This week we attended Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and Jollywood Nights back-to-back. We wanted to see if party attire worn by the guests was different at each party. Do party-goers actually take the time to theme their outfits to the event?

Here’s what we discovered.

Are Disney Christmas Party Goers Theming Their Outfits to the Event?

Which Disney Party Has More Guests Styled for the Event?

In past episodes, we have discussed the unique styles of each Disney park at Walt Disney World, along with the corresponding outfits that make the most sense if you want to style for the park. So we had this in the back of our minds as we assessed what people were wearing at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party (Magic Kingdom) and Jollywood Nights (Hollywood Studios).

A couple of style points were pretty apparent right away.

Outfits at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party has been around since 1983, so party goers have a pretty good idea what it’s all about. Most guests at the party were decked out in some sort of Disney style or Mickey wear – many with Christmas or holiday theming.

One of the most noticeable trends at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is guests wearing their pajamas (or pyjamas, depending on how you like to spell it). There were quite a few guest with PJs of all kinds, including families wearing matching PJs.

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party definitely has a classic Disney style, which matches that of the Magic Kingdom (which we discussed in a recent episode).

Outfits at Disney Jollywood Nights

Launching in 2023, Disney Jollywood Nights is a very new Christmas Party. The theming of the party of 1920s Hollywood glitz and glam, which follows the general theming of the park.

We were curious to see how many guests would fully embrace the old-time classic Hollywood style – or that would dress up at all. What we noticed at Jollywood Nights is that while, overall, guests were not as dressed up as they were at MVMCP, those that did dress up really took it to the limit with full dapper glitz and glam.

We saw guests in shimmering dresses, zoot suits, high heels, fancy hats and even a few canes. It really added to the ambience of the event overall. In a weird way, standing at attention ready to be processed by the first order next to a group in their 1920s formal wear oddly made the whole Rise of the Resistance experience feel more authentic. As if guests at a formal party were rounded up with the rest of us.

Is Dressing Up for Disney Christmas Parties Worth It?

Overall, it’s safe to say that if you want to get into the spirit of either of these Disney holiday Christmas parties by dressing up for the occasion, you will not be alone.

Seeing all of these guests in outfits really adds to the overall ambiance and friendly upbeat spirit of the events. And after all, that’s what it’s all about.

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While sweatshirts and hoodies may seem very similar (and in fact they’re cut from the same cloth), why is it that they’re worn very differently

The Big Thing You May Not Have Considered When Buying a Graphic Hoodie

In a previous episode, we discussed the (very interesting) history of the hoodie and how it was first created by adding a hood and kangaroo pouch to a sweatshirt. This made sense as an evolution of the garment, but with those seemingly subtle additions came a bigger change: hoodies became more of an outer wear item, whereas sweatshirts became more of an inner wear item.

Inner Wear or Outer Wear? It’s a Grey Area

Most people who buy hoodies consider them to be an outer layer, or at least a middle layer. You probably wear a t-shirt or something underneath the hoodie so that you can take off the hoodie if you get too hot.

But how many people wear a t-shirt underneath a sweatshirt and plan to remove the sweatshirt if they get too hot? Even though the body of both items is exactly the same, they are treated quite differently.

You could also think of it this way: one could say that all hoodies are sweatshirts, but all sweatshirts are not hoodies.

Do you consider this when buying a warm and cozy top layer?

The theory was proven further when zip-up hoodies appeared on the market. This marked a further transition of the hoodie from sweatshirt, to jacket or outer layer.

Why Hoodies and Sweatshirts May Have Different Graphic Designs

This difference between the sweatshirt and hoodie is an important factor when it comes to designing graphic sweatshirts and hoodies here at 1923 Main Street. Since the hoodie is considered to be a middle or outer layer by buyers, we choose graphic designs with different considerations than we do for a sweatshirt.

That is why on 1923 Main Street apparel you might not always see a certain graphic design available on both a sweatshirt and a hoodie. Sometimes, it’s one or the other. The design decision for apparel is often made based on the common use case of a hoodie as an outer layer. Some designs lend themselves well to t-shirts or sweatshirts (which are worn less frequently as than a hoodie), but might not be great on a hoodie -- which might be worn everyday – like a light jacket. The aesthetics of the design also play a role. We tend to keep designs clean, bold and crisp for hoodies, whereas sweatshirts (and t-shirts) offer more room (and space on the garment, literally) for more detailed and colorful graphic designs.

These considerations are part of the design process when selecting apparel items for 1923 Main Street graphic creations.

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