Disney Vacation Club's free after-hours nights for 2027 skip Magic Kingdom entirely, and three of the eight are at Typhoon Lagoon. Seven of them fall on a Tuesday.
Disney Vacation Club members, get your calendars out. Moonlight Magic 2027 has dates.
DVC announced eight of its free after-hours events for next year at Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, EPCOT and Typhoon Lagoon, WDWMagic reported Thursday. The first registration window opens Dec. 15, 2026.
Three of the eight nights are at Typhoon Lagoon, and none are at Magic Kingdom. Seven fall on a Tuesday, and the lone exception is EPCOT on a Wednesday.
What are the Moonlight Magic 2027 dates?
Tuesday, Jan. 12: Disney's Animal Kingdom
Tuesday, Feb. 2: Disney's Hollywood Studios
Tuesday, March 9: Disney's Hollywood Studios
Tuesday, May 25: Disney's Animal Kingdom
Tuesday, June 15: Disney's Typhoon Lagoon
Tuesday, July 13: Disney's Typhoon Lagoon
Tuesday, Aug. 24: Disney's Typhoon Lagoon
Wednesday, Sept. 8: EPCOT
No fall events have been announced for 2027, WDWMagic noted. This year, DVC added fall nights in September, as [we reported then](https://news.piratesandprincesses.net/p/dvc-moonlight-magic-adds-3-fall-nights), so more could still show up.
When does Moonlight Magic 2027 registration open?
There are three windows. Early and general registration both open at 11 a.m. Eastern.
Jan. 12, Feb. 2 and March 9: early Dec. 15, 2026; general Dec. 17, 2026
May 25 and June 15: early April 22, 2027; general April 29, 2027
July 13, Aug. 24 and Sept. 8: early June 3, 2027; general June 10, 2027
You can register for one event per season, no matter which window you used. Winter is January to March, spring is April to June, and summer is July to September. So the most any member can do in 2027, so far, is three nights.
Who can go to Moonlight Magic?
Eligible DVC members. Early registration is for members with a confirmed qualifying resort reservation. That stay has to be booked with your membership, using vacation points, reservation points or cash, through Member Services or DisneyVacationClub.com, by the modification deadline.
General registration is open to all eligible members, with limited space.
In September, we reported that members who bought all their points on the resale market don't get Moonlight Magic, according to DVC Resale Experts. Check your status in the DVC app before Dec. 15.
How many guests can you bring?
The member plus up to four guests, so five total per membership. Kids under 3 don't need to be registered. If you're registering through a resort stay, you can register up to the number of guests on that reservation.
How do you register for Moonlight Magic?
Go to the Moonlight Magic page on DisneyVacationClub.com and select "RSVP Online."
Have your member number ready, and decide which member will attend and check in the party.
Enter the number to join a virtual waiting room. Your place in line is random.
Don't refresh. When it's your turn, you get the registration form.
Member Services can't book or change registrations. Changes go through the link in your confirmation email. DVC asks for at least 48 hours' notice to cancel, and you can't change or cancel on the same day you booked.
What happens at Moonlight Magic?
You get into the park after it closes to the public, with shorter waits for rides, character greetings, entertainment and free treats. Admission to the event itself is free.
A few rules to know:
Bring your DVC Digital Membership Card and a photo ID. The whole party checks in together.
Getting in before the event's mix-in time takes a separate paid ticket, plus a park reservation if your ticket needs one.
Lightning Lane passes don't work during the event.
Guests under 18 need a participating parent or guardian.
It's rain or shine, though some things may be canceled for weather.
Entry can't be transferred or sold.
How does 2027 compare with 2026?
This year's lineup was bigger. DVC News listed 10 dates when 2026's schedule came out in September 2025, including a Disney California Adventure night. WDWMagic's 2027 list covers Disney World only.
EPCOT also got shortchanged. It had three nights in 2026's original lineup and has one in 2027.
For the water park nights, pack a towel. For everything else, pack patience for the waiting room.
Article compiled and written by Kambrea Pratt (editor-in-chief), Derek Gibbs (beat editor) and the Pirates & Princesses newsroom. Pirates & Princesses is part of WebReef Media.
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Hat Tips:
WDWMagic (Nov. 12, 2026), the 2027 dates, registration windows, rules, party size and how to register
DVC News (Sept. 18, 2025), the original 2026 Moonlight Magic dates
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