3 Reasons to Visit Walt Disney World this Christmas Season (2023)
Here are my top 3 reasons to visit Walt Disney World during the Christmas holiday season - in no particular order by the way.
#3 Experience the Holiday Magic at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmastime Parade at Magic Kingdom
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is a separately ticketed event packed with ways to celebrate Christmas at Magic Kingdom.
Tickets for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party are limited and can be purchased online beginning July 6.
But guests of select Walt Disney World Resort hotels can begin purchasing tickets as early as June 29. 2023!
Popular events include:
“Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration” stage show
“Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks”
“Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade”
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Dates 2023:
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
The Christmas parties at Magic Kingdom are extremely popular and I expect all dates to sell out again this year.
Ticket prices for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
Ticket prices will range from $159-$199 per person.
#2 New Nighttime Holiday Party at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Disney Jollywood Nights - a new, separately ticketed event from 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. on 10 select nights from November 11 through December 20, 2023.
Jollywood Nights Highlights
Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! I highly recommend this show! It’s been on hiatus for a few years but so glad it’s returning in 2023! Jingle Bell, Jingle Bam! is a nighttime spectacular that is jam-packed with music, fireworks, special effects, and dazzling state-of-the-art projections.
Holiday music throughout Disney’s Hollywood Studios with live entertainment
Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy host a live holiday special at Theater of the Stars
Snap selfies with unique photo opportunities throughout the night
Meet Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and the rest of the iconic gang in Animation Courtyard on a hot set with holiday props
Enjoy after-hours access to some of your favorite rides and coasters under the stars
Slinky Dog Dash, Rock N’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, and more
See 10 Reasons to Visit Walt Disney World this Fall / Holiday Season ▸
Disney Jollywood Nights is a limited-capacity holiday event. Guests of select Walt Disney World Resort hotels, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin hotels, and Shades of Green can buy tickets starting June 29.
Tickets for Jollywood Nights may be purchased by all guests starting July 6. Ticket prices will range from $159 – $179 per person.
Jollywood Party dates are:
November: 11,18, 20, 27, 29
December: 4, 6,16,18, 20
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