Moonlight Magic @ Hollywood Studios - April 22nd, 2026 Event Thread
Moonlight Magic @ Hollywood Studios, April 22nd, 2026

This thread is to talk about all things related to the Moonlight Magic even taking place on 4/22/2026 in Hollywood Studios.
Registration
Early Registration was on 2/26/2026 and has now closed.
General Registration was on 3/5/2026 and has now closed.
What is Moonlight Magic?
Moonlight Magic is a special event exclusive to Disney Vacation Club (DVC) Members. During these events, eligible members can visit a select Disney park after it has closed to the public, turning the park into their very own playground. The event offers shorter-than-usual wait times for popular attractions, unique character greetings, exceptional entertainment, and complimentary treats.
Only DVC Members who qualify for Membership Magic (aka Membership Extras, aka Blue Card, aka Direct Owners with minimum required points OR grandfathered DVC members) can register to attend Moonlight Magic.
What can I expect at Moonlight Magic @ Hollywood Studios?
While every event is different, here is a great video about DVC Fan's experience attending Moonlight Magic @ Hollywood Studios in 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Visit the DVC Fan Moonlight Magic FAQ for answers to many of the most frequently asked questions!
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Home Resorts: 🏢 Bay Lake Tower, 🏝️ Beach Club Villas, 🫖 Villas at Grand Floridian & 🌲 Villas at Grand Californian
As we get closer to the event, what's everyone's favorite way to use the snack voucher at HS?
The Jack-Jack's Num Num Cookie from the Market is a favorite for me as well as the Mickey brownie sundae from Hollywood Scoops and the pineapple-coconut slushy from the Market. I know that's a lot of sweets, so if anyone has any savory recommendations, I'm all ears!
Happy to call the BoardWalk, Bay Lake Tower, and Grand Floridian home!
As we get closer to the event, what's everyone's favorite way to use the snack voucher at HS? The Jack-Jack's Num Num Cookie from the Market is a favo...
Jack Jack Num Num Cookie is my goto too! :)
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We’re so excited that our trip this year aligned with the Hollywood Studios Moonlight Magic We were one of the groups that tried to reserve and the system had glitched . Disney assured me that we have been registered - fingers crossed
We’re so excited that our trip this year aligned with the Hollywood Studios Moonlight Magic We were one of the groups that tried to reserve and the sy...
Did you receive a confirmation email (check spam too)? I think people who got the glitch had received registration emails before general registration started.
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Home Resorts: 🏢 Bay Lake Tower, 🏝️ Beach Club Villas, 🫖 Villas at Grand Floridian & 🌲 Villas at Grand Californian
Did you receive a confirmation email (check spam too)? I think people who got the glitch had received registration emails before general registration ...
thanks for asking- no we didn’t. I’ve reached out to Disney and I have confirmed chats that there was issues with their email and so not everyone was going to receive an email but they did confirm that I have been registered because I tried to register during the general registration and it told me I was already registered- really hope we’re gonna be able to make it. We’re looking forward to it.
Rise of the Resistance, about which I knew squat, is incredible. The drama and spectacle make you feel part of the story, a thrilling one. Even if you’ve ridden it umpteen times, that you can get onto the ride in hardly any time is a thrill, too.
Strongly suggest you eat dinner in the park for that MK holiday parties early arrival advantage. So much easier being already there when rides and the free Mickey bars become available.
We’ll be there, too! If you see a guy in a bright red powerchair who’s wearing a Hitchhiking Ghosts fedora, that’s us. Do say hi if you spot these two characters.

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Anyone Know when we’ll receive the official invite? I thought I recall from an AK MM event it was like the day before.
Yes, it will be like a day or so before. I don't expect to see any know before you go info until next week.
Happy to call the BoardWalk, Bay Lake Tower, and Grand Floridian home!
Anyone Know when we’ll receive the official invite? I thought I recall from an AK MM event it was like the day before.
Usually the week of the event, 2-3 days beforehand- sometimes the day before.
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Home Resorts: 🏢 Bay Lake Tower, 🏝️ Beach Club Villas, 🫖 Villas at Grand Floridian & 🌲 Villas at Grand Californian
thanks for asking- no we didn’t. I’ve reached out to Disney and I have confirmed chats that there was issues with their email and so not everyone was ...
Awesome, I hope you make it and enjoy the event!
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Home Resorts: 🏢 Bay Lake Tower, 🏝️ Beach Club Villas, 🫖 Villas at Grand Floridian & 🌲 Villas at Grand Californian
We just did our first MM last November at Animal Kingdom. It was SOO much fun. The two biggest tips I could offer are:
1) Take the time to enjoy the 'special stuff' the DJ's, Character Dance parties, etc are a blast...even just to watch, but you're never too old to join in!
2) Don't save your snack tickets until the end...the lines will get very long very quick. By the time I got to order some of the things we wanted were sold out.
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