“ Once Upon A Time” a new nighttime projection show debuted at Magic Kingdom last weekend. Don’t miss out … as Your taken on a magical and memorable adventure through some of your favorite Disney moments, with Mrs. Potts and Chip from “ Beauty and the Beast” as your hosts.

This coming Friday, Cherry Tree Lane at the Marketplace Co-Op at Disney Springs Marketplace will release a Holiday themed collection from Dooney & Bourke. Included will be a Tote, Crossbody, and Wristlet.  These collections are always popular and perfect for gift giving!

This past weekend, “One Man’s Dream” at Disney Hollywood Studios debuted a sneak peek of “Moana”. Scenes from the upcoming theatrical release will be featured for a limited time.

Disney Hollywood Studios is set to unveil several new holiday experiences starting Monday, November 14th.  Santa Claus will take up residence in Once Upon a Time, located on Sunset Blvd. “Jingle Bell, Jingle Bam” a new nighttime spectacular will be a festive way to end your day. This new Holiday experience will showcase projections, special effects, fireworks and classic Christmas songs.

These new experiences are scheduled to run through the end of the year so don’t miss out on the festivities!

Magic Kingdom, Holidays Arrive at the Magic Kingdom

 Welcome to the Magic Kingdom!

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The Holidays are in full swing here and you can see everything has been decorated from top to bottom.

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Holiday decor on the back of the castle.
Even the back side of Cinderella Castle is deck out for the Holidays!

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All the decorations are out in Town Square!
All the decorations are out in Town Square!

2016 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Event

This year’s Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party kicks off on November 8th with new events to celebrate the magic of the season. Prices range from $81 – $91 Ages 3-9 and $86 – $99 Ages 10+ so this hard ticket event isn’t included in your daily admission.

Mickey Most Merriest Celebration

New Show has debut as a Part of “Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party,” the new show takes place on the Cinderella Castle Forecourt Stage on nights when Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is offered.

This new 20-minute show has Mickey and his pals invite some of their friends over for an unforgettable Christmas party filled with music, dancing, color and fun.

Below is the official schedule if you attend any of the ticketed events, as always check official channels for any last minute changes.

Entertainment

  • A Frozen Holiday Wish – 8:15pm
  • Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration on the castle stage – 7:40pm, 9:25pm, 10:30pm, 12:00am
  • Club Tinsel dance party at Cosmic Ray’s
  • A Totally Tomorrowland Christmas on The Rockettower Plaza Stage – 9:20pm, 10:45pm, 11:45pm
  • VoicePlay on the Rockettower Plaza Stage – 8:05pm, 8:55pm, 10:15pm, 11:10pm
  • Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmastime Parade beginning in Frontierland – 8:30pm and 11pm
  • Holiday Wishes – 10pm

Holiday Treat Locations

Complimentary treats are available until midnight at:

  • Hot Chocolate and Snickerdoodle cookie at Tortuga Tavern in Adventureland
  • Eggnog and Gingersnap Molasses Cookie at Heritage House in Liberty Square
  • Snow Cone and Snowman Sugar Cookie at Friar’s Nook in Fantasyland
  • Spiced Apple Cider and Snowman Sugar Cookie at Pete’s Silly Sideshow Storybook Circus in Fantasyland
  • Hot Chocolate and Peppermint Bark Cookie at The Lunching Pad in Tomorrowland

Specialty Foods

  • Main Street Bakery serves at Frozen Snowflake Cupcake, Peppermints Cupcakes and Holiday Cookies
  • Plaza Ice Cream Parlor serves a Peppermint Hot Fudge Sundae
  • Gaston’s Tavern serves a Holiday Tree Cupcake
  • Sleepy Hollow serves a Pumpkin Waffle Sundae
Trees up on the top platform of the Train Station.
Trees up on the top platform of the Train Station.
Candy Cane Garden is all setup for Santa meet and greets.
Candy Cane Garden is all setup for Santa meet and greets.

The tree through the trees.

Toy Soliders!
Toy Soliders!

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All the garland is up and the holiday music is playing.
All the garland is up and the holiday music is playing.
Emporium windows have all received their treatments.
Emporium windows have all received their treatments.

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The large poinsettia trees are in the Hub again.
The large poinsettia trees are in the Hub again.

Chicago Cubs Visit the Magic Kingdom

There was a victory celebration for the Chicago Cubs this weekend, and there were many fans there to see their favorite players do interviews.
There was a victory celebration for the Chicago Cubs this weekend, and there were many fans there to see their favorite players do interviews.

Thrones of joyful Chicago Cubs Fans, many decked out in the traditional “Cubby blue” colored gear, lined Magic Kingdom’s Main Street parade route to cheer-on three members of the team who took part in the traditional “Going to Disney World” champions victory parade at the Walt Disney World resort in Orlando

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Adventureland

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Swiss Family Treehouse is back open after a pretty lengthy refurbishment.
Swiss Family Treehouse is back open after a pretty lengthy refurbishment.

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Everything is looking great.
Everything is looking great.
The views from high up are excellent.
The views from high up are excellent.

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Looks like a worthwhile cleanup!
Looks like a worthwhile cleanup!
The Jingle Cruise is back for another year.
The Jingle Cruise is back for another year.

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Sadly, there was a 65 minute wait, so we did not ride.
Sadly, there was a 65 minute wait, so we did not ride.

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Big Thunder Mountain is still closed, but should be opening back up later this month.
Big Thunder Mountain is still closed, but should be opening back up later this month.

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Hall of Presidents will be closing soon to add the new President AA to the bunch.
Hall of Presidents will be closing soon to add the new President AA to the bunch.

Fantasyland

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New Fantasyland holiday decorations are on Gaston's and Bonjour Village Gifts.
New Fantasyland holiday decorations are on Gaston’s and Bonjour Village Gifts.

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Belle's cottage also has been decorated for the season.
Belle’s cottage also has been decorated for the season.

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 Tomorrowland

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The stage in Tomorrowland is all set up for A Totally Tomorrowland Christmas.
The stage in Tomorrowland is all set up for A Totally Tomorrowland Christmas.

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Disney World after Dark

A special treat this week show you some amazing shots of the Magic Kingdom After Dark!

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A Frozen Holiday Wish uses projections to tell the story.
A Frozen Holiday Wish uses projections to tell the story.
Then, the Dream Lights are turned on!
Then, the Dream Lights are turned on!

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It's amazing to see how many people just stand in awe of the castle with the lights on.
It’s amazing to see how many people just stand in awe of the castle with the lights on.

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Lots of fun photos to take of all these decorations.
Lots of fun photos to take of all these decorations.

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Time to head out!
Time to head out!

Well, that wraps things up for this week! Do you like what you see? Will you head to WDW this holiday season for all of the offerings? Let us know in the comments below. Thanks for reading!

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Cory Disbrow
Cory likes Walt Disney World so much, he recently packed his bags and moved to Orlando. Cory is a photographer and writes MiceChat's Dateline Disney World columns every Friday.