Happy holidays! We are officially kicking off the holiday season for the very first Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party of the year!

This is one of our favorite events of the year because we get to enjoy some exclusive holiday fun, including special entertainment, character meet and greets, special food (our favorite thing!), and more. So come with us as we head on into the party! 

We’ll be updating this post throughout the night as we experience more of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, so keep checking back for the latest!

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is a separately ticketed event that happens on select nights in Magic Kingdom from now through December 21st. It takes place after Magic Kingdom closes early to regular park guests at 6 PM, with the party officially starting at 7 PM, but you can actually enter Magic Kingdom with a party ticket at 4 PM.

Getting Started

The Cast Members will put the party wristband on you as you enter into Magic Kingdom, and from there, it’s time to party!

This is what this year’s wristband looks like…

Once you are on Main Street, you’ll keep to the right and follow the Cast Members!

Once you enter, you’ll pass by angels on stilts and even a DJ!

You can also pick up your EXCLUSIVE free holiday ornament for this year’s party!

Crowds

When we arrived at Magic Kingdom, the crowds entering for the party were large, as this party is completely sold out. As a reminder, if you are entering Magic Kingdom with only a party ticket, you will be standing outside the gates in the sun! If you’re already in Magic Kingdom on the day you have a party ticket for, you can pick up a wristband at different spots inside the park.

Once inside, guests will begin walking to receive their party wristbands!

Party Map

Don’t forget to pick up a party map — this is your guide to EVERYTHING you can see and do during the evening!

You’ll find information on the party entertainment, what rides are open, cookie stops, and more.

View More of the 2025 Map Here!

Merchandise

Okay, you can’t go to a Disney World party and NOT check out the merchandise, so yes, there are some exclusive pieces of merchandise you may want to grab. Here are a few highlights that caught our eye!

First up, we have this year’s Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Spirit Jersey for $79.99!

Then, you can grab the Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Loungefly Bag for $85.

grab the Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Mystery Pin Pack for $34.99.

If you are an Annual Passholder, you can purchase the Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Passholder Green Zip Up Hoodie for $69.99.

Check out our FULL List of 2025 Party Exclusive Merchandise Here!

But, that’s not all! You can also grab the adorable Holiday Christmas Tree Truck for $29.

Read More About the Holiday Popcorn Bucket Here!

Food

The best part about this party (at least in our foodie opinion) is that you can get FREE cookies, hot chocolate, and apple cider. FREE FOOD? SIGN US UP! You’ll see locations for where the free food and drinks are available in your party map.

However,  you’ll also have the opportunity to buy some party-exclusive snacks. Yes, we’re trying THEM ALL, so we’ll be sure to get you reviews.

First, we got the Christmas Wreath Cupcake for $6.99 from Main Street Bakery. This is a peppermint confetti cupcake filled with chocolate ganache and topped with marshmallow buttercream and chocolate décor. The base cupcake mostly tasted like a funfetti cupcake, with a hint of peppermint flavor, but it wasn’t an in-your-face peppermint. There was a teeny tiny bit of chocolate ganache in the middle. It was very fudgy and rich, but there was so little of it.

We then headed over to Aloha Isle to try the Pomegranate Yule Float for $7.79! We were excited to try this! It reminded us of a cherry limeade, but think pomegranate instead of cherry. The ginger ale added a nice bubbly feel. The Bobba popping pearls tasted like pomegranate, which is a nice surprise, as sometimes the Bobba pearls don’t add a strong taste.

Over at Pinocchio Village Haus, you can try the Holiday Ravioli for $9.29. We really enjoyed these! You get a lot of ravioli, which makes it a good deal in our opinion. These were crispy, cheesy, and it’s a filling option.

Entertainment

There’s also a LOT of entertainment to check out during the party, and we recommend prioritizing the things you want to see ahead of time. First, you can watch the Frozen Holiday Surprise on the castle stage at 6:15 and 8:15 PM. 

You can also watch Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration on the stage at 7:40, 9:25, 10:35, and 11:55 PM.

Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Show is at 10 PM!

And of course, no party is complete without Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade!

The parade features all your favorite Disney characters and LOTS of holiday cheer.

You can catch the parade at 8:30 and 11 PM!

Santa’s Christmas Carnival

This year, Storybook Circus has been transformed into Santa’s Christmas Carnival, and it’s SO much fun. This is where you can meet the jolly old elf himself.

Be sure to give him a visit and let him know what you want for Christmas!

Characters

It’s really fun to make your way around the party and meet some characters you wouldn’t normally get to meet, like Jack and Sally from The Nightmare Before Christmas. When we got in line at 4PM, the wait was 60 minutes. This is a good idea if they are a must-do for you, because you can finish before the actual party starts! 

You Can Find the FULL List of Characters to Meet Here!

Dance Parties

Kids and adults alike were getting their groove on at Disney Jr. Jingle Jam! This gives you a chance to dance with characters from popular Disney Jr. shows.

But that’s not the only dance party in town. Club Tinsel was playing some of our favorite hits over in Tomorrowland, while some of our favorite characters were getting their groove on.

There are plenty of opportunities to dance the night away during the party.

Rides

The map will also tell you which rides are available during the party. This is a great chance to hop on your favorite rides with super low wait times. However, even better is that some rides get a special holiday overlay for the season. Here’s what’s open:

Adventureland

• Jingle Cruise — featuring a Holiday overlay!
• Swiss Family Treehouse
• The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
• Pirates of the Caribbean

Fantasyland

• “it’s a small world”
• Peter Pan’s Flight
• Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
• Mad Tea Party — featuring a Holiday overlay!
• Prince Charming Regal Carrousel
• Under the Sea — Journey of The Little Mermaid
• The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh

Frontierland

• Tiana’s Bayou Adventure

Liberty Square

• Haunted Mansion

Storybook Circus

• Dumbo the Flying Elephant
• The Barnstormer

Tomorrowland

• Space Mountain — Holiday Run — featuring a Party-exclusive Holiday overlay!
• Tomorrowland Speedway Race Through the Holidays
• Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor Holiday Show
• Astro Orbiter
• Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover
• TRON Lightcycle / Run

We’ll be at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party until it closes, so stay tuned to DFB for more updates.

Why We’re Anxious About Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party This Year

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