It’s Christmas weekend, and Disney World is celebrating in a HUGE way.
Of course, the holiday decorations have been up since November. The holiday snacks have been around for a while, too. The EPCOT Festival of the Holidays is in full swing. But this weekend, something EXTRA is coming to Magic Kingdom, and it’s something you can usually only see if you have a ticket to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party.
That’s right. If you’re visiting Magic Kingdom this weekend, Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmastime Parade will be making its way through the park for the next few days DURING the day. Normally, you’d need a ticket to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party to see this parade, but here’s your chance to see it without having to buy a party ticket.
According to the Magic Kingdom schedule, you’ll be able to catch this parade at 12PM and 3PM from December 23rd through December 31st. Note that the normal Magic Kingdom daytime parade, Festival of Fantasy, will not be showing during this time.
But that’s not all because Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks, which is also usually a Christmas Party exclusive event, will also be available to ALL Magic Kingdom visitors from December 23rd through December 29th at 8PM.
The special New Year’s Eve fireworks show, Fantasy in the Sky, will be available on December 30th and 31st at 6:30PM and 11:50PM.
We even spotted some Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party event maps out during the day!

Check it out!
Want some party-exclusive merchandise while you’re at it? Disney’s got you covered! We found Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party merchandise for sale in several stores around the park. Normally, this merchandise is reserved for party guests, but now anyone can shop the items!

Shopping spree, anyone?
Over in Tomorrowland, we spotted this sign that indicates The Collective 5ive group will have performances as early as 4PM! If you’re in the area, check them out.

Who’s going?
So, if you’re visiting Magic Kingdom through the holidays, be sure to mark these exclusive events on your calendar — you don’t want to miss them!
We’ll keep you updated on more entertainment in Disney World — plus news, tips, tricks, resources, and more. So stay tuned to DFB!
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