Ultimate Guide to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas party is back and it’s time to celebrate! Here’s your Ultimate Guide to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party this year!

Nothing says Christmas like a party in the most magical place on Earth! Watch it snow on Main Street, eat themed holiday treats, watch the holiday parade, and party with Santa himself – Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is everything you’ve ever dreamed of and more!

When is Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party?

The party begins on November 8th and runs on select dates through December 22nd.

• November – 8, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 19, 21, 22, 24
• December – 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 22

Guests can begin check in as early as 4pm. The party starts at 7 sharp and runs until midnight each night.

This is a Special Ticketed Event which means if you plan to enter the Magic Kingdom before 4pm you’ll need a day ticket and a party ticket. If you’re looking to save some money, visit Disney Springs and only enter the park for the party that day.

*Click here for a free quote on tickets!

Where to get your Party Wristband

Each party guest will receive a Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party wristband at check in. This helps cast members better identify who is permitted to stay in the park once they’ve begun closing normal business hours for the day at 6pm.

Find your wristbands at the following locations:

• Entrance of the park after you enter
• Chamber of Commerce building on Main Street
• Tortuga Tavern
• Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
• Mickey’s Philharmagic
• Guest Relations in Liberty Square

Locations are subject to change so be sure to ask a cast member if you’re needing help.

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Where to find Exclusive Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Treats

As I mentioned before, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party offers a variety of themed holiday treats that are unique to the party.

Here’s where you can find them:

Main Street

• Welcome Holiday Treat at Market House

Tomorrowland

• Peppermint Cookie at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe
• Hot Chocolate at Pinocchio Village Haus
• Apple Cider at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe and Lunching Pad

Fantasyland

• Snickerdoodle Cookie at Pinocchio Village Haus
• Chocolate Chip Cookie at The Friar’s Nook
• Snowman Pretzel at Storybook Snack Carts
• Fanta at Pinocchio Village Haus
• Hot Chocolate at Pinocchio Village Haus

Liberty Square

• Chocolate Chip Cookie at The Diamond Horseshoe
• Egg Nog at The Diamond Horseshoe

Frontierland

• Snickerdoodle Cookie at Golden Oak Outpost
• Peppermint Cookie at Miner’s Cove

Adventureland

• Ginger Molasses Cookie at Jingle Cruise
• Snowman Pretzel at Tortuga Tavern
• Fanta at Tortuga Tavern

Allergy friendly options are available upon request!

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What Rides are Open

Not every ride is open during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party but the ones that are have had some extra Christmas Party magic added to them.

Here’s what rides are open:

Tomorrowland

• Astro Orbiter
• Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
• Monster’s Inc. Laugh Floor
• Space Mountain
• Tomorrowland Speedway
• Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover

Fantasyland

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

Liberty Square

• Haunted Mansion

Frontierland

• Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
• Splash Mountain

Adventureland

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

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Character Meets

Specially Ticked Events mean you’ll be able to find some Character Meets that you wouldn’t ordinarily be able to find throughout the park.

Here’s where to find them:

Main Street

• Mickey Mouse
• Jack Skellington, as Sandy Claws, and Sally
• Santa Claus

Tomorrowland

• Nick Wilde and Judy Hopps

Fantasyland

• Ariel and Prince Eric
• Aurora and Prince Phillip
• Cinderella and Prince Charming
• Daisy Duck
• Donald Duck
• Princess Elena of Avalor
• Goofy as Santa
• Mary Poppins and Bert
• Minnie Mouse
• Pooh Bear and friends
• Princess Rapunzel and Flynn Rider
• Scrooge McDuck
• Seven Dwarfs
• Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen

Liberty Square

• The Country Bears

Frontierland

• Brer Fox and Brer Rabbit

Adventureland

• Aladdin and Abu
• Captain Jack Sparrow
• Princess Jasmine and Genie
• Moana
• Peter Pan

Shows, Parades, and Entertainment

Like anything else, there are several special Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party events going on throughout the party.

Here’s what you’ll see:

• Club Tinsel – Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe from 7 – 12am
• A Frozen Holiday Wish – Castle lighting at 8:15
• Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration – 7:40, 9:25, 10:30, 11:55
• Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade – 8:30, 11
• Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks – 10
• Storybook Circus Disney Junior Jingle Jam – 7 – 12am
• A Totally Tomorrowland Christmas Show – 7:45, 8:35, 9:25, 10:45, 11:35

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Things to Remember

• Tickets DO sell out so buy them in advance! *I can book them for you, message me here.
• Like the Halloween party, you are provided a treat bag and treats throughout the evening so pack light!
• Fastpasses are NOT available during the party. If you’re in the park before the party starts, click here to see how to get the most out of your fast passes for the day.
• It snows, but only on Main Street so make sure you’ve got a spot where you can experience all the holiday magic!
• Like anything else involving the Magic Kingdom, do NOT walk into this expecting to be able to do it all in one night! Set realistic expectations and focus on enjoying the night!

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