FULL LIST of Entertainment At Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

 

If you want to be entertained for five hours straight, you need to go to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party!

This holiday offering at Magic Kingdom is a hard-ticketed event with a TON of exclusive entertainment. From stage shows to parades to fireworks, there’s plenty to add to your schedule if you’re going this year. And now that the party has kicked off, we’re breaking down ALL the entertainment offerings.

Frozen Holiday Surprise

Starting out a night of fun and excitement is Frozen Holiday Surprise! This show takes place on the Cinderella Castle stage and features friends from Frozen as they light up the castle for the season. It’s a must if you have Anna and Elsa fans in the family!

The great thing about this show is that it is performed throughout the season, even on non-party nights. On nights when there’s a party, it happens twice — once before the event starts, and once during the party.

And once the show is complete, Cinderella Castle will be covered in beautiful winter-themed projections. Elsa worked her ice magic!

Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade

Perhaps the most beloved entertainment offering of the holiday season is Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade. This parade shows twice a night during the party, typically at 8:30 PM and 11 PM. If you want to see this one with a decent view, you’ll definitely have to stake out your spot in advance.

The second parade is often a little bit less crowded than the first, but don’t count on just being able to walk up right before it starts, either. The parade has several sections and it features characters like Mickey and friends, Buzz and Woody, Elsa and Olaf, the Princesses, and more.

One of our favorite sections is the “classic” Christmas bit, with toy soldiers, elves, and reindeer dancing with little jingle bells. So jolly and festive!

Of course, it ends with a spectacular finale of Santa Claus himself! He rides through Magic Kingdom in a stunning red sleigh.

Honestly, if we told you ONE thing was a must-do at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, it would probably be this parade. Keep in mind that the parade itself can last half an hour, and if you’re parked on Main Street, it will take a while for the parade to get to you. You’ll need to budget a good bit of time for this offering.

Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks

Another big highlight for a lot of folks is the fireworks show! Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks typically shows at 10 PM and features projections and pyrotechnics set to a variety of Christmas tunes.

Minnie Mouse narrates the show, and it has some of the best-timed effects in any of the Disney fireworks shows. The “Carol of the Bells” section? I mean, come ON!

This one can be a bit tricky to get a spot for, particularly because people often watch the 8:30 PM parade, then move in front of the castle to see the 9:25 PM stage show and keep that same spot for the fireworks. So even if you’re not taking that route, you’ll likely still want to stake out your spot half an hour (or more) ahead of time.

Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration

What’s that castle stage show I just mentioned? Oh yes, it’s Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration! This is like the fun variety show of Very Merry, with a seemingly random assortment of characters showing up to perform Christmas tunes and dance their hearts out.

You’ll see everyone from Jessie and Woody to the Three Caballeros to Clarabelle Cow (her rendition of “All I Want for Christmas Is You” is a fan favorite). The music is sung live with two hosts, and it’s a very festive show overall. There are performances multiple times a night, usually at 7:40 PM, 9:25 PM, 10:35 PM, and 11:55 PM.

The best way to watch this is to either pair it with your viewing of the fireworks and parade (either do the show right before the fireworks or the one right after), or to do the 11:55 PM show as your last item of the night. Since it lasts past the party’s end time, it’s like you’re getting bonus minutes!

Santa’s Christmas Carnival

Santa Claus is coming to town, and in this case, that means Storybook Circus! Santa’s Christmas Carnival is taking place in the back of Fantasyland and features a variety of fun activities and entertainment offerings, including “jolly polar bears” and “impressive circus acts.”

You can also meet Santa Claus himself over here, as well as some Disney friends!

Club Tinsel

Ironically, some of the most fun we’ve had at holiday parties in the past was at the dance parties! There are a few different ones, including Club Tinsel, which is located in Tomorrowland at the Rockettower Plaza Stage. Here, a DJ will be performing all night, spinning festive tunes.

You might even find yourself getting to dance with some of your favorite Disney characters, and we think that makes the whole night worth it on its own!

Stitchmas!

New to this year’s party is Stitchmas! which is located at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe. Here, you can dance and party with Stitch and friends.

There’s a DJ playing music, and they even have some fun coloring sheets for kids to take home. This is a hotspot for families with children, and it replaces the former Disney Jr. Jingle Jam.

During our visit, we first saw Stitch with Lilo, and then Lilo was replaced by Stitch’s friend Angel!

This is a great place to stop when you’re in between the scheduled entertainment offerings.

Reindeer Wranglers

Of course, we can’t forget one of the underrated staples of the Christmas Party, the Reindeer Wranglers. You’ll find this band in front of Country Bear Jamboree, playing some countryfied holiday tunes.

While you wait for our video from this year to come out, check out our video from last year’s party to get an idea of what it’s all like!

That’s a wrap on the holiday entertainment at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party! We’ll be keeping you updated on all the latest Disney news this holiday season, so stay tuned to DFB!

See Our Full Guide to This Year’s Christmas Party Here!

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