🎄 Get Ready for Holiday Magic: Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Returns to Magic Kingdom!

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The most enchanting time of the year is just around the corner, and Magic Kingdom is getting ready to sparkle like never before! That’s right—Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is making its grand return, and we’ve got all the festive details you need to start planning your holiday visit.

From dazzling parades and fireworks to exclusive character greetings, ride overlays, and unlimited sweet treats, this separately ticketed event transforms Magic Kingdom into a shimmering winter wonderland.

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❄️ What Is Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party?

Held on select nights throughout November and December, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is a special after-hours event that celebrates the holiday season Disney-style. Guests can expect live entertainment, limited-time holiday overlays on beloved rides, festive decor, character encounters, cookies and cocoa, and more!

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📅 2025 Party Dates

This year’s party will take place on select nights between Friday, November 7 and Sunday, December 21. Here’s when the holiday fun happens:

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

🕓 Early Entry Tip: While the party officially begins at 7:00 p.m., ticketholders can enter as early as 4:00 p.m.—giving you a head start on the holiday festivities!

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🎅 Magical Character Greetings

Throughout the party, you’ll find exclusive character appearances you won’t see during regular park hours:

Princess Fairytale Hall

• Meet Anna and Elsa dressed in their winter finery.

Town Square Theater

• Say hi to Santa Jack Skellington and Sally

• Snap a photo with Mickey & Minnie, both dressed in their festive finest

🎁 Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade

This beloved parade brings storybook Christmas scenes to life with:

• Dancing gingerbread men

• Graceful ballroom dancers

• Iconic marching toy soldiers

• Your favorite Disney characters in holiday attire

• And of course, Santa Claus himself!

🗺️ Viewing Tip: The parade travels from Frontierland to Main Street, U.S.A., so you’ll find great viewing spots throughout the park.

🎆 Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks

Hosted by Minnie Mouse herself, this nighttime spectacular features:

• Holiday favorites like “Deck the Halls” and “We Wish You a Merry Christmas”

• Colorful fireworks synced to music

• Stunning projections wrapping Cinderella Castle in holiday cheer

🎂 Upgrade Option: Want an even sweeter view? Check out the Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Dessert Party at Tomorrowland Terrace, where you’ll enjoy reserved fireworks viewing and a spread of holiday treats (additional cost; reservations coming soon!).

🎉 Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration

Head to the Cinderella Castle stage for this upbeat show where Mickey and friends—including Clarabelle Cow, Daisy Duck, and Woody—deliver a toe-tapping performance of holiday music and high-energy dancing.

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❄️ Frozen Holiday Surprise & Dance Parties

At select times during the night, Cinderella Castle becomes a frozen spectacle during the Frozen Holiday Surprise, with appearances by Elsa, Anna, Olaf, Kristoff, and those adorable snowgies.

And the party doesn’t stop there! Dance the night away at these themed celebrations:

• Club Tinsel – Rocket Tower Plaza Stage (Tomorrowland)

• Disney Junior Jingle Jam – Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café

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🎅 Meet Santa at Santa’s Christmas Carnival

Swing by Storybook Circus near Dumbo and The Barnstormer to visit Santa Claus at his festive meet-and-greet location! It’s the perfect place for little ones to share their wish lists and soak up holiday cheer, with bonus crafts and extra magical character encounters.

🎢 Holiday Ride Overlays & Classic Attractions

Some of your favorite Magic Kingdom rides get a merry makeover just for the party, including:

• Space Mountain – Holiday Run!

• Tomorrowland Speedway – Dazzling with lights

• Mad Tea Party – With festive lighting and music

• Jungle Cruise – Reimagined as the Jungle Jingle Cruise

• Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor – With seasonal surprises

🎠 Classic attractions open during the event include:

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 (virtual queue required)

🍪 Treats, Tunes & Exclusive Merch

The party isn’t complete without complimentary cookies, hot cocoa, and other holiday snacksserved at stations across the park—all included with your ticket! Use your party map to find every delicious stop.

And don’t forget:

• 🎶 Snowfall and holiday music on Main Street, U.S.A. set the perfect seasonal scene

• 🍭 A Foodie Guide from Disney Eats is on the way, highlighting even more exclusive bites

• 🛍️ Limited-edition party merch is available at the Emporium for the ultimate Disney holiday souvenir

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🎀 The Holiday Magic Awaits!

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is the ultimate way to celebrate the season at Walt Disney World. With festive shows, magical parades, delicious treats, and unforgettable memories, it’s a night full of cheer from beginning to end.

🎟️ Be sure to grab your tickets early—this popular event sells out fast! And stay tuned as more details are revealed about this year’s celebration and other seasonal happenings throughout the resort.

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