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Is Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Worth It?



If you are taking a Disney World Vacation this holiday season, you may be wondering if you should invest in tickets to Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party. 

For those of you that may not know, Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party is a special, hard ticketed event, occurring a few times per week, on designated dates. The party admission is NOT included on a regular Magic Kingdom ticket. In fact, if you are visiting Magic Kingdom on a night that the Christmas Party is scheduled to take place, be prepared that if you do not have tickets to the party, you will be politely asked to leave the park, promptly at 7pm. Pricing varies a bit depending on the date you plan on attending. November dates are the least expensive. The party runs from 7pm-midnight. You can enter the park at 4pm with the party ticket, regardless of whether you have a MK park ticket for the day. 



Have you ever been to Disney the week of Christmas? Then you KNOW why it's worth paying for the party! Disney is very busy during Christmas break. You could easily wait in line for an hour, just to ride it's a small world! The Christmas Party allows you to enjoy all of the awesome events of the holidays, before the holiday crowds arrive, and with a limited number of people! There is a capped number of tickets sold for the party, making it even more likely that you'll enjoy a less packed park during the party than on a regular park day over the holidays.

 Let's talk about what exactly is included in your party ticket.
  1. Of course the rides and attractions are open for you to enjoy, (with a few small exceptions)
  2.  All around the park you'll find locations where you can get complimentary cookies, snacks and holiday beverages
  3. you’ll see Mickey, Minnie and pals in their Christmas finest!
  4. 4. There’s entertainment all over, including stage shows, a dance party and more. The full 2025 line up will be announced soon!

5. Of course the free cookies and cocoa aren't the only treats available. Special items are sold all around the park!

6. There’s special Holiday merchandise items sold exclusively at the party, like pins, t-shirts, Magic Bands and more!


By far, the starring events are the parade and the fireworks. Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade runs twice nightly, and it is a gorgeous holiday parade that includes Cinderella's carriage, being pulled by white ponies, and a gingerbread scented holiday bakeshop float. It’s a fantastic parade, and one that's worth watching from Main Street, since it magically "snows" during the parade, making it extra special!



 The fireworks are gorgeous and will dazzle anybody with their spirited music and panoramic views!


A few expert tips:
  • To make it more worth your while, don’t buy a park ticket for the day that you’ll be attending the party. Use this day as a resort day. Hang by the pool, do a character breakfast at a resort, walk around Disney Springs, check out the holiday decor at the resorts or do something else fun outside of the parks.


  • Make sure your kids, (even older kids), get a good nap in, and then head to Magic Kingdom early. Your Very Merry ticket will get you in the park gates at 4pm, even though the holiday festivities don’t begin until 7pm.
  •  In the hours before the party starts, get in some rides and attractions. That way you can use your party hours to enjoy the actual themed events
  • Do character meet and greets early on, as lines get long. Meet rare characters like Nick Wilde and Judy Hopps, for example, as soon as it begins.
  • During the first parade, get in some attractions, or more meet and greets. The first parade is always the busier of the two.
  • Make sure you are in front of the Castle for the fireworks
  • Watch the parade from about mid-Main Street, in order to get the best 'snow' effects.
So, is it worth it? This one truly depends on your park style, budget, and love for Christmas. I guarantee anyone would love it, but whether or not you want to make the investment really does come down to you. Personally- I say yes!! You should do it at least once!)

Now is the time to book for the Holidays! We'd be happy to make your holiday dreams come true! Submit a request form for a free quote today. Make sure to check out our Planning for Walt Disney World Vacations page for more posts. 
 


Summer Squires is a Disney lover who thinks the only thing better than Disney is Christmas! You can email Summer at summer@kingdomkonsultant.com.


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