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Every RARE Character You Can Meet at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2026

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It’s finally time to celebrate the holidays in Magic Kingdom, and YES, we will be waiting in line to meet some of our favorite characters while eating party-exclusive snacks — thanks for asking!

Mickey & Minnie!

Today kicks off Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, which takes place on select nights November 8th through December 22nd, 2026 this year, and we’re here on opening night to show you all there is to experience. While we love the party-exclusive entertainment and merchandise just as much as the next person, one of our favorite parts of the night is getting to meet some of our favorite rare characters. Don’t worry, we’ve got a full list of everyone you can meet right here so you can find all your favorites easily!

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Ride Changes Hit Magic Kingdom During Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

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We love Disney World rides, but we love them even more when there’s a special holiday overlay. They make the rides even more special and take our favorites to another level.

Space Mountain

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party runs on select nights till December 22nd in Magic Kingdom and requires a special after-hours ticket. With that magical ticket, you get access to exclusive entertainment, snacks, characters, and of course, rides! While tons of rides open during the party usually have low wait times, a select few have a Christmas overlay that makes them extra special. Some are only available during the party, so if ride overlays are your jam, prioritize certain rides.

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You Have to See the CROWDS on the First Night of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in Disney World

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year, which means it’s also the BUSIEST time of the year!

Let’s party!

Christmas is officially here at Disney World, and that means Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is finally back! Of course, we just had to be there on the first party night, and we weren’t the only ones with that idea. You’re not going to believe the crowds that showed up on day one!

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We Can’t Believe There is a $110 Souvenir at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in Disney World

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The decorations have hit Magic Kingdom, and the holiday parties have begun, and in our eyes, that means it’s officially the holiday season! Time to get holly jolly!

The Party Exclusive Merchandise is Here!

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and Jollywood Nights are the two holiday parties you can experience after hours in Disney World, and we’re in Magic Kingdom tonight to see everything the former has to offer this time around! This year, the party takes place on select nights from November 8th through December 22nd, 2026, and we know just how much exclusive merchandise means to a lot of those attending. Let’s take a look at EVERY single option you’ll have when visiting the party!

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The FREE Souvenir You Get at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in Disney World

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“All I want for Christmas is”…exclusive holiday merchandise at Disney World!

Holiday decorations in Magic Kingdom

Christmas is finally here at Disney World, and that means we’re headed back to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party! From special meet-and-greets to stunning festive entertainment, there is so much that we love about this special ticketed event. We also love the exclusive merchandise that’s only available at the party, and while there’s lots of shopping to be done, don’t go anywhere until you get this FREE souvenir!

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An EXCLUSIVE Christmas Popcorn Bucket Just Dropped in Disney World

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The tree is out, the lights are up, and Main Street is decorated. It looks like the holiday season is finally here at Disney World!

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is officially back at Magic Kingdom, and now it’s time for us to go and enjoy it! The Christmas party has a ton of special offerings, including special entertainment, attractions with holiday overlays, exclusive character meet-and-greets, festive treats, and free cookies and cocoa all night long. Oh, and the merchandise, of course, including an exclusive popcorn bucket!

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We’re LIVE from the First Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party of 2026 in Disney World!

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Dashing through the snow, in a one-horse open sleigh. Over the fields we go, to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party!

Let’s go!

Christmas is officially here at Disney World, and that means Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is back. We’re live at the very first party of the year, so throw on those holiday sweaters and get ready for cookies, cocoa, and Christmas cheer!

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DISNEY NEWS DROP: Christmas Decor, Ride Overlays, and MORE!

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Things are ALWAYS changing in Disney World! The parks are ever-changing as Walt intended, thanks to new lands like Villains Land, Piston Peak, Monsters, Inc. Land, and more.

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Each week, Disney is constantly dropping new information, details, and more. It can get pretty overwhelming, which is why we do a weekly wrap-up of the biggest news so you don’t miss a thing!

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Every Exclusive Snack We Ate at Disney’s Jollywood Nights 2026

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First launched in 2023, Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has become one of Disney World’s most popular Holiday events, and the 2026 event begins TONIGHT!

Jollywood Nights!

This after-hours event features Christmas decor, characters in their Holiday best (including Chewbacca celebrating Life Day!), entertainment offerings, access to some of your favorite rides with wildly low waits, and, of course, exclusive snacks you can’t get anywhere else! We’re at the party right now, trying all the new snacks to help you decide what’s worth your time and money, and what you may want to skip this year.

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These Two NEW Characters Just Made Our Night at Disney’s Jollywood Nights

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Christmas is here again; stand up and cheer again! It’s officially the first night of Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and we can’t wait to show you everything.

Edna!

Jollywood Nights is a separately ticketed holiday after-hours event at Hollywood Studios. The party takes place on select nights from November 7th, 2026 through January 5th, 2027, from 7:30 PM to 12:30 AM. Of course, we had to go on the first night to check out the exclusive entertainment, delicious festive treats, and more. Another thing Jollywood Nights offers is rare character meet-and-greets, and we’re here to tell you who you can see!

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