Disney Very Merriest After Hours has officially begun!

The new holiday after-hours event in Magic Kingdom is filled with things to see and do, including a good dose of festive entertainment! The lineup for Very Merriest seems pretty exciting! Let’s take a look at what guests can check out this year.

Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks

While we missed out on Halloween-themed fireworks at Disney After Hours Boo Bash, this year DOES include the return of Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks! And that’s not all — if guests show up early enough, they can also catch a performance of Disney Enchantment, the new nighttime spectacular that debuted at the start of Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration!

As time ticked closer to the start of Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks, we heard an announcement throughout the park.

Just 10 minutes to go before fireworks 💥 (sound on for the announcement) pic.twitter.com/j3Wubua7J3

— Disney Food Blog (@DisneyFoodBlog) November 9, 2021

And then the fireworks began!

💥 Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks! (sound ON for a delightful dose of holiday cheer!)💥 #verymerriest pic.twitter.com/Pf90hYmFcT

— Disney Food Blog (@DisneyFoodBlog) November 9, 2021

The show was just as good as we remembered it!

AND WHAT AN AMAZING FINALE.

🎆🎄🎇🎄 pic.twitter.com/sfoP7SNZAr

— Disney Food Blog (@DisneyFoodBlog) November 9, 2021

Maybe we are out here crying at our first holiday fireworks in too long, but who’s to say.

Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade

The holiday after-hours event in Magic Kingdom this year is bringing with it the return of full-length parades in Disney World!

Parades are BACK! 😍 #verymerriest pic.twitter.com/7xYf6WGiqG

— Disney Food Blog (@DisneyFoodBlog) November 9, 2021

We’ve seen many character cavalcades since the parks reopened in July of 2020, but starting tonight guests can once again enjoy Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade!

🎶 Once Upon A Christmastime 🎶 pic.twitter.com/cN0dE8HMnJ

— Disney Food Blog (@DisneyFoodBlog) November 9, 2021

The parade features a lot of beloved characters like the princesses…

…with Fairy Godmother, of course.

Woody made an appearance with Jessie and a few elves.

And, Santa brought up the rear in his amazing sleigh!

Seeing a parade roll through Magic Kingdom again is certainly exciting!

Mickey & Minnie’s Very Merry Memories Stage Show

Disney Very Merriest After Hours also comes with a brand-new castle stage show called Mickey & Minnie’s Very Merry Memories!

It’s a “nod to classic Magic Kingdom holiday stage shows,” including “music, dancing, and nostalgic yuletide fun.”

We saw LOTS of familiar faces in this homage to Magic Kingdom holiday shows past.

No Magic Kingdom stage show is complete without a rousing dance number!

✨NEW SHOW✨ “Mickey & Minnie’s Very Merry Memories” 💖 pic.twitter.com/SJVEV1V9MI

— Disney Food Blog (@DisneyFoodBlog) November 9, 2021

Clarabelle even showed up to sing us a BEAUTIFUL (or moo-tiful) rendition of Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You.”

‼️DIVA in the houuuuse! 👏#verymerriest pic.twitter.com/7XvFoI3Y1Q

— Disney Food Blog (@DisneyFoodBlog) November 9, 2021

Cinderella Castle looked extra festive during the show too with fun projections like these snowflakes.

The show certainly put a smile on our faces and got us excited to check out the rest of the party!

Snow on Main Street

Main Street, U.S.A. has a special addition to the festivities.

Yep, that’s a Florida SNOW!

❄️ It’s SNOWING on Main Street, U.S.A! 🤍 pic.twitter.com/f0j4UK2Iw0

— Disney Food Blog (@DisneyFoodBlog) November 9, 2021

Disney’s snow is made from soap so fans affectionately call it “snoap!”

Snow can be seen on Main Street intermittently throughout the night.

Club Tinsel Dance Party

Over in Tomorrowland, you can get your groove on at the Club Tinsel Dance Party!

❄️ It’s SNOWING on Main Street, U.S.A! 🤍 pic.twitter.com/f0j4UK2Iw0

— Disney Food Blog (@DisneyFoodBlog) November 9, 2021

Hey, it snows here too!

Ain’t no party like a SNOW party! ❄️ #verymerriest pic.twitter.com/kXrL2UAgiz

— Disney Food Blog (@DisneyFoodBlog) November 9, 2021

The best part, though? Stitch joins the dance party in his own Santa hat and jacket. What a funky alien!

Stitch got the moves! 🕺 pic.twitter.com/sYaLeh5EfG

— Disney Food Blog (@DisneyFoodBlog) November 9, 2021

This spot is a great place to head if you’re looking to pump up the holiday cheer.

Reindeer Wranglers

Looking for some more tunes? You can spot some fun holiday music from the Reindeer Wranglers in Frontierland!

Sound on 🔈 for the Reindeer Wranglers 🦌 #verymerriest pic.twitter.com/0DxMLqR5M7

— Disney Food Blog (@DisneyFoodBlog) November 9, 2021

Character Sightings

Winnie the Pooh and Friends

We spotted Winnie the Pooh and Tigger outside of Crystal Palace pretty early in the night.

They look like they’re cozily bundled up for the winter weather! And, of course, they were getting their groove on.

Pooh and Tigger looking cozy and warm in their winter scarves🧣! #verymerriest pic.twitter.com/MeldNo6Q9W

— Disney Food Blog (@DisneyFoodBlog) November 9, 2021

Later, Piglet and Eeyore popped over to say hi too!

These two were pretty bundled up too!

We’re so glad these two could join the party!

Eeyore and Piglet joinin’ in on the party! 🎉 #verymerriest pic.twitter.com/rjLGNylrCC

— Disney Food Blog (@DisneyFoodBlog) November 9, 2021

Nothing like seasons greetings from our Hundred Acre Wood pals.

Country Bears

The Country Bears love a holiday event, and they were waving from above Country Bear Jamboree in Frontierland.

Howdy folks! 👋🏼 It’s the Country Bears! #verymerriest pic.twitter.com/wBoPRArr75

— Disney Food Blog (@DisneyFoodBlog) November 9, 2021

These fellas do tend to put smiles on our faces!

Captain Hook and Mr. Smee

In Adventureland, we spotted Captain Hook and Mr. Smee goofin’ around.

Captain Hook and Mr. Smee! 🏴‍☠️ #verymerriest pic.twitter.com/CIX5IMmVbG

— Disney Food Blog (@DisneyFoodBlog) November 9, 2021

Tweedledee and Tweedledum

But for some real goofin’ off, you’ll want to look for Tweedledee and Tweedledum near Mad Tea Party!

👋🏼 Tweedledee & Tweedledum! pic.twitter.com/ry4iVDAnd0

— Disney Food Blog (@DisneyFoodBlog) November 9, 2021

Santa Claus

And, you can of course meet Santa during the event and tell him your Christmas wish!

We love seeing Jolly ‘Ol Saint Nick!

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Whew! And that just about does it for all of the entertainment we spotted at the event tonight. Keep an eye on DFB for more information about Disney Very Merriest After Hours and MORE from the holidays in Disney World!

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