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Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade, Fireworks and More Coming to Disney Very Merriest After Hours at Magic Kingdom!

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As seen on the Disney Parks Blog written by Dren Yensid and posted on August 13, 2021    Twinkling lights, festive

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DVC Moonlight Magic Blast Fireworks

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DVC Moonlight Magic Blast at Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom

There are lots of perks associated with being a Disney Vacation Club Member.  Maybe one of the coolest is being able to attend DVC Moonlight Magic.  It’s an after-hours in-park event, available to DVC members at no cost.   Events have historically taken place in each Walt Disney World Park, including the water parks and Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Park in Anaheim.Think of it as a hard ticketed event where the ticket is complimentary to DVC members, assuming you can get one.   You’ll need to watch the DVC member page for announcements. Typically, registration is available to guests with a DVC resort reservation first, then open to all DVC members.  Only time will tell if that’s still the case post-Covid-19.
The event includes access to select attractions, with shorter-than-usual wait times, of course, meet-and-greets with Disney Characters.   I’m not talking about the traditional meet and greets; I’m talking about characters you don’t see daily.  Be aware, those meet and greets will have lines longer than most attractions.   The event will have at least one DJ Dance Party, more depending on the park; and like a hard ticketed event, complimentary refreshments are available – can you say Free Mickey Bars!   Of course, there are limited-time food and beverage offerings and merchandise.
The nightly entertainment is also a special event.  While Magic Kingdom had showcased “Happily Ever After” earlier in the day, during the Moonlight Magic event, a second impressive fireworks presentation, Moonlight Magic Blast is a must-see, and the subject for this edition of SamsDisneyDiary
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Disney News | Sam’s Disney News | Christmas in July 2021 | Sam’s Disney Diary

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It’s Christmas in July… 2021
Fireworks are Back!!!   Both Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom and Epcot have restored the nighttime fireworks, with Happily Ever After returning to Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom and Epcot forever returning to Walt Disney World Epcot!  Covid-19 social distancing precautions have been relaxed, with attractions returning to full capacity – and Pre-Shows returning. Including Dinosaur, Mickey, and Minnie’s Runaway Railway, The Haunted Mansion and more! 
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Holiday entertainment, whimsical decorations, seasonal food and drinks, special merchandise and more are all part of the 2021 Holiday Season at Walt Disney World Resort starting November 12, 2021
And this year, all of the celebrations honor the resorts 50th anniversary during the World’s most magical celebration.
At Magic Kingdom Park Main Street, U.S.A., will be decked for the holidays with seasonal décor and in the evening, special holiday projections will appear most nights on Cinderella Castle, alternating periodically throughout the night with the castle’s transformation into a Beacon of Magic as part of the park’s 50thanniversary celebration.
“Disney Very Merriest After Hours,” a new ticketed event, begins Nov. 8 and continues on select nights through the holiday season. The four-hour experience with feature “Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks,” Disney characters throughout the park, holiday music and décor, treats included and more. The event will be open to a limited number of guests after regular park operating hours, with lower wait times on more than 20 available attractions. Tickets will go on sale in August, with an early purchase window available to guests of select Disney Resort hotels.
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At Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Sunset seasons Greetings will transform The Hollywood Tower Hotel, into the Hollywood Holiday Tower With Projection effects magically transform the park icon into snowy Arendelle, a Muppets gingerbread masterpiece, a Toy Story toy hotel, and a Dickensian village inspired by “Mickey’s Christmas Carol.” This holiday show will also alternate with the tower’s nightly transformation into a Beacon of Magic.
“For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration” will feature a festive finale starring Olaf.
Santa Claus will bring some North Pole cheer to a motorcade down Hollywood Boulevard.
Minnie Mouse will host a meal at Hollywood & Vine, joined by her pals in their holiday finest – and Santa, too!

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park

The Tree of Life – becomes another Beacon of Magic most nights during the 50thanniversary celebration and During the holiday season, there will be even more magic inspired by nature as the holiday edition of Tree of Life Awakenings also takes place most nights.
Disney characters will set sail down Discovery River, accompanied by joyful songs of the season.

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Disney Springs

The Walt Disney World shopping, dining and entertainment district will transform into a winter wonderland, full of sparkling lights, enchanting décor and holiday surprises.
The Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll will feature elaborately decorated, Disney-themed trees, including some inspired by “The World’s Most Magical Celebration.”
A magical snowfall will add a touch of wonder for holiday shoppers at surprise locations.
Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar will become Jock Lindsey’s Holiday Bar with delightful décor and a delicious limited-time menu filled with festive favorites.
Disney Springs is the perfect place for guests to make their holiday shopping lists and check them twice, with a wide array of Disney holiday merchandise, including ornaments, matching family pajamas, Spirit Jerseys and more.

Disney Resort Hotels

Iconic trees and other seasonal touches will turn Disney Resort hotels into holiday hideaways.
Select resorts will feature intricate gingerbread displays perfect for holiday photographs … and inspiration for holiday treats.
Select resorts will offer holiday menus at restaurants, as well as other specialty food and drinks.

And at EPCOT

The EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays will return Nov. 26 – Dec. 30 and will feature Holiday Kitchens around World Showcase, performances by Voices of Liberty, a Cookie Stroll and more.

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