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There’s no place like Walt Disney World Resort for the holidays, and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is back to ring in the season! Celebrate Christmastime at this separately ticketed event at Magic Kingdom Park on select nights from November 8 to December 22, 2026, complete with enchanting eats and seasonal sips certain to make a Christmas list.

This year’s menu of new delights and returning favorites will have guests fa-la-la-ing all party long! Delight in new bites such as the Tostada de Nochebuena and Gingerbread Cheesecake Beignets, and returning favorites like the Holiday Pot Roast Melt and the Nice List Shake.

This year’s menu isn’t the only festive fun coming to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party! The halls have been decked with seasonal décor, party-exclusive holiday attraction overlays, festive character greetings, and more! And don’t miss magical entertainment such as Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade, Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration stage show, and Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Show.

Now, let’s unwrap this year’s merry menu!

Main Street Bakery

(Open until midnight during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party)
Location: Main Street, U.S.A.

• New! Winter Wonderland Express: Hazelnut mousse and feuilletine, with panna cotta (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)
• Mickey Cinnamon Roll: with holiday-themed icing (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)

Casey’s Corner

(Open until midnight during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party; mobile order available)
Location: Main Street, U.S.A.

• Holiday Pot Roast Hot Dog: All-beef hot dog topped with pot roast, beer-cheese sauce, crispy onions, and horseradish mustard (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)
• Holiday Pot Roast Mini Corn Dogs: topped with pot roast, beer-cheese sauce, crispy onions, and horseradish mustard (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)
• New! Minnie Cocoa Cake: Chocolate mousse, marshmallow filling, and chocolate cake with chocolate décor (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)
• Holiday Pot Roast Loaded French Fries: topped with pot roast, beer-cheese sauce, crispy onions, and horseradish mustard (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)

Plaza Ice Cream Parlor

(Open until 11 p.m. during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party)
Location: Main Street, U.S.A.

• New! Holiday Brownie Sundae: Vanilla ice cream, hot fudge, brownie, whipped cream, and crushed peppermint (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)
• Gingerbread Milkshake: Vanilla milkshake, gingerbread syrup, whipped cream, gingersnap crumbs, and a chocolate gingerbread man (Available during regular park hours and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party; available until Jan. 2, 2027)

The Plaza Restaurant

(Open until 8 p.m. during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party; reservations recommended)
Location: Main Street, U.S.A.

• New! Classic Reuben Sandwich: with sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, Thousand Island dressing, and griddled rye (Available during regular park hours Nov. 1, 2026, through Jan. 2, 2027, and during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party; reservations recommended)
• Merry Berry Cosmopolitan: Grainger’s Deluxe Organic Vanilla Vodka, Cointreau liqueur, and cranberry and lime juices garnished with a sugar rim (Available during regular park hours Nov. 1, 2026, through Jan. 2, 2027, and during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party; reservations recommended)
• New! Santa’s Floridian Pulled Pork Sandwich: with shredded cabbage, roasted pineapple chutney, sweet-and-spicy barbecue sauce, and a griddled bun (Available during regular park hours Nov. 1, 2026, through Jan. 2, 2027, and during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party; reservations recommended)
• New! Red Velvet Cheesecake: Red velvet cake topped with vanilla swirl cheesecake (Available during regular park hours Nov. 1, 2026, through Jan. 2, 2027, and during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party; reservations recommended)

Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies

(Open until 11 p.m. during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party)
Location: Tomorrowland

• Nice List Shake: Vanilla shake with caramel, festive cookies, and chocolate chip cookie dough topped with whipped cream and holiday sprinkles (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)
• Cherry Cordial Cold Brew: Joffrey’s Coffee Cold Brew topped with cherry whipped cream, chocolate sauce, and chocolate curls (Available during regular park hours and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party)

Astrofizz

(Open until midnight during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party; mobile order available)
Location: Tomorrowland

• New! Peppermint Bark Cola Slushy: Frozen Coca-Cola, chocolate-peppermint swirl and sweet cream topped with chocolate curls (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)

Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café

(Open until midnight during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party; mobile order available)
Location: Tomorrowland

• Holiday Turkey Burger: topped with traditional stuffing, Swiss cheese, and cranberry chutney on a brioche bun (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)
• Cranberry Cider Punch: Cranberry juice, apple cider, Sprite with sugared cranberries and a rosemary sprig (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)
• Holiday Pot Roast Melt: Slow-cooked beef on thick toast with cheddar, Swiss cheese, beef gravy, and horseradish cream sauce (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)
• New! Mickey the Elf: Vanilla mousse with festive sprinkles, sugar cookie, and chocolate ears (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)
• Snow Cheese Chicken Strips: dusted with a sweet-and-savory white cheddar powder served with a side of kimchi aïoli and french fries (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)

The Friar’s Nook

(Open until midnight during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party; mobile order available)
Location: Fantasyland

• Jalapeño Popper Tots: Jalapeño cream cheese, bacon, and cheddar topped with a jalapeño popper (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)
• Pig in a Blanket: All-beef hot dog wrapped in Parmesan puff pastry, crispy onions, and honey mustard, and barbecue sauce served with tots (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)
• Spinach Artichoke Hand Pie: with red pepper sauce (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)
• New! Sugar Cookie Soda Coca-Cola with cookie butter syrup, cookie butter cold foam, sprinkles, and sugar cookie pieces (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)

Storybook Treats

(Open until 10 p.m. during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party)
Location: Fantasyland

• New! Very Merry Mickey Sundae: Vanilla soft-serve topped with whipped cream, gingersnap pieces, festive sprinkles, cherry coating, and chocolate décor (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)

Cinderella’s Royal Table

(Open until 9 p.m. during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party; reservations recommended)
Location: Fantasyland

• Roasted Pork Belly: with sweet potato purée, winter slaw, chestnuts, and apple-cranberry glaze (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)
• Hazelnut Carriage Cake: Spiced poached pear, vanilla bean mousse, and sugared cranberries (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)
• Roasted Lamb Chops: with olive oil mashed potatoes, honey-glazed carrots, and cabernet-cherry jus (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)
• Cranberry Sparkling Cocktail: Grand Marnier Liqueur, cranberry juice, and Nicolas Feuillatte Enchantée Champagne Brut (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)
• Slow-cooked Beef Strip Loin: with herb crust, creamed spinach, roasted potatoes, creamy horseradish, and jus (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)
• Cranberry Christmas Cocktail: Fords Gin, cane syrup, cranberry juice, and Minute Maid Orange Juice garnished with cranberries and rosemary (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)

Be Our Guest

(Open until 8 p.m. during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party; reservations recommended)
Location: Fantasyland

• New! Mussels Marinière: White wine, butter, garlic, lemon, sourdough croutons, and parsley (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)
• Flourless Black Forest Trifle: Layers of cherry brandy compote, chocolate crémeux, chantilly cream, and festive chocolate
• (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)
• Free-range Chicken: with roasted sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts with a cranberry-orange liqueur pan sauce (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)
• Mistletoe Margarita: Teremana Blanco Tequila, Grand Marnier Liqueur, cranberry juice, and lime juice garnished with a sugared rim and cranberries (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)
• Lamb Chop Cassoulet: Lamb sausage and white bean stew, tomatoes, toasted breadcrumbs, and mint sauce verte (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)
• Jolly Holly Cocktail: Grainger’s Deluxe Organic Vanilla Vodka, Myers’s Original Dark Rum, speculoos syrup, and apple cider garnished with a sugared graham cracker rim (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)

Pinocchio Village Haus

(Open until 10 p.m. during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party; mobile order available)
Location: Fantasyland

• Italian Sausage and Meatball Lasagna Flatbread: with a three-cheese Italian blend and ricotta topped with pesto (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)
• Holiday Ravioli: Fried ravioli with marinara, basil pesto, Parmesan, and parsley served with a side Caesar salad (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)
• Snowflake Ornament: Coconut-eggnog mousse in a white chocolate shell (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)
• Brr-Raspberry Slushy: Blue raspberry slushy with coconut cream, whipped cream, and sweet blue coconut (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)

Sleepy Hollow Refreshments

(Open until midnight during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party; mobile order available)
Location: Liberty Square

• New! Mongolian Beef Bao: served with miso-gochujang sauce and chili threads (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only; mobile order available)
• Orange Chicken Strips: drizzled with orange-soy glaze, glass noodles, green onions, and crispy garlic (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)
• Peppermint Bark Funnel Cake: topped with vanilla ice cream, peppermint and chocolate sauces, M&M’S Milk Chocolate Holiday Blend, whipped cream, crushed peppermint, and festive sprinkles (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)

Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Café

(Open until 10 p.m. during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party; mobile order available)
Location: Frontierland

• New! Tostada de Nochebuena: with smoked pork, salsa verde, smoked tomato salsa, queso fresco, and cilantro
• (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)
• Frozen Hot Cocoa: Frozen hot cocoa by Joffrey’s with toasted marshmallow syrup topped with chocolate sauce, marshmallows, and festive sprinkles (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)
• Carne Asada Loaded Fries: with chipotle queso, caramelized onions, avocado salsa, and queso fresco (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)
• Mexican Hot Chocolate Churro Loops: tossed with hot cocoa by Joffrey’s, cinnamon, and warm spices served with sprinkles and marshmallow cream dip (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)
• New! Pluto Reindeer Cake: Gingerbread cake and mousse with apple filling (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)

Golden Oak Outpost

(Open until midnight during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party; mobile order available)
Location: Frontierland

• Yuletide Chicken Strips: with sage butter and cranberry barbecue glaze served with sweet potato waffle fries (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)
• Gingerbread Cheesecake Beignets: Light and fluffy beignets dusted with powdered sugar and festive sprinkles over a gingerbread cheesecake icing (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)
• Gingerbread Cola: Coca-Cola served with gingerbread syrup, cold foam, and festive sprinkles (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)

Aloha Isle Refreshments

(Open until 11 p.m. during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party)
Location: Adventureland

• Pomegranate Yule Float Seagram’s Ginger Ale, DOLE Whip Pomegranate and vanilla soft-serve swirl, pomegranate flavor-filled pearls, and lime (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)
• Santa Surf Shack Float: Minute Maid Passion Fruit Orange Guava Juice, coconut soft-serve, and a spiced pineapple pop (Available during regular park hours and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party)

Spring Roll Cart

(Open until 10 p.m. during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party)
Location: Adventureland

• Pastrami Reuben Spring Rolls: served with Thousand Island sauce (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)

Plaza Ice Cream Parlor

• Holiday Brownie Sundae: Vanilla ice cream, hot fudge, brownie, whipped cream, and crushed peppermint (New) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)

Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies

• Nice List Shake: Vanilla shake with caramel, festive cookies, and chocolate chip cookie dough topped with whipped cream and holiday sprinkles (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)

Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café

• Snow Cheese Chicken Strips dusted with a sweet-and-savory white cheddar powder served with a side of kimchi aïoli and french fries (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)

The Friar’s Nook

• Pig in a Blanket: All-beef hot dog wrapped in Parmesan puff pastry, crispy onions, and honey mustard, and barbecue sauce served with tots (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)

Storybook Treats

• Very Merry Mickey Sundae: Vanilla soft serve topped with whipped cream, gingersnap pieces, festive sprinkles, cherry coating, and chocolate décor (New) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)

Pinocchio Village Haus

• Italian Sausage and Meatball LasagnaFlatbread with a three-cheese Italian blend and ricotta topped with pesto (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)

Peco’s Bill Tall Tale Inn & Café

• Pluto Reindeer Cake:Gingerbread cake and mousse with apple filling (New) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)

With these tasty adventures, the possibilities are endless when visiting Disney Parks.

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Beginning immediately, Airport Luggage Transfer at Disney will expand to Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter and Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside, giving more eligible Guests access to the service.

This service allows Guests staying at select Disney Resorts Collection hotels and traveling via eligible domestic flights at Orlando International Airport (MCO) to have their checked luggage transferred between the airport and their Disney Resort hotel.

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10/22 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
10/23 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
10/24 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Here’s the latest merchandise at Disney’s Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point.

October 13, 2026

Big news is making waves! Today, we’re excited to share the name of the first Disney cruise ship that will sail from Japan: Disney Imagination.

Beginning in spring 2029, Disney Imagination will set sail from Tokyo, inviting guests aboard a ship powered by creativity and optimism, where families will be encouraged to embrace and experience the imagination that has always been at the heart of Disney storytelling like never before.

Disney Imagination will be the first ship in Disney Cruise Line Japan, a Disney-branded cruise business operated by Oriental Land Co., Ltd. (OLC), the company that owns and operates Tokyo Disney Resort under license from Disney. Building on a longstanding relationship that has created unforgettable Disney experiences for guests in Japan, Disney and OLC are bringing the magic of a Disney cruise vacation to families at sea.

Ariel Sets Sail on the Stern of the Disney Imagination

A signature tradition aboard every Disney Cruise Line ship is the character featured on the stern, and Disney Imagination is no exception.

For this ship, Ariel from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ The Little Mermaid will take her place on the stern alongside Sebastian and friends from beneath the sea. Using her beloved dinglehopper, Ariel will create the ship’s name in a playful tribute to her curiosity and adventurous spirit.

What to Look Forward to on the Disney Imagination

When Disney Imagination sets sail, you can enjoy:

• Disney storytelling from bow to stern
• Broadway-style entertainment exclusive to Disney Cruise Line
• Opportunities to connect with your favorite Disney characters
• Food and beverage experiences
• Dedicated spaces for kids, tweens, and teens
• Exclusive adult-only areas for relaxation
• The exceptional service and hospitality Disney Cruise Line is known for

Disney Destiny vs Disney Treasure Horn Battle at Disney’s Lookout Cay.

It’s A Small World
How Far I‘ll Go-Moana
Cruella Deville
Star Wars Theme
It’s A Small World
Grim Grinning Ghosts
Go the Distance

Disney Cruise Line will invite guests on a journey inspired by courageous Disney characters who believe in themselves, in their dreams, and in the promise and possibility of new horizons when the fleet’s new ship, the Disney Believe, sets sail December 18, 2027, from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

The Disney Believe will offer four- and five-night sailings from south Florida to the Caribbean and The Bahamas, making stops at one or both of Disney Cruise Line’s island destinations, Disney Castaway Cay and Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point.

Booking

Booking for the Disney Believe opens to the general public on October 19, 2026, with select affinity groups having early booking opportunities. 

• Oct. 12: Pearl Castaway Club Members
• Oct. 13: Platinum Castaway Club Members, Golden Oak Residents, Club 33 Members
• Oct. 14: Gold Castaway Club Members
• Oct. 15: Silver Castaway Club Members, Disney Vacation Club Members, Adventures by Disney Adventure Insiders
• Oct. 19: General onsale

The Grand Hall

The Grand Hall, the Disney Believe’s central gathering space, will embrace the spirit of exploration and the power of nature with an architectural meeting of the sky and sea as a statue of Moana, along with her trusty companions Pua and Heihei, guide visitors on their upcoming voyage. This heart of the ship will incorporate influences from the film’s Pacific Islands setting and design elements inspired by the sea itself, including an ocean-hued carpet adorned with bioluminescent colors and a chandelier modeled after the sea’s fluid movement with the heart of Te Fiti hidden within.

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September 24, 2026

Halloween Time has overtaken Walt Disney World Resort, and the culinary team has conjured up a ghostly gathering of ghoulish delights.

From now until October 31, sink into terrifyingly tasty treats like the newly materialized Boneyard Cookies and Scream Sundae at Terra Treats and the Maleficent Funnel Cake at Epic Eats, and resurrected returning bites like the Ghost Cream Puff at ABC Commissary and Backlot Express, and the Large Mickey Spiderweb Cookie at the Main Street Confectionery.

The parks and resorts aren’t the only spots around Walt Disney World Resort seeing an increase of hauntingly delicious activity. Peek at the otherworldly offerings at Disney Springs.

But, foolish foodies, the real chills come later. Now, let’s dig into the eerie eats making their way to Walt Disney World Resort.

Daytime Halloween Treats at Magic Kingdom

Plaza Ice Cream Parlor Menu

(Available during regular park houses and open until 11 p.m. during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party) 
Location: Main Street, U.S.A.

• Pumpkin Sundae: Pumpkin gelato with pumpkin-spiced caramel sauce, pumpkin brittle, and Halloween sprinkles 

(Available during regular park hours and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party)  

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Beginning Sept. 24, Airport Luggage Transfer at Disney will expand to include JetBlue, in addition to Southwest Airlines, American Airlines and United Airlines. 

This service allows Guests staying at select Disney Resorts Collection hotels and traveling via eligible domestic flights at Orlando International Airport (MCO) to have their checked luggage transferred between the airport and their Disney Resort hotel. 

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