Hiya Shauna,
Welcome back to planDisney! We are honored that you continue to use us as a resource for planning your magical vacations!
Shauna, I love visiting Magic Kingdom Park during the holidays, especially to attend Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. It just feels more special when you see the snow falling on Main Street, U.S.A. While the menu and dining experience are the same as dining before 7 pm, once the party begins, Be Our Guest Restaurant and
Cinderella’s Royal Table are closed to Guests without party tickets and become available solely to those with tickets for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party.
I hope this was helpful, Shauna. Before I let you go, don’t forget to set aside 60-90 minutes for your dining experience at Cinderella’s Royal Table. I personally like to err on the side of 90 minutes so that I can enjoy the experience and not feel like I need to rush. If you are trying to schedule your dining reservation around
Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade, I recommend setting your reservation as early as possible. That way, you can eat your meal, catch the first showing of the parade, and then have some time to get a spot for
Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks afterward.
Happy Planning,
Ashley F.