This week’s featured photo brings us to the United Kingdom Pavilion in Epcot. It also works as a Flashback Friday photo.
Tag Archives: Disney Holidays
Dates for the Halloween Party and Christmas Party Released!
Lots of people have been waiting patiently for the dates of the Halloween and Christmas parties to be released. If you plan on attending one of the parties it’s helpful to know the dates so you know what night you will be in the Magic Kingdom for the party and then can plan the rest of your vacation days.
Holiday Events at Disney World
Are you visiting Disney World during the holiday season or thinking of visiting during the holiday season? Disney has different events happening at the parks during the holidays.
Disney Parks Blog has released a list of the events you can find at the different parks to help you plan your visit.
In Magic Kingdom you can purchase a ticket for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. During the party you can see things like Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade, A Totally Tomorrowland Christmas! Dance Party, Holiday Wishes: Celebrate the Spirit of the season fireworks. The party starts at 7 p.m. and happens on select nights beginning November 8.
In Epcot you can experience Epcot’s Holidays around the World, which lets you experience the different holiday traditions in each country’s pavilion. Another fun experience is the Candlelight Processional. A celebrity narrator will tell the story of Christmas surrounded by a 50-piece orchestra and mass choir. Both events will happen from November 27 – December 30.
In Disney’s Hollywood Studios you can see The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights. The Streets of America will be covered in millions of sparkling lights. Plus, there are mobile displays and there is holiday music to go along with the display. This is included in the price of admission and will run from November 6 – January 3.
In Disney’s Animal Kingdom Mickey and Minnie will get dressed up for the holidays. You can find them at Adventurers Outpost and take some fun holiday photos.
So there are lots of fun things going on during the holiday season!
Thanks for reading!
*Liz*
Tickets for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Available Now!
Tickets for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party are available now! Both are very popular partiees, so it can’t hurt to buy tickets ahead of time.
During Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party kids (and adults) can dress up and go trick-or-treating. Since it is a separate ticket event, those who do not have party tickets much leave the park by 7. Party goers will be given trick-or-treat bags and a map of locations in the park handing out candy. In addition to the trick-or-treating, there is a special parade (Boo-to-You) and special fireworks (HalloWishes) that will end the party. Certain attractions will also be open during the party. Even though it is only a select amount of attractions that are open, the lines will still be much shorter.
Halloween Party Dates:
- September 15, 18, 20, 22, 25 and 27
- October 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 18, 20, 22, 23, 25, 27, 29 and 31
- November 1
Ticket Prices:
- September
- Advanced: $68 for adults, $63 for kids 3-9
- Day of: $74 for adults, $69 for kids
- October
- Advanced: $74 for adults, $69 for kids 3-9
- Day of: $79 for adults, $74 for kids 3-9
- Halloween
- $87 for adults, $82 for kids 3-9
*Please note these prices are before tax
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party requires a separate ticket as well. During this party guests can see Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade (ending with Santa himself arriving on his sleigh), the beautifully lit castle (the Fairy Godmother’s gift to Cinderella), snow on Main Street USA, and more! Plus, guests can enjoy complimentary cookies and hot cocoa! Like the Halloween party, the Christmas party will have select attractions open for guests to experience during the party.
Christmas Party Dates:
- November 8, 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19
- Ticket Prices:
- Advanced $74 for adults; $69 for kids 3-9
- Day of Event: $79 for adults; $74 for kids 3-9
- Ticket Prices:
- December 1, 3, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15
- Ticket Prices:
- Advanced $74 for adults; $69 for kids 3-9
- Day of Event: $79 for adults; $74 for kids 3-9
- Ticket Prices:
- November 20, 29
- Ticket Prices:
- $79 for adults; $74 for kids 3-9
- Ticket Prices:
- December 18
- $82 for adults; $77 for kids 3-9
Single-day tickets for Disney’s Night of Joy are available September (11-12) $65 in advance and $80 on the day of the event. You can also get a two night ticket for $115 in advance.
*Please note all prices are before tax.