We’re at the very first 2023 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party!
We’re here to try all the exclusive treats, drink all the hot chocolate, and experience all the entertainment of the merriest holiday celebration. This first party event was SOLD OUT months in advance, so let’s take a look at what the crowds look like at a sold-out Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party!
For after-hour events such as the Christmas party, Disney lets you enter the park a couple of hours before the official start time of the party. When we got to Magic Kingdom we saw that the party entrance line was pretty wild! There were lots of people here ready to party with Mickey.
Once we were finally in the park and on Main Street U.S.A., the crowds thinned out a little bit, but not much!
We noticed lines were very long inside the shops and at The Main Street Bakery. But this isn’t surprising since normal park hours were still going. We expect the crowds to go down a bit once the people not staying for the party start making their way out of the park.
As the night goes on, we expect the lines for attractions and snacks to start decreasing. We’ll keep you updated as we continue to party with Mickey and Santa!
We’re here in Magic Kingdom for the very FIRST NIGHT of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party! Here’s what crowds are looking like about 30 minutes before the gates open to guests with party tickets. Stay tuned for ALL of the festive fun! 🎄✨ pic.twitter.com/jVqETmxpUQ
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Later on, after the parade, we noticed there was still a pretty good crowd out and about. Around 11PM people were going strong!
But wait times were down pretty significantly! Many rides were under 20 mintues, with several being walk-ons.
Space Mountain, Jungle Cruise, and Seven Dwarfs Mine Train were seeing the highest wait times at this point, nearing the hour mark each.
While main parts of the park are a little fuller, there are areas where you can find a bit of quiet and even get some interactions with characters!
Stay tuned to DFB for more Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party updates!
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NJ says
Wish I could go to Disney this year, it looks so amazing !!!!