Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party with (lots of) Kids

Thank you Walt Disney World for hosting our family to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own. 

What do you get when you mix the most wonderful time of year with the most magical place on the earth? You get Christmas at Disney World and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. I make this very clear when I blog about Disney, but we are HUGE Disney fans and visit bi-weekly, but what you don’t know is that we are CHRISTMAS OBSESSED. We are the ones to decorate our home all things Christmas, blast Christmas music and switch over from Pumpkin Spice to Christmas themed drinks all on November 1st-yep were those people.

So when Disney crosses with Christmas, and throws the ULTIMATE Christmas party of the season- Bonnaire Family is there for it.

To see first hand look of the event, check out my instagram stories highlight HERE

And to read about Christmas at Animal Kingdom, CLICK HERE

A little sappy back story on why I love Christmas at Disney:

Growing up my Uncle used to work at Disney World. So his gift to all of us-my family, my other aunts and uncles, and cousins was a fun family Christmas cheer trip to Disney. We’d buy all the ride pictures, keep our popcorn buckets filled, and all get a Christmas souvenir )usually a snow globe).Looking back, it honestly was the most magical time for me and my family. No matter what we were going through, we were all SO happy to be there together. So now as an adult, I’m beyond thankful to create these same memories with my kids!

So with all that being said….

Here is EVERYTHING you need to know about Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party- with kids! 

Location: Magic Kingdom

Dates: November 8th-December 22nd

Price: Event tickets start at $99 (if you purchase advance, you can save $10)

Can I go with my regular Disney pass or ticket? No, this is a separate ticketed event.

Times of the party: You can arrive as early as 4pm, but the party doesn’t start until 7pm.

I suggest arriving while it’s daylight to get some pictures before it gets dark. Sunset is usually around 5:30 so count on arriving at 4pm so you have Time to park, walk to the TTC (ticket and transportation center), ride the monorail and get all checked in for the special event. 

Is there food: YES!!! With your admission you will receive tons of complimentary treats and holiday beverages. Keep reading, and I’ll share them below!

Expert tips when bringing kids:

1. Check weather, and dress accordingly: Because the party is during November trough end of December, Florida’s weather can be pretty unpredictable. Could be warm, could be cold, could be rainy. So make sure you plan your clothing accordingly
2. Bring a blanket: We forgot about “Florida Winter” and didn’t bring Laila a blanket and she was wearing a tutu with her legs out so it was pretty chilly for her. So we ended up. buying a blanket for her. It may not be cold, but Magic Kingdom has a pretty nice breeze, and evening in Florida during nov-dec usually feel pretty nice.
3. Eat dinner before you go: You will be fed tons of sweets and treats that don’t count as dinner-unless you want it  to lol. But I made sure we got the kids dinner before they went on sugar overload.
   • Our favorite place to eat at Magic Kingdom is Charley’s Corner. They serve Hot dogs served like 10 different ways. I Love the chili cheese dog!!
4. Plan your evening around the parades, and firework show: We made sure to hit up all our favorite rides, and made our way back to Main Street U.S.A so we can enjoy the exclusive Holiday entertainment.
5.  Bring the autograph book: You are going to want to get pictures with your favorite Disney characters with the shorter wait times, so don’t forget their autograph book!

What to expect at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

Holiday Food: 

These are all exclusive holiday treats that you can purchase throughout the park! Some are only for the event, and some are served all day long.

• Olaf’s Frozen Hot Chocolate Cake (Available Daily at Main Street Bakery)
• Snowflake Brownie (Available Daily at Casey’s Corner)
• Holiday Mickey Cinnamon Roll (Available Daily at Main Street Bakery
• Carved Turkey Sandwich (Party Exclusive, Available at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café)
• Christmas Cookie Milkshake (Available Daily at Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies)
• Christmas Cookie Sundae (Available Daily at Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies)
• Gaston’s Cheese Dip (Party Exclusive, Available at Gaston’s Tavern)
• Gingerbread Sundae (Available Daily at Storybook Treats)
• An Orange Bird Christmas (Party Exclusive, Available at Sunshine Tree Terrace)
• Cherry & Pistachio Float (Available Daily at Aloha Isle)
• Kakamora Float (Party Exclusive, Available at Aloha Isle)
• Sven’s Carrot Cake (Party Exclusive, Available at Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Café)
• Jolly Tamale Christmas (Party Exclusive, Available at Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Café)
• Christmas Churros (Available Daily at Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Café and Outdoor Vending Churro Carts)
• Santa Mickey Waffle Sundae (Available Daily at Sleepy Hollow)
• Tis the Season (Party Exclusive, Available at Cool Ship)
• To Be Jolly Float (Party Exclusive, Available at Plaza Ice Cream Parlor)
• Deck the Halls (Available Daily at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café)

Complimentary Treats:

With your admission ticket, you can have as many of these treats your heart desires! Just look for the inflatable candy cane. 

• Pinocchio Village Haus: Snickerdoodle Cookie, Hot Chocolate, and Fanta
• Storybook Snacks Cart: Snowman Pretzel
• Miner’s Cove: Peppermint Cookie
• Friar’s Nook: Chocolate Chip Cookie
• Lunching Pad: Ginger Molasses Cookie and Apple Cider
• Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café: Peppermint Cookie, Hot Chocolate, and Apple Cider
• Jungle Cruise: Ginger Molasses Cookie
• Tortuga Tavern: Snowman Pretzel and Fanta
• Golden Oak Outpost: Snickerdoodle Cookie
• Diamond Horseshoe: Chocolate Chip Cookie and Eggnog

If you or your child has allergies, they have allergy friendly options including GO-GO Squeeze applesauce, and allergy friendly treats!

Special holiday shows: 

Mickey’s Most Merriest Holiday Celebration: right in front of the castle Mickey throws a rocking Christmas party!

A Frozen Holiday Wish: Queen Elsa takes over the castle. This one almost had me in tears! So beautiful.

Once Upon A Christmastime Parade: See all your Disney favorites dressed for the occasion in a festive holiday parade. This parade is 25 minutes long, and suns at 8:30 and 11:00 pm

Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Firework Show: A brand new holiday show that’s filled with all the Disney magic, starting at 10pm. This one literally had me in tears.

A Totally Tomorrowland Christmas: An ultimate and out of this world Christmas party located in Tomorrowland!

Club Tinsel: Want to warm yourself up? Head to Starlight Cafe and bust a move at this dance party.

Special Holiday Attractions: 

Almost all attractions are open for the event (its subject to change) some rides, like the Jungle Cruise-I mean JINGLE CRUISE is decorated for the holiday event.

Holiday Merchandise: 

Souvenirs 

• Holiday Base Popcorn Bucket – Various popcorn carts throughout the park
• Mickey Jingle Bell Sipper –Sleepy Hollow and Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café
• Mickey Gingerbread Straw Clip – Quick-service restaurants throughout the park

Exclusive to the event:

• Mickey Light-Up Tree Premium Popcorn Bucket – Various popcorn carts throughout the park
• Sven Sipper – Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Café and Gaston’s Tavern

Holiday Clothing: 

And don’t forget your Holiday clothing which can be purchased at the Emporium at Magic Kingdom or World of Disney at Disney Springs (also at other gift shops throughout other parks)

Our Honest review:

Is this even a question? We had the best time and the kids loved it. It was a super late night for them because the party runs until midnight, but they were so happy to be there and eating lots of treats! Plus, Disney makes it snow! Yep, you heard that right-snow in Florida, only at Disney World

This is definitely a holiday tradition we will be adopting into our family! There is something for everyone there, no matter where you are from or what you love!

If you can, this is an experience you should plan for, with your family.

Thank you SO much for reading, and if you have any questions- feel free to leave a comment below or message me on Instagram