MICKEY’S JINGLE JUNGLE PARADE: Goofy, donning his best holiday wear, waves to the crowd during “Mickey’s Jingle Jungle Parade” at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The parade blends the spirit of Disney’s Animal Kingdom with the spirit of the holidays. Disney’s Animal Kingdom is one of four theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

Goofy at Disney's Animal Kingdom Jingle Jungle Parade

Goofy at Disney's Animal Kingdom Jingle Jungle Parade

This is one of my favorite parades at Disney during the Holidays! This afternoon parade runs daily from Nov. 14, 2010, through Jan. 3, 2011.

Castle Dream Lights – When daylight has passed during the holiday season, Magic Kingdom guests can behold a breathtaking transformation during the Castle Dream Lights ceremony. Each evening Nov. 8, 2010, through Jan. 3, 2011, Cinderella and favorite characters decked out in holiday garb take to the stage and magically transform Cinderella Castle into an ice palace aglow with 200,000 white lights – a perfect centerpiece to a park all decked out with wreaths, bows, garland and towering Christmas trees.

Castle Dream Lights at the Magic Kingdom

Castle Dream Lights at the Magic Kingdom

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party – On 19 magical nights between Nov. 8 and Dec. 19, you can sip cocoa, catch a “snowflake” and the spirit of the season through enchanting entertainment that includes live shows, fireworks, carolers and special character meet and greets.

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, which kicks off at 7 p.m. on select evenings (after regular Magic Kingdom closing), is pure, time-honored Disney magic:

Dancing gingerbread, marching soldiers and Santa’s sleigh parade down Main Street, U.S.A. to seasonal melodies during the twice-nightly “Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmastime Parade” … Cinderella Castle is draped radiantly with 200,000 glistening white lights … and “Holiday Wishes, Celebrate the Spirit of the Season” fireworks lights the night sky during a pyrotechnics show orchestrated to holiday melodies.

The night wouldn’t be complete without snowflakes along Main Street, U.S.A. and a warming cup of cocoa in hand. Party-goers also enjoy complimentary cookies and apple slices and enjoy unlimited admission to favorite attractions.

This after-hours family-friendly outing takes place Nov. 8, 11, 12, 16, 18, 19, 28, 30 and Dec. 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 12, 14, 16, 17 and 19. The evening kicks off at 7 p.m. and continues until midnight. Day-of-party ticket pricing is $59.95 ($53.95 for ages 3-9). This is an extra ticket event and is not included with your park admission so you need to purchase tickets separately.

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2010 at the Magic Kingdom

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2010 at the Magic Kingdom

For more information about the Holidays at The Walt Disney World Resort in Florida contact us info@travelwiththemagic.com or call us toll free at 1-800-670-4312 ext 123

Have a Happy Holiday!