BREAKING: Disney World Announces 2023 Very Merry Christmas Party

The Walt Disney Company and Disney Parks and Resorts are celebrating the most wonderful time of the year by announcing the return of the fan-favorite Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom Park in Orlando, Florida.

Be bright and merry by celebrating the holiday season at this special ticketed event, complete with special character meet and greets and fireworks.

Families can attend Magic Kingdom's Christmas Party again this year as Disney just announced the return of Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party.

This special ticketed event happens after hours at Magic Kingdom and allows families to enjoy time together at this magical gathering. See Mickey and Minnie in their holiday outfits, watch a special Christmas-themed fireworks show called "Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Show", or indulge in milk and cookies at special treat locations throughout the park.

Per Disney's announcement, "On 25 select nights, Nov. 9-Dec. 22, this separately ticketed event will welcome guests to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year at Magic Kingdom. Holiday magic is unwrapped with the return of festive favorites like the Christmas extravaganza stage show, “Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration,” the sparkling spectacular “Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks” and the merry must-see “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade.” Guests can also look forward to enjoying some of their favorite classic and thrill attractions, including TRON Lightcycle / Run presented by Enterprise, which will use a virtual queue* during the event."

Guests can also watch "Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade", a special parade that only appears during Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party! Per Disney, "With his famous flying reindeer leading the way, Santa Claus will join Mickey Mouse and friends in the must-see “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade” as it makes its way through the park."

If you are looking to visit Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, the special ticketed event will take place on select nights through November and December at Magic Kingdom Park. The dates are as follows:

November: 9, 10, 13, 14, 16, 17, 19, 21, 22, 26, 28, 30

December: 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14, 15, 17, 19, 21, 22

Tickets for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party will be available for purchase online beginning July 6. Ticket prices will range from $159-$199 per person. Tickets will be limited.

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party isn't the only holiday event happening at Walt Disney World. For the first time ever, Disney will debut a new 'Frozen"-themed holiday castle show. The show will feature fan favorites from the franchise including Elsa, Anna, Olaf, and Kristoff, and will light up Cinderella Castle like never before.

Per Disney, "For the first time in forever, guests will be able to join Elsa, Anna, Olaf, Kristoff, and the Snowgies in front of Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom for “Frozen Holiday Surprise,” a brand new “Frozen”-inspired entertainment experience that will illuminate the castle in a whole new way. This delightful new offering can be seen during regular park hours and during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party."

If you are planning a Disney World vacation for the holidays, Guests can save up to 25% on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels.