Parades and fireworks during Christmas week?

[isabellea]

We have a trip planned for Dec 29-Jan 4 and I was wondering what parade and fireworks will be shown during that time at MK?

So far, my plan is (we won't have hoppers):

Dec 29: DHS
Dec 30: MK to see the NYE fireworks (ideally the earlier show if they have it this year)
Dec 31: EPCOT
Jan 1: Resort/Disney Springs day
Jan 2: MK
Jan 3: AK

I am debating if we should do MK on Dec 29 instead of DHS so it's easier to get FP+ for slinky dog? Also, if we get the Christmas parade and/or fireworks on Dec 29 vs Jan 2, that could also be nice since we don't expect to ever go back during the Holidays. On the other hand, I still haven't seen HEA. I am also opened at the idea of paying for 1 dessert party for the 4 of us and I expect crazy crowds.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

FYI, last year the only time they did Holiday Wishes (MK Christmas fireworks) was on MVMCP nights. Once the parties ended, it was HEA every night (except 12/30 and 12/31) at MK during the Christmas season.

 

[isabellea]

FYI, last year the only time they did Holiday Wishes (MK Christmas fireworks) was on MVMCP nights. Once the parties ended, it was HEA every night (except 12/30 and 12/31) at MK during the Christmas season.

Thank you. What about the parade? Was it FoF?

Also, when should we know which fireworks they will have this year?

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Thank you. What about the parade? Was it FoF?

Also, when should we know which fireworks they will have this year?

I’m going with 99% chance it’ll be HEA on all non-MVMCP nights again. The show is just too popular / still new and is such a crowd favorite.

I’ll need @hiroMYhero to remind us about the holiday parade details as I can’t quite remember the specifics off the top of my head. They do the holiday parade twice a day around that time period - I think 12 and 3 but don’t quote me on that. I know I have a pic timestamped 12/30 at 12:15 with the holiday parade going on from this past year.

 

[hiroMYhero]

Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade will run at 12:00 and 3:30 - this schedule begins the day after the last MVMCP.

The Christmas Parade will run twice daily through December 31st and then FoF will return on January 1st with the twice daily runs for a few days into January.

 

[isabellea]

Thank you @GADisneyDad14 and @hiroMYhero for your answers! What about DHS fireworks? I know there's no certainty for this year but what about last year? Do you think it will be Jingle Bam or Star Wars on Dec 29 vs Jan 2? Ideally, I would go to DHS on Dec 29th but since it's my first day at WDW, I'm afraid there won't be any FP+ left for the new Slinky dog rollercoaster at 60 days and we don't want to miss it!

 

[Shire Feingold]

Anyone have any idea if they will do the Tony's Parade Package on the 30th. I know I have seen people who did it in the past but there are no times available during the week between Xmas and NYE.

Thank you