Christmas time is here and there’s no hiding the holiday spirit to be found around Walt Disney World this December! One of the best ways to take in all of the festive vibes of the Most Magical Place on Earth is attending Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. 

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is a special ticket event that happens on select nights in November and December! Guests who purchase a ticket to the party get exclusive access to Magic Kingdom from 7:00 PM to 12:00 AM as well as special treats, character meet and greets, and more.

Planning to attend this holiday party on an upcoming Disney trip? Here’s everything you need to know about Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party!

Attractions

Since Magic Kingdom closes to the public at 6:00 PM on party nights, many of the park’s attractions close as well due to the lower park capacity. Although not every ride is open, there is still a pretty extensive list of attractions you can enjoy at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party! (Usually with a much shorter wait time too!) Here are the attractions you can expect to take advantage of during the party.

Main Street, U.S.A

• Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom
• Town Square Theater

Pro Tip: Be sure to stop by Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom for an event-exclusive spell card!

Adventureland

• Jingle Cruise
• The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
• Pirates of the Caribbean
• Swiss Family Treehouse

Pro Tip: The Jingle Cruise is a MUST DO. This special holiday overlay on the classic attraction is only available this time of year so if you haven’t had a chance to experience it yet, don’t miss out!

Frontierland

• Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
• Country Bear Jamboree
• Splash Mountain

Liberty Square

• Haunted Mansion

Fantasyland

• The Barnstormer
• Dumbo the Flying Elephant
• “it’s a small world”
• Mad Tea Party
• The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
• Peter Pan’s Flight
• Prince Charming Regal Carrousel
• Princess Fairytale Hall
• Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
• Under the Sea- Journey of The Little Mermaid

Tomorrowland

• Astro Orbiter
• Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
• Space Mountain
• Tomorrowland Speedway
• Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover

Dining

With five extra hours of fun in the parks, you’re bound to get hungry! Here are all the dining locations that are open during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party.

Main Street, U.S.A

Main Street Bakery — Take advantage of limited-time sweet treats right on Main Street, U.S.A.! From the holiday Mickey cinnamon roll to the chocolate Yule log, there’s sure to be something for everyone in your party.

Casey’s Corner — Chow down on corndog nuggets or a famous Casey’s Corner hotdog well into the night! They will also be featuring an ugly sweater brownie for the party. Save time and take advantage of Mobile Order at this location!

Plaza Ice Cream Parlor — Grab a cup or a cone of delicious ice cream to watch the Once Upon A Christmastime Parade! Plaza Ice Cream Parlor even has peppermint ice cream to celebrate the holiday season.

Adventureland

Aloha Isle — Get your Dole Whip fix among the festive fun! Save time and take advantage of Mobile Order at this location!

Frontierland

Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe — In the mood for tacos and nachos? Stop by Pecos Bill! In honor of the party there will be special Feliz Navidad nachos and holiday churros. Enjoy until 11 PM. Save time and take advantage of Mobile Order at this location!

Liberty Square

Columbia Harbour House — Grab a quick bite in Liberty Square! Whether you go with a lobster roll or classic chicken nuggets, you can’t go wrong. Enjoy until 8 PM. Save time and take advantage of Mobile Order at this location!

Liberty Square Market — Hot dogs and chips, anyone? Waste no party time with a fast snack or meal. Enjoy until 9 PM.

Sleepy Hollow — Known for its delicious sweet treats, Sleep Hollow has you set with a few holiday-exclusive desserts! Try the Sandy Claws dessert or red velvet Zero waffles.

Fantasyland

Gaston’s Tavern — Stock up on LeFou’s Brew and yummy cinnamon rolls as you make your way around Fantasyland! Enjoy until 10 PM.

Storybook Treats — Look no further for your ultimate ice cream fix! Featuring the Peter Pan Float and other limited time ice cream masterpieces.

Tomorrowland

Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies — Ice cream treats that are out of this world! Featuring a Christmas Cookie Milkshake for the holiday season of course.

Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe — Home of the Mickey’s Very Merry Berry Lemonade so don’t miss it! This is also a great place to grab a burger. Save time and take advantage of Mobile Order at this location!

The Lunching Pad — Cool off with a Frozen Coke or try your choice of delicious soft pretzels! 

Pro Tip: Some holiday food items are only available during the party, so these should be your top priorities to eat if you’re looking to make the most of your party time!

Holiday Treats

One major perk of attending the party is all of the complimentary treats! From cookies to ciders to snow-cones, there are so many party-perfect desserts to enjoy. Here are all of the complimentary treats and where to find them at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party!

Adventureland

Snowman Soft Pretzel and Sno-Cone — This sweet and savory combo can be found at Tortuga Tavern which is right across from Pirates of the Caribbean.

Liberty Square

Ginger Molasses Cookie and Eggnog — You’ll be saying yum to these holiday classics! These treats are available at the Liberty Square Ticket Office nearby Sleepy Hollow.

Fantasyland

A Variety of Holiday Favorites — Don’t sleep on the Pinocchio Village Haus stop! You can grab all four party cookies here along with hot chocolate. 

Chilled Apple Cider and DOVE Chocolates — They are very generous with the chocolates at this stop at The Friar’s Nook!

Peppermint Crunch Cookie — Dance with Disney Junior favorites and be sure to grab a festive cookie on your way out. This stop is located in Storybook Circus.

Tomorrowland

Snickerdoodle Cookie and Hot Chocolate — This station is my personal favorite because SNICKERDOODLES! Stop in Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe and stock up on my favorite cookie.

Chocolate Chip Cookie and Sno-Cone — Enjoy the ultimate cookie and a chilly sno-cone inside of Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies!

Pro Tip: Don’t fill up on the complimentary treats that come pre-packaged! These snacks will be so much appreciated on your flight home or as in-park snacks during the rest of your trip. Also you can save room for the treats that can’t be saved for later!

Character Meet & Greets

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is full of holiday surprises! You will be excited to see so many rare character meet and greet opportunities, so be sure to plan ahead on which ones you plan to conquer at the party.

Main Street, U.S.A

• Jack Skellington as Sandy Claws and Sally — Inside Town Square Theater and is the most popular character to meet at the party. Expect long lines unless you visit during the last hour of the party.
• Mickey Mouse — Inside Town Square Theater sporting his most festive holiday threads!
• Santa Claus — Near City Hall and doesn’t meet during the parades so keep that in mind!

Adventureland

• Aladdin with Abu — Located at Agrabah Bazaar. This pair will also swap out for Princess Jasmine and Genie!
• Captain Jack Sparrow — Stationed at the stage outside of Pirates of the Caribbean.
• Jasmine with Genie — Located at Agrabah Bazaar. This pair will also swap out for Aladdin and Abu!
• Moana  — Find Moana at Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room.
• Peter Pan — You favorite lost boy is sporting his festive attire just for the party! He can be found roaming around Adventureland.

Liberty Square

• Mary Poppins and Bert — Find this practically perfect pair in the gazebo behind Ye Olde Christmas Shop.

Fantasyland

• Ariel and Prince Eric — Located outside of Under the Seas- Journey into The Little Mermaid.
• Aurora and Prince Phillip — Near the entrance to New Fantasyland you can find this duo.
• Belle — Find the beauty herself near Gaston’s Tavern.
• Cinderella and Prince Charming — Meet this iconic couple inside of Princess Fairytale Hall along with Elena of Avalor.
• Daisy and Minnie — These Disney besties are dressed in their holiday best and ready to meet you near the Fantasyland Train Station in Storybook Circus!
• Donald and Scrooge McDuck — The Casey Jr. Splash ‘n” Soak area is where to find this rare duck duo.
• Elena of Avalor — Meet Elena is the Princess Fairytale Hall along with Cinderella and Prince Charming.
• Rapunzel and Flynn Rider — Enjoy a rare couple meet and greet inside Royal Fairytale Hall along with Tiana and Naveen.
• Santa Goofy — Have you ever met Santa Goofy? Here’s your chance! Find Santa Goofy between the Barnstormer and Dumbo’s Flying Elephants.
• Seven Dwarfs — Meeting all seven dwarfs in one place is a pretty rare opportunity! Featuring their festive holiday hats, they can be sound inside Pete’s Silly Side Show in Storybook Circus.
• Snow White and her Prince — Roaming near the entrance to New Fantasyland you’ll find the original Disney Princess and her Prince!
• Tiana and Naveen — Meet the NOLA princess and her prince inside the Princess Fairytale Hall along with Rapunzel and Flynn Rider.
• Tigger and Friends — Hop over to the Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh to meet Tigger and his Hundred Acre Wood Friends.

Tomorrowland

• Nick Wilde and Judy Hopps — The best of Zootopia are excited to meet you near Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin.
• Reindeer and Polar Bears — This rare holiday meet and greet is worth making time for! Stop by Cosmic Rays to meet these holiday celebs.

Entertainment

If the food, attractions, and character meet ups weren’t enough, the party entertainment is sure to kick the party up a notch! With a special fireworks show, dance parties, and parade that is holiday magic, you’re in for a pretty festive night of fun. Here are all of the entertainment you can find at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party!

A Frozen Holiday Wish

Watch Cinderella Castle illuminate in over 200,000 LED lights as Queen Elsa lights up the night sky! This show only happens once at 8:15 PM in front to Cinderella Castle.

A Totally Tomorrowland Christmas

Experience an out of this world holiday celebration with lots of dancing and singing starring some of your favorite Tomorrowland friends! This show happens at 7:45 PM, 8:35 PM, 9:25 PM, 10:45 PM and 11:35 PM at the Rockettower Plaza Stage.

Club Tinsel

Spend some extra time with the reindeer and polar bears inside Cosmic Ray’s and dance the night away! Club Tinsel is open from 7:00 PM to 12:00 AM.

The Edge Effect

Into a cappella? Check out these vocal harmonies making magic with holiday hits! This show happens at 8:10 PM, 9:00 PM, 10:20 PM, and 11:10 PM at the Rockettower Plaza Stage.

Holiday Wishes

Special holiday fireworks spectacular coming right up! Enjoy a festive twist on Wishes narrated by Jiminy Cricket. This show only happens once at 10:00 PM in the skies above Cinderella Castle.

Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration

Mickey, Minnie, and all of their friends take center stage singing and dancing to holiday tunes! Clarabelle Cow singing All I Want For Christmas is my favorite part! This show happens at 7:40 PM, 9:25 PM, 10:30 PM, and 11:55 PM at the Castle Forecourt Stage.

Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmastime Parade

End your night with a magical holiday parade starring Mickey, Minnie, Santa, and more! Starting in Frontierland, Mickey and friends make their way to Main Street, U.S.A. on colorful floats that are sure to put you in the Christmas spirit. This parade takes place at 8:30 PM and 11:00 PM.

Storybook Circus Disney Junior Jingle Jam

Looking for something fun to do with the kiddos? Take them over to Storybook Circus to dance with their favorite Disney Junior characters! This dance party takes place from 7:00 PM to 12:00 AM.

As you can see, there really is so much to see and do when it comes to the most merriest party of the year! To help make your experience even better, here are my top tips for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party.

Top Tips for Maximum Fun

Arrive Early

Although the party starts at 7:00 PM, guests with a special even ticket can get into the parks starting at 4:00 PM. This makes for great time to hit up any attractions that will be closing for the day at 6:00 PM!

Save Snacks

Many of the complimentary treats from the party are individually wrapped which makes them perfect for a treat later on. It’s easy to fill up quick on sweets while enjoying the party so don’t ket this happen to you! Take advantage of these treats as future snack freebies.

Party Exclusives

One thing that sets Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party apart is exclusive characters, merchandise, and food! Although the night can get busy, try your best not to skip out on these special exclusives. They can’t happen anywhere else!

Stay Late

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party may end at midnight, but guests can linger afterwards and experience the magic of an empty park! As the party comes to a close, grab a bite a Casey’s Corner or spend some time shopping in the Emporium until the crowds are gone. Then walk out onto Main Street and marvel in the beauty of an empty Magic Kingdom! It’s a great way to actually take in all of the festive details and they still let the snowfall so it’s something you won’t want to miss.

It’s the most merriest time of the year! This party will be happening on select nights until December 22. Be sure to snag your tickets for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and don’t miss out on any holiday magic!

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