Hi Laurel,
Welcome to
planDisney! It's always great to assist a fellow Canadian, thanks for asking a question about
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party. The holiday season is already well underway at
Walt Disney World Resort and Magic Kingdom is decorated with festive décor! From the moment you step through the turnstiles, you’ll be swept up in the Christmas spirit. You can't miss the wonderfully decorated Walt Disney World Railroad Main Street, U.S.A. Station and just beyond it, the enormous Christmas Tree sets the perfect tone for a magical holiday celebration!
I'm so excited for you to experience Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party in just a few weeks - it will be here in no time! I attended the party with some of my planDisney classmates and we had an absolute blast! We enjoyed shorter wait times for the attractions, complimentary cookies, hot chocolate and special treats, viewed
Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas Parade (the toy soldiers are my favourite!) and enjoyed
Minnie's Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Show with a great view of the projections on Cinderella Castle. My friends and I like to linger and let the crowds ease up before we head to the Disney Resort Buses and our favourite thing to do is check out the shops. We spent some time at the Emporium (this is where you'll find the event-exclusive merchandise) among other stores.
I spoke with a Cast Member today about your question and he confirmed that the
Emporium does stay open past midnight when the event officially ends. The exact closing time can vary depending on the crowd levels, but during our visit, we were still able to shop about 20 minutes after the event concluded. If you’d like to visit the Emporium, I recommend heading there right after the final showing of Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration to make the most of your shopping time!
Save time by using
Merchandise Mobile Checkout in the
My Disney Experience Mobile App - it’s quick and convenient! To get started, tap the “+” at the bottom of the screen and select Merchandise Mobile Checkout. Choose Emporium, then scan the barcodes of the items you’d like to purchase. Follow the prompts to process your payment, and once complete, head to a Merchandise Mobile Checkout station near any exit. Show your QR confirmation code to a Cast Member, and you're all set! Your receipt will be sent by email, and any eligible discounts (Disney Vacation Club Members, Annual Passholders, or Disney® Visa® Cardmembers) will be applied automatically.
Laurel, I hope this information helps with your planning. Wishing you a most magical vacation at Walt Disney World Resort! Please let us know if you have any other planning questions, we would love to help.
See ya real soon,
Candace