Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party (MVMCP) is back for 2025 and sure to put you in the holiday spirit!  On select nights from November 7 to December 21, this hard-ticketed Walt Disney World event brings the holiday festivities to the Magic Kingdom with special fireworks, a stage show, parade, meet and greets, treats, and complimentary cookies and holiday drinks.  

The party dates for 2025 are:

November: 7, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 30

December: 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11, 12, 14, 16, 18, 19, 21

Tickets are already on sale on the Disney World website. Tickets range from $169 to $229 per person depending on the event date, but you can get 10% off tickets through our friends at Unlocked Magic! Here is what you can look forward to at the party plus some helpful tips.

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• What to See at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
• What to Do at MVMCP
• What to Eat at MVMCP
• Schedule of Events
• Helpful Tips

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What to See at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Show

Hosted by Minnie Mouse herself, this incredible fireworks spectacular over Cinderella Castle brings plenty of holiday cheer and features classic Christmas songs like “Deck the Halls” and “We Wish You a Merry Christmas.”  There is only one fireworks show during each party, so you won’t want to miss this!

Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration

Catch this stage show in front of Cinderella Castle.  Join Mickey and friends as they dance and sing a medley of holiday favorites!  There are multiple showings of Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration scheduled during each party.  

Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade

This classic holiday parade features Mickey and friends in their Christmas finest along with characters from Toy Story, Frozen, and Wreck-It Ralph, and more.  There are also iconic characters like the toy soldiers, gingerbread men, and Santa Claus!  

Frozen Holiday Surprise

Join Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, Olaf, and the Snowgies as Cinderella Castle is illuminated for the holidays!

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What to Do at MVMCP

Attractions

Tomorrowland Speedway, Space Mountain, Mad Tea Party, Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor, and the Jungle Cruise all get decked out in Christmas theming for MVMCP!  Drive around the festively lit Tomorrowland Speedway Race Through the Holidays; Ride Space Mountain – Holiday Run with a special holiday soundtrack and lighting; spin around the Mad Tea Party with one of four special holiday mixes and special lighting; enjoy the festive cheer and jokes with the monsters at the Laugh Floor; and laugh along as the Jungle Cruise transforms into the holiday pun-filled Jingle Cruise!

Other attractions that are open during the party include:

• Astro Orbiter
• Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
• Dumbo the Flying Elephant
• Haunted Mansion 
• “It’s a small world”
• Peter Pan’s Flight
• Pirates of the Caribbean
• Prince Charming Regal Carrousel
• Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
• Swiss Family Treehouse
• The Barnstormer
• The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
• The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
• Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
• Tomorrowland Transit Authority People Mover
• TRON Lightcycle / Run
• Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid

Club Tinsel

At Rockettower Plaza Stage in Tomorrowland, join in on the dance party with Santa Goofy, Max, Judy Hopps, Nick Wilde, and Chip ‘n’Dale.

Disney Junior Jingle Jam

Your little ones can dance with their favorite Disney Junior characters like those from Fancy Nancy, Vampirina, The Lion Guard, and Doc McStuffins at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe.  

Disney PhotoPass Experiences

Pose with your favorite Disney characters in their Christmas costumes or get some festive Magic Shots!  You can also get attraction photos and videos from Haunted Mansion, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Space Mountain, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, and TRON Lightcycle / Run.

Below are some of the spots where you can take photos with Disney characters:

Adventureland

• Aladdin, Abu, Princess Jasmine, and Genie (Near Magic Carpets of Aladdin)
• Captain Jack Sparrow (Adventureland Stage)
• Moana

Fantasyland

• Ariel and Prince Eric (Prince Eric’s Village Market)
• Belle (Maurice’s Cottage)
• Anna and Elsa (Princess Fairytale Hall)
• Rapunzel and Flynn Rider (Princess Fairytale Hall)
• Cinderella and Prince Charming (Princess Fairytale Hall)
• Snow White and the Prince, Princess Aurora and Prince Phillip (Near Pinocchio Village Haus)
• Peter Pan
• Mirabel and Bruno
• Eeyore, Piglet, Pooh, and Tigger (The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh)
• Seven Dwarfs
• Donald, Daisy, and Scrooge McDuck (Pete’s Silly Sideshow)
• Pluto
• Alice, The White Rabbit, Tweedle-Dum and Tweedle-Dee (Mad Tea Party)

Liberty Square

• Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen

Main Street, U.S.A.

• Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse (Town Square Theater)
• Jack Skellington as Sandy Claws and Sally (Town Square Theater)
• Princess Elena of Avalor
• Mary Poppins

Tomorrowland

• Stitch

Reindeer Wranglers

In Frontierland, catch the Reindeer Wranglers leading a festive hoedown.

Santa’s Christmas Carnival

Little ones will enjoy Santa’s Christmas Carnival at Storybook Circus, which is open from 7 pm to 12 am. This is where you can meet Santa, create arts and crafts, write a letter to Santa, take photos in a festive atmosphere, and enjoy holiday snacks.

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What to Eat at MVMCP

Complimentary Cookies and Holiday Drinks

Cookies, hot cocoa, eggnog, and apple cider are included with the price of your ticket.  Allergy-friendly treats and healthy options are also available upon request.  You can find them at several locations throughout the Magic Kingdom that are open until midnight, including:

• Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe (buttercream frosted chocolate chip cookie made with M&M’s milk chocolate minis, allergy-friendly vanilla mini cookies)
• Gaston’s Tavern (caramel pretzel chocolate cookie, allergy-friendly chocolate chip cookie)
• Sunshine Tree Terrace (butter-cream frosted gingerbread cookie, allergy-friendly gingersnap mini cookies)
• The Lunching Pad (red velvet cake cookie, allergy-friendly chocolate mint mini cookies)
• Tortuga Tavern (hot cocoa cookie made with DOVE chocolate pieces, allergy-friendly double chocolate chip cookie)
• Walt Disney World Railroad Station – Fantasyland (snowman-shaped pretzel, allergy-friendly lemon burst mini cookies)

Specialty Treats

 Additional treats are available for purchase during the party.  They include:

Aloha Isle Refreshments

• Pomegranate Yule Float: Ginger ale with DOLE Whip Pomegranate and vanilla soft-serve, pomegranate boba pearls, and a slice of lime (Non-alcoholic) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) (New)  
• Santa Surf Snack Float: Minute Maid Passion Fruit Orange Guava Juice, coconut soft-serve, and a spiced pineapple tree pop (Non-alcoholic) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and regular park hours)  

AstroFizz

• Cherry-White Chocolate Slushy: Fanta Cherry served with a crackable white chocolate-coated cup with whipped cream, cherry gummy candy, and festive sprinkles (Non-alcoholic) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) (New) 

Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies

• Milk and Cookies Shake: Vanilla shake with caramel, holiday cookies, and chocolate chip cookie dough topped with whipped cream and festive sprinkles (Non-alcoholic) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) (New) 
• Cherry Cordial Cold Brew: Joffrey’s Cold Brew Coffee topped with cherry whipped cream, chocolate sauce, and chocolate curls (Non-alcoholic) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and regular park hours) 

Be Our Guest Restaurant

• Lamb Chop Cassoulet: Lamb sausage and white bean stew, tomatoes, toasted breadcrumbs, and mint sauce verte (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) (New) 
• Poulet Rouge Chicken: Roasted sweet potatoes and brussels sprouts with a cranberry pan sauce (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) (New) 
• Baked Brie and Caramelized Apple Tart with smoked almonds, watercress, and cranberry-orange liqueur sauce (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) (New) 
• Flourless Black Forest Trifle: Layers of cherry liqueur compote, chocolate crémeux, chantilly cream, and festive chocolate pieces (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) (New) 
• Jolly Holly Cocktail: Grainger’s Deluxe Organic Vanilla Vodka, Myers’s Original Dark Rum, butterscotch syrup, and apple cider garnished with a sugared graham cracker rim (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) (New) 
• Mistletoe Margarita: Teremana Blanco Tequila, Grand Marnier Liqueur, cranberry juice, and lime juice garnished with a sugared rim and cranberries (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) (New)  

Casey’s Corner

• Holiday Pot Roast Hot Dog: All-beef hot dog topped with pot roast, beer-cheese sauce, crispy onions, and horseradish mustard (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) (New) 
• Holiday Pot Roast Mini Corn Dogs topped with pot roast, beer-cheese sauce, crispy onions, and horseradish mustard (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) (New) 
• Holiday Pot Roast Loaded French Fries topped with pot roast, beer-cheese sauce, crispy onions, and horseradish mustard (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) (New) 
• Candy Cane Tart: Chocolate tart filled with peppermint ganache and topped with festive meringue (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) 

Cinderella’s Royal Table

• Crispy Pork Belly: Sweet potato purée, jicama slaw, chestnuts, and apple-cranberry glaze (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) (New) 
• Roasted Lamb Chops: Potatoes au gratin, honey-glazed carrots, and cabernet-cherry jus (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) (New) 
• Beef Short Rib Wellington: Mashed potatoes, roasted root vegetables, and red wine sauce (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) (New) 
• Hazelnut Carriage Cake: Spiced poached pear, vanilla bean mousse, and sugared cranberries (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) (New)
• Cranberry Christmas Cocktail: Fords Gin, cane syrup, cranberry juice, and Minute Maid Orange Juice garnished with cranberries and rosemary (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) (New) 
• Cranberry Sparkling Cocktail: Grand Marnier Liqueur, cranberry juice, and Nicolas Feuillatte Enchantée Champagne Brut (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) (New) 

Columbia Harbour House

• Gingerbread Cake: Tree-shaped gingerbread chiffon cake with cream cheese frosting, whipped dulce de leche panna cotta, crispy pearls, and a chocolate piece (Available during regular park hours only through January 3, 2026)  

Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe

• Snow Cheese Chicken Strips: Dusted with a sweet-and-savory white cheddar powder served with a side of kimchi aïoli (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) (New) 
• Holiday Pot Roast Melt: Slow-cooked beef on thick toast with cheddar, Swiss cheese, beef gravy, and horseradish cream sauce (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) 
• Holiday Turkey Burger topped with traditional stuffing, Swiss cheese, and cranberry chutney on a brioche bun (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) 
• Buckle Up Mousse: Gingerbread mousse, chocolate crémeux, and flourless chocolate cake with chocolate décor (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) 
• Cranberry Cider Punch: Cranberry juice, apple cider, and Sprite with sugared cranberries and a rosemary sprig (Non-alcoholic) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) (New) 

Golden Oak Outpost

• Yuletide Chicken Strips: Crispy chicken strips with sage butter and cranberry barbecue glaze served with sweet potato fries (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) 
• Festive Beignets: Light and fluffy beignets dusted with blue sugar cookie dust and served with cookie butter icing (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) 
• Gingerbread Cola: Coca-Cola served with gingerbread syrup, whipped cream, and festive sprinkles (Non-alcoholic)(Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) 

Liberty Square Market

• Mickey Whoopie Pie: Chocolate cake sandwiched with marshmallow-mint buttercream (Plant-based) (Available during regular park hours through January 3, 2026 and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party until 8:30 p.m.) 

Main Street Bakery

• Christmas Wreath Cupcake: Peppermint confetti cupcake filled with chocolate ganache and topped with marshmallow buttercream and chocolate décor (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) (New) 
• Mickey Cinnamon Roll with holiday-themed icing (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) 

Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Cafe

• Carne Asada Loaded Fries with chipotle queso, caramelized onions, avocado salsa, and queso fresco (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)  
• “Christmas-style” Chicken Tamale with mild red chile sauce and pumpkin seed salsa verde, cilantro rice, pinto beans, and queso fresco (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) 
• Arroz Con Leche Wreath: Rice pudding mousse, citrus chutney, coconut whipped cream, and a chocolate bow (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) (New) 
• Mexican Hot Chocolate Mini Churros tossed with Hot Cocoa by Joffrey’s Powder, cinnamon, and warm spices served with sprinkles and marshmallow fluff dip (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) (New) 
• Frozen Hot Cocoa: Frozen Hot Cocoa by Joffrey’s with toasted marshmallow syrup topped with chocolate sauce, marshmallows, and festive sprinkles (Non-alcoholic) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) (New)  

Pinocchio Village Haus

• Holiday Ravioli: Fried breaded ravioli with marinara sauce, basil pesto, parmesan, and parsley (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) (New) 
• Italian Sausage and Meatball Lasagna Flatbread with a three-cheese Italian blend and ricotta topped with pesto (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)  
• Snowflake Ornament: Coconut-eggnog mousse in a white chocolate shell with sugar décor (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) (New) 
• Brr-Raspberry Slushy: Fanta Blue Raspberry slushy with coconut cream, whipped cream, and sweet blue shredded coconut (Non-alcoholic) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) (New) 

Plaza Ice Cream Parlor

• Santa Hat Brownie Sundae: Brownie topped with vanilla ice cream, hot fudge, crushed peppermint, whipped cream, and a red velvet cone with a marshmallow pompom(Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) (New)  
• Gingerbread Milk Shake: Vanilla ice cream, gingerbread syrup, and ginger snap crumbs topped with whipped cream and a chocolate gingerbread man (Non-alcoholic) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and regular park hours) 

The Plaza Restaurant

• Holiday Beef Pot Roast served in a puff pastry crust with mashed potatoes, beer-battered onion rings, and black garlic-truffle aïoli (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and regular park hours) (New)  
• Holiday Turkey Meatloaf with mashed potatoes, green beans, cornbread crumbles, and cranberry barbecue sauce (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and regular park hours) (New) 
• Pistachio and Cherry Cheesecake with morello cherry compote (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and regular park hours) (New) 
• Holiday Cosmopolitan: Grainger’s Deluxe Organic Vanilla Vodka, Cointreau Liqueur, and cranberry and lime juices garnished with a sugar rim (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and regular park hours) (New) 

Sleepy Hollow Refreshments

• Orange Chicken Strips drizzled with orange-soy glaze, glass noodles, green onions, and crispy garlic (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) 
• Szechuan Cauliflower: Spicy breaded cauliflower drizzled with Szechuan-soy glaze, glass noodles, green onions, and crispy garlic (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) 
• Peppermint Bark Funnel Cake topped with vanilla ice cream, peppermint and white chocolate sauces, M&M’S Milk Chocolate Candies Holiday Blend, whipped cream, crushed peppermint, and festive sprinkles (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) (New) 
• Mickey Whoopie Pie: Chocolate cake sandwiched with marshmallow-mint buttercream (Plant-based) (Available starting at 8:30 p.m. during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) 

Spring Roll Cart

• Pastrami Reuben Spring Rolls served with thousand island sauce (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) (New) 

Storybook Treats

• Reindeer Sundae: Chocolate soft-serve topped with caramel sauce, pretzels, chocolate and peanut butter-dusted rice cereal, and a reindeer chocolate piece (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) (New) 

The Friar’s Nook

• Jalapeño Popper Tots topped with jalapeño cream cheese sauce, bacon, cheddar, and a jalapeño popper (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) (New) 
• Spinach Artichoke Hand Pie: Flaky hand pie filled with cheesy spinach and artichoke dip and drizzled with red pepper sauce (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) (New) 
• Pig in a Blanket: Parmesan puff pastry-wrapped all-beef hot dog, crispy onions, and honey mustard barbecue sauce served with tots (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) (New) 
• Ugly Sweater Shake: Vanilla Shake topped with whipped cream, festive sprinkles, apple-caramel sauce, cherry coating, and a chocolate piece (Non-alcoholic) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) (New) 

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Schedule of Events

• 4:00 pm – Admission into Magic Kingdom with MVMCP tickets begins
• 7:00 pm – Official start of MVMCP
• 7:40 pm – Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration
• 8:15 pm – Frozen Holiday Surprise
• 8:30 pm – Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade
• 9:25 pm – Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration
• 9:30 pm – Reindeer Wranglers
• 10:00 pm – Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Spectacular
• 10:35 pm – Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration
• 11:00 pm – Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade
• 11:55 pm – Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration

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Helpful Tips

Timing

• Even though the party begins at 7pm, you can enter Magic Kingdom as early as 4pm with your MVMCP tickert to get a little extra park time.  
• You’ll need to wear your MVMCP wristband throughout the party since Cast Members will be checking for them after 6pm.  You can pick up wristbands at the entrance of Magic Kingdom.  If you are already in Magic Kingdom before the start of the party, you can pick up your party wristband at Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin, Mickey’s Philharmagic, or Tortuga Tavern.
• If you want to meet Jack Skellington as Sandy Claws, the line starts forming at 4pm, so hop in line if you get your wristband early.
• If you’re looking for the complimentary holiday cookies and holiday drinks, the lines tend to be fairly long right at 7pm when the party starts.  If you go to the quick service locations a little later, the lines will be shorter.  
• Don’t forget to pick up your complimentary ornament on Market Street, which is between Main Street Confectionery and Tony’s Town Square Restaurant.  Distribution ends at 8pm. 

Viewing the Shows, Parade, and Fireworks

• For Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade and the Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration, there are multiple showings.  The later ones tend to be less crowded since families with little kids tend to watch the earlier showings and then leave before the official end of the party.  
• Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade starts in Frontierland and ends on Main Street, so there are plenty of good viewing areas along the route.  However, if you are looking forward to “snoap” (the fake snow made of soap), stake out a spot along Main Street.
• For Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Show, the hub is a popular viewing area since you get a good view of the castle projections, but the fireworks are quite expansive.  You can get a better view of the fireworks themselves if you are further back, closer to Main Street.  

What to Avoid

• Dessert parties are fun, but Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Dessert Party at Tomorrowland Terrace or with Plaza Garden Viewing may not be the best use of your time at MVMCP.  Instead of spending more time and money to add the dessert party, go for the cookies that are included (you can get as many as you’d like) or treat yourself to the specialty goodies that are available for purchase.
• Take advantage of mobile ordering food on the My Disney Experience app. Places like Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café can be busy during the party, so it’s worthwhile placing your order early.
• Be Our Guest and Cinderella’s Royal Table are open for dinner during MVMCP, but you are much better off having dinner before the party, so you don’t lose time dining instead of enjoying the exclusive Christmas festivities.  The menus are the same as what is offered during regular park hours, so if you really want to dine at these restaurants, you may want to save them for another day of your trip.  

General Tips

• Event-specific merchandise is at the Emporium, but for less crowds, visit Star Traders in Tomorrowland. Even better, you can shop the merchandise early during regular park hours if you show your party ticket.
• Disney buses, monorails, and boat launches continue to run during and after MVMCP, so you will have an easy route back to your resort.
• If it’s rainy the night of the party, bring your umbrella, ponchos or rain jacket, and shoes that hold up in the rain. This way, you can stay comfortable and enjoy all the festivities despite the wet weather!

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