🐭🎅🏼🎄Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2023

With the Holidays in just a few months…I know many of you are considering a visit to Walt Disney World and possibly buying a ticket to the coveted Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party! Well, I have got the scoop, intel and my personal review of last year’s party! On with the “snow”…

🎅🏼I attended the first MVMCP of the 2023 Holiday Season (Thursday, November 9, 2023). It was spectacular, magical and one of the BEST parties that I’ve ever attended. Disney at its finest. It was absolutely EVERYTHING that I hoped it would be and I can’t wait to go again. Low wait times for attractions, lovely weather, amazing shows, and yummy treats! This Disney Party is my TOP recommendation for families, couples, friends, and well, every Disney Fan out there. Let’s chat a little bit about the details, cost and what you can expect at this festive “special event” party.

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party runs on select nights at Magic Kingdom Park during the “Holiday” Season. Typically: Sun, Tues, Thurs & Fri nights. Last year’s first party was November 9th. Official Party Time: 7 pm to Midnight. However, you can enter Magic Kingdom Park as early as 4 pm! What an awesome perk!

✨Are you thinking about attending this year’s party?

2024 DATES: Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

Nov. 8, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 19, 21, 22, 24, 26, 27, 29
Dec. 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20

2024 PRICES: Event tickets are $169 to $219 per ticket, plus tax (prices vary by event date).

Please reach out asap to buy your tickets and let’s start the planning fun!

🎄Now on to my 2023 Recap and Review!

So, it had been a L O N G while since I attended MVMCP…way back in 2018. So, you can imagine my excitement. Now, I would not typically recommend that my guests visit on any 1st night party of the season (as it tends to be BUSY) …but I’m happy to report that my experience was still 10/10 stars! I think the fabulous weather played a big part of our successful night!

❤️We kicked off our Party night by taking the Ferry Boat from Magic Kingdom to the Polynesian Village Resort at around 4pm to have some appetizers & drinks from Tambu Lounge (Ohana’s bar). What a genius plan! We enjoyed hot wings, Ohana noodles/potstickers, and Bahama Mamas before we decided to hop on the monorail to Magic Kingdom. Bonus perk: we went thru security at Polynesian Village and then proceeded directly to the cast members scanning for Party Tickets when we arrived at Magic Kingdom. Pretty much zero wait. How easy & convenient. We walked into Magic Kingdom at 6pm. Now remember, you can enter as early as 4 pm (lines will start forming at 3:15 pm). However, the whole process is a bit crazy. So, I suggest arriving around 5 pm (or later) because lines usually drop substantially.

We were given our Party Wristbands & Party Maps quite quickly with zero issues. I am already so impressed!! The map was gorgeous and durable…which I loved! Great souvenir. It was also very easy to read & so helpful for our party touring all night long. There is a cool sign on a vintage car that says MVMCP “This Way” as it leads you “behind” Main St. USA. We decided to head there a little later in the evening.

1st stop: The Emporium. We wanted to check out the exclusive Party Merchandise. I wasn’t in love with this year’s merch but nonetheless, it is always popular!

🤩Behind Main St. USA was a sight to behold! OMG…WOW!! Snow was falling, there was snow-ladies on stilts, cool photo ops, and Christmas music. It definitely put us in the holiday spirit. Cast members were handing out an adorable toy soldier ornament (free gift!). AND did I mention the TOY SOLDIERS were back here for a meet & greet! Talk about cool.

Now my focus was not on meeting a TON of characters at this particular party, so I want to mention that many guests do just that…as you’ll find many Disney Characters dressed in festive attire. Also, you’ll find RARE characters like Scrooge McDuck, Princes & Princesses and all Seven Dwarfs. So have a plan of attack: who’s most important to you?! Get in line early, hit some rides in between meet & greets, and get in line at the end of night right before closing, too.

I also had a blast with all the cute Photo Ops located around the park…this one was my favorite! Pro Tip: Buy Memory Maker! It’s so worth it! Pro Tip #2: Wear your FESTIVE best, matching tees, or even Christmas jammies. Spread the holiday cheer & festive vibes!

✨Another cool thing about this Party…some attractions have a Holiday makeover: Jingle Cruise, Mad Tea Party, Space Mountain, Haunted Mansion (love the lighting!), Pirates of the Caribbean (yo ho ho!), and Tomorrowland Speedway. I’m a RIDE gal; so LOW (or zero) wait times is one of the main reasons I go to the Parties. Plus, I really prefer the parks at night!

Be sure to ride the PeopleMover on party nights! It’s a relaxing way to get a “reindeer” view of Magic Kingdom all lit up. After we hit a few attractions, we joined a really fun, festive dance party with Chip, Dale, Nick Wilde & Judy Hopps at Club Tinsel. ❤️I brought my Dale Nuimo along for the party (he had a blast)! MVMCP always has plenty of festive entertainment, if that’s your jam. ❄️If you’re a fan of Frozen, at 8:15 pm Elsa, Anna, Olaf, & Kristoff turn Cinderella Castle into a frozen wonderland. NO actual lighting/icicles…just projections.

Throughout the evening, we stopped at TREAT locations for our FREE cookies & drinks! YUM!

Drinks: Apple Cider, Hot Cocoa, Eggnog. I loved the eggnog!

Cookies: Sugar Cookie, Snickerdoodle, Chocolate Chip, Red Velvet, Gingerbread with Buttercream frosting. My favorite cookie was the sugar cookie. PRO TIP #3: Get a little shopping bag & take them home to enjoy later.

But the treat I was waiting all night to eat was…the 🤤🧇HOLIDAY WAFFLE SUNDAE from Sleepy Hollow. Red Velvet Waffle, topped with red & green M & M’s, peppermint ice cream and hot fudge. It was delicious!! 10/10 stars. PRO TIP: There is always a Foodie Guide for MVMCP with all the exclusive snacks, drinks and sippers/popcorn buckets. Be sure to look at it before your trip.

Around 9:15 pm, I raced to meet my favorite Pirate. Wait time: 10 minutes!! Totally worth it! Then, I found a fabulous spot to watch Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks (10 pm). Left front side of the castle was a gem of a location. I think out of all the Fireworks shows; this is my forever favorite. 🎆Christmas music, wow-worthy Projections and “Snow”. Simply spectacular!

💖I closed out my night by attending the Once Upon a Christmastime Parade (11:00 pm)! Holiday Music, Snow, Floats, Santa, Gingerbread Men, Toy Soldiers, so many Disney Characters…it was a perfect ending to a wonderful night. I had a fantastic location on Main St USA (near Starbucks) and filmed the 2nd parade LIVE in its entirety for my Facebook group. If you’re not already a member, we’d love to have you join us! https://www.facebook.com/groups/enchantednook.

FYI: The first parade was at 8:30 pm but I find it is much busier, just a head’s up.

I spent the remainder of the night/early morning…snapping photos and taking in all the sights, sounds & scents on Main Street USA. We walked out of Magic Kingdom close to 12:45 am. We hopped on the bus back to Animal Kingdom Lodge so ready for deep, dreamy sleep.

🐭🎄☃️Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is absolutely worth the cost (and late night) for such an amazing, unique experience at Magic Kingdom! It’s bound to be the highlight of your vacation!

🎇It’s a MUST DO! Please email me: AngieBaycura@d2travel.com, if you’d like to attend this year’s party (2024)! Tickets are on sale now!