2025 Disney Vacation Club Moonlight Magic Dates Announced
Disney Vacation Club has announced the dates and locations for their 2025 Moonlight Magic events, plus added three more 2024 events at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
Moonlight Magic Returns in 2025!
Disney Vacation Club Moonlight Magic events—a favorite Membership Magic benefit—are back! Experience a night full of excitement at these complimentary events offering exclusive after-hours access. Enjoy select new and classic attractions, shorter-than-usual wait times, Character greetings, entertainment and delectable delights!
Plus, new Moonlight Magic event dates have been added for 2024 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park on October 24, November 21 and December 10. Eligible Members may register for one of these extra event dates even if they attended a Moonlight Magic event in 2024. See event and registration details below.
What Is Moonlight Magic?
During a Moonlight Magic event, eligible Members can visit a select theme park for a special celebration after the park has closed to the public! Enjoy an evening of enchantment, entertainment and so much more as the park becomes your playground.
Highlights for our privileged partiers include:
- Shorter-than-usual wait times for popular park attractions
- Disney Characters greetings
- Exceptional entertainment
- Complimentary special treats and delectable delights
Note: Activities and offerings are subject to change without notice.
Know Before You Register
Before registering for this event, be sure to review important information.
Members with Resort Reservations
When using their Membership to book a stay with Vacation Points, Reservation Points or cash, Members who booked a qualifying Resort reservation* (by calling Member Services or visiting DisneyVacationClub.com) by the cutoff date will have priority booking access to early event registration and can register themselves and up to the number of individuals on their Resort reservation(s). There is limited availability when booking a general event registration date.
If Members have multiple Resort Reservations, additional party size guidelines apply.
The Member who is selected during the event registration process to check in their party must be present at the event and check in their full party.
Event Date Limits
For the additional 3 dates in 2024 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park (October 24, November 21 and December 10, 2024), Members are eligible to register for one of these extra event dates even if they have attended a Moonlight Magic event in 2024. Please check back for eligibility requirements for 2025 event dates.
Party Size Limits
A Member can register themselves and up to 4 additional Guests per Membership (for a total of 5)—or up to the number of Guests on their Resort reservation. Children younger than 3 years of age do not need to be registered for this event.
Modifications and Cancellations
This event cannot be booked or modified through Member Services. If a Member wishes to change their party size or the date that they are attending Moonlight Magic, they may modify their event registration through the link found in their confirmation email.
Please note:
- If you cancel your Resort reservation, your event registration will be cancelled automatically.
- Cancelling and rebooking an event registration increases the risk of losing one’s registration.
- Modifications or cancellations of an event registration cannot be made the same day as booking.
- We request that Members cancel at least 48 hours in advance.
Other Important Information
- Complimentary admission to the after-hours event is valid for the duration of the event. If you wish to enter a park before the event, valid theme park admission and a valid reservation are required.
- This offer is complimentary, nontransferable and cannot be sold. It is subject to availability, change or termination without notice.
- Attendees younger than 18 years of age must be accompanied by a participating parent or guardian.
- This is a rain-or-shine event; however, some experiences may be cancelled due to inclement weather.
- Park pre-planning services are not available during Moonlight Magic events.
Registration and Check-In Details
Event registration is required to attend this event. Register online when your registration window opens. Please check each Moonlight Magic event location for details as registration periods for Guests with and without Resort reservations will vary.
To register:
- Visit this page and select “RSVP Online”. Be sure to have your Member number ready.
- You will enter a virtual waiting room, which secures your place in line. Do not refresh the page.
- When it’s your turn, you’ll be sent to the registration form to sign up for a night of Moonlight Magic!
Important Registration Information
- Registration is required and limited. Unfortunately, walk-ins will not be permitted.
- The Member who registers must be in attendance and be the person who checks in their full party.
Checking In
When checking in, please keep in mind:
- Your valid Disney Vacation Club Digital Membership Card and photo ID are required at check-in.
- Your Digital Membership Card should be added to the digital wallet of your mobile device before arrival, as using the temporary card will not expedite the check-in process.
- The Member who was selected during the event registration process must be in attendance to check in their full party.
- The entire party must check in together to gain access to the event.
- Entry prior to the event mix-in time requires a separate paid theme park admission and park reservation.
WHERE TO FIND THE MAGIC
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park
Event Dates: October 24, 2024, November 21, 2024, December 10, 2024, and February 12, 2025
For the October 24, November 21 and December 10, 2024, Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park events:
Early Registration Window – Opens September 19, 2024
The early registration window for the October 24, November 21 and December 10 events is open to eligible Members with qualifying Resort reservations*. See the “Know Before You Register” section for more information. All Resort reservations and modifications—including changing your party size—must be completed by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on September 15, 2024. Modifications to your Resort reservation party size after September 15, 2024, will not increase your party size for the event.
For the October 24, November 21 and December 10, 2024, Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park events:
General Registration – Opens October 8, 2024
The general registration window for the October 24, November 21 and December 10 events is open to all eligible Members (limited availability).
Please check back later for registration information regarding the event on February 12, 2025. Event and registration dates are subject to change.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Event Dates: January 26, 2025, and September 1, 2025
Please check back later for registration information. Event and registration dates are subject to change.
EPCOT
Event Dates: April 30, 2025, and July 17, 2025
Please check back later for registration information. Event and registration dates are subject to change.
Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
Event Dates: May 20, 2025, June 9, 2025, and August 11, 2025
Please check back later for registration information. Event and registration dates are subject to change.
*Resorts booked using your Membership include:
- The following Disney Vacation Club Resorts: Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village, Disney’s Beach Club Villas, Disney’s BoardWalk Villas, Disney’s Old Key West Resort, Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows, Disney’s Riviera Resort, Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort
- The following Walt Disney World Resort and Disney’s Beach Resorts hotels: Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort, Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort, Disney’s All-Star Music Resort, The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort, The Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, Disney’s Beach Club Resort, Disney’s BoardWalk Inn, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, Disney’s Pop Century Resort, Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter, Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside, Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Disney’s Yacht Club Resort and Disney’s Vero Beach Resort
Important Information about Membership Extras:
Membership Extras—such as exchange options in the Disney Collection, options offered through hotel exchange, certain discounts, offers and special events—are incidental benefits. These incidental benefits are subject to change or termination without notice, may require the payment of a fee and cannot be combined with any other offers or promotions. Membership Extras are also subject to availability and blockout dates may apply, including high periods of demand such as Christmas and New Year’s Day. To receive any Membership Extras, purchasers must present a valid digital Disney Vacation Club Membership Card along with a corresponding valid photo ID. Effective June 3, 2021, to obtain a Disney Vacation Club Membership Card, Members must accumulate a total of at least 150 Vacation Points purchased directly from Disney Vacation Development, LLC. Exchange options in the Disney Collection and options offered through hotel exchange are not available for ownership interests not purchased directly from Disney Vacation Development, LLC after March 21, 2011, and, effective April 4, 2016, Members who have not purchased an ownership interest directly from Disney Vacation Development, LLC will not have access to Membership Extras.