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FULL LIST of Showtimes Revealed for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

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When I went to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party for the first time, I felt like I would never get everything done. From trying to get a spot for the fireworks, the parade, and that castle show, I can’t forget meeting characters and special snacks, and ahhhhh, it was so much! There’s a lot to do during the party, and if you don’t plan ahead, you might miss something you were really looking forward to.

Once Upon a Christmastime Parade

One way to plan ahead of time is to know all the available showtimes so you know what to prioritize and where to head first. Disney World just announced the showtimes for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, and here’s everything you need to know!

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Why We’re Avoiding Disney’s Animal Kingdom on November 15th

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There might be nothing more annoying than showing up to your theme park for the day and then realizing you didn’t check the park hours, and now you’re staring at a gate and will be there for the next hour. While getting there early is certainly better than getting there late, it’s still annoying to realize you got up early for nothing!

Tree of Life

That’s why we’re here. Park hours are pretty consistent at Disney World depending on the time of year, but sometimes we’re totally thrown off by a random change. Whether EPCOT opens late for runDisney events or Hollywood Studios and Magic Kingdom close early for Jollywood Nights and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, another park can be thrown into the mix with different hours.

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FIRST LOOK: We Tested Disney World’s New AI Planning Tool

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Major changes are on the way for the My Disney Experience app and the Disney World website. Disney has already announced a commitment to using AI tool, including a new vacation planner that relies on AI to help Disney World visitors plan their trips.

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Well, this new AI planning tool has already rolled out to some users, and we’ve got a first look at how it works and what it does. And honestly? Well, we know a lot of folks were against an AI vacation planner, but we’ve already found it to be really helpful.

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CONFIRMED: Disney Reveals 2026 Christmas Tree Stroll Themes

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You know what we could do all day long? Look at dazzling Christmas trees! That’s probably why we’re such suckers for the Christmas Tree Stroll at Disney Springs.

Christmas Tree Stroll

Can you believe that the holidays are literally just around the corner at Disney World?! Like, they already have Christmas decorations up in Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Disney Springs isn’t far behind on the decorating, and they just teased what trees will be featured in the Christmas Tree Stroll this year. Want to see what they are?

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The Rules for Lightning Lanes Are Changing at Disney World in 2027

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Your go-to Lightning Lane strategies might need to change in 2027!

Expedition Everest

Disney World’s Lightning Lanes are an add-on service booked through the My Disney Experience app that allows guests to bypass the standby lines for shorter “Lightning Lanes” at select attractions. There are plenty of popular strategies for snagging the top attractions and getting the most bang for your buck. But beware that some of those Lightning Lane tips might not work anymore for your 2027 trip!

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Disney Reveals How the Magic Kingdom Christmas Tree Goes Up Overnight

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Disney World is about to transform… and I could NOT be more excited! I’ve been visiting the “Most Magical Place on Earth” for just about 35 years; my favorite time of year — by far — is the holiday season. Granted, things can be crowded, but the decorations, ride overlays, and FOOD all make it more than worth it for me.

Magic Kingdom Christmas Tree

Suffice to say, I’m excited for the holiday takeover, which literally happens in part OVERNIGHT! Seriously, one of the resort’s most iconic decorations is literally installed while its home park is closed, appearing the next morning like magic. And it’s happening sooner than you may think!

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3 New Disney Rumors Swirling This Week: What’s Real, Fake, or TBD

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Each week, things are changing nearly constantly in Disney World, and since we’re in the parks nearly every day, it’s our job to keep an eye on them so you know what to expect.

Cinderella Castle

However, this also means there are tons of rumors that swirl around the parks each week. We caution you pretty often to be careful of what you believe, because not everything you read is true. Now, that’s not the case for our site — we bring you the news that IS true, or we’ll make things clear that it’s something we’re speculating, but we’ve gotta admit that there have been some interesting rumors flying around this past week, and more of them are true than you may realize!

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2 EXCLUSIVE Snacks Are Coming to Disney Springs This Weekend

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Happy Halloween, everyone! Now, it’s no secret that we’ve been celebrating Halloween since August, when the first Halloween decorations went up in Magic Kingdom and when we attended the first Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party of the year. But the ACTUAL date is coming up this weekend, and well, we have big plans.

Gideon’s Bakehouse

First, we’re going to enjoy some of those special fall and Halloween snacks that will be going away soon. But we’re also running to Disney Springs for two Halloween snacks that are only available this weekend.

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The 4 Amazon Finds That Solve Annoying (and Embarrassing) Disney World Problems

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Here at Disney Food Blog, we’re Disney World experts who go to the parks all day, every day, from rope drop to fireworks. And while it really is the most magical place on earth, we won’t sugarcoat the harsh realities.

Cinderella Castle

Your feet get sore, one thousand times more sore than you ever thought possible, to be exact. Blisters will form in places you didn’t think blisters were possible. And the cute mini skirt you’re planning to wear? Chafing. SO. MUCH. CHAFING! But lucky for you, we’ve tried and tested hundreds of products to solve these annoying Disney World problems, and if you’re heading to Disney soon, these four Amazon finds will save your vacation!

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I Haven’t Panicked in a Disney World Parking Lot Since Adding This One Thing to My Car

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If you’re driving to Disney World and using your car to get to the parks, it can be a little stressful at the end of the night trying to remember where you parked, especially if you didn’t write it down anywhere — those parking lots are BIG!

No more forgetting where you parked!

Luckily, there are a few ways to relieve your stress, but one of them is significantly better than the others, and it only takes three steps to do it.

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