Disney4me Posted 2 hours ago Report Posted 2 hours ago The sleigh bells are ringing, the snope is falling, the snacks are festive, and the decorations have everyone feeling jolly. Yes, it’s that time of the year again: the holiday season in Disney World, which may really be the most wonderful time of the year. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Map Well, if you love everything about the holidays and really want to celebrate the Disney way, you may be considering purchasing a ticket for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. But tickets aren’t exactly cheap, so you might be asking if the party is worth it this year. Well, we’re going to help you figure that out. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party takes place on select nights from November 8th to December 22nd, and tickets cost $189 (an increase of $20 from last year) to $229 (same as last year) per person, depending on the night you go. Children ages 3-9 cost $10 less per ticket, while Disney World Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club members can also save $10 per ticket for select nights. Our wristband this year What You Get The party runs from 7 PM to midnight, but those with tickets can enter Magic Kingdom as early as 4 PM. The party includes a lot of special entertainment, character meet-and-greets, food, and more. Here’s a list of exclusives a party ticket will get you: Complimentary cookies, hot cocoa, and cider at select restaurants throughout the park Access to select rides with shorter wait times (the party is a limited capacity event) Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration, a special holiday show on the Cinderella Castle stage starring Mickey and Minnie Once Upon A Christmas Time parade Minnie’s Wonderful Christmas Time fireworks show Frozen Holiday Surprise show Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmas Time Parade Santa’s Christmas Carnival, where Storybook Circus is transformed into the North Pole, and where you can meet Santa Club Tinsel, a dance party in Tomorrowland Snow on Main Street, U.S.A. (snope) Festive photo ops Exclusive food and drinks for purchase Exclusive merchandise for purchase Character meet-and-greets with many characters in holiday outfits Hey friends! Four rides in Magic Kingdom also have special holiday overlays, with some only available during the party: Space Mountain gets holiday tunes and festive lighting, Tomorrowland Speedway is transformed into a holiday freeway, Mad Tea Party becomes a Christmas Party, and Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor gets some seasonal humor. You’ll also be able to ride the seasonal version of Jungle Cruise, Jingle Cruise, which is also available during the day, although the lines during the party will likely be a lot shorter. Jingle Cruise Several restaurants are also open for dining reservations during the party (although this could take up valuable party time): Cinderella’s Royal Table Be Our Guest Restaurant The Plaza Restaurant The Beak and Barrel Is It Worth It? Now comes the question: is it worth it? We’ve already outlined everything your party ticket includes, and we went to the first party of the year, and our answer is “yes — for some people it is worth it.” Yes, the party ticket is pricier than a regular Magic Kingdom ticket, but you get a lot of exclusive things, and you can do more with smaller crowds and shorter wait times. If you’ve never been to the party before, it may very well be worth the splurge. Photo Op During the party, we noticed that lines seemed long at times, but those lines moved very fast. So it may look crowded, but you’re still not waiting as long as you might be during the day. When we were getting the free cookies, we noticed that a lot of the stations had NO lines at all. Very Merry Mickey Sundae We also found that viewing the fireworks wasn’t as bad as a regular Magic Kingdom day. We were able to enjoy the show from both Fantasyland and Tomorrowland with no problems. Fireworks We also LOVED meeting Santa at Santa’s Christmas Carnival in Storybook Circus, and the polar bears were FANTASTIC. This might have been one of our favorite character interactions of the evening. Polar Bears at Santa’s Christmas Carnival If you’re going for the snacks, though, you’ll need to bring a sweet tooth. If sweets aren’t your thing, you’re not going to find as many exclusive treats that you’ll love. Gingerbread Cheesecake Beignets It’s ultimately up to you if the party is worth it for you and your group. It will require you to stay up late — and that’s something you definitely need to account for if you have young children. But if you’re willing to make the most of the party by checking out all the entertainment, snacks, and activities you can, you will probably feel you got your money’s worth. Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration If you’re really not wanting to celebrate the holidays so elaborately, though, or you have folks in your group who are less than enthused about it, you may want to skip it. You can still enjoy the holiday decorations in the parks during the day, as well as enjoy a variety of seasonal treats and the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays. It is a LOT of money, especially if you have several people in your group, so you’ll need to decide if Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is something you and your group will thoroughly enjoy. Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks We’ll be covering everything about the holiday season in Disney World, so stay tuned to DFB for more. The NEW Rule You Have To Follow for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in Disney World A LOT of changes are coming to Disney World. 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