{"id":58113,"date":"2017-11-02T08:00:17","date_gmt":"2017-11-02T12:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/?p=58113"},"modified":"2022-04-09T00:23:14","modified_gmt":"2022-04-09T04:23:14","slug":"christmas-magic-kingdom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/christmas-magic-kingdom\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating Christmas at Disney’s Magic Kingdom"},"content":{"rendered":"

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With more than 1,300 decorated trees and 8.5 million lights strung throughout Walt Disney World<\/a>, it is not difficult to get into the spirit of the season at the Kingdom of the Mouse. There is so much to see! Christmas experiences await at every park and resort.<\/p>\n

The Magic Kingdom<\/a> is decorated to the max, and there is nothing more magical than\u00a0Mickey\u2019s Once Upon A Christmastime Parade.\u00a0You do not have to attend Mickey\u2019s Very Merry Christmas Party<\/a> to see Disney characters\u2014decked out in holiday garb\u2014alongside gingerbread men, reindeer, and toy soldiers marching down Main Street U.S.A. Starting about a week before Christmas, the parade is shown once or twice daily.<\/p>\n

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Mr. & Mrs. Claus have their own beautiful float, a sight that will make every child\u2019s heart beat faster.<\/p>\n

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My favorites are the Dancing Deer and the Toy Soldiers group. The parade starts at Frontierland and ends at Town Square.<\/p>\n

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If you cannot wait, by all means, make reservations for\u00a0Mickey\u2019s Very Merry Christmas Party.\u00a0It is a fabulous Christmas experience. Except for the parade, which takes place twice at night, there are several must-dos during the party. Make sure to see the\u00a0Holiday Fireworks.<\/p>\n

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At the end of the show, watch as the castle magically transforms into an ice palace aglow with more than 200,000 lights. The show will blow your mind.<\/p>\n

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Mickey\u2019s Most Merriest Celebration, a show held several times during the night on the Castle forecourt stage, is another big hit. And, just like during Mickey\u2019s Not So Scary Halloween Party, guests can meet their favorite Disney characters dressed in their holiday best, as well as some rarely seen characters such as Santa Jack Skellington as Sandy Claws, the Seven Dwarfs, and Scrooge McDuck.<\/p>\n

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Kids will love A Totally Tomorrowland Christmas show, and the entire family will enjoy VoicePlay, a five-part a capella group singing favorite Christmas tunes several times nightly. Both shows take place on the Tomorrowland stage.<\/p>\n

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There are several dance parties, free cookie-and-hot-chocolate stations, and snow falling gently on Main Street U.S.A. (when it\u2019s time to go home).<\/p>\n

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If you want to top it off with a reserved fireworks viewing area and a dessert and nonalcoholic drink buffet, you can sign up for the\u00a0Fireworks Holiday Dessert Party,\u00a0which is held at Tomorrowland Terrace. When it is time to view the fireworks, a cast member will escort guests to the reserved Plaza Garden viewing area.\u00a0This Christmas experience costs $59 plus tax for ages 10 and older, $35 plus tax for ages 3 to 9.<\/p>\n\n

Good to know: Should you decide to visit on Christmas Day, keep in mind that the Magic Kingdom will be filled to capacity as early as 10 a.m. and Disney will close the park. So, if your heart is set on being there, arrive early, be prepared to stay all day. and don\u2019t expect to see all the attractions.<\/p>\n

The annual Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration parade, televised on December 25th, is taped in early November this year. In 2016 Disney returned to filming the actual parade at Disneyland, while the musical performances were taped in all four parks at Walt Disney World. This will continue for 2017.<\/p>\n

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Most of all, during the holidays, bring along a humongous dose of patience and humor. The daily tree-lighting ceremonies and the parades are wonderful. The Magic Kingdom is truly magical at this most wonderful time of the year\u2014when even the\u00a0windows\u00a0of the\u00a0Emporium shop on Main Street U.S.A. are decorated in the spirit of the season.<\/p>\n

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Stay tuned for more installment of Yuletide happenings as we discover the new\u00a0International Festival of the Holidays at Epcot, \u00a0Christmas at Disney Springs, The Studios, and more.<\/p>\n

Liliane Opsomer, coauthor of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids<\/em><\/a>, highlights activities throughout Walt Disney World.<\/p>\n

What is your favorite part of celebrating the holidays at the Magic Kingdom? Share in the comments.<\/em><\/p>\n

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