Magic Kingdom hosts a special ticketed event a few nights a week called Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas party. Here are a few dates in December to keep in mind: Dec. 5, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14, and 15. The event runs from 7 PM - midnight, however, guests are allowed to enter the park starting at 4 PM. There will be complimentary cookies and festive drinks as well as exclusive holiday treats available for purchase. There are a few attractions with holiday overlays such as the Jingle Cruise and Space Mountain. Shows include Mickey’s once upon a Christmastime Parade, Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks, and Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration stage show. Keep in mind if you do not wish to attend the special events, the events can affect park hours for regular park ticket guests.
Disney’s Epcot celebrates the holidays with the International Festival of the Holidays. There are multiple food booths around the world showcase where you can experience holiday foods and traditions from different countries. Participate in the holiday cookie stroll for a free cookie, by purchasing different cookies around the World Showcase and collecting the matching stamp in your festival passport. Throughout World Showcase, there are international storytellers (version of Santa Claus) who share traditions and tales from their native country. There is a Candlelight Processional, each night, a celebrity narrator tells the story of Christmas, and music played by the orchestra and massed choir.
All can enjoy this free activity, the Christmas Tree stroll of Disney-inspired Christmas trees.
Disney’s Hollywood studios offers a holiday character dining experience at the Hollywood & Vine restaurant. Here you will find Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, and Pluto are all dressed up in their holiday attire. Disney’s new holiday party, Jollywood Nights, will be held on select nights (Dec. 6th and 16th) from 8:30 PM-12:30 AM, guests may enter the park at 7 PM. Entertainment includes: live bands, a musical variety show and the return of the Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! nighttime spectacular. Keep in mind if you do not wish to attend the special events, the events can affect park hours for regular park ticket guests.