Mickeys very merry christmas party 2022 tickets

Summary

Hoppy holidays! One of our favorite events is Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom Park. This separately ticketed event runs on select nights from Nov. 8 to Dec. 22, 2022. Enjoy festive decor, special entertainment, unique characters, holiday treats and even snow on Main Street, U.S.A.! With so much to do in a limited timeframe, we've created a park plan for those attending Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2022 to give you the best strategies for maximizing your time.

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Overview of Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Park Plan

We've made this list (and checked it twice) so you can have the best day ever at Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party! While we also have our full guide, we've created this separate post to break down our strategies for experiencing this seasonal event. The party runs from 7 p.m. to midnight, and you can enter Magic Kingdom as early as 4 p.m. With the party ticket allowing eight hours total in the park, it can be almost an entire day in itself! There's a lot to do at these parties and those prime party hours will fly by, just like Santa's reindeer on Christmas Eve.

We created this party park plan to help maximize your time and experience the lowest wait times. (We have park plans for a regular day at the theme parks as well!). This plan helps with the approximate order to follow, as well as general strategies.

Inclement weather or other unknowns can change the best laid-out plans, causing modifications, delays or cancellations for select offerings. In such cases, you must go with the flow and make the best out of it!

Overall, our best advice is to prioritize what's most important to YOU! Be sure to modify when needed to help align with your family's priorities. Without further ado, let's unwrap our Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party park plan! And as our gift to you, we've even got a version you can download and take with you to the party. Hoppy Holidays!

Arriving at Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2022

1. Arrive Early

With a party ticket, guests can enter Magic Kingdom as early as 4 p.m., three hours before the party officially starts. Allow extra time for taking Disney transportation or parking at the Transportation & Ticket Center, and going through security and the entrance touchpoints. This first step is a crucial one, as you don't want to be wasting party time later trying to enter the park.

2. Grab Your Wristband

Once you arrive at the Magic Kingdom entrance, head to the specific touchpoints for party attendees. It's usually the touchpoints on the righthand side — keep an eye out for signage and cast member directions to be sure you're in the correct spot. Be prepared for long lines at the party touchpoints between 3:30 and 4:30 p.m. as many guests try to enter the park at 4 p.m.

If you’re already in the park before 4 p.m. as a daytime guest, go to a wristband distribution location between 4-7 p.m. so you can stay inside the park. Typically, there are wristband locations in Adventureland (across from Pirates of the Caribbean), Tomorrowland (across from Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor), Fantasyland (in front of Mickey's PhilharMagic) and in Chamber of Commerce (next to City Hall).

Pre-Party Time at Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2022

3. Identify Your Priorities

With so many special entertainment and activities to do in a limited time, it's important to identify your family's top priorities before the party starts. That could mean meeting Santa Claus, watching the parade or hopping on rides. You can get a lot done at the party, but you can't do it all, so be sure to personalize your plan to your group's wants.

4. Eat Dinner

Take the extra time now to sit down and fuel up before the party starts. Because time is

limited, we recommend a quick-service spot such as Casey's Corner. There will be plenty of sugary goodies to snack on during the party, so it's nice to have an actual meal beforehand.

5. Hit the Rides

Is your family focused on special entertainment, holiday treats and characters? This pre-party window is your time to hop on any rides. Not all rides and shows are open during the party, so make sure to prioritize any must-dos. Save any rides with special overlays for the party.

6. Visit Standard Characters

Certain characters wear the same outfit during the day and the party, so if you want to save meeting characters in their holiday best for the party, meet the characters with their regular outfits during this time. Select characters meet during the day but not during the party, so be sure to meet them before 6 p.m.

During Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2022

7. Get Exclusive Treats and Merchandise

Some special treats and merchandise may draw long lines and sell out early in the night, so if this is a priority, try to get in line and get those items before all the entertainment starts to get underway after 8 p.m. If you don't want to carry them around the rest of the night, there are locker rentals by the front entrance. Lines will be short towards the end of the night, though some party-exclusive merchandise may be limited.

8. Prioritize Characters

If you must visit a certain character, such as Santa Claus, be sure to do so earlier in the

night, as some may leave their location to be in the parade or their line may close 30

minutes before the party ends. Jack Skellington as Sandy Claws and Sally will typically have the longest wait times. Double-check with a cast member on estimated wait times.

9. Watch the First Parade in Town Square

For a good view with shorter notice, grab a spot for the 8:30 p.m. parade in front of the

railroad station. Since the parade starts in Frontierland, it will not reach this area until after 8:45 p.m. Stick around afterward to see snowfall on Main Street, U.S.A.

Another option is the second parade — viewing in Frontierland and Liberty Square will allow you to be done with the parade faster. Still, we especially love watching this parade on Main Street if possible.

10. Find a Spot for Fireworks

Once the 8:30 p.m. parade is over, move as close as you can to Cinderella Castle for the fireworks show to have a better view of the projections. The fireworks (with castle projections) kick off at 10 p.m.

11. Go Hunting for Holiday Treats Later

There can be long lines for the holiday cookies and beverages early on, so focus on the rest of your plan and snag your treats later with little to no waits.

12. Circle Back to Characters and Sprinkle in Your Favorite Rides

With the remaining time left, catch any characters you may have missed, though be sure to double-check the My Disney Experience app to see character set times. Also, go on your

favorite rides — both of which have lower wait times as the night goes on.

Don't froget about the rides with special holiday overlays, some of which are party exclusives:

• Tomorrowland Speedway Race Through the Holidays
• Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor Holiday Show
• Space Mountain - Holiday Run
• Mad Tea Party
• Jingle Cruise*

*Available during regular park hours, but may have lower waits during the party.

13. Get Your Wiggles Out

Dance the night away at Club Tinsel inside Cosmic Ray's Starlight Café or with Disney Junior Pals at the Disney Junior Jingle Jam in Storybook Circus.

14. Finish the Night with Mickey's Most Merriest Celebration

By watching the last stage show of the night (11:55 p.m.), you get to stay past the official party time to close out the park with Mickey and Minnie Mouse and their friends.

We hope this helps you plan your time at Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2022! Let us know your strategies in the comments below!

Related: Our Guide to Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party

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