Christmas Party Nights Vanish: Book Monday or Cry

Gawrsh, folks — Halloween's packed away and the Christmas machinery's already hummin'! First up, the big one: Disney says November 8, opening night of Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, is sold out along with November 20. That's 10 of 25 nights gone, and November 15 is now the earliest date with tickets left. Tickets run $189–$229, so if you want an early-season party, book this week. Next, hours shift November 1–7: Magic Kingdom stretches to 9 AM–10 PM (11 PM Saturday, November 7), and Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios get longer evenings, while EPCOT stays put. For Monday, October 19, plan around MK opening at 8 AM and EPCOT and Hollywood Studios at 9 AM, with dry weather and a high near 79. A-hyuck! Check the calendar before you lock in any touring plan.