"Official" 2018 Disney After Hours (DAH) Thread (Now Closed, see New 2019 Thread)

[April P]

We went 2/8 and we felt like it was a great option for us.

We did about 14 rides and 1 character meet (Cinderella and Elena).

We had a couple in our party that were smokers and they found it a challenge to find locations to smoke. We stopped 2x for popcorn, 3 times for drinks and ice cream. We rode 7DMT 2 times, and could have jumped on 1 more time at the end of the night (that was our 1 regret). It wasn't empty by any means, but seeing adventureland BEFORE DAH, and after, it was a huge difference. We made the mistake of jumping around from land to land too much. That was a big mistake on time, but we accomplished everything we had hoped to do. We also had a few bathroom stops in there, and we had 6 in our group, 1 in a scooter. We are thinking of going next year if they do it again and just take our family (no scooter and no smokers). I bet we could get much more done, but it was important that we experience it all together.

We rode Dumbo during fireworks and it was the MOST AMAZING ride ever. That was all of our favorite moments of the night and made it so special. Try to enjoy your time if you're going tonight and soak in the park! We never waited more than 10 mins in any lines. Next time I'll ride Pooh again and again! LOL!

 

[pitpat]

How will the waits be for BTMRR during HEA but with a 9pm close? Currently have a Jungle Cruise FP from 8-9 so we can ride at night but not take up DAH time. Planned to do BTMRR during fireworks, then hit JC, but I'm wondering if we should switch our FPs.

 

[to be tink]

So excited to read all the reports from tonight! We go on 3/1 and this thread has made the anticipation a ton of fun. Thanks everyone!!!

 

[foodiddiedoo]

So excited to read all the reports from tonight! We go on 3/1 and this thread has made the anticipation a ton of fun. Thanks everyone!!!

Me too! Can't wait for us to be "next"!

 

[happiest place]

Hope all DAH folks have a great time tonight!!

 

[vlackkm]

You may schedule FPs for times prior to the event and it will not affect your FPs for the next day. In fact, I did just that! We did DAH on Thursday and I decided we HAD to go to AK so that DS could experience FoP. So, I had a one-day one-park ticket. The DAH event ticket is a separate ticket. I would advise you to plan your first FP to END about 15 minutes after you plan to enter the park. Granted, the park stays open longer for your DAH. I scheduled my first FP at 5:20, such that it ended at 6:20. That gave us time to get in at 6:00 (based on previous reports) and get to the ride. It worked perfectly.

Just wanted to clarify this: You only had a ticket for DAH, and then the following day a one day ticket for AK, right? So you were able to use FastPass with just the DAH ticket? That's exactly what we plan to do 3/8 but I didn't know we could schedule FP's with just a DAH ticket. Thanks!

 

[Haley R]

Just wanted to clarify this: You only had a ticket for DAH, and then the following day a one day ticket for AK, right? So you were able to use FastPass with just the DAH ticket? That's exactly what we plan to do 3/8 but I didn't know we could schedule FP's with just a DAH ticket. Thanks!

We are only doing dah that day and we were able to schedule FPs.

 

[kabbie]

I have DAH tickets for 3/8 and was able to book FPs for that day. I don't have any other admission tied to my MDE account.

 

[MommaBerd]

Just wanted to clarify this: You only had a ticket for DAH, and then the following day a one day ticket for AK, right? So you were able to use FastPass with just the DAH ticket? That's exactly what we plan to do 3/8 but I didn't know we could schedule FP's with just a DAH ticket. Thanks!

I know PPs have answered your question, but yes, that is correct.

 

[SmithSmith]

I just realized, 2 weeks from right now I’ll be hanging out in the AKL Kilimanjaro Club gearing up to go to my first ever DAH! I can not wait. It’s stupid how excited I am.

I hope everyone has a FANTASTIC time tonight. I’ll be thinking of ya. Can’t wait to see the reports come in.

 

[melliemelo]

Just got to MK 5:05. I was excited to see "event entrance" on one set of signs. I went up and asked if this was for DAH and the cm had no clue what I was taking about. She looked at the sign and said she had no idea why it said that, it's a regular entrance.

 

[TheFloatingBear]

Hoping everyone has a magical evening! Can't wait to read the reports! Fortify yourself with lots of Mickey bars!

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Have to admit I’ve been peeking at MK wait times on the app all day. Glad everyone has the extra hour.

And how about 82 degrees mid-Feb!

 

[PlutosNumberOneFan]

After hours signage at the entrance now. Lanyards at front of park but not being given out just yet.

 

[PlutosNumberOneFan]

We’re in with lanyards!

 

[Haley R]

Seems like they’re sticking to their 6 pm time.

 

[igrsod]

Me too! Can't wait for us to be "next"!

Me too

 

[nancy155]

Here now. Getting ready to head to liberty square I will report

 

[ajtour]

We have lanyards as well. There is a guest relations person by town hall. Weather is perfect.

 

[nancy155]

6:30 got lanyard from liberty square!