It may still be summer, but Disney is already looking ahead to the Christmas season. This is one of the nicest times to visit Walt Disney World and that’s because of the decorations and different experiences offered.
One of those experiences is Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom. This is a festive party that gets everyone in the Christmas spirit. The party is a separate ticket, so the crowds tend to be a little less than during a regular park day. There’s also a special parade, special character meet and greets, special fireworks, food and drink offerings specific to the part, free treats, and more.
Some of the character meet and greets include special guests in their holiday outfits. Some of those characters include Anna and Elsa in their Christmas outfits (meeting at Princess Fairytale Hall), Sally and Santa Jack (meeting at Town Square Theater), and Mickey and Minnie Mouse in their holiday outfits (meeting at Town Square Theater). Of course, these are not the only characters that will be there, these are just the ones that Disney has announced.
Another fun feature of the party is Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas Parade. This is such a cute parade and a favorite among a lot of Disney guests. Guests will see dancing gingerbread men, ballroom dancers, the classic marching toy soldiers, all combined with upbeat holiday music and scents that will help to put everyone in that holiday spirit. At the end of the parade guests will see Santa wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year.
What’s a Disney party without fireworks? Guests are treated to a viewing of Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks each night during the party. This fireworks show combines classic Christmas songs, like “Deck the Halls” and “We Wish You a Merry Christmas,” with pyrotechnics, castle projections, and lighting effects. The projections on the castle are pretty entertaining to see, so I recommend getting a good view spot of the front of the castle.
Other Activities
- Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration – takes place at Cinderella Castle and includes Clarabelle Cow, Daisy Duck, Woody, and more
- Frozen Holiday Surprise & Dance Parties in the Park
- Meeting Santa at the Park
- “Snowfall” on Main Street, U.S.A.
- As well as other activities throughout the park
Rides that will be Open During the Party
Adventureland
- Pirates of the Caribbean
- The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
Frontierland
- Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
Liberty Square
- Haunted Mansion
Fantasyland
- Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid
- Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
- Prince Charming Regal Carrousel
- “it’s a small world”
- Peter Pan’s Flight
- The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
- Mad Tea Party
Storybook Circus
- Dumbo the Flying Elephant
- The Barnstormer
Tomorrowland
- Astro Orbiter
- Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor
- Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover
- TRON Lightcycle / Run presented by Enterprise
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Dates
- November: 7, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 30
- December: 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11, 12, 14, 16, 18, 19, 21
Guests who purchase Christmas party tickets may enter the park as early as 4 pm on the day they have a party ticket. The party officially gets underway at 7 pm, so this gives guests a few extra hours to enjoy Magic Kingdom. Tickets are on sale and can be purchased online, or by calling 407-934-7639. There are special prices for Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members, so make sure to take advantage of that if it applies to you.
Are you planning to attend Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party this year?
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Liz
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Liz
I love all things Disney, but my main love is for Disney World and I'm always planning for the next trip. Before becoming a Disney blogger, I was a radio DJ, so I guess I'm just continuing in the communication industry, just in a different form. I love talking Disney and I could talk about Disney all day. That's why I started blogging and created the Facebook group. The Disney community is full of friendly, helpful, and happy people...and I love being a part of it! If there is any Disney subject you would like to see covered just let me know! Need help planning your Disney vacation. Feel free to contact myself or Melissa at Never Stop Dreaming Travel Co. We love helping people plan their trips! Thanks for reading and I hope you enjoy! Don't forget to check out our Countdown to Disney app! Feel free to email me with suggestions of things you would like to see in the app :-)