You might say that Disney World is a pretty VIP experience all on its own, but there are some extra-special experiences that are reserved for certain select guests.
For example, guests staying at Deluxe resorts can take advantage of Extended Evening Hours. Guests can also pay for private VIP tours of the theme parks. Now, an exclusive event is returning to Disney World, but you have to be invited in order to attend!
Members of the DVC (Disney Vacation Club) can participate in the Moonlight Magic events, which are basically after-hours parties in the Disney World parks.
Moonlight Magic was canceled in 2020, but it’s finally returning to Disney World this year! Here’s what we know about this year’s events so far.
When Moonlight Magic returns, guests will get to enjoy exclusive after-hours access to the parks. Certain attractions will remain open for the event, and there will also be character sightings, entertainment, and complimentary treats.
DVC members with a Disney hotel reservation on the Moonlight Magic event date (see below for dates) can watch for an email that should arrive on February 22nd, 2022. This email will invite you to register online for the upcoming EPCOT Moonlight Magic events.
If you’re hoping to register for the EPCOT events with a Disney hotel reservation (on February 23rd, 2022), you’ll need to have your hotel reservations finalized before 11:59PM on February 20th, 2022.
Registration for the EPCOT Moonlight Magic opens to all other eligible DVC members on March 8th, 2022. As a member, you can register 4 other guests with you (5 people total). To register, visit the DVC Benefits page and choose “RSVP online.” Enter your DVC membership number, and you’ll be directed to an online waiting room. Fill out the registration form when it comes up, and then you’ll be all set for the event!
These are the dates for all the Moonlight Magic events that have been announced so far:
- EPCOT: March 17th, 2022, and March 31st, 2022 — Registration for DVC members with Disney hotel reservations on these dates opens on February 23rd, 2022. Event registration for all other eligible DVC members opens on March 8th, 2022.
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios: May 24th, 2022, June 16th, 2022, and July 14th, 2022 — Registration has not yet been announced for these events.
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom: July 26th, 2022, and August 31st, 2022 — Registration has not yet been announced for these events.
A few extra reminders about this event:
- Children younger than 3 years old do not need to be registered for this event.
- If you cancel your Disney hotel reservation, your event registration will be canceled automatically as well.
- You cannot modify or cancel an event registration on the same day as booking.
- Your DVC digital membership card and photo ID are required at event check-in.
- DVC members can only register for one event date at each participating park. (For example, you cannot register for two Moonlight Magic events at EPCOT.)
- Registration is required and limited. Walk-ins will not be permitted.
- Genie, Genie+, and Pay-Per-Ride are not available during these events.
The Moonlight Magic events are free to DVC members (with registration). Your theme park ticket for this day is not included, so if you do not have a park ticket, you cannot enter the park until the event begins.
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Yes!! We are DVC members from the uk and thought we’d never be able to go to a moonlight magic event! But we will be there for the July 26th event in animal kingdom so definitely going to try to book! Do you need to have a park ticket activated for that day or can we get in without?
Hi Matthew! If you wish to enter a park before the event, valid theme park admission and reservation are required, otherwise, you will not need to make a park reservation.
Do you know if you can register as a resort guest if you are checking out the day of moonlight magic?