From festive after-hours parties to seasonal tips, here’s what you gotta know.

As the sun sets on Halloween, the Disney World team goes into holiday overdrive.

Many offerings can be enjoyed with standard daytime admission, like seasonal menus, decor, and live entertainment.

Mickey in a christmas parade

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This year, guests can also check out two ticketed after-hours events for even more ways to celebrate.

Heres everything you gotta know about Christmas at Disney World.

Partygoers enjoy unlimited hot cocoa and cookies all night long.

Left: Santa in the Christmas parade Right: Program for Mickey Christmas Party

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Enjoy holiday overlays, which put a festive spin on popular attractions like Space Mountain.

Since this event has limited capacity, guests can take advantage of shorter wait times.

This after-hours event embraces a holly jolly atmosphere with themed venues and a boatload of specialty entertainment.

Santa riding in a convertible car in a parade

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Guests can experience the Tip Top Club at the Hollywood Tower Hotel courtyard during a cocktail soiree.

Revel in how countries around the world celebrate the holidays with storytelling and traditional recipes.

You dont need a park ticket to check out all the festive happenings atDisney Springs.

Christmas decorations at Disney World

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In Toy Story Land, beloved Pixar characters will greet guests in their special holiday attire.

The parks Odyssey Pavilion offers meet-and-greets with Santa Claus aboard his snow-covered sleigh.

TheMerry Menageriefeatures adorable arctic foxes, polar bears, and other wintry creatures and serenading musicians.

Christmas Cookies in the shape of a Christmas tree

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You may even spot Mickey and Minnie Mouse decked out in their holiday finest while cruising Discovery River.

Animal Kingdoms lush landscape sees a tasteful addition of yuletide cheer.

Favorites include the holiday Mickey cinnamon rolls on Main Street U.S.A. and spiked hot chocolates at Disneys Hollywood Studios.

Performers at Disney during Christmas

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These displays are accompanied by seasonal snacks, like freshly baked cookies.

Hotel reservations are also booked well in advance.

After-hours events typically sell out well in advance, so booking as early as possible is encouraged.