Welcome to planDisney, Erica!
Congratulations on obtaining those much-coveted tickets to
Mickey's Verry Merry Christmas Party. This is my favorite event at Walt Disney World Resort. I'm a big fan of Disney parades and
Mickey's Once Upon a Time Christmas Parade is next-level magical. There's something so special about seeing the Florida "snow" on Main Street, U.S.A.
One of my favorite aspects of Mickey's Verry Merry Christmas Party is the lower crowd numbers. This makes it a much more relaxing experience than a regular theme park day. It also means that queues for the rides tend to be much shorter, especially in those final two hours. Therefore, Erica,
Disney Genie+ and Individual Lightning Lane entrances are not available for this event because they're simply not needed.
Erica, I'm usually all about the rides when I visit the theme parks. I would usually much rather be on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad than watch a show. However, when I attend Mickey's Verry Merry Christmas Party, I try to prioritize those special things that I can't usually enjoy on a regular theme park day. So I'll watch
Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration in front of Cinderella Castle. I'll try and get my photo taken with beloved characters decked out in their Christmas attire. I'll shop for special holiday merchandise and try out the festive treats and drinks. I'll make a point to ride those rides that have special Christmas overlays, like Tomorrowland Speedway Race Through the Holidays, Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor Holiday Show, Space Mountain – Holiday Run!!, and the Jingle Cruise. And whatever you do, don't miss
Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Show. It's one of my favorite nighttime spectaculars!
I know you're going to have a great time, Erica. Merry Christmas from your planDisney friends!
Mike