Walt Disney World has announced that Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade will be performed during regular park hours on November 10 and 11, 2026. This allows general admission guests to view the holiday spectacle without purchasing special event tickets. The daytime shows are scheduled for 2 p.m. and replace the Festival of Fantasy Parade on those specific weekdays. These dates coincide with filming for ABC’s holiday television specials, which may also include stage show segments in front of Cinderella Castle. While previous years featured weekend performances, this year’s shift to Tuesday and Wednesday aims to manage crowd levels better. Guests who miss these daytime shows can still see the parade nightly during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party events. The park expects significant congestion along Main Street and near the castle due to camera crews and spectators.
Key Points:
- Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade will be shown at 2 p.m. on November 10 and 11, 2026.
- The parade replaces the Festival of Fantasy Parade on those two days.
- Special event tickets for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party cost $199 per person.
- ABC is expected to film holiday specials during these daytime performances.
- November 10 and 11 are the only regular park days in a six-day stretch without special events.