It may be summer, but thanks to a SLEW of announcements by Disney World, we’re already gearing up for the holiday season.

We’re ready to enjoy some delicious holiday snacks, and we’re ready to check out the brand NEW holiday party happening at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. But we’ll also be going to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in Magic Kingdom, and we can’t wait to see, do, and eat ALL the things. So here’s what is happening at this year’s party!

So far, Disney has confirmed the following for this year’s Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party.

Entertainment

Those attending Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party will have no shortage of entertainment. First, Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade will be returning, which is a “festive procession” that features dancing gingerbread men, marching toy soldiers, all your favorite characters in their holiday outfits, and even Santa.

Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks will also be returning this year. This is a nighttime display at Cinderella Castle set to all your favorite holiday songs.

You’ll also get to enjoy Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration, a stage show in front of Cinderella Castle starring Mickey Mouse and his friends. (And don’t forget about the NEW Frozen-themed Cinderella Castle show that’s coming to the party this year!)

Club Tinsel will also be returning this year –– this is a holiday-themed dance party where party guests can get their groove on with holiday friends.

Younger partygoers can enjoy the Disney Junior Jingle Jam, which features popular Disney Junior characters like Fancy Nancy, Vampirina, Doc McStuffins, and more.

There’s plenty to do for the whole family.

Eats

Okay, this is the part we get REALLY excited about. You’ll get FREE cookies and hot cocoa at select locations. Yep, we said it — FREE.

That’s not all, though — the party will also have EXCLUSIVE snacks and drinks available for purchase.

Rides

Of course, one of the BIG draws of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is that it’s a limited-capacity event, meaning that lines for rides are generally short. You’ll be able to enjoy the following rides during the party:

Adventureland

• Jingle Cruise — Jungle Cruise with a holiday twist
• The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
• Pirates of the Caribbean
• Swiss Family Treehouse

Frontierland

• Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

Liberty Square

• Haunted Mansion

Fantasyland

• Prince Charming Regal Carrousel
• “it’s a small world”
• Peter Pan’s Flight
• The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
• Mad Tea Party
• Under the Sea ~ Journey of The Little Mermaid
• Seven Dwarfs Mine Train

Storybook Circus

• Dumbo the Flying Elephant
• The Barnstormer

Tomorrowland

• Astro Orbiter
• Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
• Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor
• Space Mountain – with a holiday twist
• Tomorrowland Speedway
• Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover
• TRON Lightcycle / Run presented by Enterprise – virtual queue access only

Here’s a note about the virtual queue for TRON / Lightcycle Run: Guests attending Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party will be able to join the virtual queue as of 6PM the evening of their party. There will not be a standby line for this ride.

Characters, Photo Ops, and More

You’ll be able to meet and get photos with many of your favorite characters, with some decked out in their holiday outfits. 

You’ll also get to witness SNOW on Main Street, U.S.A., which should certainly put you in the holiday spirit.

Check out these posts for more information about this year’s event:

• Full List of DATES for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
• Ticket Prices ANNOUNCED for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
• Check out an exclusive look at Disney’s 2023 holiday merchandise!

Like we said, a LOT goes on during the party and you may need to put together a list of your must-dos before you attend because there IS so much. We’ll be there on NIGHT ONE of the party checking everything out, so be sure to stay tuned to DFB for more.

Have you heard about the OTHER Disney World holiday party this year? Get all the details here!

Will you be attending Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party this year? Let us know what you’re looking forward to the most in the comments!