Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party will be returning later this year, along with more confirmed holiday offerings at Disney World!
Disney has been going all out for Halfway to the Holidays, giving fans first looks at holiday merchandise along with entertainment coming to Disneyland and Disney Cruise Line. Along with the news that a NEW holiday party would be debuting at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney World has also shared that the beloved Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party will be returning this year.
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Returning to Magic Kingdom

Cinderella’s Castle all lit up during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. Photo by Brett Svenson.
On 25 select nights from November 9th to December 22nd, guests will be able to attend the separately ticketed Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom! Disney has confirmed that fan favorites such as Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration, Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks, and Mickey’s once Upon a Christmastime Parade will all be returning.
The night will also include access to popular rides during the party, including TRON Lightcycle / Run, which will be using a virtual queue during the event! The party will take place on the following dates:
- November: 9th, 10th, 13th, 14th, 16th, 17th, 19th, 21st, 22nd, 26th, 28th, 30th
- December: 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 8th, 10th, 12th, 14th, 15th, 17th, 19th, 21st, 22nd
Tickets will range from $159 to $199 per person. Guests of select Walt Disney World Resort hotels, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels, and Shades of Green can begin purchasing tickets on June 29th on the Disney World website. Tickets will open to the rest of the general public on July 6th.
Returning Holiday Offerings at Disney World

The Merry Menagerie at Christmas at Animal Kingdom. Photo by Brett Svenson
Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be bringing back its projection show on The Hollywood Tower Hotel, and you’ll once again be able to meet Woody, Jessie, and Buzz in Toy Story Land wearing their holiday outfits.
Aft Disney Springs, the Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll will be returning. Plus, Santa will be making appearances at all four parks, Disney Springs, and even a Disney World water park!
New Holiday Offerings at Disney World

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As for new offerings, Disney has revealed that a new Frozen-inspired entertainment experience will illuminate Cinderella Castle. “Frozen Holiday Surprise” will allow guests to join Elsa, Anna, Olaf, Kristoff, and the Snowgies in front of Cinderella Castle for a new offering that can be viewed both during regular park hours and at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. More details are still to come, and we can’t wait to learn more!


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