite one to attend is the Magic Kingdom event because I love seeing Cinderella Castle and Main Street USA all lit up at night. Riding
TRON Lightcycle / Run at night is also a completely different experience that is truly out of this world.
You can enter the event at 7 PM and the official event runs from 10 PM until 1 AM. Instead of staying in the theme park all day and night, I like to combine a Disney After Hours event with a day at one of Disney's waterparks. I love spending a day playing and relaxing at the waterparks, heading back to the hotel to clean up and relax, and then spending a late evening at the Disney After Hours event. This helps ensure my family has the energy to make the most out of that extra ticket we purchased.
If you decide to head to one of Disney's waterparks,
Typhoon Lagoon Surf Pool is not to be missed. It is the largest wave pool in North America and features waves up to 6 ft tall! I also love taking a ride on
Miss Adventure Falls for a little bit of a thrill.
Happy Planning
Jenna