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Disney World’s Sold-Out Christmas Party Draws Viral Complaints Over Crowding, Transport Failures

New viral footage on Dec. 20 highlights dangerous crowding alongside storm-hit transport failures, fueling fresh questions about the event’s value.

Overview

  • Every 2025 date for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party sold out, with the Dec. 16 event reaching capacity 10 days faster than in 2024.
  • Tickets ranged from $169 to $229 before tax, up from last year’s $219 peak, with $10 discounts on select dates for Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club members.
  • Guest videos and posts on Dec. 20 described a Main Street U.S.A. bottleneck during nighttime entertainment, with attendees reporting unsafe conditions and some medical scares.
  • Storms shut down the Skyliner, monorail, and boats after recent parties, leaving large crowds stuck at the Ticket and Transportation Center as Disney deployed charter buses and some guests reported limited compensation.
  • Disney reports overall Walt Disney World attendance down about 1% in fiscal 2025, yet party demand remains strong and no capacity or transport overhauls have been announced as the 2025 run concludes Dec. 21.