Disney Villains After Hours Returns To Magic Kingdom in 2020

This past summer, Disney Villains After Hours, debuted at Magic Kingdom Park and was a huge hit. Disney has announced the return of the special ticketed event, adding 14 additional nights and with spring and summer dates being offered. Catch all the details below!

According to a Disney Cast Member;

“Guests loved Disney Villains After Hours so much that next year it is coming back to Magic Kingdom Park with more nights and more wicked fun for all!

In 2020, the event will take place on 24 select nights from February 7 through July 10! Yes, that’s 14 additional nights!

Disney Villains After Hours is bringing back the villain-themed elements guests loved:

  • “Villains Unite the Night” stage show. Hades and Meg from “Hercules” will set the castle stage ablaze in this exciting and villainous show which also features appearances by Jafar, The Queen, Dr. Facilier and Maleficent.
  • Spot Maleficent the Dragon. Maleficent the Dragon, with her Steampunk style and signature wicked grin will be let loose at night – breathing fire as she creeps through the park as a one-of-a-kind experience for party guests.
  • Dance the night away at the Cinderella Castle Forecourt stage, where a party DJ will be spinning some sick beats, transforming the entire Central Plaza of the park into a killer club scene.
  • Discover surprising, villain-inspired additions to Pirates of the Caribbean and Space Mountain.
  • Eat and drink wickedly good food & beverages. A variety of specialty food & beverage offerings will be available for purchase, including tasty desserts, drinks, and dishes inspired by your favorite villainous friends.
  • Event attendees can purchase exclusive merchandise as well as items from a curated collection of the best Disney Villains merchandise available.
  • Enjoy low wait times at more than 25 attractions and experiences after the park closes to day guests.

Tickets for Disney Villains After Hours go on sale today! You can purchase tickets in advance for $145 plus tax or $155 plus tax on the event night. That’s at $10 savings if you buy early! Plus, Annual Passholder and Disney Vacation Club Members can take advantage of a $30 discount. Limited tickets are available, so get yours soon!

Event tickets allow entry as early as 7 p.m., which gives you time to enjoy fireworks before heading off to the attractions. Select complimentary snacks and beverages are also included in the cost of admission.

And don’t forget to show off your sinister side by dressing in attire inspired by your favorite baddie and sharing your experience using #VillainsAfterHours.

As a reminder, this event does not include character greetings with the Villains.”

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New Throwback VHS Cover Backpack

Check this out… the ultimate throwback backpack…for those of us old enough to remember VHS tapes.

Featuring an all-over print of those classic Disney VHS covers we know so well, this bag is the perfect way to carry around your full collection. Titles represented include Dumbo, Beauty and the Beast, Lady and the Tramp, The Lion King, The Little Mermaid, Aladdin and Peter Pan.

This backpack can be found at Sir Mickeys in The Magic Kingdom. The backpack is priced at $29.99.

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New Luxo Ball Merchandise

The Magic Kingdom has new Luxo Ball Merchandise available that includes a Pixar dress, a Loungefly Pixar Luxo Ball bag, a new Pixar Minnie Plush doll, and also available is a Loungefly Pixar Luxo Ball backpack and coin purse. Here are the details on each.

Pixar Halter Dress – $128

This dress is in Uptown Jewelers in the Magic Kingdom. Featuring a simple yellow halter top and blue band around the waist, the most eye-catching part of this design has to be the iconic Luxo Ball and Luxo Jr. playful design printed along the dress’ white hemline.

Pixar Luxo Ball Crossbody Bag by Loungefly – $65

This instantly-recognizable Luxo ball design has made a stunning crossbody purse by Loungefly. With simple red, blue and yellow sequin work on the front and a starry interior, this bag will be perfect for carrying all your essentials round the parks. This can also be found at Uptown Jewelers.

Pixar Minnie Plush – $29.99

Looks like Minnie has already been shopping in the Magic Kingdom today, as here she is wearing the very same halterneck dress, and rocking it with a pair of sky blue heels. I mean, if Minnie herself is wearing it, then it must be fashionable! This plush can be found at The Emporium in the Magic Kingdom.

Luxo Ball Loungefly Backpack and Coin Purse – $90.00

This sleek black backpack, covered in tiny Luxo balls, can be found at Sunset Club Couture at Hollywood Studios

The cool thing about this backpack though is that it comes with a Luxo Ball coin purse! You don’t have to pay separately for this coin purse, like other Loungefly wallets, as this one is included and fits perfectly right inside the front pocket.

Walt Disney World Railroad To Remain Closed Until 2021 Due To TRON Construction

The Walt Disney World Railroad has been closed since the beginning of 2019 for track work in relation to TRON Lightcycle Run construction. Images have circulated of missing track near Tomorrowland as work is done to reroute the railroad through the TRON attraction.

It has been speculated that the railroad would remain closed until TRON Lightcycle Run was ready to open due to the proximity to the railroad. Now, we have confirmation as internal refurbishment calendars have shown the Main Street Railroad Station will remain closed for all of 2020.

Interesting to note, however, is that the Fantasyland and Frontierland Stations are listed as reopening at the beginning of 2020. At this time, it is not known if the refurbishment schedule for these stations has been updated yet, or if the railroad will operate in “shuttle mode” back and forth between the two stations, as it has in Disneyland in previous times.

Splash Mountain To Close For It’s Yearly Refurbishment

2020 may just be the year of refurbishments, especially as we gear up for Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary in 2021. At the Magic Kingdom, Splash Mountain is scheduled to undergo its yearly refurbishment in January 2020.

The refurbishment is expected to begin on January 6th and will last through February 27th, with the attraction reopening on February 28, 2020. Annual refurbishments like these are usually just an attraction-wide refresh, and as of publishing time, no changes have been listed as coming to the attraction.

We’ll keep you updated on the status of this and many more refurbishments across Walt Disney World.

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