There are a few ways to visit Disney World after closing time, when you typically get the chance to deal with lower crowds and shorter wait times.

One such way to visit late is through the Moonlight Magic Disney Vacation Club (DVC) event, which hasn’t been offered for some time now. But last night it returned to EPCOT, and we have all the details!
In case you didn’t know, Moonlight Magic is a special event for DVC Members, when they can visit a Disney Park after hours with complimentary admission. In the past, this meant shorter wait times for select open attractions, special character meet-and-greets, entertainment, and complimentary treats.

Last night, Moonlight Magic was held at EPCOT from 10PM to 1AM, and you CAN visit the park before the event begins as long as you have admission and a park pass reservation. At check-in, we received an info sheet outlining the entertainment, characters, and open attractions during the event.

This info sheet also explained the “Delectable Delight vouchers” we received when we checked into the event, which we’ll explain more in a second. The event included Mickey Ice Cream Bars and Strawberry Fruit Bars as complimentary and unlimited treats, which could be found at ice cream carts near Creations Shop and the Imagination pavilion.

Each guest received three “Snack Certificates,” also known as vouchers, to redeem for their choice of drink or snack such as bottled drinks, sodas, Powerade, or treats like Mickey Ice Cream Sandwiches. You also had to redeem one voucher to receive the exclusive popcorn bucket.

We found that the line for the popcorn bucket was REALLY long, which means we spent quite a bit of the event standing in line just to get the bucket. We wish the popcorn buckets could have been handed out at check-in, rather than expecting guests to spend so much time in line. Overall, snack lines were long throughout the event.

The World Showcase was not fully open, although select rides like Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and Frozen Ever After were open. There were also characters in a few areas and some live entertainment in Canada.

You can check your voucher for open snack spots, and we did see that Kringla Bakeri og Kafe and Sunshine Seasons were open, although Sunshine Seasons was mostly out of snacks by the time we got there.

Disney Villains were at the event for modified character meet-and-greets, and we saw Pain and Panic from Hercules…

…Honest John and Gideon from Pinocchio…

…Oogie Boogie from The Nightmare Before Christmas…

…and the Evil Queen from Snow White. From a distance, we also saw the Queen of Hearts from Alice in Wonderland, as well as Lady Tremaine, Anastasia, and Drizella from Cinderella.

During the event, the DVC Moonlight Magic logo was lit on the barges that are used for the Harmonious nighttime spectacular, and at 11PM and 12AM the “Disney Vacation Club Welcome Home Moment” occurred.

During the Welcome Home Moment, the water features on the Harmonious barges were turned on for a fun display on the World Showcase Lagoon.

There are more Moonlight Magic events scheduled for the near future (at different Disney Parks!), and DVC Members who are staying at a Disney hotel during an event should automatically get an email to register. If not, you can register at a later date on the DVC website. Since this is a complimentary event, registration tends to fill up fast!

You HAVE to be a Disney Vacation Club Member to register, and you must have your DVC card at check-in. Don’t wait too long to register if you’re interested in attending Moonlight Magic, and stay tuned for more Disney news!
Check out all the dates and locations for future Moonlight Magic events here!
Join the AllEars.net Newsletter to stay on top of ALL the breaking Disney News! You'll also get access to AllEars tips, reviews, trivia, and MORE! Click here to Subscribe!

Did you attend the Moonlight Magic event last night? Tell us in the comments!
Trending Now
A NEW Disney Loungefly is now available online.
Here's your one-stop-shop for Loungefly bags on this Cyber Monday!
We found a TON of Bluey souvenirs and gifts on Amazon-- and the best part?...
We've got a sneak peek at what's going on behind construction walls at EPCOT!
We found a TON of Disney items on sale for Cyber Monday! See the deals...
OK, this might be signs that you are riding Pirates of the Caribbean too much...
Let's take a look at what projects might be on the horizon in Disney World.
We love finding new items that celebrate the Disney 100th anniversary-- especially in stores that...
A NEW development has happened in the battle between Disney and DeSantis.
Check out this EXCLUSIVE souvenir at Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party in Magic Kingdom!
Want to know one of the most unique and incredible souvenirs at Disney you're all...
There are so many Loungefly designs and patterns to choose from that it can be...
These top-secret Disneyland locations are must-see spots for any die-hard Disney fan!
It's the most merriest time of the year! We've got you covered for all of...
We came up with 4 'rules' that are better off broken in Disney World!
If you're a Universal fan, you're going to want to read about these 42 hidden...
We are debunking 5 myths that people always believe about Disney World hotel rooms.
Always have sore feet in Disney, or trying to avoid having them? Follow our tips...
Governor DeSantis has appointed members for the new board in charge of what once was...
There's a new spirit jersey in Disney World for the 50th Anniversary!