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News Walt Disney World Holidays 2025
- Thread starter wdwmagic
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Disney has shared Virtual Queue details on how to meet Santa Claus at Disney Springs starting November 13:
From November 13 through December 24, 2025, a virtual queue will be in place to meet Santa Claus near Disney’s Pin Traders in Disney Springs (subject to availability).
You can use the My Disney Experience app to enter the virtual queue. A standby queue will not be available. There will be multiple opportunities to enter the virtual queue throughout the day, including:
From November 13 through December 24, 2025, a virtual queue will be in place to meet Santa Claus near Disney’s Pin Traders in Disney Springs (subject to availability).
You can use the My Disney Experience app to enter the virtual queue. A standby queue will not be available. There will be multiple opportunities to enter the virtual queue throughout the day, including:
- 9:00 AM
- 11:00 AM
- 1:00 PM
- 3:00 PM
- 6:00 PM
- You must be at Disney Springs in order to enter the virtual queue.
- One person in your party can request to join the virtual queue for your entire party. They will receive a push notification when your party is ready to return. This push notification will open to a link to a digital entry code. If you are unable to find your digital entry code, select the 3-line "hamburger" icon in the app and select "Virtual Queues."
- There is a maximum party size of 10 people.
Disstevefan1
Well-Known Member
In my opinion, (if they are truly limiting the number of tickets sold) I think these hard ticket events are a better value than the corresponding day ticket for that day.
I have always suggested to folks if you have a party ticket do not use a day ticket that day; you can enter the park with the party ticket at 4PM and go till 12PM (they still allow this, right?)
I have always suggested to folks if you have a party ticket do not use a day ticket that day; you can enter the park with the party ticket at 4PM and go till 12PM (they still allow this, right?)
bmr1591
Well-Known Member
While true, there are a large portion of people who go to these parties who have never attended a party (or haven't in many years), so it's all fresh to them. That's why they continue to sell out and why Disney has no incentive to change them. That said, you have to imagine they're pushing the pricing limit on some of these to where people aren't willing to pay, whether they've gone or not. But I've been saying that for a while and they keep raising prices and they keep selling out.
Disstevefan1
Well-Known Member
If they are truly limiting attendance in these parties, its an OK experience, The only time I got on TRON was during a party.
Stupido
Well-Known Member
Halloween party this year felt super limited, all wait times were under 20 minutes for us, most hovering around 10.
Although, I did do both the Halloween and Christmas party last year, and the Christmas party felt a lot more mobbed to us. Maybe the limit is different for the different parties?
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SingleRider
Well-Known Member
These holiday parties really do fill Disney’s bank account at the end of the year. I’ve been priced out of thinking they are worth the price, especially as an AP holder, for a few years now.
Full Guide to 2025 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Food and Drinks at Magic Kingdom
Full Guide to 2025 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Food and Drinks at Magic Kingdom
Full Guide to 2025 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Food and Drinks at Magic Kingdom
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And I thought the projections on the castle were awful from a distance... it's even worse up close.
Disney has shared a first look at the 2025 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party keepsake ornament:
Here's a list of locations for the complimentary holiday-themed cookies available during the party:
Here's a list of locations for the complimentary holiday-themed cookies available during the party:
- Red Velvet Cake Cookie – at The Lunching Pad
- Buttercream-Frosted Chocolate Chip Cookie made with M&M’S® Milk Chocolate Minis – at Cosmic Ray's Starlight Café
- Snowman-Shaped Pretzel – at the Walt Disney World Railroad station in Fantasyland
- Caramel Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookie – at Gaston’s Tavern
- Hot Cocoa Cookie made with DOVE® Chocolate Pieces – at Tortuga Tavern
- Buttercream-Frosted Gingerbread Cookie – at Sunshine Tree Terrace
- NEW! Holiday Frame Magic Shot – on Main Street, U.S.A.
- NEW! Pluto Letter Magic Overlay – on the bridge to Tomorrowland
- NEW! Cocoa Mug Magic Shot and Props – in front of Main Street Bakery
- NEW! Mickey Candy Cane Prop – near Cinderella Castle
- Goofy Gift Magic Shot – on Main Street, U.S.A.
- Mickey Snowman Magic Shot – in front of Cinderella Castle and in the surrounding garden lawns
- Glowing Gift Box Prop – in Town Square under the Christmas tree
- Chip ‘n’ Dale Ornament Collage Magic Shot – on the bridges to Liberty Square and Tomorrowland
- Zero Magic Shot – near the Haunted Mansion
- Muppets Christmas Carol Magic Shot – near The Hall of Presidents
That was my question as well. I suspect I know the answer but... I'll wait to see if anyone with more solid information can contribute.
Party-only: 37 food items
Party & regular park hours: 4 food items
TS party-only: 12 food items
TS party and regular park hours: 4 food items
Regular park hours: 1 food item
Party & regular park hours: 4 food items
TS party-only: 12 food items
TS party and regular park hours: 4 food items
Regular park hours: 1 food item
micknminnie
Active Member
We haven't been to the Christmas party since 2017 or 2018. I remember getting a snowman pretzel and a snow cone at one of the stops. We will be back again this year and can't wait.
