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Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Walt Disney World Resort

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The holidays at Walt Disney World Resorts are something that simply must be experienced to be believed. There are many special offerings in the parks, at Disney springs, or any of the resort hotels. There’s so much to see and experience across Walt Disney World Resort during the holiday season that is hard to choose a favorite. One special event stands out above the rest: Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party.

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Guests can celebrate the magic of the holiday season with many special festive offerings during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, including:

• “A Totally Tomorrowland Christmas”

Buzz Lightyear, Mike Wazowski and Stitch join host Haley Comet for an intergalactic musical revue at the Rockettower Plaza Stage in Tommorrowland. The show features interstellar takes on popular Christmas songs, including “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and “Jingle Bells.”

Magic Kingdom Park guests participating in Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party can jet off to Rockettower Plaza Stage to watch Buzz Lightyear, Mike Wazowski and Stitch fight holiday doldrums across the galaxy in a jolly musical revue chock-full of the coolest dance numbers. (Kent Phillips, photographer)

• NEW! Musical Performances in Tomorrowland

An a cappella group will serenade guests with performances of holiday favorites in Tomorrowland between performances of “A Totally Tomorrowland Christmas.”

Magic Kingdom Park guests participating in Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party can jet off to Rockettower Plaza Stage to watch Buzz Lightyear, Mike Wazowski and Stitch fight holiday doldrums across the galaxy in a jolly musical revue chock-full of the coolest dance numbers. (Kent Phillips, photographer)

• Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade

Guests can wave to their favorite Disney characters, as well as gingerbread men, elves, reindeer and even Santa Claus as this holiday parade travels through Magic Kingdom.

The enchanting holiday parade during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom Park transforms Main Street, U.S.A. Santa Claus, gingerbread men, elves, reindeer, toy soldiers and other friends from the North Pole join Mickey Mouse and his pals. Anna, Elsa, Kristoff and Olaf from “Frozen” join in the fun. (Kent Phillips, photographer)

• NEW! Sweet-and-Savory Party Debuts on Town Square

Tony’s Most Merriest Town Square Party will debut this year as part of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. In this special experience, guests will discover a mix of sweet and savory treats including Tony’s famous meatballs, red velvet cupcakes and more. The $99/person ticket also includes beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages, as well as special reserved viewing for Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmastime Parade.

Tony’s Most Merriest Town Square Party will debut this year as part of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. (Diana Zalucky, photographer)

• Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration

Beloved Disney characters sing and ring in the holidays during this unforgettable show on the Castle Forecourt Stage. The festive performance includes special effects, magical projections and medleys of both classic and contemporary holiday tunes.

New to the Cinderella Castle Forecourt Stage during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, Mickey and his pals host some of their friends for an unforgettable Christmas soiree filled with medleys of delightful classic and contemporary holiday songs, and magical holiday projections on Cinderella Castle building to a sensational, snowy finale. Also available Dec. 23-31 during regular park operating hours. (Kent Phillips, photographer)

• A Frozen Holiday Wish

Queen Elsa and her sister, Princess Anna, visit the Magic Kingdom all the way from Arendelle, along with lovable snowman Olaf and ice harvester Kristoff, to present a gift to everyone in the kingdom – transforming Cinderella Castle into a sparkling palace of ice.

Anna, Elsa, Kristoff and Olaf from “Frozen” join in the fun. (Kent Phillips, photographer)

• Holiday Wishes Fireworks

Hosted by Jiminy Cricket, this nighttime spectacular features dazzling fireworks along with classic seasonal songs and holiday-themed magic on Cinderella Castle.

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party gives Walt Disney World Resort guests the chance to experience special holiday festivities, including the spectacular fireworks extravaganza, “Holiday Wishes: Celebrate the Spirit of the Season.” This enchanting after-hours party also includes lively stage shows, a unique holiday parade, Disney characters in their holiday attire and snow flurries on Main Street, U.S.A. The special-ticket event takes place on select nights in November and December at Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Disney)

• Club Tinsel

Guests will dance the night away with holiday friends inside Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café in Tomorrowland.

During Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom Park, guests can dance with polar bears and gingerbread men at Club Tinsel Character Dance Party held at Cosmic Rays Starlight Cafe. (Kent Phillips, photographer)

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is a separately ticketed event, complete with snow flurries and complimentary holiday treats such as cookies, cocoa, soft pretzels, apple cider and eggnog. The party begins at 7 p.m., after regular park hours.

Dates for this year’s party:
Nov. 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 25, 27, 29, 30
Dec. 2, 4, 6, 7, 9, 11, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20, 21

For more information and to purchase tickets for this after-hours celebration, click here!

13 reasons you should attend Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party!

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Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party: A Disney Parent’s Guide to Not-So-Scary fun!

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Disclosure: I was provided tickets to attend the event by Disney, but all opinions are my own.

What is Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party?

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, the specially ticketed event also includes trick-or-treating, greetings with characters in Halloween costumes, the Happy HalloWishes fireworks display and more! Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party takes place select nights Aug. 16- Nov. 1, 2019, at Walt Disney World Resort.

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Here are 13 fun facts about this year’s event:

  1. 2019 marks 25 fantastically fun years of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party with 34 event nights.
  2. NEW! At Pirates of the Caribbean, guests interact with live pirates who encourage everyone to be on the lookout for Gunpowder Pete, a scoundrel with an eye on the same treasure sought by Captain Jack Sparrow.
  3. NEW! The Mad Tea Party will take guests on a colorful teacup ride, as special lighting and other effects put a glowing nighttime spin on the attraction at night.
  4. NEW! Explorers visiting Space Mountain will hurtle through the blackness of deep space to the riffs of a hard-rockin’ soundtrack.
  5. NEW! Storybook Circus welcomes the Storybook Circus Disney Junior Jam, a dance party featuring favorite Disney Junior characters, including Doc McStuffins and Timon from “The Lion Guard.”
  6. NEW! In Frontierland, prospector Cactus-Flower Cate rounds up youngsters for the Frontierland Costume Promenade, encouraging them to show off their costumes in a quest for the greatest treasure in the land – candy!
  7. The mischievous Sanderson Sisters from Disney’s “Hocus Pocus” return to the mortal world during the party for the Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular stage show on the Castle Forecourt Stage.
  8. 176 individually themed, carved pumpkins adorn the balconies and windowsills of Main Street, U.S.A.
  9. A cast of 175 performers, float drivers, costumers, cosmetologists, decorators and maintenance cast members bring Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade to life, traveling 23 miles of parade route over the course of the season.
  10. Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade features event-exclusive characters, such as Dr. Facilier, Captain Barbosa, Oogie Boogie, the three hyenas from “The Lion King” – Shenzi, Banzai and Ed – plus three Hitchhiking Ghosts from The Haunted Mansion.
  11. The Happy HalloWishes fireworks spectacular is narrated by the Ghost Host from The Haunted Mansion and features many favorite Disney Villains who go trick-or-treating in the night sky.
  12. 999 Grim Grinning Ghosts enhance a not-too-spooky Halloween experience at The Haunted Mansion.
  13. More than 250 tons of candy, including 40 different kinds of brand-name candies, will be handed out to party guests at 14 tasty treat locations across the park.

It all adds up to zero tricks and countless treats that make Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party a memorable evening for all!

Advance tickets start at $79 for adults and $74 for children ages 3-9 (plus tax). Day-of tickets start at $85 for adults and $80 for children ages 3-9 (plus tax).

For a full list of event dates, visit MickeyHalloween.com. Guests are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance, as space each night is limited. For more information, call (407) WDISNEY (934-7639).

Guests visiting in August or September can take advantage of a Walt Disney World Resort hotel room offer with discounts of up to 25%. For details, click here or visit DisneyWorld.com. Guests visiting in October, can take advantage of resort hotel discounts of up to 20%. For details, click here or visit DisneyWorld.com.

Visit DisneyWorld.com/Halloween for more information.