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The holiday season at Walt Disney World® Resort is just around the corner with the start of a favorite holiday tradition. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party returns to Magic Kingdom® Park on select nights Nov. 8-Dec. 18, 2015.

From live entertainment and spectacular fireworks to festive décor and an oh-so-jolly parade, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party offers magic, cheer and enchantment for Guests of every age. Here’s a look at some of the fun guests will experience at this annual yuletide after-hours event:

Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmastime Parade

It’s a holiday parade brimming with cheer! Gingerbread men, elves and others dance down Main Street, U.S.A. with favorite Disney Characters. Plus, Santa joins in the fun to wish Guests a “Merry Christmas!” from his colorful sleigh!

Holiday Wishes: Celebrate the Spirit of the Season

Brilliant white lights explode in the air above Cinderella Castle in this breathtaking music and fireworks show.

A Frozen Holiday Wish

A Frozen Holiday Wish: featuring Anna and Elsa in a holiday exclusive show on the Castle Forecourt Stage. With special appearances by rugged mountain man Kristoff and lovable snowman Olaf, the show culminates in Queen Elsa using her incredible powers to present a gift to everyone in the kingdom, transforming Cinderella Castle into a glimmering ice palace for the holidays.

A Totally Tomorrowland Christmas!

Buzz Lightyear, Mike Wazowski and Stitch fight holiday doldrums across the galaxy in this jolly musical revue chock full of the coolest dance numbers.

Celebrate the Season Show

‘Tis the season to give gifts, and Mickey’s present to Minnie is not to be missed! Goofy, Donald and others get into the holiday spirit with their own version of The Nutcracker in this jubilant musical spectacle.

And More!

• Meet-and-greet opportunities with favorite Disney Characters
• Complimentary cookies and hot cocoa
• A magical snowfall on Main Street, U.S.A.

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party takes place from 7 p.m.-12 a.m. at Magic Kingdom Park on Nov. 8, 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 29, Dec. 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 13, 15, 17 and 18, 2015.

Now guests have a new option to create and personalize retail MagicBands at Walt Disney World® Resort.

MagicBand on Demand is a new station inside the Tomorrowland Power & Light Co. located near Space Mountain at Magic Kingdom® Park. This new offering is similar to the D-Tech on Demand boutique first introduced in June 2014 at the Marketplace Co-Op in Disney Springs™ Marketplace.

At the Tomorrowland location, guests can choose to create either a retail MagicBand or a D-Tech phone case.

When creating a retail MagicBand, guests can choose from eight different MagicBand colors – including purple – as well as approximately 40 graphics. There will be a few MagicBand graphics that will only be found in this location that salute classicMagic Kingdom Park attractions and icons. In addition to artwork, the retail MagicBand can be personalized with a name printed on the outside.

Once designed, the retail MagicBand is printed in the location. The printers use UV ink which dries immediately and requires no cooling time. And, for the final step, the custom retail MagicBand can be either associated to guests My Disney Experience account, or given to friends and family who plan to visit Walt Disney World Resort soon.

The cost for a custom retail MagicBand is $21.95, while a personalized retail MagicBand is $29.95.

Take a look at the Cinderella Castle Hub construction.  The newly revamped and spacious area is near completion.

Next time guets visit Magic Kingdom® at Walt Disney World® Resort, they can check out the new menu at Tortuga Tavern in Adventureland.

New menu items at this seasonal location include barbecue sandwiches with either pulled pork, sliced beef brisket or grilled chicken breast, all served on Texas toast with beans and cole slaw. Vegetarians, or anyone looking for a lighter meal will enjoy the roasted corn and vegetable salad, served with vinaigrette dressing. Barbecue beef brisket or chicken can also be added to the salad.

As a reminder, Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Café at Magic Kingdom Park is now also serving a reimagined menu, featuring a tasty Tex-Mex cuisine – including rice bowls and burritos with a choice of beef, chicken or veggies; sizzling fajitas with steak or chicken; traditional tortilla chips and Chicken Enchilada Soup.

B-Roll includes: Installation of fall decorations at Magic Kingdom Park, including the 176 individually-themed, carved pumpkins that adorn the balconies and windowsills of Main Street, U.S.A. Cast Members dressing up the park with fall foliage, wreaths, town scarecrows, pumpkins and more.

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