There’s only one thing better than a day at the Disney parks — a special event in the Disney parks! Disney Special Event Tickets are a way for guests to experience the Most Magical Place on Earth in a whole new way. Whether it’s celebrating a special holiday, theme, or simply after the park has closed for the night, special events are a great way to make everlasting Disney memories with family and friends. Curious what special events Walt Disney World has to offer? Here’s a quick guide to special events on property!

Disney After Hours at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Explore the magic of nature in a whole new way during Disney After Hours at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. This park truly comes alive after dark, featuring colorful projections on the Tree of Life and the experiencing Pandora — World of Avatar transform into a bioluminescent rainforest! During the special event, most popular attractions within the park are still open, so those who attend the event will enjoy shorter wait times which leaves room for even more memory making. Don’t forget to ride Expedition Everest after dark too! It’s like a whole new attraction once the sun goes down.

Disney After Hours at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Disney’s Hollywood Studios is a park for adventure seekers. From the rush of speeding to Aerosmith’s concert in a super-stretch limo to dropping directly into the Twilight Zone, guests can experience some of Walt Disney World’s biggest thrills all in one park! Disney After Hours at Disney’s Hollywood Studios also offers participating guests the opportunity to experience Andy’s Backyard after hours. Take advantage of shorter wait times for Slinky Dog Dash, Toy Story Mania, and Alien Swirling Saucers while taking in the beauty of Toy Story Land after dark.

Disney After Hours at Magic Kingdom

Magic Kingdom is a must-visit destination on everyone’s vacation bucket list, but how would you like to experience this park with less wait times and complimentary treats and drinks? During Disney After Hours at Magic Kingdom guests enjoy more than 25 of the park’s iconic attractions, ranging from big thrills to character meet and greets! Conquer all three mountains as well as any other Magic Kingdom attractions on your list, all while enjoying an emptier park and shorter wait times. As you make your way around Magic Kingdom, enjoy your fill of ice cream treats and select bottled beverages as a perk of your special event ticket!

Disney H2O Glow Nights

Nothing says summer like a night at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon, and thanks to Disney H2O Glow Nights guests can get their water park fill at this special ticket event. This summer H2O Glow Nights are focusing on the release of Toy Story 4! From Toy Story-themed menu items to character greetings and the “Partysaurus Rex” you’re in for much more entertainment than just the water park’s attractions. 

Disney Villains After Hours

Do you think it’s good to be bad? Are you a Disney Villain super fan? If so, then this special ticket event is for you! For the first time this summer, Magic Kingdom has been offering Disney Villains After Hours on select nights. During this event guests can enjoy an exclusive menu of villain-inspired eats, event-inspired merchandise, Maleficent the Dragon rolling down Main Street U.S.A., and an all-new nighttime show Villains Unite the Night. If you attend, don’t forget to experience special villain-themed attraction overlays on Pirates of the Caribbean and Space Mountain!

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

It wouldn’t be the spooky season without Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. There’s no better place to go trick or treating than in the Magic Kingdom! Guests of all ages can dress up as their favorite characters while enjoying unique Halloween entertainment that won’t be offered anywhere else. From the Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular to the brand-new fireworks show premiering this year, there’s a lot to look forward to if you attend Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party!

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

The Most Magical Place on Earth transforms into the Most Merriest Place on Earth during the holiday season each year. Experiencing Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is one holiday event that should make everyone’s Disney bucket list! Guests get to experience “snow” on Main Street U.S.A., the Once Upon A Christmastime parade, and an all-new holiday fireworks show — Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks. There’s still so much holiday cheer to be had during this festive, special event, so you’ll just have to buy your ticket and check it out for yourself!

Thanks to special events at Walt Disney World, guests can spend a little to experience a lot. Although special events do require additional ticket purchases, most include complimentary treats, shorter wait times for attractions, and special offerings that can’t be found anywhere else. If you’re ready to take your Disney vacation to the next level, keep these seven special events in mind while planning your next trip to the Most Magical Place on Earth!