Disney Very Merriest After Hours has officially begun!

It’s time!!!
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!

Enchantment!
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
💥 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
AND WHAT AN AMAZING FINALE.
🎆🎄🎇🎄 pic.twitter.com/sfoP7SNZAr
— Disney Food Blog (@DisneyFoodBlog) November 9, 2021
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
🎶 Once Upon A Christmastime 🎶 pic.twitter.com/cN0dE8HMnJ
— Disney Food Blog (@DisneyFoodBlog) November 9, 2021
…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
‼️DIVA in the houuuuse! 👏#verymerriest pic.twitter.com/7XvFoI3Y1Q
— Disney Food Blog (@DisneyFoodBlog) November 9, 2021
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
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
Ain’t no party like a SNOW party! ❄️ #verymerriest pic.twitter.com/kXrL2UAgiz
— Disney Food Blog (@DisneyFoodBlog) November 9, 2021
Stitch got the moves! 🕺 pic.twitter.com/sYaLeh5EfG
— Disney Food Blog (@DisneyFoodBlog) November 9, 2021
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
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
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
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!
Click here to see more of Santa in Magic Kingdom!
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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