Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade-Photo Credit Disney Parks blog

Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year and there’s no better place to celebrate than at the Walt Disney World Resort! Mickey, Santa and all your Disney friends are preparing for the return of their annual celebration, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party!

The party, held at the Magic Kingdom park, begins with a visit from Arendelle royalty for “A Frozen Holiday Wish,” presented on the Castle Forecourt Stage and features Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, and the lovable snowman, Olaf, from the mega-blockbuster, Frozen.  As a gift to the kingdom, Elsa lets it go and uses her icy powers to transform Cinderella Castle into a sparkling palace of ice!

Shimmering lights illuminate Cinderella Castle, Gene Duncan, photographer

Later, it’s lovely weather for a sleigh ride down Main Street, U.S.A. for “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade.” Santa Claus, gingerbread men, elves, reindeer and other friends from the North Pole join Mickey and his pals for the happiest of holiday parades.

Santa at Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmas Parade-Photo credit Disney Parks Blog

New to this year’s party is the acclaimed contemporary a cappella group VoicePlay!  This talented group brings their amazing talents to the Rockettower Plaza Stage in Tomorrowland. VoicePlay, who appeared on the TV show “The Sing-Off,” combine incredible vocal harmonies and an inventive “music without music” sound to create an unforgettable holiday concert experience. Give them a listen between performances of “A Totally Tomorrowland Christmas.” While in Tomorrowland, stop by Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café  which will transform into Club Tinsel for the evening when Phineas and Ferb show up,!

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party also includes the “Celebrate the Season” show, cookies and hot cocoa, visits with Santa Claus in Town Square, a magical snowfall on Main Street, U.S.A. and favorite Disney characters on hand throughout the park to spread holiday cheer. To cap things off, “Holiday Wishes: Celebrate the Spirit of the Season” lights up the skies above Cinderella Castle with breathtaking fireworks and beloved music!

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is held on select nights, November 8 – December 18, and is separate from regular Magic Kingdom Park admission. You can find ticket information, prices and additional party information here.

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