There is something so special about Disney World during the Holidays. Everything from the decor to the parades changes overnight into a winter wonderland. I was invited to attend Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party this year with my family, and honestly, it is an event that everyone should attend at least once. The park is beautiful and there are so many Christmas themed activities to do. The Christmas Party is something that everyone, young and old can really enjoy.
*I attended this event free of charge as a part of their media night. All opinions are 100% my own. Please see my full disclosure for more details*
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
While I grew up in Central Florida and have been to Disney World numerous times in my life, this year was my first time attending Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. It was an extremely fun experience for my entire family! While I highly recommend that everyone attend this party at least one time, there are a few things that you should know before you pack up and head to Orlando.
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Ticket
The first thing you need to know if you want to attend the Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is that you will need to buy a ticket. This ticket is separate from regular admission. That means if you go to Magic Kingdom on a day that the party is going on, you will have to either purchase admission to the party as well or leave the park by 6 pm. While this sounds like a downside, it really isn’t that terrible. They have the dates of the party listed on the Disney Website, so you can plan accordingly and avoid trips to Magic Kingdom on those days.
The upside to this is that guests can purchase just the ticket to the party without buying regular admission. Yup, you heard that right, you can pay just the cost of the party admission, which is much less than the cost of regular admission. You can purchase your tickets, and while the party itself doesn’t technically begin until 7 PM, they will start admitting you into the park as early as 4 PM. Cast members will provide you with a special armband so they know who is there for the party, and who has to leave the park at 6 PM.
Disney Less Crowded During the Party
As you know, I have been to Disney World many many times. While there are times of the year that as less busy, the parks are pretty much always packed. I will say though, that during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, the lines for many of the rides were much shorter than I regularly see them. This could be due to having to purchase a special ticket and many of the pass-holders and others not wanting to spend the extra money, but it is wonderful for those who are attending the party. It only took my daughter and me 5 minutes to wait for the Tea Cups, which is typically much longer.
Disney Dining Options
I would recommend eating prior to the party starting. Many of the restaurants will be closing down, and it will be difficult to find a place to get a full meal. We ate in the park before the party started and it was really the best idea. Later on in the night, we ran into quite a few individuals who were searching for places to eat, but couldn’t find anything that was open. You can also bring snacks into the park with you FYI. We took some pouches for the kids and water bottles.
Cookies and Drinks
Do you know how I mentioned that a lot of the eateries close down for the party? Well, many of these turn into cookie spots! Any eatery in the park where you find a large candy cane in front, you can go in and get complimentary cookies and a drink, usually cider or hot chocolate. They have a lot of other special treats around the park as well. Trust me, all of them are worth checking out!
Specialty Christmas Characters at Disney
One of the best parts about Disney World in general is meeting all of your favorite characters. During Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, there is even more opportunity to meet characters! There are princesses in spots around the park that they aren’t at normally, and you can even meet Jack Skellington dressed in his Christmas best. The parades have a ton of beloved characters as well. During the party, the lines aren’t even that long, so you can meet your favorite princesses without waiting in an hour-long line!
Holiday Wishes
The Parade is wonderful, and the dance show is great, but Holiday Wishes is the real star of the show. Disney spares no expense when it comes to this firework spectacular. It is mesmerizingly beautiful, something that everyone should experience at least once!
Is Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Worth The Trip
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is something that I believe to totally worth the trip. It is such a fun and different experience, that everyone should get to try it at least once.
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We went a few years back and it was so much fun. I think Christmas at Disney is magical and everyone should attend this party at least once!
We have such a great time at Disney during the holidays. This is one of our favorite parties. I am counting the days till we are home again for Christmas.
I LOVE all the Holiday decorations! looks like you guys had a great time at Disney, we have actually never done Mickey’s very Merry Christmas
I’ve only seen photos during the holidays, and it’s beautiful. I’d love to go back during the holidays one day.
I love visiting Walt Disney World but have not made a visit during the holidays yet!! It looks so magical!
Its such a magical place to be during Christmas. I just never know how to handle the crowds, so your tip around no wait lines is having me re-think my strategy (lol) Thanks for sharing about the cookie station, i am sure to remember that the next time we stop by.
This would be so awesome to attend!!! I know my kiddos would love it. It’s been too long since our last visit. I bet this is beyond magical.
The Christmas celebration really looks like it would be fun to see and attend. I have to bring my kids for this and I know they will love it.
This seriously sounds like so much fun – I hadn’t thought about Disney at Christmas time but it would be even more magical! Love the photos here!
I have never been at Disney for Christmas, but it sure looks like a lot of fun! I love the lights and decorations!
Disney has been a very magical place, and even more magical during the holidays! Disney pulls out all the stops!
This is pretty amazing! It’s awesome that there are less crowds so you can enjoy the park better. It’s definitely going to make anyone happy!
This looks so amazing and Magical! I so wish I could attend this Party
That is interesting that the lines are shorter, you’d think the opposite! I hope to visit Disney during the Christmas time one day!
Having shorter lines just makes it so much more fun and easier with kids, perfect fun
Nothing else can put you into the holiday spirit better than Disney! I need to go now!
What a magical time to visit. We’ve never been to Disney ever and would
Love to do this!
I just love the way the Disney does the holidays. They really know how to create a magical experience. The transformation of the castle is incredible.
That’s really awesome! I’d love to attend the Christmas Party at Disney, there’s so much in store for the kids and the whole family!
Christmas at Disney is so magical! We’ve been once before and loved the party! I can’t wait to go again.
Christmas at disney would be such an amazing and magical experience. I would love to take my family.
It is a lot of fun
Nothing makes me smile more than Walt Disney World during the holiday season! It’s just so magical!
What a super fun event this sounds like! Plus it sounds as though you really made the most of your time there. I would love to visit one day!
We did this last year and it was such a blast! Disney at Christmas time is just the BEST for families!! 🙂
Even as an adult it looks like such a beautiful place to go to! I would love to head there with the kids one of these years!
I would love to be able to attend this one of these days! It looks like it is so much fun for all ages.
What a fun way to celebrate the holidays! I know my kids would absolutely love this opportunity!
Disney World is really a place where the young and old can enjoy. Sounds like you had tons of fun during the event.
The castle is amazing! We’ll be in Disneyland this weekend and I can’t wait to see my two year old daughter’s reaction to everything!
Those lights are really magical. I took my family to Disney earlier this year and it was so hot, I would love to take them again during cooler, less crowded times.
It’s almost always hot lol but winter is one of the better times to go. As locals, we don’t typically go on weekends or during the Summer.
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