Calling all Disney Vacation Club members! We’ve got new 2024 Moonlight Magic event dates for you to add to your busy Disney schedules, along with the first look at 2025 dates! The fabulous opportunity allows DVC members the chance to enjoy a Disney Park after closing, with exclusive access to special events and food options, as well as shorter-than-usual lines for attractions and character experiences. Sounds fun, right? So, here are all the dates you need to keep in mind. Additional registration information is available for the remaining 2024 event days, while 2025 registration and access details are still to come. Mark your calendars with these key dates:
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park
For the October 24, November 21 and December 10, 2024, Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park events:
Early Registration Window – Opens September 19, 2024
The early registration window for the October 24, November 21 and December 10 events is open to eligible Members with qualifying Resort reservations*. See the “Know Before You Register” section for more information. All Resort reservations and modifications—including changing your party size—must be completed by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on September 15, 2024. Modifications to your Resort reservation party size after September 15, 2024, will not increase your party size for the event.For the October 24, November 21 and December 10, 2024, Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park events:
General Registration – Opens October 8, 2024
The general registration window for the October 24, November 21 and December 10 events is open to all eligible Members (limited availability).Please check back later for registration information regarding the event on February 12, 2025. Event and registration dates are subject to change.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Event Dates: January 26, 2025, and September 1, 2025
Disney California Adventure Park
Event Date: February 3, 2025
EPCOT
Event Dates: April 30, 2025, and July 17, 2025
Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
Event Dates: May 20, 2025, June 9, 2025, and August 11, 2025
What Is Moonlight Magic?
During a Moonlight Magic event, eligible Members can visit a select theme park for a special celebration after the park has closed to the public! Enjoy an evening of enchantment, entertainment and so much more as the park becomes your playground.
Highlights for our privileged partiers include:
- Shorter-than-usual wait times for popular park attractions
- Disney Characters greetings
- Exceptional entertainment
- Complimentary special treats and delectable delights
Note: Activities and offerings are subject to change without notice.
Learn More
It’s important to note that Disney states: ‘Eligible Members may register for one of these extra event dates even if they attended a Moonlight Magic event in 2024.‘ So, those of you who have already enjoyed this experience this year may have another opportunity! Let us know if you will be planning to enjoy any of these Moonlight Magic events.
Zoë Wood is a travel writer from Sydney, Australia. Since her first visit to Disneyland at the age of 6, she has spent her years frequently visiting Disney Parks and traveling around the world.
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