Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2025 Transforms Magic Kingdom 

Updated August 1, 2025

 

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and to celebrate, Disney’s flagship Christmas event is returning to Magic Kingdom.

   

A woman and two children embrace and look up during a snow flurry during Mickey's Very Merry Christmas party.

 

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is an annual holiday festival featuring Mickey, Minnie, and all their friends.

This year, you can celebrate alongside your favorite characters on select nights from November 7 to December 21, 2025.   

Capturing that Christmas feeling in warm Florida weather is no problem with a little Disney magic. Guests will find themselves transported to a winter wonderland as they walk along Main Street U.S.A., greeted with visuals of captivating yuletide decorations and the iconic Cinderella Castle lighting up the sky in the distance.   

The party, starting at 7 p.m. and roaring on until midnight, is a separately ticketed affair. Prices range from $169 to $229 per person. 

 

Key Takeaways

 

Character Meet & Greets   

To kick off the event, guests can enter the park as early as 4 p.m. and begin meeting popular Disney characters as they arrive.   

This year, you can expect exclusive character meet-and-greets with Anna and Elsa, Sally and Santa Jack, and Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, all in their best Christmas attire. 

Of course, one of the biggest meet-and-greet opportunities of the party is the chance to see Santa Claus himself. 

You'll find jolly old St. Nick at Storybook Circus near Dumbo the Flying Elephant, where other holiday friends and Christmas crafts await. 

Lines for specialty meet-and-greets can be long, so we recommend getting to the park as early as you can and prioritizing your time wisely. 

You may not have time to meet every Disney character in the park, but going in with a list of your must-meets is helpful.   

 

Live Entertainment   

The fun doesn’t stop at character meets.

A jolly jubilee is happening throughout Magic Kingdom, complete with live performances, a Very Merry Christmas Parade, and spectacular fireworks to wrap up the celebrations.   

Mickey's Most Merriest Celebration is a festive stage show held at Cinderella Castle full of music, snowflakes, and a host of beloved Disney characters.

Daisy waves to the crowd during a parade on Main St. USA in Magic Kingdom during Christmas at Disney.

 

The Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade runs through Mainstreet U.S.A., Frontierland, and Liberty Square.

Watch festive floats donned with decorations of baubles and tinsel pass by, accompanied by an array of familiar faces from well-known Disney movies and jolly holiday characters, too.

Even Santa Claus makes a special appearance to wish everyone a Merry Christmas! 

After the parade is over, head on over to Club Tinsel in Tomorrowland for an all-night dance party or hang out with Disney Junior Characters at the Disney Junior Jingle Jam, a kid-friendly alternative.

There are entertainment options for everyone, with enough activities to fill up your itinerary for the entire night.   

 

Holiday Overlays for Popular Rides  

One of our favorite things about Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party is the extraordinary value.

The purchase of a ticket allows unrestricted exploration of Magic Kingdom, akin to a regular park day visit. T

his means attendees not only enjoy access to most of the park's attractions, but also get to revel in the delight of special holiday overlays on select rides, on top of everything else the party offers.   

This year, the much-anticipated return of the "Jingle Cruise" takes center stage, offering a festive twist on the renowned Jungle Cruise ride.  

Additionally, attactions like Space Mountain, Tomorrowland Speedway, Mad Tea Party, and Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor will receive holiday makeovers for the event. 

The majority of Magic Kingdom rides will continue normal operations throughout the party, ensuring a comprehensive range of options for guests. 

 

Christmas Fireworks 

  

Cinderella Castle lit up in bright colors beneath fireworks.

 

Towards the end of the party, you can catch Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks display happening right above Cinderella Castle. 

If you don’t care about crowds, the best spot to take in the fireworks would be in front of the castle near the Walt Disney and Mickey statue.

However, many people have found the back of Mainstreet U.S.A. to be the best spot, since the view is just as good. From here, you have the privilege of exiting the park swiftly after the fireworks are over.    

No matter where you choose to be for the fireworks show, it’s suggested that you grab your spot ahead of time. Standing areas can sometimes fill up even an hour before the show begins.   

 

Festive Food Options   

A night spent at Magic Kingdom is simply not complete without a festive treat.

Between desserts for your sweet tooth and something to satiate a savory craving, there is an abundance of options from which to choose.

Though the menu for this year’s event has yet to be announced, we assume it won’t be too far off from the extensive menu they’ve offered in years past.   

Undoubtedly making their return this year are items like the Christmas edition popcorn buckets and quintessential hot chocolate to warm your spirit.  

 

End your Enchanting Escapade at Rosen Inn Lake Buena Vista  

After spending your evening making festive memories at Disney’s Very Merry Christmas Party, wind down at Rosen Lake Buena Vista, just minutes from Magic Kingdom.

Give yourself and your family the gift of comfortable accommodations, affordable rates, and amenities suitable for everyone this holiday season.  

As a Walt Disney World Good Neighbor Hotel, Rosen Inn Lake Buena Vista offers perks like free scheduled transportation to Walt Disney World theme parks.  

It doesn’t get much merrier than that!  
 

A hand holding a Rosen Hotels & Resorts room key in front of a decorated Christmas tree.

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