Hi there, Kaitlin. Welcome to planDisney.
Think of Christmas, think of snow, think of sleigh bells, and off you'll go to
Christmastime at Walt Disney World! YAY! I'm so sorry to hear you didn't get tickets to Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, but trust me, you're going to experience the most magical festive pixie dust and holly-jolly fun! There is nothing like the holidays in The Most Magical Place on Earth!
You are correct that last year, the Christmastime parade ran during regular park hours from December 21 through December 31, 2024. At the time of this writing, I haven't seen an official announcement about this year's parade schedule yet. However, according to the
five-day view of the Hours & Events Calendar, Minnie's Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks will begin showing daily starting December 22nd! I'm hoping that an announcement about the parade schedule will be shared soon. Be sure to keep checking the Hours & Events Calendar for updates on when the parade may start running after the Christmas party ends.
Kaitlin, I hope you get a chance to visit
Disney Springs during your holiday trip. I also hope you'll have time to sample all the delicious foods at the
EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays and check out some of the Resort hotels to see their beautiful Christmas trees. Animal Kingdom is one of my favorite parks to visit during the holidays, and as a bonus, you'll be able to see the new show
"Zootopia: Better Zoogether!" while you're there! So much fun is heading your way!
Kaitlin, I
ho-ho-hope you'll have the happiest vacation. Please stop by and visit us with any of your Disney vacation questions. And be sure to follow us on
Instagram. Have yourself a magical little Christmas!
Shonette