By Juliana Octavini
Halloween parties aren't even over, but Disney is already announcing Christmas news that they'll be at the parks from next month.
Some of the attractions are included in your regular ticket but others are not, and it is necessary to purchase separately! So if you're planning to travel to Orlando between November and December 2024, it's worth checking and, of course, enjoying! After all, Disney Christmas season is one of the hottest and most magical!
MAGIC KINGDOM
I couldn't get this post talking about Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, the traditional Christmas party that takes place at Magic Kingdom between days November 8 to December 24, 2024, from 7pm to midnight.
It is worth noting here that this event is paid part of the regular ticket and tickets cost between $169 and $219 per person (plus taxes). And if you don't attend this party, you'll have to leave the park early at 6:00, miss the fireworks show in front of the castle. In fact, the fireworks show happens, yes, but only for those who get the ticket to the Disney Christmas party.
Therefore, it is worth keeping an eye on the days and times of the party during your visit so as not to risk having to leave the park early and miss the so-called fireworks show.
Check below the dates of the event:
- 8, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 19, 21, 22, 24, 26, 27 and 29 November
- 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19 and 20 December
And, like I said, the fireworks show happens. It's called Minnie’s Wonderful Christmas and the hostess of the house invites visitors to celebrate Christmas with their favorite traditional songs such as Deck the Halls and We Wish a Merry Christmas. It happens every night of the party at 10:00 at the castle.
For those who will participate in Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, the shows do not stop! Also in Cinderella Castle takes place the presentation Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration, with Disney's darling characters dancing and singing to the sound of Christmas songs. The Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration takes place at 7:40 p.m., 21:25 p.m., 10:35 p.m. and 11:55 p.m. on the dates:
- Monday, November 11, 2024
- Thursday, 5 December 2024
- Tuesday, 10 December 2024
- Thursday, 19 December 2024
Meeting with the characters
During the Magic Kingdom Christmas party, you will also be able to meet your favorite characters in Christmas costumes to take many pictures and make this even more magical moment!
Frozen Holiday Surprise
No Cinderella Castle, at 8:15 p.m. (every day of the party) this presentation takes place where it is possible to see Elsa, Anna, Olaf, Kristoff and the snowgies celebrating Christmas arrival.
Club Tinsel
A dancing party in Rockettower Plaza StageFor you and your friends to dance all night in the Tomorrowland area.
Disney Junior Jingle Jam
Disney Junior characters meet in Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Coffee And the kids have the opportunity to dance with Fancy Nancy, Vampirina, Doc McStuffins and The Lion Guard.
Also on specific days and times happens the parade Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade, always at 8:30 p.m. and 11 p.m., which features floats with Disney characters and the special participation of Santa Claus.
Check out the Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade dates below:
- Monday, November 11, 2024
- Thursday, 5 December 2024
- Tuesday, 10 December 2024
- Thursday, 19 December 2024
Remembering that all these events and parades I quoted above are part of the Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and are therefore included in the party ticket.
But if you don't participate in it, know that you can still enjoy the Christmas climate of Magic Kingdom, since it takes care of the park and fills Main Street with an all-special decoration where visitors truly enter the Christmas climate. I don't even have to say it's magic!
Learn more about Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party CLICKING HERE.
EPCOT
From 29 November to 30 December 2024, you can enjoy the EPCOT International Festival of the HolidaysIt happens in the park.
In addition to special decorations, there will be storytelling and Christmas legends throughout the World Showcase and Christmas cultural celebrations in the areas of the countries, such as the show Las PosadasIn the area of Mexico, Hanukkah between Morocco and France and many others.
And since it couldn't be any different, each area will bring special theme food.
O Candlelight Processional You're back, too! It is one of the most expected events of EPCOT at Christmas, where a narrator tells a story and she is accompanied by a choir and performed by a live orchestra composed of 50 musicians. The show takes place at the America Gardens Theatre, located opposite the American Adventure, at the World Showcase.
The presentations take place at three different times: 5:00 p.m., 6:45 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. and it's free, which means you don't have to pay anything but your regular ticket to watch. But be careful: come early as the seats are well played!
Below is the list of narrators and the days that will be presented:
- Josh Gad: 29 and 30 November
- Nico Santos: 1 and 2 December
- Chrissy Metz: 3 to 5 December
- Whoopi Goldberg: 6 and 7 December
- Tituss Burgess: December 8-10
- Brendan Fraser: 11 and 12 December
- Ralph Macchio: 13 and 14 December
- Gary Sinise: 15 and 16 December
- Neil Patrick Harris: December 17 and 18
- Pat Sajak: December 19 to 21
- Gloria Estefan: 22 and 23 December
- Edward James Olmos: 24 to 26 December
- K Brown Sterling: 27 and 28 December
- Jodi Benson: 29 and 30 December
Check out the entire EPCOT Christmas schedule, CLICKING HERE.
ANIMAL KINGDOM
From the day November 12Animal Kingdom will have puppets in Merry MenagerieIn front of the Tree of Life. The dolls – reindeer, penguins and seals – were hand carved by artisans and will be there to amuse and delight the children.
In the area of DinoLand, There'll be a fun dinosaur-themed carnival for the little ones to dance. Another novelty is on the Santa Claus that this year will also be in the DinoLand area, between the days 12 November to 24 December 2024.
Hosts will also be expecting guests at Outpost Adventurers for photos in Christmas costumes.
And when the night falls, the Tree of Life will become an enchanted place, with plenty of light display, bringing an unforgettable experience to all guests.
HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS
From the day November 9The Christmas spirit will delight visitors to Hollywood Studios.
O Jollywood Nights, Christmas party that happens in the park, comes back with everything this year, bringing the party hosts and their friends in special costumes.
Below are the locations where you can find the characters during the event:
Echo Lake
- Baloo or King Louie of Mogli
- Phineas and Ferb
- Max Goof
- Santa Stitch – Celebrity Spotlight
Pixar Plaza
- Joy, Fun Mind
- Edna Fashion and Ice Cream, Incredible
- Donald Duck, Daisy, Goofy and Pluto
Commissioner Lane
- Mickey and Minnie – Red Carpet Dreams
Animation Courtyard
- Zé Carioca or Panchito
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
- The Mandalorian
Toy Story Land
- Betty or Lotso
Grand Avenue
- Santa’s Goofy – Santa’s Workshop
Musical performances
During the five hours of partying in the park, there will be several presentations for the audience to enter the Christmas climate, among them:
Glisten!
An incredible show that happens on Hollywood Boulevard, where world skating champions perform breathtaking series with a vibrant soundtrack, including Disney's original and favorite songs.
The presentation takes place every day at 8:15, 9:15, 10:30, 11:15 and 0:15.
Pixar Place
At Pixar Place there is a party where Joy, Frozone, Edna Mode and other friends from Pixar will be there to dance with the guests.
In addition, there will be musical performances of Holiday Spirit Band with a lot of music all over the park and juggling elves.
Be sure to check “For the First Time in Forever: The Frozen Sing-Along Celebration”, where Olaf and his gang will celebrate Christmas season with lots of music!
At night, the famous Hollywood Tower Hotel becomes a true work of art with the return of Sunset Seasons GreetingsA light show in the hotel tower. It's really worth checking out!
The highlight of the night is on the Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!, a night show with lasers, projections, lots of music and, of course, fireworks in the iconic Chinese Theater park, every day at 10:00 p.m..
The Disney Jollywood Nights party is also purchased apart from regular admission and tickets cost between $159 and $ 179 per person (plus taxes). Prices vary according to the date of the event, okay?
The party lasts five hours, from 7:30 to 12:30 and takes place on the following dates:
- 9, 13, 16, 18, 23, 25 and 30 November
- 2, 7, 11, 14, 18 and 21 December
DISNEY SPRINGS
Disney Springs is not out of Disney Christmas celebrations. In addition to the traditional big Christmas Tree, the site features the Disney Springs Christmas Tree Troll, are several Christmas trees each with a different theme.
This year, the audience will be able to count on trees of Lilo and Stitch, The Strange World of Jack, Lion King, among other topics. The cool thing is, trees move and interact with visitors. It's worth checking out!
And in some moments of the night, the audience is invited to have fun with the artificial snow that the kids love!
At the O storence Upon a Toy, visitors can find the Santa Claus to make your requests and take lots of pictures.
DISNEY HOTELS
And cake cherry is on account of Disney resort Christmas decorations, which are chin-dropping!
Each hotel in the complex has one exclusive decoration, full of garnishes and bright lights to create a magical atmosphere and the perfect setting for family photos.
The most popular and awaited is, without a doubt, the famous house
The most popular and expected of them is the Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort gingerbread house & SPA, the most luxurious of the complex.
The structure is built in real size in the hotel lobby - it is about five meters high” -, and is made with real ingredients such as hundreds of kilos of honey, sugar, flour and, of course, ginger. Resort chefs work weeks in assembly, creating a house with detailed details, including ginger roofs, sugar glass windows and candy decorations. The sweet aroma of ginger permeates the lobby, adding a special feeling to the environment.
The house also serves as a candy store, where visitors can buy themed treats such as ginger cookies, chocolates and other Christmas items.
The ginger house of the Grand Floridian Resort & Disney Spa is one of Orlando's most iconic and impressive Christmas traditions. So if you're at Disney during Christmas, it's worth knowing this true work of art!
Did you see how much Disney is preparing for the end-of-year celebrations throughout its complex?
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