Greetings, Richard, and welcome to planDisney! I'm so glad you stopped by on your way to
Walt Disney World Resort. Your magical vacation begins soon, so let's look at how you can squeeze every second of fun while you're here!
Disney After Hours is a special ticketed event available on select nights at the theme parks. For three hours, guests with this ticket will enjoy lower wait times, complimentary snacks, and bottled drinks. While the event officially begins when the park closes to regular guests, you can usually get a head start on the fun by entering
as early as 7:00 PM. That's what I call getting my money's worth!
At a glance, it looks like there's a
Disney After Hours at EPCOT on January 22. You might be in luck because
tickets are still available! I live near the theme parks, so my tip is to bring a jacket; it's been a bit chilly when the sun goes down.
Guests staying at Deluxe Disney Resorts also have the benefit of
Extended Evening Theme Park Hours on select nights after the parks close. The calendar shows that
Disney's Hollywood Studios offers this perk from 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM on January 26. Admission is complimentary, so you can check it out if you're staying at a participating hotel.
You'll be visiting as the
EPCOT International Festival of the Arts kicks off, so I hope you have your paintbrush ready. My favorite activity is the
Expression Section: A Paint-by-Numbers Mural. Guests can pick up complimentary supplies and make their mark on this huge canvas. It's the most colorful time of the year!
Richard, I hope you have some late-night fun in the parks this week. Thanks again for letting
planDisney help with your vacation.
Magic awaits,
Elaine