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Magic Kingdom’s Villains After Hours

There is a really cool thing happening at the Magic Kingdom this summer called, Villains After Hours. It’s a separate ticketed event select nights through mid-August. The official Villains portion…

It’s a separate ticketed event select nights through mid-August.

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There is a really cool thing happening at the Magic Kingdom this summer called, Villains After Hours. It's a separate ticketed event select nights through mid-August. The official Villains portion goes from 10p-1a, but with this ticket, you can enter the park as early as 7p.  The best part...it's not as hot because the event starts once the sun starts going down - perfect for Florida summers!

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It's a separate ticketed event select nights through mid-August.


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Because this event has an attendance cap, Main Street is a lot less crowded.


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This is gonna be fun!


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The official Villains portion goes from 10p-1a.


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But, with this ticket, you can enter the park as early as 7p.


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When the event starts, there is a Villainous motiff projected onto Cinderella's Castle.


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You can ride Space Mountain in complete darkness with the sound a very special Disney Villain...


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Oh and you know Disney is going to have specially themed treats, too! This is the Dragon’s Breath Float- lemon soft-serve and sprite topped with a green cherry and cherry-flavored syrup. Yum!


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You can almost just walk on the rides, because they only let a limited number of guests in the park.


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Pirates of the Caribbean also has a special surprise awaiting you for this event only!


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Introducing the Maleficent Cone- lime soft-serve topped with chocolate horns and purple sprinkles served in a black waffle cone.


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At select times Maleficent the dragon will slither though the park.


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So sinister!


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The park looks so cool at night!


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Oh, and included with your ticket to this event you get popcorn, select ice cream and select bottled drinks!


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Normally, there would be a line to take a picture here...but not when the park capacity is limited!


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This was so fun! Villains Unite the Night at Cinderella Castle. Hi Hades!


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Uh oh, Jafar doesn't looks too happy.


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The stage show stars Hades, Meg, The Queen, Maleficent, Jafar and more!


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Don't be swayed by the looks of it, this Not-So-Poison Apple Cupcakes can be found at the Starbucks on Main Street. It's delicious and yes, safe to eat!


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Gimme!


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Limited edition merch! I'll take one of each, please.


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Such a nefarious scene!


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Probably one of my favorite parts is when you go to leave and some of the Disney Villains "show you the door". Love it!

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