Disney Parks Christmas and What’s Happening
It feels like we’re fresh out of Halloween and the Disney Parks Christmas season and decorations are already here. Christmastime in Disney is one of the most magical and, let’s face it, stressful time in the parks. Of course we know that Disneyland and Disney World spares no expense and goes all out for the holiday season. There’s so much we can expect from the parks this year and we’re breaking it all down here.
Holidays at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort
On November 1st, 2022, Disney Parks social media accounts published a fun video showing the disappearance of Halloween decor and dawned all new Christmas adornments. You can see the video on TikTok here.
@disneyparks IT’S THE HOLIDAYS AT DISNEY! LET’S GO BABY! ❄️✨ #Disney #DisneyWorld #Holidays ♬ original sound – Disney Parks
Disney Parks YouTube page also released a video about Holidays at Walt Disney World Resort With Your Little Ones. Specially how to help them make the most out of their first time at the park.
The cost of the Christmas Party in Magic Kingdom ranges from $159 – $199 per person depending on the nights. Party attendance closer to Christmas is on the more expensive side due to hight demand.
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Dates
Here are the dates for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
- November 8, 10, 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 22, 27 and 29,
- December 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 15, 16, 18, 20 and 22.
The park opens to attendees at 4 pm and the event begins at 7 pm and ends at midnight,
According to Disney’s website and social media pages, we got a glimpse into some of the sweet treats available during this magical celebration.
Mickey Mousse Ornament Treat from the Main Street Bakery
Walt Disney World Resort
Christmas Tree Cake from Casey’s Corner
Holiday Dinner Dog from Casey’s Corner
Christmas Ice Cream Cookie from the Plaza Ice Cream Parlor
Candy Cane Hot Cocoa from the Plaza Ice Cream Parlor
Peppermint Hot Fudge Brownie Sundae from the Plaza Ice Cream Parlor
Polar Bear Claw from Cool Ship
Curry Brat Tots from the Friar’s Nook
Tinker Bell Cream Puff from the Friar’s Nook
Fried Pork Tamale served “Christmas Style” from Golden Oak Outpost
Sugar Plum Shake from Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies
Chai Caramel Freeze from Golden Oak Outpost
Lock, Shock, and Barrel Sundae from Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies
Christmas Cookie Churro from carts throughout Main Street U.S.A.
Christmas Wreath Doughnut from carts throughout Main Street U.S.A.
Funnel Cake Sundae from Sleepy Hollow Refreshments
Sandy Claws Peppermint Mousse Treat from Sleepy Hollow Refreshments
Once Upon a Christmastime Tart from the Sunshine Tree Terrace
What Else to Expect in Disney World For Christmas
EPCOT is featuring their International Festival of the Holidays starting the day after Thanksgiving (Black Friday). This holiday event concludes December 30, 2022. Esteemed guests like Gloria Estefan, Josh Gad, Simu Liu, Neil Patrick Harris, Whoopi Goldberg, Marie Osmond, Angela Bassett and Mariska Hargitay will be reading beloved holiday stories accompanied by a choir and orchestra.
Additionally, there will be sweet treats and a few surprise ride overlays. Including on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. Bet you didn’t see that coming!
Stop by Animal Kingdom to see Santa Claus himself shining down Discovery River. There will be various holiday festival music, entertainment and sculptures of Arctic animals.
If you have been to Hollywood Studios during the holidays before, you’ll know that the Hollywood Tower Hotel gets a holly jolly makeover with Frozen projections and fun music.
Disneyland Resort Christmas Happenings
Hop on over to Walt’s first park and explore all of the Christmas celebrations Disneyland Resort has to offer. Disney’s Festival of Holidays celebrates Christmas, Navidad, Hanukkah, Diwali, Kwanzaa and Three Kings’ Day, is coming back to Disney California Adventure Park on Nov. 11, 2022.
We will also see the “World of Color” transform into a season of light show in DCA along with some street parties. On November 11, 2022, Mater’s Jingle Jamboree and Luigi’s Joy to the Whirl is part of Carsland.
Disneyland Christmas
The “Happiest Place on Earth” celebrates the holidays with decorations, ride overlays, parades, and so much more. Beginning November 11th, join Santa Claus for “A Christmas Fantasy Parade” and enjoy “Believe… in Holiday Magic” fireworks show.
Perhaps the most beloved part of the holidays at Disneyland is the one-of-a-kind A Nightmare Before Christmas Haunted Mansion overlay.
