Magic Kingdom / Christmas
Very Merry Christmas Party: parade, fireworks and castle show times
Disney’s November 8 calendar shows two Christmas parades, fireworks at 10 PM and four performances of Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration.
Christmas party planning is getting a little easier. Disney’s November 8 calendar now gives us a fuller entertainment schedule for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, including the parade, fireworks and castle stage show.
Some times were already known. Having the main entertainment together is still handy when you are deciding where to be and when to leave a gap for cookies. These are Orlando times checked for the first party night.
Check Disney’s November 8 calendar ↗
The November 8 entertainment schedule
Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade: 8:30 PM and 11 PM.
Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Show: 10 PM.
Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration: 7:40 PM, 9:25 PM, 10:35 PM and 11:55 PM.
Before you plan your evening
The separately ticketed party runs from 7 PM to midnight on 25 select nights from November 8 through December 22, 2026. Party ticket holders can enter Magic Kingdom from 4 PM on the valid date of their ticket.
For a simple starting point, choose which parade you want to see, then fit the fireworks and a castle show around it. Allow time to move between viewing areas, especially around parade routes.
Check the calendar for your actual party date and confirm in My Disney Experience on the day. Weather and operational changes can affect the entertainment; these opening night listings are not a promise for the entire season.