Official Details on Disney After Hours; D-Luxe Burger Opening at Disney Springs in May

Official Details on Disney After Hours:

Yesterday, we learned of Disney After Hours in an unofficial manner as Disney hadn't made the official announcement. Today, it is officially on the Disney World website. Here are the details:

More Magic Less Time:

Treat yourself to a classic Magic Kingdom experience—complete with select attractions, ice cream novelties and more.

By purchasing a ticket to Disney After Hours, you can make the most of a truly magical occasion when Magic Kingdom park lets you in for the last few hours of the day… and then stays open for 3 extra hours at night, just for Guests of the event!

This is your chance to fit in even more theme park fun, all while enjoying many of the most popular attractions and Character Greetings around—such as: 

• Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
• Disney Princess Greetings at Princess Fairytale Hall
• Peter Pan’s Flight
• Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
• Space Mountain
• And much, much more!

Ice Cream Novelties & Select Beverages Included!
In the midst of the laughs and thrills, be sure to chill out with ice cream novelties and select bottled beverages—included with the cost of admission—available at carts stationed through the park. In addition, you can also purchase select menu items at Casey’s Corner and STARBUCKS® Coffee and specialty beverages from Main Street Bakery.

And remember: admission is limited to only a select number of Guests. Be sure to purchase your tickets today! 

You can purchase tickets today and here are the official dates and times:

• April 28 and May 5 from 10 p.m. until 1 a.m.
• April 14 and 21 and May 8, 12, and 19 from 11 p.m. until 2 a.m.

Tickets are $149 and you can call the Disney Reservation Center by calling 407-827-7185. Here are more details on what you should know about Disney After Hours:

• Official check-in for the event will take place at the Main Entrance to the theme park beginning at 7:00 PM.
• Please note that Magic Kingdom park will officially close to Guests who haven’t purchased Disney After Hours tickets at 10:00 PM on April 28 and May 5, 2016; and at 11:00 PM on April 14 and 21, and May 8, 12 and 19, 2016.
• Walt Disney World Resort hotel Guests—including those staying at Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel and Walt Disney World Swan Hotel—may use Walt Disney World Transportation after the event for up to 2 hours.
• Please note that the number of tickets available is limited. In addition, all tickets are non-refundable, non-transferrable and are only valid for admission during the special event date and hours.
• All attractions, entertainment and experiences are subject to change without notice.

D-Luxe Burger Opening at Disney Springs in May:

A few weeks ago we learned that 30 new tenants will be opening in Disney Springs beginning in May. One of those tenants will be D-Luxe Burger, a specialty burger restaurant owned by Disney, will open in the Town Center area. Today, we learned a few more details on the restaurant including the burgers on the menu with unique toppings, freshly baked buns, and a signature blend of beef. Here are the gourmet burgers that will be on the menu:

• Classic Cheeseburger – Beef patty topped with cheddar, lettuce, tomato and pickle
• Barbeque Classic Burger – Beef patty topped with a fried onion ring, smoked Gouda, bacon, barbeque sauce and lettuce
• El Diablo Burger – Chorizo-and-signature-blend patty, fried banana peppers, pepper jack cheese, lettuce, tomato and chipotle mayonnaise
• Southern Classic Burger – Beef patty, topped with fried-green tomato, pimento cheese, lettuce and bacon
• Cluck Burger – Ground chicken patty, garlic herb sauce, avocado, lettuce and tomato
• Veggie Burger – house-made patty topped with Tzatziki, green bean salad, lettuce and tomato

Fresh cut fries and your choice of dipping sauces will complement each of the burgers. Artisanal Gelato shakes will be available daily with rotating flavors such as chocolate, vanilla, raspberry, strawberry, salted caramel, s'mores, and cake. Root beer, Cherry Coke and orange soda floats are also featured, as well as hard sodas, draft beer, and cider. For the adults, shakes with spirits including Smoked Bourbon, Beer, and Godiva Raspberry. 

That's not all how about this dessert? A delicious Red Velvet Burger Macaron that is loving handcrafted to look just like a burger right down to the raspberry ketchup. The Disney Parks Blog announced they will be releasing more details on another new restaurant opening in Disney Springs in Amorette's Patisserie.