PHOTOS: What Are Crowds Like At Disney World’s New After Hours Holiday Event?!

Happy Holidays, DFB Readers!

“Snoap” falling on Main Street!

We’ve been enjoying seeing all the holiday decorations at Disney World, along with munching on some holiday snacks, checking out some holiday merchandise, and living our best holiday life at Disney World. And now, we’re at the very first Disney Very Merriest After Hours Party!

The Very Merriest After Hours Party is an after-hours ticketed event being offered on select nights starting tonight and running through December 21, 2021. The party offers lots of exclusive holiday fun and entertainment, along with some special treats, fireworks, a stage show, and a parade.

Santa in Magic Kingdom

But what were crowds like tonight at the first party? Are the crowds small enough to make this event worth it? Or was it so busy that we still had to wait in long lines to ride attractions? Here’s what we saw.

It’s a sold-out night!

Entering the sold-out event, there were some pretty big crowds waiting to get in!

It’s a busy one!

For all the folks who got to the event close to its start, they got to enjoy a special showing of Disney Enchantment, Magic Kingdom’s latest fireworks show that debuted to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Disney World! The crowds were similar to your usual showing of Disney Enchantment, with lots of people congregating on Main Street, U.S.A.

Enchantment!

If you’re looking for those exclusive Very Merriest treats, expect some lines! I might take a little bit to get your snacks, so be sure to be prepared for that.

Line for the Orange Bird Churro

On the entertainment side of things, some sizeable crowds formed for the debut of the new show, Mickey & Minnie’s Very Merry Memories!

Very Merry Memories

Similarly, people gathered for Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade, the exclusive after-hours parade celebrating the holidays! Much like the parades of ye olden times, you may want to find a good spot well ahead of time to get a good view of the parade.

Waiting for the show!

We will continue to update this post as we explore the crowds tonight!

As always, keep following us for more details about the Very Merriest After Hours Party because we’ll be covering ALL of it, as well as EVERYTHING else about the holiday season at Disney World.

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Will you be attending the Disney Very Merriest After Hours Party this holiday season? Let us know in the comments!

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