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FULL LIST of Rides Open During Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom

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The holiday season has officially arrived in Disney World! The holiday decorations are up, holiday drinks are available at Starbucks, and holiday snacks are popping up all over the resort.

Mad Tea Party during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

The REAL start of the holiday season, though, usually begins with the first Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in Magic Kingdom, and well, we’ve been to it! We enjoyed everything the party offers, including having a chance to ride attractions with lower wait times. But what rides are actually open during the party? Well, we’ll tell you!

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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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FULL GUIDE Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2026!

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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 were at the very first party of the year, so throw on those holiday sweaters and get ready for cookies, cocoa, and Christmas cheer as we bring you our full guide to this year’s event!

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Is Disney’s Jollywood Nights Worth $200 a Ticket in 2026?

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The holiday season has officially kicked off in Disney World! The halls have been decked, and decorations have started to go up in the parks. And Jollywood Nights in Disney’s Hollywood Studios has started and will run on select nights through January 5th.

Jollywood Nights

We recently attended the first Jollywood Nights party of the year, and you may be wondering if the party is worth its ticket price. Well, we’re going to break down what that ticket gets you to help you make that decision!

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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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Every EXCLUSIVE Souvenir at Disney’s Jollywood Nights

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Grab your hats, mittens, jacket, and snow pants… ok you don’t need those, but the holidays have arrived at Disney World!

Jollywood Nights, here we come!

Jollywood Nights is finally here, which means it’s time to head to Disney’s Hollywood Studios and enjoy the Christmas party! The special ticketed event takes place on select nights from November 7th through January 5th, 2027, and it has so many festivities to offer. While we can’t wait to dive into everything, our heads are on our Christmas wishlist, which is filled with exclusive party merchandise!

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We Found the LONGEST Lines at Disney’s Jollywood Nights 2026

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS!…HAPPY HOLIDAYS!…While the merry bells keep ringing, happy holidays to youuuu! While it may not currently feel like winter outside in Central Florida, the holidays have arrived at Walt Disney World. And holiday time at Disney World means holiday parties!

Everyone is excited for the first night of Jollywood Nights!

We are at the first Jollywood Nights of the year to enjoy everything the Christmas party has to offer, from experiences to music to the gorgeous decor. The special ticketed Christmas party, Jollywood Nights, has officially arrived at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The party takes place on select nights from November 7th through January 5th, 2027. We’re stoked that the holidays are officially here at Disney World, and clearly so is everyone else! We are giving you a look at the crowds on opening night of Jollywood Nights.

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LIVE UPDATES: Come with Us to the FIRST Jollywood Nights 2026 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Happy Holidays, everyone! The holidays have officially kicked off at Disney World. From festive decorations to seasonal treats, it’s the merriest time of year at the most magical place on Earth. In addition to all the decorations and treats, it is officially time for the holiday parties. Now, you have two holiday party options in Disney World: Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in Magic Kingdom and Jollywood Nights in Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

It’s the first Jollywood Nights of the year!

Tonight, we are heading to Disney’s Hollywood Studios for the FIRST Jollywood Nights party of the year. This separately ticketed event brings some extra glitz and glamor to the season with festive entertainment, exclusive food and drink, character meet-and-greets, and more. Of course, we’re bringing you along with us to get in on the festive cheer. So let’s go! Follow along as we check out everything this festive event has to offer!

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FULL LIST of Rides Open During Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Jollywood Nights has officially kicked off at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and runs through January 5th on select nights. We’ve been to the first Jollywood Nights of the year, and we’ve experienced it all: everything you can see and do, eat and drink, and more!

It’s the first Jollywood Nights of the year!

Although there is SO much to do during a Jollywood Nights evening, we mustn’t forget about one thing: the rides. Because Jollywood Nights is a limited ticket event, you’ll get a chance to ride your favorites with short wait times, which is just an additional bonus of attending the party. Well, we’re going to give you a full list of rides that will be open during the event.

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November Prices CONFIRMED for Disney World’s Lightning Lane System

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We’re officially in November at Disney World, which means we’re entering the holiday season. Get ready for delicious limited-time eats and treats, festive decorations, and of course, busy crowds! If you’re heading to the parks this month knowing that it’s going to get busier, you’ve probably been wondering how much Lightning Lane is going to cost you.

Test Track Lightning Lane

We’re here to help you sort that out, because between Lightning Lane Multi Pass, Single Pass, and the Premier Pass, it’s not the simplest decision on what you want to do for your Disney day. On top of that, the prices shift depending on the day, the park, and how many people decided to get together in your party for the holidays. Let’s check out November Lightning Lane prices at Disney World.

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