Get ready to celebrate the season at Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party! This special after-hours event at Magic Kingdom is packed with festive entertainment, holiday treats, and magical surprises. From snow on Main Street to exclusive character experiences, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Let this guide help you make the most of your merry night!
Use this guide to have the spookiest. (not so) scariest night at Disney World you can have.
The merriest time of the year at the Most Magical Place on Earth
Your complete guide to Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party
Merry & Bright
BASIC INFO:
Mickey's Very Merry Chritsmas party is an after-hours, special ticketed event, held in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World.
- The party officially kicks off at 7 PM, but you can enter the park as early as 4 PM
- Once arriving at Magic Kingdom, you will enter the park through the designated Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party queue. Make sure to have your ticket up and ready to scan in the My Disney Experience app!
MERRY HIGHLIGHTS:
- Join your fave Disney pals, Gingerbread men, toy soldiers, and the beloved Santa Clause at the Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas Parade (Showtimes available in the My Disney Experience app)
- Enjoy the event-exclusive, Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Show at Cinderella's Castle
- Grab a selfie with some of your fave Disney characters, decked out in their merriest outfits at the various character meet and greets
- Experience one of a kind snowfall on Main Street U.S.A. and attractions with special ride overlays
Cookie & Milk stations, showtimes, treat info, Character Meet & Greet locations, and much more can be found on the My Disney Experience app homepage.
Entertainment
PARADES, SHOWS, AND FIREWORKS...OH MY!
Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Show
Join your host, Minnie Mouse, as she invites you to take in a sparkling, yuletide fireworks display. Watch as the sky becomes illuminated with festive colors to the tune of some of your favorite carols like Deck the Halls and We Wish You a Merry Christmas.
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MICKEY'S ONCE UPON A CHRISTMAS PARADE
Have a cup of cheer and wave to your fave Disney pals as they float by in this yuletide celebration. This parade includes:
- Your fave Disney characters dressed in their merriest gear
- Dancing gingerbread men and toy soldiers
- A special appearance by the man himself, Santa Clause
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PARADES, SHOWS, AND FIREWORKS...OH MY!
MICKEY'S MERRIEST CELEBRATION
Feel the magic of the holidays come to life during a jubilant stage show that fills the air with music, laughter, shimmering snowflakes—and a whole lot of Disney Characters, too!
Gather around Cinderella Castle as live performers dance and sing a medley of delightful holiday songs. Check the MDE app for showtimes!
Gather around Cinderella Castle as live performers dance and sing a medley of delightful holiday songs. Check the MDE app for showtimes!
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PARADES, SHOWS, AND FIREWORKS...OH MY!
Disney Junior Jingle Jam
Young partygoers can get their groove on with Disney Junior Characters! At Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café, the Disney Junior Jingle Jam gives youngsters the chance to dance with Characters from popular Disney Junior shows Fancy Nancy, Vampirina, Doc McStuffins and The Lion Guard.
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Merry Treats
COOKIE & DRINK STATIONS
TORTUGA TAVERN
Red Velvet Cake Cookie & Apple Cider
GASTON'S TAVERN
Columbia Harbour House
Caramel Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookie & Hot Cocoa by Joffrey’s
Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe
Butter-Cream Frosted Tree Cutout Cookies & Hot Cocoa by Joffrey’s
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The Lunching Pad
Buttercream-Frosted Red Sprinkle Cookie
Buttercream-Frosted Gingerbread Cookie & Eggnog
Merry Treats
party exclusive treats
MAIN STREET BAKERY
MAIN STREET SNACKS
- Hot Cocoa Churro
- Red Velvet Donut
- Gingerbread Cola
golden oak outpost
- Festive Beignets
- Fried Ice Cream Christmas Tree
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- Letter to Santa Cake
- Mickey Shaped Cinnamon Roll
PLAZA ICE CREAM CORNER
- Gingerbread Milkshake
- Peppermint Brownie Sundae
- Peppermint Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich
Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Café
- Chocolate-Eggnog tart
- Salted Carmel Horchata
THE PLAZA RESTAURANT
- Gingerbread Milkshake
- S'Mores Cake
SLEEPY HOLLOW
- Brownie Peppermint Bark
- Red Velvet Waffle Sundae
- Milk & Cookies Mousse
CASEY'S CORNER
- Candy Cane Tart
Merry Treats
party exclusive treats
COLUMBIA HARBOUR HOUSE
The Friar’s Nook
- Sugar Cookie Hand Pie
- Toasted Marshmallow-Panna Cotta Tarte
- Eggnog Shake
Pretzel Cart in Storybook Circus
- Hot Cocoa Churro
- Santa Belt Buckle Mousse
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- Gingerbread Cake
Pinocchio Village Haus
- Black Forest Parfait
SEE photos AND DESCRIPTIONS FOR EACH MERRY TREAT HERE.
STORYBOOK TREATS
- Sugar Plum-Vanilla Soft-serve Sundae
cheshire cafe
- Whoopie Pie
Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies
- Lump of Coal in your Stocking
- Smoky Brownie Sundae
VERY MERRY photos
Character Meet and Greets
MAINSTREET U.S.A.
TOMORROWLAND
Fantasyland
STORYBOOK CIRCUS
MAINSTREET U.S.A.
Mickey Mouse
Meet Mickey Mouse, wearing his yule tide suit, in Town Square Theatre.
Mickey's wait is low to medium most of the night, often about 15 to 30 minutes. I recommend meeting him during the first parade or toward the end of the night for the shortest waits.
Mickey's wait is low to medium most of the night, often about 15 to 30 minutes. I recommend meeting him during the first parade or toward the end of the night for the shortest waits.
JACK SKELLINGTON & SALLY: Town Square Theatre
PRINCESS ELENA OF AVALOR: Town Square Theatre
ONCE UPON A CHRISTMAS PARADE GINGERBREAD MEN: On Market Street
not so scary photos
Character Meet and Greets
MAINSTREET U.S.A.
TOMORROWLAND
Fantasyland
STORYBOOK CIRCUS
STITCH
Meet Stitch across from Monster's, Inc. Laugh Floor. Stitch's Meet and Greet times vary each party, so I recommend checking the My Disney App at the start of the party to check the posted times.
TOMORROWLAND
VERY MERRY photos
Character Meet and Greets
MAINSTREET U.S.A.
TOMORROWLAND
Fantasyland
STORYBOOK CIRCUS
Tweedle Dee/TweedLE Dum, ALICE, & THE WHITE RABBIT
Meet these rare characters by the Mad Hatter's Tea Party.
Fantasyland
Pooh, Eeyore, Piglet and Tigger
Meet your favorite Hundred Acre Wood characters, dressed up in their winter costumes, outside of the Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. Wait times are generally high, so I recommend getting in line a few minutes before their first posted meet and greet time.
Rapunzel & Flynn, Cinderella & Prince Charming, Snow White & the Prince, Aurora & Prince Phillip
All of these characters will meet besides the Castle wall.
BELLE
Meet her outside Maurice's ccottage.
PETER PAN
Does not have a designated spot, but can be found roaming around Fantasyland.
ANNA & ELSA
Meet these Princess sisters, wearing their blue Winter outfits, inside Princess Fairytale Hall.
VERY MERRY photos
Character Meet and Greets
MAINSTREET U.S.A.
TOMORROWLAND
Fantasyland
STORYBOOK CIRCUS
SANTA
For the first time ever you can meet Santa in the relaxation tent in Storybook Circus!
MINNIE MOUSE, DAISY DUCK, AND SCROOGE mcDUCK
Meet Minnie, Daisy, and Scrooge in their Christmas costumes inside Pete's Silly Sideshow.
POLAR BEARS
Meet this winter duo inside Pete's Silly Sideshow.
STORYBOOK CIRCUS
Sample itineraries
*Times are estimated. See app for specific times on your party date
LATE NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT
- 4-7 PM: Early entry non-Holiday overlay rides, character meet and greets
- 7-10 PM: Visit cookie/drink stations, eat dinner and treats, photos around the park, Holiday-overlay rides, more meet and greets
- 10:00 PM: Mickey's Merriest Celebration
- 11:00 PM: Once Upon a Christmas Parade
- 11:45 PM: Shopping on Mainstreet U.S.A.
EARLY ENTERTAINMENT
- 4-7 PM: Early entry non-holiday overlay rides, character meet and greets
- 7-8 PM: Visit cookie/drink stations, character meet and greets
- 8:15 PM: Once Upon a Christmas Parade
- 10:00 PM: Mickey's Merriest Celebration
- 10:30 PM - 12 AM: Shopping on Mainstreet U.S.A., eat dinner and treats, photos around the park, Holiday-overlay rides, more meet and greets
