Christmas 2022 at Walt Disney World, Plus More Characters are Back!

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party is Back for 2022

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is back on 24 select nights November 8 - December 22, 2022. This popular ticketed takes place at the Magic Kingdom and features:

• Mickey and pals on the Cinderella Castle stage for the ultimate Christmas extravaganza – Mickey’s Most Merriest. The show features holiday music with dance performances.
• Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks will light up the sky, along with castle projections, and seasonal songs.
• Santa Claus will join Mickey Mouse and friends in the Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade.
• As in the past, partygoers will get complimentary cookies and hot cocoa at locations throughout Magic Kingdom.
• Holiday magic will once again transform the Jungle Cruise into the Jingle Cruise. And, as an exclusive treat, Space Mountain, Tomorrowland Speedway, Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor and Mad Tea Party will all get a special holiday makeover.
• Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café becomes the coolest place to party when North Pole residents drop by for an intergalactic dance party!
• You can also dance the night away with favorite Disney characters at the Totally Tomorrowland Christmas on the Rockettower Plaza Stage.
• Younger partygoers and Disney Junior fans of all ages can head to Storybook Circus during the Disney Junior Jingle Jam as Disney Junior characters take part in a fun-filled dance celebration.
• In honor of the 50th Anniversary celebration, part attendees will find three new photo opportunities and will get a special 50th Anniversary holiday-themed commemorative keepsake.

Tickets go on sale July 7, 2022 on DisneyWorld.com. Guests of Walt Disney World Resort hotels can book in advance on June 30. Tickets range from $149-$199 plus tax. Walt Disney World Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club members can get speically priced ticket for select dates.

The party does not require an additional theme park ticket or Park Pass reservation. Event dates are:

• November: 8, 10, 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 22, 27, 29
• December: 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 15, 16, 18, 20, 22

Say Hello to Santa Claus

Santa will make special appearances throughout Walt Disney World. Whether cruising down Hollywood Boulevard in his red convertible at Disney’s Hollywood Studios or voyaging across the Discovery River as part of a festive flotilla at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park you may see Santa just about anywhere. For individual visits with Santa, Magic Kingdom Park and Disney Springs are where to go. And at EPCOT, Santa Claus will join storytellers from around the world as a part of the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays beginning November 25, 2022

Enjoy Festive Entertainment Across Walt Disney World

• Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park will come alive with the return of a Merry Menagerie of winter animals in the form of life-size, artisan-sculpted puppets.
• “For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios adds a festive finale, featuring everyone’s favorite snowman, Olaf, and songs of the season.
• At Disney Springs, Town Center will experience a magical snowfall, bringing the spirit of the North Pole to Central Florida.
• The EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays begins November 25 and features the Candlelight Procession, a heartwarming holiday performance at America Gardens Theatre.
• Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind will blast off to the tune of an awesome holiday single.
• Disney PhotoPass will have holiday-themed Magic Shots at all four Walt Disney World theme parks, a new PhotoPass Lens and virtual backdrops at the Disney Springs PhotoPass Studio.

Savor Festive Seasonal Flavors

• Holiday Cookie Stroll will return to EPCOT this year, it's a sweet scavenger hunt during Festival of the Holidays. There are also special Holiday Kitchens with festive food from around the world.
• At Disney Springs, Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar becomes Jock Lindsey’s Holiday Bar and will feature yuletide touches along with festive food and craft cocktails.

Immerse Yourself in Delightful Holiday Décor  

In addition to all the twinkling trees, glittering ornaments, tinsel and wreaths, the Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll will have themed Christmas trees that draw inspiration from beloved characters. And don't forget the visit select resorts for gingerbread houses and more!

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Walt Disney World Character News

Mirabel is now part of the “Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade," as of June 26.

Minnie Mouse will join Mickey Mouse in Town Square Theater, Magic Kingdom Park starting July 6. 

July 6 also marks the return of Chip 'N Dale's Campfire Sing-A-Long at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. On July 10, Peter Pan and Snow White will greet guests at Magic Kingdom Park once again.

Over at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Star Wars Launch Bay returns July 17. You can meet Chewbacca,  encounter BB-8 or run-into Darth Vader himself.

In the coming months, a visit to Magic Kingdom Park will bring chances to meet Aladdin, Jasmine, Merida, Pooh, Tigger and Storybook Circus pals like The Great Goofini in Pete’s Silly Sideshow. Toy Story Land friends will return to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Donald Duck and friends will rejoin their prehistoric party at “Donald's Dino-Bash!” in DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park.

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Narcoossee's Refurbishment Update

Narcoossee’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort will be unavailable starting July 14, 2022. Reservations will be available through July 13. The restaurant will return next year with an "enhanced experience."

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Fourth of July Foodie Guide

Walt Disney World Resort 

Magic Kingdom 

Columbia Harbour House (Available July 1 through 4; Mobile Order available) 

• Berry Shortcake: Shortcake topped with berries and whipped cream (New) 

Casey’s Corner (Available July 1 through August 11; Mobile Order available) 

• Chicago-style All Beef Hot Dog: All beef hot dog, traditional "Chicago green" relish, pickles, and marinated diced tomatoes served on a potato bread bun (New) 

Plaza Ice Cream Parlor (Available July 1 through 4) 

• Red Velvet Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich: Red velvet cookies, vanilla ice cream, and sprinkles (New)

Disney’s Hollywood Studios 

Backlot Express and Rosie’s All-American Café (Available July 1 through 4; Mobile Order available) 

• Apple Pie Cupcake: Yellow cupcake filled with an apple pie filling, topped with a salted caramel buttercream, and cinnamon streusel, and garnished with rainbow silver sparkle, red, white, and blue Mickey ears

ABC Commissary and The Trolley Car Café (Available July 1 through 4; Mobile Order available) 

• Red, White, and Blue Raspberry Frangipane Bar: Frangipane layered with raspberry jam (New) 

Woody’s Lunch Box (Mobile Order ava...