Magic Kingdom Breaks Trend with Unexpected Entertainment
Magic Kingdom guests will have an unexpected surprise that may be both welcome and unwelcome today. Find out the change and what impact this may have.
Disney World Christmas
The holiday season is a great time to visit the Walt Disney World Resort. There's something extra magical about being at Disney World during the holiday season.
Disney offers ALL the Christmas decorations, characters in unique costumes, great entertainment, and festive meals.
This year, Disney's Hollywood Studios will also offer two brand-new shows for guests to enjoy.
Once Upon a Christmastime Parade
Earlier, we shared that holiday filming was suspected to take place at the Magic Kingdom this weekend, November 8th and 9th. This is now confirmed and makes several interesting operational changes.
First, there are no showtimes for the Festival of Fantasy Parade on these dates. Today, November 8, 2025, Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade will run at 2:00 pm.
This is a Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party exclusive entertainment offering (until the final week of Christmas). Secondly, "Frozen Holiday Surprise" has also been canceled for these dates.
How will holiday filming affect Magic Kingdom?
If you have no desire to be part of this filming, you will want to avoid Magic Kingdom this weekend. There will be higher crowds, closed-off walkways, and fewer entertainment options.
Today, November 8, 2025, Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade will run at 2:00 pm.
However, this is a great opportunity to enjoy rare entertainment that you may otherwise miss. If you are visiting Magic Kingdom this weekend, pack your patience and try to enjoy a rare dose of unexpected Disney magic.
Check out our pros and cons list to visiting Magic Kingdom during holiday filming HERE.
What do you think of this holiday filming? Have you visited the parks during holiday filming? Share your thoughts with us and share this news with your Disney pals.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Donna loved Disney from an early age. As a child, her family would joke that she lived in "Donna Land." As an adult, she enjoys planning and creating magical vacations for her family. She always brings a little faith, trust, and a little bit of Pixie Dust!
