Disney4me Posted 12 hours ago Report Posted 12 hours ago I made a major mistake at my very first Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. This mistake led to tears, an insane amount of gingerbread-flavored churros, and desperately trying to find something that didn’t taste like peppermint. It’s the holiday season! Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party runs after hours and officially doesn’t start till 7 PM, but your ticket gets you into the Magic Kingdom at 4 PM. That’s three hours of extra park time, not extra party time. The kicker? The park actually closes to the public at 6 PM, which means there’s a dead hour when barely any restaurants are open, and if you’re not prepared, you might be hungry (or, in my case, STARVING). Should you eat before Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party? During my first party, I didn’t eat before I came because I was so excited to eat all the limited-edition snacks. Most of the snacks are only available during the party hours (7 PM to midnight), and while they’re awesome, most are super sweet and sugar-packed. If you’re just looking for a simple meal, you might be out of luck. Snacks galore! Do you need to eat before you go to the party? Nope! You might be totally fine living off the sugar, finding the few random savory dishes, and going all in. For others, especially those with kids, you’ll probably want to eat a real meal before you dive in. THE BEST FOOD AT MICKEY’S VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS PARTY Hi Mickey and Minnie! Here are some of our favorite restaurants to stop by before the party. Steakhouse 71 This restaurant is located at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, which means after you are finished, you can either walk or take the monorail straight to Magic Kingdom. You can sit at the bar without reservations, and they have a majority of the same menu options, including one of our favorite burgers. You can also grab a reservation and sit in the main dining hall for a bit more comfort and relaxation before you head into the winter-themed chaos. Steakhouse 71 Capt. Cook’s Located at Disney’s Polynesian Resort, this quick-service restaurant has plenty of savory options, and like Disney’s Contemporary, you can take the monorail straight to Magic Kingdom. You can also sit outside and enjoy the Florida weather or head inside before you spend most of the evening outside. Capt. Cook’s Grand Floridian Cafe The cafe at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort recently reopened with some new menu items that we loved. You can try for walk-ups or book a dining reservation, but if you know this will be your spot, a reservation can save a lot of hassle. There’s comfortable seating, and once again, only a monorail stop away. Grand Floridian Cafe Casey’s Corner Old reliable! This stop is right on Main Street, U.S.A. in Magic Kingdom, so you don’t have to worry about extra transportation. We recommend grabbing the Corn Dog Nuggets and a side of cheese sauce because it’s the perfect size for a quick meal that will keep you full but still leave room for snacks. You can also grab a soda or water here to start off the party. Casey’s Corner Corn Dog Nuggets At any of these stops, you don’t necessarily need to order an appetizer, entree, and dessert because you’ll still want some room for party snacks later. This might be a great time to split an entree or order a few appetizers instead of a main meal. You don’t need to go to the party completely stuffed, but there are empty hours, and you might get busy running from parade to fireworks to character meet-and-greets, so you may not have time to grab more than a snack. Snowman-shaped Pretzel We’re sharing everything you need to know about Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Disney World, so keep following DFB for more favorites, plus tips and tricks to make the most of your vacation. 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