Walt Disney World has released the full list of entrees, snacks, drinks & desserts for 2024 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom, available November 8 through December 20. This MVMCP food guide takes a sneak peek at the special items available for purchase during this hard ticket event plus free cookies & refreshments!
For the 2024 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party (MVMCP), Walt Disney World’s culinary teams have cooked up yuletide yummies (as the kids say). During that event, the highlight for many guests is stopping for the free* cookies, hot cocoa, and other holiday refreshments. There are stations to get these all over the park, and different cookies are served at each of them. (*Included with the cost of $120+ party tickets and undoubtedly built into that price!)
In addition to that, several restaurants and snack spots will be open and offering even more Christmas-themed items that are available for purchase. If our experiences in the past–and the stock photos and descriptions that Walt Disney World has shared–are any indication, some of these are worth seeking out, whereas others are a waste of time and money unless you buy food for Instagram photos.
Walt Disney World has not yet shared the lineup and where each complimentary cookie and beverage can be found during the 2024 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. Last year had a slightly scaled-back list of locations:
Pinocchio Village Haus: Red Velvet Cake Cookies and Hot Chocolate- Columbia Harbour House: Chocolate Chip Cookie and Hot Chocolate
- Lunching Pad: Buttercream Green Cookies and Apple Cider
- Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café: Snickerdoodle Cookie and Hot Chocolate
- Tortuga Tavern: Buttercream Frosted Gingerbread and Eggnog
Walt Disney World hasn’t confirmed the free cookie and drink lineup for the 2024 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and probably won’t until the first event is held and the map is released. However, we’ve already updated the above list to eliminate Pinocchio Village Haus, as it’s included on the list below as a restaurant that’ll be operating during MVMCP.
Assuming this lineup holds true, the best place to go for the free refreshments is Cosmic Ray’s. Not only did they have the best cookies last year, but also the most efficient setups. My hope is that someday Disney will restore a greater variety of offerings–the cookies really peaked in 2018-2019, with the Peppermint Crunch and Ginger Molasses Cookies.
I’m guessing that won’t be the case this year, though, as Pinocchio Village Haus is almost certainly eliminated–and it was home to the second-best cookie and one of the most efficient setups. Our fear is that Walt Disney World is scaling back the “free” options in order to push people towards the paid ones.
Personally, I’d recommend eating a big meal before 7 pm (ideally prior to even entering the park) and then just sticking to the free/included refreshments rather than buying anything extra. You already dropped $125+ for each party ticket alone, why spend even more money (and valuable party time!) on more special food?
On the plus side, there’s actually a reasonably strong lineup of food for the 2024 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. Let’s take a look!
Main Street Bakery
- Letter To Santa: Flourless chocolate cake, hot cocoa mousse, and marshmallow topped with chocolate pieces (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)
- Mickey-shaped Cinnamon Roll with holiday-themed icing (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and regular park hours)
Plaza Ice Cream Parlor
- Gingerbread Milk Shake: Vanilla ice cream, gingerbread syrup, and ginger snap crumbles topped with whipped cream and a chocolate piece (New) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)
- Peppermint Brownie Sundae: House-baked brownie topped with peppermint ice cream, hot fudge, and chocolate granola with candy cane pieces (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and regular park hours)
- Peppermint Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich: Peppermint ice cream sandwiched between two oatmeal-peppermint chip cookies and rolled in candy cane pieces (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)
The Plaza Restaurant
- Gingerbread Milk Shake: Vanilla ice cream, gingerbread syrup, and ginger snap crumbles topped with whipped cream and a chocolate piece (New) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and regular park hours)
- S’mores Cake: Chocolate cake with chocolate ganache, toasted marshmallow mousse, and sugar snowflakes (New) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and regular park hours)
Casey’s Corner
- Holiday Dinner Hot Dog: All-beef hot dog with turkey and gravy, fried onions, and cranberry sauce (New) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only; foot-long version also available)
- Holiday Dinner Loaded French Fries: French fries with turkey and gravy, fried onions, and cranberry sauce (New) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)
- Candy Cane Tart: Chocolate tart filled with peppermint ganache topped with festive meringue (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)
- Black Currant and Mint Lemonade (New) (Non-alcoholic) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)
Main Street Snacks
- Festive Pretzel: Jumbo pretzel with chocolate-hazelnut drizzle, caramel sauce, TWIX Cookie Bar Pieces, and festive sprinkles (New) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)
- Hot Cocoa Churro: Churro rolled in Hot Cocoa Powder by Joffrey’s Coffee and topped with marshmallows and peppermint candy pieces (New) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and regular park hours)
- Red Velvet Christmas Wreath Doughnut: Red velvet doughnut topped with buttercream and holiday sprinkles (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and regular park hours)
- Gingerbread Cola: Coca-Cola served with gingerbread syrup (New) (Non-alcoholic) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas 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) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and regular park hours)
- Red Velvet Christmas Wreath Doughnut: Red velvet doughnut topped with buttercream and holiday sprinkles (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and regular park hours)
- Gingerbread Cola: Coca-Cola served with gingerbread syrup (New) (Non-alcoholic) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)
Aloha Isle Refreshments
- Holiday Pineapple-Orange-Guava Juice Float: Pineapple-orange-guava juice, coconut soft-serve, and a spiced pineapple tree pop (Non-alcoholic) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only until 11 p.m.)
- Cranberry Citrus Float: Sprite Winter Spiced Cranberry and fruity boba pearls topped with DOLE Whip (Non-alcoholic) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only until 11 p.m.)
Golden Oak Outpost
- Holiday Chicken Nugget Platter: Crispy chicken nuggets with sage butter and cranberry barbecue glaze served with mashed potatoes and corn (New) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)
- Festive Beignets: Light and fluffy beignets dusted with blue sugar cookie dust and served with cookie butter icing (New) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)
- Fried Ice Cream Christmas Tree: Peppermint ice cream rolled in cereal topped with green cookie butter whipped cream and festive sprinkles (New) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)
Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Café
- Carne Asada Loaded Fries: Seasoned french fries with carne asada, chipotle queso, caramelized onion, avocado salsa verde, and queso fresco (New) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only until 11 p.m.)
- Cheese and Chile Tamale: Served ‘Christmas-style’ with mild red chile and green chile-pumpkin seed sauces, citrus-chipotle chicken, cilantro rice, pinto beans, and queso fresco (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only until 11 p.m.)
- Chocolate Eggnog Tart: Chocolate tart topped with eggnog mousse and chocolate antlers (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only until 11 p.m.)
- Salted Caramel Horchata (New) (Non-alcoholic) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only until 11 p.m.)
Sleepy Hollow
- Orange Chicken Tenders: Fried chicken tenders with orange-soy glaze, glass noodles, green onions, and crispy garlic (New) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)
- Szechuan Cauliflower: Spicy breaded cauliflower tossed in szechuan-soy glaze (New) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)
- Brownie Peppermint Bark with peppermint candy pieces (New) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party starting at 8:30 p.m.)
- Holiday Red Velvet Waffle Sundae: Mickey-shaped red velvet waffle topped with M&M’S Milk Chocolate Candies, peppermint ice cream, and hot fudge (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)
- Milk and Cookies Mousse: Brown sugar cookie cake topped with chocolate chip cookie dough mousse, milk mousse, and chocolate chip cookies (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)
Liberty Square Market
- Brownie Peppermint Bark with peppermint candy pieces (New) (Available during regular park hours only until 8:30 p.m.)
Columbia Harbour House
- Gingerbread Cake: Gingerbread chiffon cake with cream cheese frosting, dulce ganache, and a chocolate piece (New) (Available during regular park hours only until 5 p.m.)
Pinocchio Village Haus
- Baked Brie Flatbread: Brie-cheese spread, mango chutney, green apples, arugula, almonds, and a honey drizzle (New) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only until 9:30 p.m.)
- Lasagna Flatbread: Italian sausage, meatballs, five cheese mix, ricotta cheese, and pesto (New) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only until 9:30 p.m.)
- Black Forest Parfait: Flourless chocolate cake with chocolate mousse and cherry chantilly topped with brandy-cherry compote and chocolate popping candies (New) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only until 9:30 p.m.)
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) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)
- Italian Beef Tots: Tots topped with braised beef, cheese curds, zesty giardiniera, and red wine gravy (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)
- Sugar Cookie Hand Pie: Sugar cookie dough wrapped in a flaky crust with icing and festive sprinkles (New) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)
- Toasted Marshmallow-Panna Cotta Tart with graham cracker ganache macaron (New) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)
- Eggnog Shake: Eggnog soft-serve with ginger snap crumbles topped with whipped cream and festive sprinkles (New) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and regular park hours)
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) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and regular park hours)
Pretzel Cart in Storybook Circus
- Festive Pretzel: Jumbo pretzel with chocolate-hazelnut drizzle, caramel sauce, TWIX Cookie Bar Pieces, and festive sprinkles (New) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)
- Hot Cocoa Churro: Churro rolled in Hot Cocoa Powder by Joffrey’s Coffee and topped with marshmallows and peppermint candy pieces (New) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and regular park hours)
- Santa Belt Buckle: Pistachio mousse with a dark chocolate truffle center and a chocolate buckle (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)
Cheshire Café
- Whoopie Pie: Chocolate cake sandwiched with marshmallow mint buttercream (New) (Plant-based) (Available during regular park hours until 6 p.m.)
- Cherry Cordial Cold Brew: Joffrey’s Cold Brew topped with cherry whipped cream, chocolate drizzle, and chocolate curls (New) (Non-alcoholic) (Available during regular park hours until 6 p.m.)
Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café
- Holiday Pot Roast Melt: Slow-cooked beef on thick toast with cheddar, provolone, and beef gravy (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)
- Holiday Turkey Burger: Turkey burger topped with traditional stuffing, provolone, and cranberry chutney on a brioche bun (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)
- Christmas Cookie Cake Roll: Christmas cookie roll with buttercream topped with festive holiday sprinkles (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)
- Peppermint Éclair: Éclair with white chocolate peppermint mousse and chocolate pieces (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)
- Christmas Punch: Cranberry and citrus punch with amaretto syrup and Seagram’s Ginger Ale (New) (Non-alcoholic) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas 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) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas 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) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)
- Whoopie Pie: Chocolate cake sandwiched with marshmallow mint buttercream (New) (Plant-based) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)
- Cherry Cordial Cold Brew: Joffrey’s Cold Brew topped with cherry whipped cream, chocolate drizzle, and chocolate curls (New) (Non-alcoholic) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)
Honestly, the food lineup for the 2024 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party makes me a little sad. Not because it’s underwhelming or bad–quite the contrary. There are several savory selections here that sound like they could be winners. At minimum, they’re more interesting and ambitious than the bulk of the quick-service menus at Magic Kingdom right now. But that’s a really low bar, as discussed below.
This approach is baffling. I can understand wanting a few party-exclusive snacks, especially photogenic desserts. Those are always a draw at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, and do a little to help with event capacity. But the savory entrees? There’s no way literally anyone has been waiting to buy party tickets until seeing what Pecos Bill and Cosmic Ray’s are serving. Upon arrival, there’s likewise no one whose night will be made by the presence of these entrees.
Unfortunately, of the 15 items on the above list that are offered during regular hours at Magic Kingdom, 0 are entrees or even savory snacks. They are all drinks and desserts (and some of them are repeats of the same thing at multiple locations). It was especially disappointing to see pizzas that I’d love to try at Pinocchio Village Haus, because I simply assumed these would be available all-day since that’s a free cookie distribution spot. Nope, only available during MVMCP, which means it almost certainly is not a cookie spot this year.
Meanwhile, the menus at both of these colossal counter service restaurants have been bland and boring since the 50th Anniversary ended and the interesting items from that disappeared. Having a few interesting new all-day options would be a much-needed shot in the arm for both quick-service venues. My only hope is that there’s still going to be another Christmas menu for Magic Kingdom, as the regular options are even weaker than normal. (I doubt it, though. Walt Disney World doesn’t normally release separate food lists for Magic Kingdom and MVMCP.)
To that point, our List of the Top 10 Counter Service Restaurants at Magic Kingdom is looking pretty sadly lately (meaning the last 4 years). Several locations had pulled items and not added anything noteworthy, so it’s difficult to justify ‘upgrading’ any restaurants. Aside from Columbia Harbour House, it’s pretty much a race to the bottom for Magic Kingdom counter service cuisine.
I’ve always felt it’s odd to have so many interesting seasonal entrees at the Halloween or Christmas parties–the average attendee will try maybe one of them, whereas adding these to regular menus gives locals and Annual Passholders an excuse to make repeat visits to Magic Kingdom to try them all. But maybe I’m just biased as someone who will spend more time in Magic Kingdom eating during regular hours than party hours in November and December 2024. But is there really anyone who is in the opposite position–eating more during the parties than the days? It seems like Walt Disney World has this exactly backwards.
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YOUR THOUGHTS
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