Disney has announced all of the special holiday treats that will be available at Magic Kingdom for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party and we're already making our must-try list and checking it twice.
We've included our reviews of things we tried last year and we'll be updating this post as we try things this year, so bookmark this page!
Main Street Bakery
Letter To Santa (Nice List)
Flourless chocolate cake, hot cocoa mousse, and marshmallow topped with chocolate pieces (Party Only) We tried this treat last year and loved it. Not only was it tasty, it was the most adorable treat at the party. The flourless cake was dense and rich and the mousse wasn't simply chocolate - it truly tasted like hot cocoa. This one is indulgent and fun and deserving of a spot on your Disney holiday vacation Instagram feed.
Mickey-shaped Cinnamon Roll (Naughty List)
with holiday-themed icing (All Day)
This is the same cinnamon roll you can get all year at Main Street Bakery. On the plus side, it's huge. On the downside, it's a pretty basic cinnamon roll that is often a bit dry and we don't find the addition of some sprinkles to be enough incentive to put this on our list above other items that are truly unique to the season.
Plaza Ice Cream Parlor
Gingerbread Milk Shake (Nice List)
Vanilla ice cream, gingerbread syrup, and ginger snap crumbles topped with whipped cream and a chocolate piece (New) (Party Only)
The gingerbread flavor was very mild, but just enough to bring some holiday cheer to what is otherwise a great vanilla milkshake. The gingersnap crumbles sink into the shake and add some delightfully crunchy surprises as you sip. The decorative gingerbread man on top is made from milk chocolate and is pretty decent quality for a decorative element.
Peppermint Brownie Sundae (Nice List)
House-baked brownie topped with peppermint ice cream, hot fudge, and chocolate granola with candy cane pieces (All Day)
We loved this treat last year, mainly because the peppermint ice cream is so good. It was surprisingly creamy and rich, which we didn't expect from something peppermint flavored. The brownie was the same as you get on brownie sundaes around the parks, though it was very fresh and a little on the fudgy/chewy side, which is our favorite kind of brownie.
Peppermint Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich
Peppermint ice cream sandwiched between two oatmeal-peppermint chip cookies and rolled in candy cane pieces (Party Only)
The Plaza Restaurant
Gingerbread Milk Shake (Nice List)
Vanilla ice cream, gingerbread syrup, and ginger snap crumbles topped with whipped cream and a chocolate piece (New) (All Day)
Find our full review above in Plaza Ice Cream Parlor section.
S’mores Cake (Nice List)
Chocolate cake with chocolate ganache, toasted marshmallow mousse, and sugar snowflakes (New) (All Day)
Flavorwise, the chocolate cake itself is a fairly standard-issue devil's food cake, but it is moist and fluffy. The stars of the show are the layers of ganache and marshmallow mousse. The ganache has a rich chocolate flavor that pairs beautifully with the marshmallow mousse, which really does taste a bit like toasted marshmallow. While we missed the graham cracker (not sure how you can call this "s'mores" without graham cracker), it is still a lovely treat if you're craving a solid slice of chocolate cake.
Casey’s Corner
Holiday Dinner Hot Dog (Naughty List)
All-beef hot dog with turkey and gravy, fried onions, and cranberry sauce (New) (Party Only)
It's surprising how a hot dog with so many toppings could be seriously lacking in the flavor department. The gravy, turkey and fried onions were crying out for some kind of seasoning. Perhaps Disney was concerned about making things too salty since the hot dog is a sodium bomb in itself, but salt is what brings out the flavor in trurkey, gravy and even fried onions. The cranberry sauce was very sweet, but not terribly tart. The best part of this was the hot dog itself, but you can get that at Casey's Corner all year long.
Holiday Dinner Loaded French Fries (Naughty List)
French fries with turkey and gravy, fried onions, and cranberry sauce (New) (Party Only)
This had the same problem as the hot dog, which is unsurprising since it features the same underwhelming toppings. If you're in the mood for some festive fries that are exclusive to the party, we'd recommend the delicious Carne Asada version over at Pecos Bill.
Candy Cane Tart (Nice List)
Chocolate tart filled with peppermint ganache topped with festive meringue (Party Only)
How you feel about this dessert will depend entirely on whether you enjoy the combination of peppermint and chocolate. If the Peppermint Mocha at Starbucks is your go-to holiday beverage, you'll love this treat. As with the tart at Pecos Bill, this one features a dense, super-chocolatey base with a crips crust that is topped with a light and pillowy topping, but this topping is infused with peppermint and it is bold.
Black Currant and Mint Lemonade (Nice List)
(New) (Non-alcoholic) (Party Only)
This is a variation of the mint julep frozen lemonade that often appears on the Casey's Corner menu, though the black currant adds a bit of fruitiness and its a welcome addition. The combination is very sweet and the mint flavor is subtle. It tastes more like an herby mint flavor than a liquified candy cane. Even though we liked it, we couldn't finish it because it becomes a bit cloying after a while, so you might want to grab an extra cup or two and share it.
Main Street Snacks
Festive Pretzel
Jumbo pretzel with chocolate-hazelnut drizzle, caramel sauce, TWIX Cookie Bar Pieces, and festive sprinkles (New) (Party Only)
Hot Cocoa Churro
Churro rolled in Hot Cocoa Powder by Joffrey’s Coffee and topped with marshmallows and peppermint candy pieces (New) (All Day)
Red Velvet Christmas Wreath Doughnut (Naughty List)
Red velvet doughnut topped with buttercream and holiday sprinkles (All Day)
This one didn't really have us saying ho-ho-ho last year. More like ho-hum. We prefer cream cheese icing over buttercream as that's typically our favorite part of any red velvet treat. Also, ours was a bit stale and dry when we had it, but that could have just been timing.
Gingerbread Cola
Coca-Cola served with gingerbread syrup (New) (Non-alcoholic) (Party Only)
Popcorn Cart near Cinderella Castle
Hot Cocoa Churro
Churro rolled in Hot Cocoa Powder by Joffrey’s Coffee and topped with marshmallows and peppermint candy pieces (New) (All Day)
Red Velvet Christmas Wreath Doughnut (Naughty List)
Red velvet doughnut topped with buttercream and holiday sprinkles (All Day)
Find our full review above in Main Street Snacks section.
Gingerbread Cola
Coca-Cola served with gingerbread syrup (New) (Non-alcoholic) (Party Only)
Aloha Isle
Holiday Pineapple-Orange-Guava Juice Float
Pineapple-orange-guava juice, coconut soft-serve, and a spiced pineapple tree pop (Non-alcoholic) (Party Only Until 11:00 PM)
Cranberry Citrus Float
Sprite Winter Spiced Cranberry and fruity boba pearls topped with DOLE Whip (Non-alcoholic) (Party Only Until 11:00 PM)
Golden Oak Outpost
Holiday Chicken Nugget Platter
Crispy chicken nuggets with sage butter and cranberry barbecue glaze served with mashed potatoes and corn (New) (Party Only)
Festive Beignets
Light and fluffy beignets dusted with blue sugar cookie dust and served with cookie butter icing (New) (Party Only)
Fried Ice Cream Christmas Tree
Peppermint ice cream rolled in cereal topped with green cookie butter whipped cream and festive sprinkles (New) (Party Only)
Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Café
Carne Asada Loaded Fries (Nice List)
Seasoned french fries with carne asada, chipotle queso, caramelized onion, avocado salsa verde, and queso fresco (New) (Party Only Until 11:00 PM)
These are absolutely covered in fresh cilantro, which can be polarizing, but we loved it. We also learned that none of the party items this year can be customized (at least not at Pecos Bill), so those who are cilantro-averse may want to skip this one. The carne asada is well-seasoned, tender and juicy and it's cooked with grilled onions that pack a lot of flavor. Although the fries are just the standard Disney World fries, they make a great base for this dish that's a deliciously cheesy and salty treat.
Cheese and Chile Tamale (Naughty List)
Served ‘Christmas-style’ with mild red chile and green chile-pumpkin seed sauces, citrus-chipotle chicken, cilantro rice, pinto beans, and queso fresco (Party Only Until 11:00 PM)
While the tamale isn't terrible, it also isn't anything to write Santa about either. It's a bit on the bland side and the red chile and green pumpkin seed sauces can't save it. On the plus side, this is a TON of food and easy to share if you've got a hungry crew. The beans and rice are the same that are served all day and both are pretty standard issue. If you decide to try this one, grab some hot sauce to give it some extra kick.
Chocolate Eggnog Tart (Nice List)
Chocolate tart topped with eggnog mousse and chocolate antlers (Party Only Until 11:00 PM)
Aside from being adorable, this tart features tons of bold chocolate flavor. The eggnog mousse is more subtle, but we really enjoyed the way it balanced the dense chocolate with a light and creamy topping. The crust is pleasantly crunchy and also has a hint of saltiness that plays well with the other flavors.
Salted Caramel Horchata (Nice List)
(New) (Non-alcoholic) (Party Only Until 11:00 PM)
While it doesn't have a strong horchata flavor, it's still sweet, creamy and delicious. The main flavor here is the salted caramel with just a hint of cinnamon coming through from the horchata base. While it's not on our must-try list, it's good and if you're in the mood for some caramel-flavored milk, you'll enjoy this one.
Sleepy Hollow
Orange Chicken Tenders
Fried chicken tenders with orange-soy glaze, glass noodles, green onions, and crispy garlic (New) (Party Only)
Szechuan Cauliflower
Spicy breaded cauliflower tossed in szechuan-soy glaze (New) (Party Only)
Brownie Peppermint Bark
with peppermint candy pieces (New) (Party Only)
Holiday Red Velvet Waffle Sundae
Mickey-shaped red velvet waffle topped with M&M’S Milk Chocolate Candies, peppermint ice cream, and hot fudge (Party Only)
Milk and Cookies Mousse
Brown sugar cookie cake topped with chocolate chip cookie dough mousse, milk mousse, and chocolate chip cookies (Party Only)
Liberty Square Market
Brownie Peppermint Bark
with peppermint candy pieces (New) (All Day Until 8:30 PM)
Columbia Harbour House
Gingerbread Cake (Nice List)
Gingerbread chiffon cake with cream cheese frosting, dulce ganache, and a chocolate piece (New) (All Day Until 5PM)
It's a shame this is only available until 5PM because it is one of our favorite treats! The cake is moist and delicate with just a hint of gingerbread flavor. It's definitely playing the supporting role here because the star is the cream cheese frosting: it is rich, creamy and decadent. On top, you'll find the same adorable chocolate gingerbread decoration from the Gingerbread Milk Shake, along with some crunchy pearls and a gingerbread spiced ganache to add a little punch of holiday cheer. This one is worth making a bee-line for right after you enter the party (or grabbing all day on your non-party Magic Kingdom visit).
Pinocchio Village Haus
Baked Brie Flatbread
Brie-cheese spread, mango chutney, green apples, arugula, almonds, and a honey drizzle (New) (Party Only Until 9:30 PM)
Lasagna Flatbread
Italian sausage, meatballs, five cheese mix, ricotta cheese, and pesto (New) (Party Only Until 9:30 PM)
Black Forest Parfait
Flourless chocolate cake with chocolate mousse and cherry chantilly topped with brandy-cherry compote and chocolate popping candies (New) (Party Only Until 9:30 PM)
The Friar’s Nook
Holiday Pot Roast Hot Dog
All-beef hot dog topped with braised pot roast, Swiss fondue, horseradish mustard, and crispy onions (New) (Party Only)
Italian Beef Tots (Nice List)
Tots topped with braised beef, cheese curds, zesty giardiniera, and red wine gravy (Party Only)
This one is a LOT of food and we really enjoyed it. The beef tastes like pot roast and the zesty giardinara has a pickled flavor that cuts the richness of the rest of the dish and makes for a tasty and filling treat that is also perfect to share.
Sugar Cookie Hand Pie
Sugar cookie dough wrapped in a flaky crust with icing and festive sprinkles (New) (Party Only)
Toasted Marshmallow-Panna Cotta Tart
with graham cracker ganache macaron (New) (Party Only)
Eggnog Shake
Eggnog soft-serve with ginger snap crumbles topped with whipped cream and festive sprinkles (New) (All Day)
Storybook Treats
Sugar Plum-Vanilla Soft-serve Sundae
Sugar plum-vanilla soft-serve swirl dipped in celebration cake cone dip topped with marshmallows and almonds (New) (All Day)
Pretzel Cart in Storybook Circus
Festive Pretzel
Jumbo pretzel with chocolate-hazelnut drizzle, caramel sauce, TWIX Cookie Bar Pieces, and festive sprinkles (New) (Party Only)
Hot Cocoa Churro
Churro rolled in Hot Cocoa Powder by Joffrey’s Coffee and topped with marshmallows and peppermint candy pieces (New) (All Day)
Santa Belt Buckle
Pistachio mousse with a dark chocolate truffle center and a chocolate buckle (Party Only)
Cheshire Café
Whoopie Pie
Chocolate cake sandwiched with marshmallow mint buttercream (New) (Plant-based) (All Day)
Cherry Cordial Cold Brew
Joffrey’s Cold Brew topped with cherry whipped cream, chocolate drizzle, and chocolate curls (New) (Non-alcoholic) (All Day)
Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café
Holiday Pot Roast Melt
Slow-cooked beef on thick toast with cheddar, provolone, and beef gravy (Party Only)
Holiday Turkey Burger
Turkey burger topped with traditional stuffing, provolone, and cranberry chutney on a brioche bun (Party Only)
Christmas Cookie Cake Roll
Christmas cookie roll with buttercream topped with festive holiday sprinkles (Party Only)
Peppermint Éclair
Éclair with white chocolate peppermint mousse and chocolate pieces (Party Only)
Christmas Punch
Cranberry and citrus punch with amaretto syrup and Seagram’s Ginger Ale (New) (Non-alcoholic) (Party Only)
Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies
Lump of Coal In Your Stocking
Cookies and cream shake topped with whipped cream, cookies and cream crumbles, and a chocolate doughnut hole (New) (Party Only)
Smoky Chocolate Brownie Sundae
House-baked brownie topped with smoky chocolate soft-serve covered in chocolate cone dip topped with marshmallows and festive sprinkles (New) (Party Only)
Whoopie Pie
Chocolate cake sandwiched with marshmallow mint buttercream (New) (Plant-based) (Party Only)
Cherry Cordial Cold Brew
Joffrey’s Cold Brew topped with cherry whipped cream, chocolate drizzle, and chocolate curls (New) (Non-alcoholic) (Party Only)
For our complete guide to Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party in 2024 – including all character locations, free treats and more – check out our Ultimate Guide: