Disney World Reverses Course, Will Not End Christmas Celebration Early

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Toy soldiers in Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade in Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort during Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party.

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Disney World has made some pretty significant changes to its holiday schedule.

Main Street, U.S.A. during Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort.
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Walt Disney World is seemingly listening to fans, as the resort has added performances of Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration show to Magic Kingdom’s Christmas week schedule. News outlets reported earlier today that the show would not be part of the holiday festivities this week, but this has since changed.

Performances of Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration will at least be held tonight, December 22, 2025, at three separate times: 7:50 p.m., 9 p.m., and 10:35 p.m.

The show is not scheduled at any other times, but guests can likely expect to catch it at the same times throughout the rest of the week, at least until Christmas. More on Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration:

A Festive Flurry

Feel the magic of the holidays come to life during a jubilant stage show that fills the air with music, laughter, shimmering snowflakes—and a whole lot of Disney Characters, too!

Gather around Cinderella Castle as live performers dance and sing a medley of delightful holiday songs.

Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration is only presented during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. Check back later for more details.

Main Street, USA, at Walt Disney World Resort's, Magic Kingdom decorated for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party.
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There’s never truly a bad time to visit the Walt Disney World Resort, though the holidays certainly provide some added magic. The days between Christmas and New Year’s are especially exciting, as Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom all boast an incredible amount of limited-time experiences for guests to enjoy.

From sweet treats to special photo opportunities, the “Disney magic” is really alive during the holidays.

Guests can also enjoy Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade, which is performed daily from December 22 to December 31 at Magic Kingdom. For nighttime entertainment, guests can enjoy Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away, performed at 7 p.m. and 9:45 p.m.

During the months of November and December, Walt Disney World hosts its annual Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. Much like Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween party, Disney World’s Christmas event is full of special festive treats, merchandise, and meet and greets.

The two parties are also separately-ticketed events. This year, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party was held on select nights between November 7 and December 21.

Guests could also ring in the holidays at Hollywood Studios with the park’s special Jollywood Nights event. This special party ran from November 8 through today, December 22, offering guests special drinks, snacks, merchandise, and other nighttime events.

Stay tuned here at Inside the Magic for all Disney World news and updates. 

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