Follow Along With Us at the First 2025 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

It’s that time of year again — we’re at the first Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party night of 2025!

Have you seen how beautiful Magic Kingdom is right now? And now it’s time to PARTY! Follow along with us as we check out the first Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party night of 2025!

We will be updating this post throughout the night, so please keep checking back with us!

Party Dates & Park Hours

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party takes place on select nights between November 7 to December 21, 2025, from 7PM to midnight. You must purchase a ticket to attend the party, with ticket prices ranging in price from $169 to $229 per adult (ages 10+).

As a bonus, ticketholders can enter Magic Kingdom as early as 4PM — no park reservation necessary.

At the time of writing, many party nights have already sold out. There are still some dates available, however, so make sure you get your tickets sooner rather than later! 

Tonight’s party is sold out.

Crowds

Although ticket holders cannot enter Magic Kingdom until 4PM, we typically arrive early to get in line. Just before 4PM, this is what the crowd looked like.

To maximize your time in the park, we recommend getting there at least 30-60 minutes before that 4PM entry time.

Once inside the park, Cast Members and signs directed us to the wristband distribution area.

Map & Checking In

Once we entered the park, we made a beeline for a Wristband Distribution area for a map, our wristband, a complimentary ornament, and a complimentary cookie!

The map is an important guide to all the relevant party information…

…including food, entertainment, characters, and more.

We received everything at the Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin Wristband Distribution area.

Wristband Distribution stations are located throughout Magic Kingdom, including at Tortuga Tavern and Mickey’s PhilharMagic.

Check out the complimentary ornament!

The wristband is a green fabric and says “Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party.” Ours tied on comfortably.

And we can’t forget the cookie we received, too!

Click here to see more of the map, wristband, and more!

Characters

One of the best parts of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is all the exclusive character opportunities! Not only can you meet rare characters, but you can also meet classic characters dressed in their holiday best.

First, we encountered Gingerbread Men on Market Street!

We also made a beeline for Jack and Sally, who are located at the Town Square Theater and frequently boast one of the longest wait times during the party.

Jack is sporting his NEW look in his Sandy Claws costume!

Over at Pete’s Silly Sideshow at Storybook Circus, we saw Daisy, Scrooge, and Donald.

Stay tuned for more characters!

Attractions

Many Magic Kingdom attractions are open during the party, with a few of them featuring holiday overlays!

The “Jingle Cruise” takes over the Jungle Cruise, featuring holiday decor and puns. Jingle Cruise is also open to non-party guests during the day!

Space Mountain features holiday music and special lighting, while Tomorrowland Speedway’s “Race Through the Holidays” gets holiday decor and a futuristic holiday soundtrack. 

The Mad Tea Party showcases four different holiday combos of music and lights, while Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor features a seasonal show.

Even the Haunted Mansion receives holiday lighting!

The following Magic Kingdom attractions remain open during the party:

Adventureland

• Pirates of the Caribbean
• The Magic Carpets of Aladdin

Frontierland

• Tiana’s Bayou Adventure

Liberty Square

• Haunted Mansion

Fantasyland

• Under the Sea ~ Journey of The Little Mermaid
• Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
• Prince Charming Regal Carrousel
• “it’s a small world”
• Peter Pan’s Flight
• The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
• Mad Tea Party

Storybook Circus

• Dumbo the Flying Elephant
• The Barnstormer

Tomorrowland

• Astro Orbiter
• Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor
• Tomorrowland Speedway
• Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover
• TRON Lightcycle / Run

Merchandise

Ready for some shopping? Visit the Emporium and Star Traders for exclusive merchandise, including a variety of apparel, home goods, accessories, and more. 

Among some of the items are Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Spirit Jerseys…

…Minnie Ears…

…a Convertible Backpack…

…a Photo Frame…

…a Mug…

…an Ornament…

…along with long-sleeved shirts, t-shirts, trading items, and more!

There are also Annual Passholder-exclusive items, including a zip-front hoodie and a pin!

Click here to see more Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party merchandise!

Photo Ops

There are many special photo opportunities during the party, including props, backdrops, and Magic Shots!

See below for the party-exclusive Magic Shots and their locations:

• NEW! Holiday Frame Prop and Magic Shot — on Main Street, U.S.A.
• NEW! Pluto Letter Magic Shot — near Park entrance
• NEW! Cocoa Mug Prop and Magic Shot — at Riverboat Landing
• NEW! Mickey Candy Cane Prop — near Cinderella Castle
• Goofy Gift Magic Shot — on Main Street, U.S.A.
• Mickey Snowman Magic Shot — in front of Cinderella Castle and in the surrounding garden lawns
• Glowing Gift Box Prep — in Town Square under the Christmas tree
• Chip ‘n’ Dale Ornament Collage Magic Shot — on the bridges to Liberty Square and Tomorrowland
• Zero Magic Shot — near the Haunted Mansion
• Muppets Christmas Carol Magic Shot — near The Hall of Presidents
• Holiday Light Painting — bridge to Fantasyland

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Attraction photo shots are also available on the following rides:

• Haunted Mansion
• Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
• Space Mountain
• Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
• TRON Lightcycle/Run

Note that you do need to purchase PhotoPass or Memory Maker to own these photos unless you take them with your own camera!

Food & Drinks

Click here to see a full list of all the eats and drinks available at the party, and click here to see all the restaurants open throughout the night. Note that some restaurants and foods are only available during specific time windows!

Click here for a full list of all the eats & drinks at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party!

This year, the exclusive party popcorn bucket features Mickey and Goofy in a red truck with a Christmas tree. Get it for $29.

Complimentary Cookies & Drinks

In addition to all the party-exclusive foods and drinks to enjoy, party guests also get complimentary cookies and hot and cold beverages from several locations around Magic Kingdom.

Here’s a full list of the cookies and their locations:

• Red Velvet Cake Cookie — The Lunching Pad
• Buttercream-Frosted Chocolate Chip Cookie made with M&Ms Milk Chocolate Minis — Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe
• Snowman-Shaped Prezel — Walt Disney World Railroad Station in Fantasyland
• Caramel Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookie — Gaston’s Tavern
• Hot Cocoa Cookie made with Dove Chocolate Pieces — Tortuga Tavern
• Buttercream-Frosted Gingerbread Cookie — Sunshine Tree Terrace

There are also allergy-friendly options:

• Chocolate Mint Mini Cookies — The Lunching Pad
• Vanilla Mini Cookies — Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe
• Lemon Burst Mini Cookies — Walt Disney World Railroad Station in Fantasyland
• Chocolate Chip Cookie — Gaston’s Tavern
• Double Chocolate Chip Cookie — Tortuga Tavern
• Gingersnap Mini Cookies — Sunshine Tree Terrace 

You can tell where to get your free treats because there are giant candy cane-striped blow-ups outside of the locations!

Entertainment

And finally, it’s time to showcase all the exclusive entertainment!

First, there are two dance parties you can attend — Club Tinsel at the Rockettower Plaza Stage…

…and the Disney Junior Jingle Jam at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe.

Here, guests can encounter characters from Disney Junior shows like Fancy Nancy, Vampirina, Doc McStuffins, and The Lion Guard.

The Frozen Holiday Surprise stars Elsa, Anna, Olaf, Kristoff, and some snowgies at 6:15 and 8:15PM in front of Cinderella Castle.

Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade is held twice each party night, at 8:30PM and 11PM. 

Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration is a stage show held on the Cinderella Castle stage, starring Mickey and a whole bunch of other characters!

You can catch this show each party night at 7:40PM, 9:25PM, 10:35PM, and 11:55PM. 

And finally, Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Show takes place once each party night at 10PM. Hosted by Minnie Mouse, you can enjoy a seasonal show featuring songs like “Deck the Halls” and “We Wish You a Merry Christmas.”

We will update this post throughout the night, so stay tuned to MickeyBlog!

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