Cinderella Castle Transforms Again for the Holidays – The nightly light show on Cinderella Castle, “The Magic, The Memories and You!,” gets in “the spirit” throughout the holidays with a special segment that wraps the Magic Kingdom landmark in colorful bows and boughs, gift paper and ribbons, ornaments, candy stripes and multi-colored strands of lights … and gingerbread. (Kent Phillips, photographer)

Bear Hug – One-year-old David Grundorf, of Orlando, Fla., greets Duffy the Bear in Town Square with a hug during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. This special after-hours party, which features enchanting holiday entertainment, is held on select nights in November and December at Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Matt Stroshane, photographer)

Christmas Cookie Cavalcade – Christmas Cookie Cavalcade: Life-size gingerbread men spread holiday cheer during “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade,” a festive offering during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. This special after-hours event is held on select nights in November and December at Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Matt Stroshane, photographer)

Christmas Cookie Cavalcade – Life-size gingerbread men spread holiday cheer during “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade,” a festive offering during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. This special after-hours event is held on select nights in November and December at Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Matt Stroshane, photographer)

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All I Want for Christmas – Mickey Mouse presides over the holiday festivities during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. This enchanting after-hours party showcases special entertainment, including “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade” and a holiday edition of the fireworks spectacular “Wishes,” as well as meet-and-greet opportunities with favorite Disney characters in holiday ...

Holiday Sleigh Ride: – Donald and Daisy Duck spread holiday cheer during “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade,” a magical entertainment offering during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. This after-hours event is held on select nights in November and December at Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Matt Stroshane, photographer)

All I Want for Christmas – All I Want for Christmas — Mickey Mouse presides over the holiday festivities during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. This enchanting after-hours party showcases special entertainment, including “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade” and a holiday edition of the fireworks spectacular “Wishes,” as well as meet-and-greet opportunities ...

Gift of Holiday Cheer – Duffy the Bear makes a special appearance for the first time during “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade,” an enchanting entertainment offering during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. This festive after-hours party is held on select nights in November and December at Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Matt Stroshane, photographer)

All I Want for Christmas – All I Want for Christmas — Mickey Mouse presides over the holiday festivities during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. This enchanting after-hours party showcases special entertainment, including “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade” and a holiday edition of the fireworks spectacular “Wishes,” as well as meet-and-greet opportunities ...