Acquire tickets prior to Night of Joy as the event tends to sell out quickly. To  purchase tickets online click here (tickets)

Book hotels nights at least 2 weeks in advance.  Try to book rooms that are as close as possible to the theme parks, a Disney on-site hotel if you can afford it. 

Arrive early to the gates of the park, about 1/2 hour prior to scheduled time.

Wear comfortable shoes

Wear clothes that you will not mind getting sweaty and possibly damaged.

You will be required to wear a wrist bracelet.  Wear jewelry accordingly.

Pick up a time sheet and find out where and when the bands that you would like to hear are going to be performing.

To get the best viewing points for the performances,  try to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the performance start time.

Many stages have 2 groups performing.  To get good viewing of later performances you may have to watch earlier performances.

There will be character greeting at Town Square throughout the night

If going on an attraction,  remember to note the length of the wait time as well as the length of the attraction.  If you want to see a particular performance remember what their scheduled time is and plan ride times accordingly.

Attractions may break down at any point during the night.  Do not go on an attraction if you cannot wait the extra time a breakdown might create.

Remember that if you are coming for the attractions you will be better off going earlier in the day or going on a normal day.  Lines for attractions can become very long and can be inhabited by very uninhibited teenagers and young adults.

Do not push your way through crowds to get a closer view.

Some of the attendees like to dance and sing.

Moshing and slam dancing is prohibited by Disney security but that does not mean that it does not take place.  Be prepared.

No body surfing is allowed.

Remember that all performances are subject to change without notice.

Disobeying any of Disney's posted warnings or those of Disney's security will get you ejected and depending on the nature of the offense banned from the park and/or prosecuted in Orange County Sheriff's Office.

Florida can become very hot, even at night, wear cool clothing.

Florida is also subject to harsh weather such as thunderstorms which occur frequently.