Christmas/New Years Week Entertainment Schedule

[AMusicLifeForMe]

Hi everyone. I'm just wondering if anyone knows when the 12/24-1/1 Entertainment Schedule will be released on the WDW website? My fastpass+ booking date is in 15 days, and I'm trying to finalize my plans for that week since I know it will be busy. I'm going this week, because I really want to see the entertainment like the Christmas Parade, the Christmas Fireworks, New Years Fireworks at MK (30th) and EPCOT (31st), Candlelight Processional (2 ADR's already booked for this), the Illuminations Holiday Finale, and hopefully Rivers of Light (if it is open). Can anyone tell me if they will run the Christmas Parade at night, because that has always been my favorite time to see the Christmas Parade at Disneyland. I really want to know when all of these shows might happen, so I can book fastpasses on my booking date. Thanks for any info you are able to share.

 

[yulilin3]

current schedule for MK starting Dec 23rd is
*Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime at 12 noon and 3:30

*Holiday Wishes at 9pm
For the 30th and 31st Holiday Wishes at 7:30pm and Fantasy in the Sky at 11:50

*A Frozen Holiday Wish at 6:15pm

*Mickey's Most Merriest Celebration
Dec 23rd through the 29th
7:15PM
8:15PM
10:15PM
11:15PM

Dec 30th and 31st
6:50PM
9:00PM
10:00PM

*A Totally Tomorrowland Christmas
3:40pm, 4:40pm, 6:30pm, 7:20pm, 8:30pm, 9:30pm

 

[yulilin3]

At Epcot Illuminations is at 6pm. NYE fireworks not on the schedule yet but they are usually at 11:45 (That's regular holiday Illuminations with the NYE tag)

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

current schedule for MK starting Dec 23rd is
Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime at 3:30 (they will likely add the 12 showing to this)
Holiday Wishes at 9pm
For the 30th and 31st Holiday Wishes at 7:30pm they have not added the NYE fireworks to the schedule
No night parade

Thanks. I'm just wondering where you are getting this, because it's not showing on the WDW website? Is this when the shows have happened in the past?

 

[yulilin3]

Thanks. I'm just wondering where you are getting this, because it's not showing on the WDW website? Is this when the shows have happened in the past?

That's the schedule that's showing up on the HUB. The addition of the noon Christmas parade and the NYE fireworks are deductions from previous years

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

That's the schedule that's showing up on the HUB. The addition of the noon Christmas parade and the NYE fireworks are deductions from previous years

Thanks for your help. Do you know when I should find a spot for the Christmas Parade that week since it's open to everyone, and do you know if the Magic Kingdom closes on Christmas Eve? I have a dinner reservation at Ohana, and I'm just wondering if I can make it back in the MK after.

 

[yulilin3]

Thanks for your help. Do you know when I should find a spot for the Christmas Parade that week since it's open to everyone, and do you know if the Magic Kingdom closes on Christmas Eve? I have a dinner reservation at Ohana, and I'm just wondering if I can make it back in the MK after.

I'm sure someone will have the statistics, I think it has closed on Christmas eve.
We like to watch the noon one since most people are having lunch and are unaware of the noon presentation , we grab a spot about an hour before during those days

 

[jaz0308]

Thanks for your help. Do you know when I should find a spot for the Christmas Parade that week since it's open to everyone, and do you know if the Magic Kingdom closes on Christmas Eve? I have a dinner reservation at Ohana, and I'm just wondering if I can make it back in the MK after.

I'm wondering about this as well! Also, is it a good idea to watch from Frontierland? We often do that for FOF parade because great seats can be had a lot closer to parade time but wondering if this is a good strategy for Christmas parade as well. Also wondering if the noon and 3:30 parades are equally crowded?

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

I'm wondering about this as well! Also, is it a good idea to watch from Frontierland? We often do that for FOF parade because great seats can be had a lot closer to parade time but wondering if this is a good strategy for Christmas parade as well. Also wondering if the noon and 3:30 parades are equally crowded?

I always watch FOF from Frontierland, but there is something about watching Disney Christmas Parades from Main Street. I have never seen the WDW parade, but I used to live by Disneyland, and we would always watch that parade on Main Street. I always feel like the extra time waiting for it is worth it.

 

[yulilin3]

Just wanted to add that if you are staying at a disney resort you'll have access to the park until the very last phase of closing

 

[jaz0308]

I always watch FOF from Frontierland, but there is something about watching Disney Christmas Parades from Main Street. I have never seen the WDW parade, but I used to live by Disneyland, and we would always watch that parade on Main Street. I always feel like the extra time waiting for it is worth it.

Yes, I kind of thought that might be the case! LOL! Maybe we'll suck it up and wait!

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

Just wanted to add that if you are staying at a disney resort you'll have access to the park until the very last phase of closing

Do you know specifics on the phases by chance?

Yes, I kind of thought that might be the case! LOL! Maybe we'll suck it up and wait!

It's really up to you. I don't have experience with this Christmas Parade to know how the crowds are like that week in Frontierland, Liberty Square, and Main Street. The big difference about this week is the parade is shown to everyone. It's not being performed to only those who bought the Christmas Party tickets (There are no parties between Christmas Eve and New Years). Historically though, Frontierland is always less crowded. I'm sure the parade starts there, so you would be the first to be done and head to an attraction. There are always benefits. Do you want to wait for the view, or have it be done first so you can get to an attraction before most other people who are watching the parade? It's all preference.

 

[yulilin3]

Park Closing Phases
Guide to Walt Disney World capacity closing phases
Phase A Closing

No admission of guests with one day tickets, and no admission of guests even with FastPass+ reservations unless they have one of the following:

• WDW Resort Guests, including The Four Seasons Resort, Swan, Dolphin or Shades of Green, Hotel Plaza Boulevard hotels arriving by bus (Best Western Lake Buena Vista Resort Hotel, The Buena Vista Palace, DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel, B Resort, Wyndham Lake Buena Vista Resort, Hilton), Golden Oak residents and guests.
• WDW Premier Passport, Annual & Premium Passholders
• Guests with Park Hopper tickets re-entering or crossing over from another WDW Theme Park
• Guests with Memory Maker
• Guests with dining reservations
• Magic Kingdom Guests with reservations for Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, Harmony Barber Shop or The Pirates League.

Phase B Closing
No admission of guests with one day tickets, and no re-entering or crossing over from another park unless they have one of the following:

• WDW Resort Guests, including The Four Seasons Resort, Swan, Dolphin or Shades of Green, Hotel Plaza Boulevard hotels arriving by bus (Best Western Lake Buena Vista Resort Hotel, The Buena Vista Palace, DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel, B Resort, Wyndham Lake Buena Vista Resort, Hilton), Golden Oak residents and guests.
• WDW Premier Passport, Annual & Premium Passholders
• Guests with Memory Maker
• Guests with dining reservations
• Magic Kingdom Guests with reservations for Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, Harmony Barber Shop or The Pirates League.
• FastPass+ reservations and is a WDW Resort hotel guest.

Phase 1 Park Closing
Guests with 'Magic Your Way' base tickets, or a '1-Day 1-Park Ticket', Guests without an admission ticket, and Cast Members using Main Gate & Silver Passes will be turned around at the parking lot booths.
Phase 2 Park Closing
Admission is limited to:

• Disney Resort Guests (including the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin, and guests arriving by bus from the Hotel Plaza Boulevard hotels)
• Annual, Premier and Premium Annual Passholders
• Guests with Hopper tickets coming from another park
• Guests re-entering the park
• Guests with dining reservations
• Magic Kingdom Guests with reservations for Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique or The Pirates League
• Guests using Walt Disney World Resort Transportation will be admitted.
• Guests with pre-purchased 1 day Magic Kingdom tickets

Phase 3 Park Closing

Admission is limited to:

• Disney Resort Guests (including the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin, and guests arriving by bus from the Hotel Plaza Boulevard hotels)
• Annual, Premier and Premium Annual Passholders
• Guests with dining reservations
• Magic Kingdom Guests with reservations for Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique or The Pirates League

Phase 4 Park Closing
Closed to all guests.

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

Does anyone know if they do the Castle Lighting and the Christmas Stage Show during this week as well or do those only happen during the Christmas Parties?

 

[hiroMYhero]

Does anyone know if they do the Castle Lighting and the Christmas Stage Show during this week as well or do those only happen during the Christmas Parties?

Frozen Holiday Wish is daily beginning November 2nd through January 2nd.

 

[yulilin3]

Daily beginning November 4th through January 2nd.

The Frozen Holiday Wish will be daily starting Nov 2nd at 6:30pm but the Mickey's Most Merriest Celebration show won't happen for all guests until Dec. 23rd

 

[hiroMYhero]

The Frozen Holiday Wish will be daily starting Nov 2nd at 6:30pm but the Mickey's Most Merriest Celebration show won't happen for all guests until Dec. 23rd

Thanks! Frozen Holiday Wish changed to November 2nd? Steve Soares needs to update.

I'll change my post.

 

[yulilin3]

They updated a couple of things on the HUB so here's what we got so far
Frozen Holiday Wish at 6:30 starting Nov. 2nd
Holiday Wishes for everyone Dec. 23rd through Dec. 29th at 9pm Dec 30th and 31st at 7:30pm
Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade for everyone Dec. 23rd through 31st at 3:30pm (they will most likely add the noon performance)
Mickey's Merriest Celebration Show is not on the holiday schedule yet but they have added the stage show, so it should start playing for everyone on the 23rd

 

[yulilin3]

Thanks! Frozen Holiday Wish changed to November 2nd? Steve Soares needs to update.

I'll change my post.

it just popped up on the HUB today. It is strange that it's starting so early.

 

[hiroMYhero]

it just popped up on the HUB today. It is strange that it's starting so early.

It's also strange that they don't list the 2nd showing of Frozen Holiday Wish.

Thanks for listing everything!