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BREAKING NEWS: Disney Expands ‘After Hours Boo Bash’ Due to Overwhelming Demand

Disney After Hours Boo Bash is coming this fall as a replacement for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Tickets went on sale this week for Disney Resort guests and unbelievably high demand literally crashed Disney’s phone reservation system. After days of busy signals and hold times of hours, Disney announced they have added five new dates for the event. Catch all the details below.





 

Here are all the details from Disney:

Due to popular demand during the early-purchase period for guests of select Walt Disney World Resort hotels, we’re adding five new dates for this spooktacular event:

Sunday, September 5, 2021

Sunday, September 12, 2021

Sunday, September 19, 2021

Sunday, October 10, 2021

Sunday, October 17, 2021

These dates will be available when tickets go on sale Tuesday, June 15. (A full list of dates is below)

Disney After Hours Boo Bash – What You Need to Know

1 – Special Halloween Themed Cavalcades

Throughout the evening you’ll enjoy special cavalcades full of characters popping up throughout the night including “Mickey’s Happy Halloween Cavalcade” featuring Mickey Mouse and friends dressed for the occasion. In the “Disney Villains Halloween Cavalcade,” villains will take to the street and celebrate their favorite time of the year. “Jack’s Nightmare Cavalcade” will feature Jack Skellington, Sally and Oogie Boogie riding down the parade path to “This Is Halloween.” Maleficent will also make an appearance in the form of a fire-breathing dragon.

2 – Dates for Disney After Hours Boo Bash

  • Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021
  • Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021
  • Friday, Aug. 20, 2021
  • Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021
  • Friday, Aug. 27, 2021
  • Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021
  • Friday, Sept. 3, 2021
  • Sunday, Sept 5, 2021 (available on 6/15)
  • Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021
  • Friday, Sept. 10, 2021
  • Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021 (available on 6/15)
  • Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021
  • Friday, Sept. 17, 2021
  • Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021
  • Friday, Sept. 24, 2021
  • Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021
  • Friday, Oct. 8, 2021
  • Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021 (available on 6/15)
  • Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021
  • Friday, Oct. 15, 2021
  • Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021 (available on 6/15)
  • Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021
  • Friday, Oct. 22, 2021
  • Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021
  • Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021
  • Friday, Oct. 29, 2021
  • Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021 (sold-out)

3 – Other Special Character Appearances

Favorite friends lurking about, from the lovely Miss Carlotta at the Haunted Mansion to Goofy and Chip ‘n’ Dale in their Halloween best, with other surprise guests spotted across the park. Guests can also stop and listen to the Cadaver Dans during performances on Main Street, U.S.A.

4 – Complimentary Snacks Included!

Complimentary snacks such as ice cream novelties and popcorn, along with select beverages included in event admission.

5 – Lower Wait Times!

You’ll enjoy lower wait times at 20 attractions including Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Haunted Mansion attraction, Jungle Cruise, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Dumbo the Flying Elephant, Peter Pan’s Flight, Space Mountain and more.

Credit: Disney

6 – Specialty Food and Drinks

A variety of specialty food and drinks available for purchase, such as Apple Ginger Dale, apple cider mixed with ginger ale and topped with whipped cream and the Foolish Mortal Funnel Cake.

7 – Disney PhotoPass

Disney PhotoPass available to capture magical and spooky shots throughout the night.

8 – Decorations on Main Street!

Decorations on Main Street, U.S.A., will receive a magical transformation during event nights in October. Walt Disney Imagineering, in partnership with the Walt Disney World Resort Holiday Services team, will blend a fall look with the enchanting story of Cinderella by creating special pumpkin coach decorations. This new décor will add to the park’s sparkling EARidescence during “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” that begins Oct. 1, honoring the 50thanniversary of Walt Disney World.

9 – Wear a Costume!

All foolish mortals can dress in costume for “Disney After Hours Boo Bash,” and can get their fill of Halloween candy while trick-or-treating around the park. Costume masks are not permitted for adults; they can only be worn by children under 14 years old. Guests should check DisneyWorld.com/Updates as well as the Walt Disney World Resort Costume Policy for more information. Health and safety measures, policies and operational guidelines are subject to change.

10 – Limited Capacity Event – No Park Reservation Needed!

“Disney After Hours Boo Bash” is a limited-capacity and separately ticketed event that does not require an additional day’s theme park ticket or Disney Park Pass reservation. Tickets will grant admission to Magic Kingdom as early as 7 p.m., giving guests time to enjoy even more magic before the event begins.

11 – Ticket Details!

Tickets for this hauntingly fun-filled three-hour event will go on sale June 15 and can be purchased online or by calling 407-939-4240. Guests of select Walt Disney World Resort hotels can book their tickets as early as June 8. Tickets start at $129 – $139, plus tax for August/September nights and $159 – $169, plus tax for October nights, and $199, plus tax for Halloween. Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members can take advantage of a $10 discount for event nights in August and September. A limited number of tickets are available, so get yours soon!

For more information and to book your tickets for “Disney After Hours Boo Bash,” click here. You can also call 407-939-4240.

*Some event nights in August and September will be from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

**Foolish Mortal Funnel Cake will be on sale outside event hours Oct. 1-Nov. 1.





 

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After years of multiple Walt Disney World vacations, Cindy and Chad's dream of living in Orlando came true in 2010. After friends and family made them their go-to-people for Walt Disney World advice, Cindy and Chad launched DisneyLists.com in August 2015 to share their knowledge and love of Disney. Chad and Cindy have been Disney World Annual Passholders for years, DVC members, together have raced more than 70 runDisney races, and particularly love cruising on the Disney Cruise Line. Chad and Cindy also regularly represent DisneyLists.com at Walt Disney World media events. While attending these events, they get an insiders view of all the new things that have come to Walt Disney World. These experiences have helped them gain knowledge and expertise they happily pass on to their followers. They still can't believe how lucky they are to have such an amazing opportunity and will continue to share Disney with anyone who will listen!
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