Hi Joanne!
Welcome to planDisney.
It's always a pleasure to assist my fellow guests from the UK. Thank you for sending us this question.
I have checked the dates for
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party in December 2024, starting with your arrival date. It will be held at Magic Kingdom on the following days in December: 1,3,5,6,8,10,12,13,15,17,19,20. Just for information, on party days, the fireworks -
Minnie's Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks - will be shown at 10.00pm.
This calendar shows details up until 10th December, but you can check it each day for the remaining dates of your holiday. Up until 9th December,
Happily Ever After is scheduled for 8.00pm (on 2nd, 4th, 7th and 9th December). I presume the schedule will remain the same for the rest of the month, but please check, just in case, especially as you are making dining reservations to coincide with the fireworks.
Remember that dining reservations can be made up to 60 days in advance, starting at 11.00am (UK time) at your 60-day mark. I'd be ready just before 11.00am, as sometimes they open up early. If you are having trouble securing your favourite restaurants, if you are staying at a Disney Resort hotel you can make bookings for the first 10 days of your holiday, so I recommend looking towards the end of your trip for the most popular places. And keep trying! Guests will always cancel and change their dining reservations, even up to 2 hours before on the same day.
Please come back and visit us if you have any further questions, and you can
send me a direct question if you wish. We are always happy to help you plan your magical holiday to Walt Disney World!
Sue