PHOTOS: Mickey & Friends Appear at Magic Kingdom New Year’s Eve Dance Parties

Shannen Ace

Mickey and Minnie Mouse, along with Mickey & Friends, wave to a crowd in front of a fairy-tale castle at night. "New Year's Eve" signage glows in the background, with bright lights illuminating the enchanting scene.

PHOTOS: Mickey & Friends Appear at Magic Kingdom New Year’s Eve Dance Parties

Mickey & Friends appeared in their New Year’s best at DJ dance parties in Magic Kingdom on December 30. They will presumably appear again on New Year’s Eve, December 31. One dance party is at Cinderella Castle while the other is in Tomorrowland.

Mickey & Friends Celebrate New Year’s Eve

Characters in costumes perform on stage in front of a brightly lit castle at night, with fantasy in the sky enhancing the magical atmosphere.

The characters only made appearances after the 6:30 p.m. fireworks show. Goofy and Pluto took to the Cinderella Castle stage at about 7:30 p.m. Goofy donned a full suit with tails and a top hat. Pluto had a special collar. They returned at 8:30 p.m.

Two costumed characters, resembling a mouse, stand in front of a castle backdrop under colorful lights, celebrating a nighttime event filled with fantasy in the sky.

Mickey and Minnie appeared at the castle at 7:45 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. Mickey was in a gray suit with a light pink tie and waistcoat.

A character in a costume with large gloves waves on stage at the Magic Kingdom, wearing a light-colored dress with a castle backdrop and stage lights.

Minnie wore a shiny pink dress with a matching feathery headpiece.

Two characters in tuxedos dance on a stage under the fantasy in the sky. A screen displays "Happy New Year! 1925" and "Magic Kingdom." Decorations shimmer, and an eager audience watches beneath the dazzling lights.

Over at the Rocket Tower Plaza Stage, Chip and Dale danced with guests starting at 7:30 p.m. and then again at 8:30 p.m. They wore matching black tailcoats, white vests, and black bowties.

Two costumed characters resembling ducks dance on stage under mesmerizing purple lights, with a festive tree in the background and a crowd capturing the magical moment—a true fantasy in the sky.

The chipmunks swapped places with Donald and Daisy. The ducks appeared at 7:45 p.m. and 8:45 p.m.

At the 2025 New Year's Eve Dance Party, characters twirl on stage beneath a "Happy New Year 2025" sign, lights aglow. The vibrant atmosphere echoes that of a Magic Kingdom celebration as Mickey & Friends captivate an excited audience.

Donald wore a tailcoat and a top hat. Daisy wore sparkly versions of her pink dress and purple bow.

See the characters in our TikTok video below.

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🤩 SURPRISE 🤩 Mickey and friends made a surprise appearance on stage for the New Year’s celebrations! ✨ This is already making 2025 feel magical. 🥹 #wdw #nye #mk #disneyparks #disney

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Mickey & Friends will also reportedly appear at the 11:50 p.m. “Fantasy in the Sky” fireworks.

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