Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is returning to Magic Kingdom, and the dates have just been announced alongside details about some new and returning experiences that will be part of the festivities.
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Returns
On 25 select nights November 9 through December 22, this separately ticketed event will welcome guests to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year at Magic Kingdom. The return of festive favorites like Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration, Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks, and Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade have been confirmed. Guests can also look forward to enjoying a select assortment of gentle and more thrilling attractions throughout the park, including TRON Lightcycle / Run. TRON will utilize a virtual queue during the event.
Tickets for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party are limited and can be purchased online beginning July 6. Guests of select Walt Disney World Resort hotels, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels, and Shades of Green can begin purchasing tickets as early as June 29 on the Walt Disney World website. Ticket prices will range from $159 to $199 per person. The party dates are:
- November: 9, 10, 13, 14, 16, 17, 19, 21, 22, 26, 28, 30
- December: 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14, 15, 17, 19, 21, 22
New and Returning Entertainment
A brand-new “Frozen”-inspired show called “Frozen Holiday Surprise” is also coming to the event.
For the first time in forever, guests will be able to join Elsa, Anna, Olaf, Kristoff, and the Snowgies in front of Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom for “Frozen Holiday Surprise,” a brand new “Frozen”-inspired entertainment experience that will illuminate the castle in a whole new way. This delightful new offering can be seen during regular park hours and during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party.
Cinderella Castle was previously lit up with icicle-like lights, called Dream Lights, from 2007 to 2019. In later years, Elsa activated the lights during a short show. Dream Lights is not expected to ever return.
Last year, Cinderella Castle was lit up as a “Beacon of Magic,” part of the 50th anniversary celebration. Watch the holiday “Beacon of Magic” projections in our video below.
Check out our visit to the 2022 party here. Our video of the full show entitled Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration in front of Cinderella Castle is also available below.
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