Disney News: More Disney After Hours Dates, New Adventures by Disney, Extra Extra Magic Hours & More

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New ‘Disney After Hours’ Dates Now Available for Magic Kingdom Park

“Disney After Hours” is a ticketed event that is limited to a small number of guests. And at Magic Kingdom® Park that means little to no wait at 25 plus attractions and experiences. That includes favorites like Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Under the Sea ~ Journey of The Little Mermaid, Space Mountain and many more. The ticket allows park entry as early as 7 p.m., which gives you time to enjoy the fireworks before heading off to the attractions.

Here are the latest dates for “Disney After Hours” at Magic Kingdom Park:

Thursday, June 28, from 10 p.m.-1 a.m.
Saturday, June 30, from 10 p.m.-1 a.m.
Saturday, July 7, from 10 p.m.-1 a.m.
Monday, July 9, from 10 p.m.-1 a.m.
Saturday, July 14, from 10 p.m.-1 a.m.
Saturday, July 21, from 10 p.m.-1 a.m.
Saturday, July 28, from 10 p.m.-1 a.m.
Saturday, August 4, from 10 p.m.-1 a.m.
Saturday, August 11, from 10 p.m.-1 a.m.
Thursday, August 30, from 9 p.m.-12 a.m.
Thursday, September 20, from 9 p.m.-12 a.m.

Tickets are now available for purchase. Advanced purchase price is $119 plus tax. The day-of price is $124 plus tax.

Adventures by Disney Launches its 2019 Season including New Japan Trip

Adventures by Disney® recently launched its 2019 itineraries – including the recently announced 11-day, 10-night Japan vacation.

You can enjoy an immersive, culturally rich vacation to Japan in 2019. During this incredible itinerary, you can visit temples in Kyoto, learn sword techniques with a master samurai, explore the bustling city of Tokyo, bike through rural Japan and more.

Booking for these new itineraries is now open. Visit our Adventures by Disney page to see all available vacation options.

Reservations Now Open for New Character Dining Experiences at Disneyland Resort Hotels

Reservations are now available for Mickey’s Tales of Adventure Character Breakfast at Storytellers Cafe and Donald Duck’s Seaside Breakfast at Disney’s PCH Grill at Disneyland® Resort hotels. These dining experiences both start on July 10 and are the perfect way for you to start your Disney day.

Mickey’s Tales of Adventure Character Breakfast

At Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, Guests dining at Storytellers Cafe will join Mickey Mouse and his friends for Mickey’s Tales of Adventure. Discover the fun with your adventurous storyteller, Mickey, as he welcomes you into his immersive tales of adventure through his magical Adventurer’s Journal. Enjoy a bountiful Farmer’s Market Buffet of all-you-care-to-enjoy breakfast specialties, including made-to-order omelets, Mickey waffles, fresh-baked goods and seasonal fruit. Mickey’s Tales of Adventure will be offered Monday-Thursday, 7-11:30 a.m. and Friday-Sunday, 7 a.m.-2 p.m.

Donald Duck’s Seaside Breakfast

Over at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel, Donald will be reunited with his heart-throb Daisy at Disney’s PCH Grill, and is bringing all the beachy fun with him! Soak in those rays and catch some waves on the dance floor with Donald, Daisy and Stitch as you chow down on an all-you-care-to-enjoy breakfast buffet. Try the build-your-own-parfait stations, chef’s signature flatbreads, egg white frittatas, chilaquiles, smoothies, smoked salmon and more. Kids will love the Mickey waffles, Minnie pancakes, Bananas Foster French toast and a selection of hot and cold cereals, sausage, bacon and seasonal fresh fruit. Donald Duck’s Seaside Breakfast will take place Monday-Thursday, 7-11 a.m. and Friday-Sunday, 7-11:30 a.m.

Resort Guests Can Enjoy Additional Extra Magic Hours For a Limited Time This Spring, Summer

If you are planning to visit the Walt Disney World® Resort this spring or summer, here’s some info you’ll want to know.

For a limited time, Guests staying at select Walt Disney World resort hotels can take advantage of more opportunities to enjoy additional Extra Magic Hours.

On select mornings through June 30, 2018, Guests can enjoy Extra Magic Hours access to the most popular experiences at Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park, including the newest attractions in Pandora – The World of Avatar, as well as Guest favorites like Expedition Everest and Dinosaur.

In July and August Guests staying at select Walt Disney World resort hotels can access Extra Magic Hours daily – yes, daily! – to experience favorite attractions at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®, including the attractions in the all-new Toy Story Land.

A Closer Look at Disney H2O Glow Nights

With glowing beach balls, inner tubes and other lighting effects, Disney H2O Glow Nights is a rare opportunity for for you to experience Typhoon Lagoon under the moonlight. On select nights beginning June 21, 2018, Typhoon Lagoon becomes a luminous, nighttime hotspot featuring a DJ Dance Party on the beach, plus special character meetings with Buzz, Woody and Jessie from Pixar’s “Toy Story,” as they visit Typhoon Lagoon for the first time. And let’s not forget about the host, Partysaurus Rex, who is inviting Guests to this one-of-a-kind experience.

Guests can also play party games, try unique food and beverage treats and enjoy all attractions at the water park with minimal wait times, including Crush ‘n’ Gusher, a thrilling water coaster and Miss Adventure Falls, the newest attraction at Typhoon Lagoon.

While the kids are splashing about, adults can visit The Wharf. This adults-only oasis is unique to Disney H2O Glow Nights and is only available when Typhoon Lagoon transforms at nightfall.

Disney H2O Glow Nights tickets cost $55 for adults and $50 for children, ages 3-9 (plus tax).