Here’s How To Watch Walt Disney World’s Cinderella Castle Christmas Lighting

It’s the most magical and wonderful time of the year, and Disney parks aren’t waiting when it comes to kicking off their festive holiday celebrations. Luckily, those who won’t have a chance to witness the official lighting of the Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida will still have a chance to watch the magical moment from the comfort of their own homes.

The castle lighting, which signifies the official start of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, will take place on Nov. 8, and Disney is making sure those fans who won’t be in the park are still able to celebrate via a live stream through their Disney Parks blog.

The lighting will also serve as the kick-off for the first 2018 performance of “A Frozen Holiday Wish,” as well. According to the company’s announcement, the show sees Queen Elsa using her powers to transform Cinderella’s Castle into a sparkly ice palace for the holidays. Those who wish to watch from home can do so by bookmarking or visiting the Disney Parks Blog at 6:10 p.m. EST on Nov. 8. The live stream will be available at the top of the site during that time.

In addition, fans who wish to share their prior experiences from vacations at Disney parks during the holidays are encouraged to share their photos on Twitter with the hashtag #DisneyParksLIVE, for a chance to see their photos shared during the broadcast.

After the official lighting, the parks will be kicking off the holiday season with a series of different events at all of their parks as a part of the Christmas holiday celebrations. Special admission is required to attend the Very Merry party, which means those who already have tickets to the parks will have to acquire a separate admission for that as well.

Among the various events at all four Disney parks in Florida are the party, the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays, the Flurry of Fun at Hollywood Studios and a look at Diwali, India’s festival of lights, in UP! A Great Bird Adventure at Animal Kingdom Park. A projection show called “Sunset Seasons” will also take place in Hollywood Studios, as will a fireworks spectacular called “Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!”

Those attending the Very Merry Christmas Party will also get to experience sightings of special characters, including Santa, Jack Skellington as Sandy Claws and Scrooge McDuck.

Of course, the castle lighting won’t be the only event that those not heading to the parks this year will be able to watch and witness. ABC will be airing “The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration, featuring musical performances and a castle lighting spectacular from Disney parks around the world at 9 p.m. EST on Nov. 29. The network will also host the Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade at 10 a.m. EST on Christmas morning.