Tomorrow officially marks the start of the Christmas Season and with it, the first Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas party kicks off tomorrow night. In anticipation of tomorrow’s event, details are starting to emerge that may be helpful for all you party guests. WDWMagic.com today revealed the schedule for this year’s party which guests will also find in the Party Guides that are handed out upon entering the park. Here’s a quick look at how these fun-filled evenings are stacking up:
Performance Schedule:
- A Frozen Holiday Wish – 6:15pm, 8:15pm
- Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration on the Castle Forecourt Stage – 7:40pm, 9:25pm, 10:30pm, 11:55pm
- Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmastime Parade begins in Frontierland – 8:30pm and 11pm
- Holiday Wishes Fireworks Display– 10pm
- The Reindeer Wranglers (taking place in Frontierland) 7:15pm, 8:05pm, 9:30pm, 10:30pm, 11:45pm
- Club Tinsel (dance party at Cosmic Ray’s) – 7pm to 12am
- A Totally Tomorrowland Christmas on The Rockettower Plaza Stage – 7:45pm, 8:35pm, 9:25pm, 10:45pm, 11:35pm
- VoicePlay on the Rockettower Plaza Stage – 8:10pm, 9pm, 10:20pm, 11:10pm
Christmas Party Treats – Each year, a highlight of the Christmas Party are the FREE Christmas-inspired treats handed out at various locations throughout the parks. Here’s a quick rundown of the amazing goodies you’ll find at this year’s party:
- Sno-cone and snowman soft pretzel – Tortuga Tavern (Adventureland)
- Eggnog and Ginger Molasses Cookie – Liberty Square Ticket Office
- Silky Smooth Dove Chocolate and Sparkling Apple Cider – Friar’s Nook (Fantasyland)
- Nesquik Chocolate Milk and Peppermint Crunch Cookie – Pete’s Silly Sideshow (New Fantasyland)
- Hot Chocolate, Apple Cider and Cookies – Pinocchio’s Village Haus (Fantasyland)
- Santa Claus Cookie and Sno-cone – Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies (Tomorrowland)
- Hot Chocolate and Snickerdoodle Cookie – Cosmic Ray’s Cafe (Tomorrowland)
Special Seasonal Meet and Greets: A highlight Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party each year is the opportunity to meet some of your favorite Disney friends that only come out at Christmas-time. This year is no different with a character line-up that is sure to impress:
- Santa – Main Street USA
- Mickey Mouse – Main Street USA
- Aladdin, Jasmine, Genie and Abu – Adventureland
- Captain Jack Sparrow – Adventureland
- Moana – Adventureland
- Peter Pan– Adventureland
- Country Bears – Frontierland
- Jack Skellington as Sandy Claws (pictured) – Liberty Square
- Ariel and Prince Eric – Fantasyland
- Rapunzel & Flynn Rider – Fantasyland
- Cinderella and Prince Charming – Fantasyland
- Winnie the Pooh and Friends – Fantasyland
- Snow White – Fantasyland
- Seven Dwarfs – Fantasyland
- Prince Aurora and Prince Phillip – Fantasyland
- Elena of Avalor – Fantasyland
- Minnie Mouse– Fantasyland
- Scrooge McDuck– Fantasyland
- Donald & Daisy – Fantasyland
- Mary Poppins & Bert – Fantasyland
- Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen – Fantasyland
- Nick Wilde & Judy Hopps – Tomorrowland.
Attractions – Party nights can be a great time to enjoy some of your favorite Walt Disney World attractions. Not only is there something extra magical about riding them at night but the lines are usually much shorter. Only select attractions remain open during the party. Here’s a list of those that will remain open this year.
- Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom – Main Street U.S.A
- Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse – Adventureland
- The Magic Carpets of Aladdin – Adventureland
- Jingle Cruise (pictured) – Adventureland
- Pirates of the Caribbean – Adventureland
- Splash Mountain -(only after it opens from refurbishment on November 17th) – Frontierland
- Big Thunder Mountain Railroad – Frontierland
- Country Bear Jamboree – Frontierland
- Haunted Mansion – Liberty Square
- it’s a small world – Fantasyland
- Peter Pan’s Flight – Fantasyland
- Prince Charming Regal Carousel – Fantasyland
- Princess Fairytale Hall – Fantasyland
- The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh – Fantasyland
- Mad Tea Party – Fantasyland
- Seven Dwarfs Mine Train – Fantasyland
- Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid – Fantasyland
- Dumbo the Flying Elephant – Fantasyland
- The Barnstormer – Fantasyland
- Tomorrowland Speedway – Tomorrowland
- Space Mountain – Tomorrowland
- Astro Orbiter – Tomorrowland
- Tomorrowland Transit Authority People Mover – Tomorrowland
- Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin – Tomorrowland
- Monters Inc. Laugh Floor – Tomorrowland.
Restaurants Open During Party Hours – We’ve already told you about the complimentary food that comes with your party ticket. However, what about those that still want their favorite year-round Magic Kingdom treats or want to sit down for a heartier meal? You’re in luck. These following eateries will remain open during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party:
- Main Street Bakery – Main Street U.S.A
- Plaza Ice Cream Parlour – Main Street U.S.A
- Casey’s Corner – Main Street U.S.A
- The Crystal Palace – Main Street U.S.A
- Aloha Isle – Adventureland
- Pecos Bill – Frontierland
- Westward Ho – Frontierland
- Columbia Harbour House – Liberty Square
- Sleepy Hollow – Liberty Square
- Liberty Square Market
- Storybook Treats – Fantasyland
- Be Our Guest Restaurant – Fantasyland
- Cinderella’s Royal Table – Fantasyland
- Storybook Treats – Fantasyland
- Gaston’s Tavern– Fantasyland
- Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe – Tomorrowland
- The Lunching Pad – Tomorrowland
We hope you’ll agree that it’s shaping up to be a fantastic Christmas Season at Walt Disney World. Our very own Chip will be onsite this week to bring you the latest news and updates regarding Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party so keep following along!
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