Making The Most of Ticketed Events At Disney World

Disney vacations can be a once in a lifetime trip for many guests. Many guests visiting the parks find that time can go by too quickly. Making the most of your vacation is important, and there are many ways to make your trip even more magical. Special ticketed events are a great way to extend the magic of your Disney vacation. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, Disney Jollywood Nights, and Disney After Hours Events require a special ticket to enter. These events have exclusive merchandise, intricate theming and decorations, special parades and performances, special character appearances, and so much more. If you are attending a special ticketed event this year at Disney then continue reading for some tips on how to make the most of them.

Enter The Park As Early As You Can

Most ticketed events such as Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween party will allow you to enter the park as early as 6pm. It’s essential that you arrive as soon as you are able to in order to make the most of your day. When you only have a certain amount of hours to enjoy the parks, you will want to make every hour count. Staying at the party until the very end is also important for those wishing to get the most out of their time.

Research Before You Go

Before you enter the park for your ticketed event it’s very important that you look into what is available ahead of time. Research the event you’re going to and see what is being offered during your visit. This will help you go into the event with a plan, so you aren’t wandering around looking for what to do next. Most events have exclusive entertainment and character meet and greets available, and not all attractions will be open during these events.

Prioritize Party Specific Activities

When visiting these parties or special ticketed events, it’s a good idea to prioritize the party-specific activities that are taking place. You can eat a Mickey pretzel any day of the week, but you can’t grab free Christmas cookies or trick-or-treat at Magic Kingdom during any other park day.

Eat Before The Party Starts

Many guests find that they don’t want to waste time during the events to sit down and eat. With so much to do, and a limited amount of time, we suggest eating before the event begins. You can grab a meal at your resort or even bring something along with you. That way you can spend your time experiencing the party rather than having a meal.

Focus on Entertainment Over Rides

It’s true that the lines for rides are shorter during events and party days, but many guests find themselves wishing they had focused on entertainment rather than rides. Again, you can ride rides during any normal park day. But the party-specific entertainment can only be experienced once.

Do you attend special ticketed events when you visit Disney World? What ticketed events do you enjoy? We want to hear from you in the comments below!

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