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Christmas parties are in full swing in Disney World!
Welcome to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party!
Plus, the newest attraction in Animal Kingdom is now open to all guests, and we’ve got exciting updates on the Grand Floridian’s upcoming lobby bar (including its name and opening date)! All of the latest Disney and theme park news is coming up right now on DFB Guide.
Universal’s Epic Universe has only been open to the general public since May of 2025; however, a recently filed permit is adding more fuel to speculation that the park may be expanding sooner rather than later.
Epic Universe
The permit, filed on November 7th, 2025, is for site utilities and foundation work for new construction, identified as a 150,000 square foot building. The address listed on the permit is 1001 Epic Blvd, Orlando, Florida 32819, which is the new park, with Baker Barrios Architects Inc. listed as the applicant.
Our awesome readers have helped us rank EVERY snack in Magic Kingdom!
Dole Whip at Magic Kingdom
You’ve helped us at DisneyFoodBlog settle a few debates. Thanks to your voting, we now know which Magic Kingdom snacks are your guys’ favorites (and which you care for a little less). It turns out that one of the top faves of Disney World fans is none other than the Pineapple Upside Down Cake, and it’s easy to see why. Let’s check out this glorious snack and a few others you guys rated as some of the best in Magic Kingdom!
Something we look forward to every year in Disney World is Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in Magic Kingdom, and we know a lot of you do too!
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party map
It’s full of holiday cheer, special snacks you can’t get anywhere else, lots of wonderful entertainment, and the ability to ride some of your favorite attractions at much lower waits than normal. However, we have to admit that we understand why some people are skeptical about attending the event, because it’s FAR from cheap. It’s actually the most expensive after-hours event Disney has seen in recent years, so you may be asking yourself: Is the party ticket REALLY worth the cost? Let’s dive in and see.
Disney World is full of matching shirts — it’s practically part of the tradition now.
Disney shirts
From those classic “Most Expensive Day Ever” tees to the custom “Disney Trip 2025” family designs, we’ve seen it all. But there’s one group that’s absolutely stealing the show lately — the cousins. That’s right. Cousin groups are rolling up to the parks with some of the best coordinated shirts we’ve seen, and we’ve got to talk about them.
Happy holidays, everyone! Disney officially kicked off their Christmas season celebration tonight with Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, and we couldn’t be more excited to see all the wonderful things this event has to offer!
Let’s eat some food!
Not only can you ride lots of your favorite attractions at much lower wait times, but you can also experience snow on Main Street, U.S.A., thanks to good ‘ol snoap (soap snow), check out entertainment unique to the party, as well as eat lots of party-exclusive snacks you can’t get anywhere else. We went to the opening night of the event this year and tried ALL the new snacks to let you know which ones are worth your time and which others may be better to skip, and let’s just say, some of them may surprise you!
I’m going to be completely honest with you — this cup of free hot chocolate completely ruined hot chocolate for me the rest of the season. This magical cup of choclately goodness was the perfect amount of everything, and I was going back all night long.
Buttercream Frosted Chocolate Chip Cookie and Hot Chocolate
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is officially back in Magic Kingdom. This after-hours event features free cookies and hot chocolate, plus exclusive snacks and entertainment available only during the party. There are tons of cookie stops throughout the park that you’ll want to stop at to take advantage of the complimentary cookies and drinks.
The 2025 edition of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is here, and we’re on scene to share anything and EVERYTHING about the Magic Kingdom’s Holiday extravaganza!
Anna and Elsa in their Christmas outfits!
First launched in 1983, the after-hours event has become a staple of the Holiday Season for millions of guests over the years, offering annual traditions including complimentary snacks and cocoa, the Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas Parade, Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks, and even snow (AKA snoap) on Main Street.
Once the twinkling lights hit Magic Kingdom, I go full on Christmas. Mickey Santa hats, peppermints in the shape of Mickey hats, and so many sweet treats, but best of all — new souvenirs!
The Emporium
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is an after-hours, ticketed specialty event held on select nights in Magic Kingdom from November 7th to December 21st. The event has exclusive entertainment, food, characters, merch, and more, and we’re sharing all the souvenirs you can get this year. You’ll need a Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party ticket to access these souvenirs, and keep in mind that certain items will sell out super fast, so if you have your eye on something, be ready to head there first thing on your party night.
The 2025 edition of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is here, and we’re on scene to share anything and EVERYTHING about the Magic Kingdom’s Holiday extravaganza!
Let’s get Merry!
First launched in 1983, the after-hours event has become a staple of the Holiday Season for millions of guests over the years, offering annual traditions including complimentary snacks and cocoa, the Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas Parade, Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks, characters in their Christmas best, and even snow (AKA snoap) on Main Street.
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