Hard ticket events are special events that happen in the Magic Kingdom on select nights. They normally close the park early for regular day guests. Then they require an additional ticket if we want to stay longer. Hard ticket events usually require you to be wearing a wrist band. They have cast members walking around checking for the bands and if you don’t have one they will politely ask you to exit the Magic Kingdom. Not very magical if you ask me!
Don’t get caught off guard! Make sure you keep your eye out for these events so you know what’s happening at the Magic Kingdom on the day of your visit.

Here is what they are telling cast members as of 7AM this morning. Dates, events, and performers are always subject to change.

Fall Hard Ticket Events:
The fall hard ticket special events (Night of Joy, Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party) should be available to book this Tuesday, May 1, 2012. Stay tuned for more info.

Night of Joy
Location: Magic Kingdom Theme Park
Dates: September 7, 2012–September 8, 2012
Night of Joy is a contemporary Christian music festival that takes place each fall at Magic King- dom Park. It features live performances by con- temporary Christian superstars in rock, pop and gospel.

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Location: Magic Kingdom Theme Park
Dates: Select Nights September–October 2012
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is a Halloween-themed special event held on select dates in Magic Kingdom theme park. Purchase of an additional event admission ticket is required to attend Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Dress up in your favorite costume and get ready to treat-or-treat.

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
Location: Magic Kingdom Theme Park
Dates: Select Nights November–
December 2012
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is a special event held each winter on select nights at Magic Kingdom theme park. Purchase of an additional event admission ticket is required to attend Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. The event is filled with jolly holiday parades, fireworks and live entertainment.