After traveling through the forest, Marie and the Prince arrive at the magical land ruled by the Rose Queen. Marie is delighted to find Drosselmeyer there, and runs to greet him. Drosselmeyer introduces them to the Rose Queen, and describes the adventures that brought them to this land. Following the tale, the Prince declares his love for Marie. The Queen, charmed by their devotion, asks her flower maidens to bring bridal clothes for their wedding. Marie and the Prince thank her, take the clothes, and return transformed into the very picture of a fairytale Prince and Princess.  However,  just as the Queen and Drosselmeyer prepare to bless their marriage, a mouse suddenly runs onto the scene and tries to start a fight with the Prince. The Rose Queen breaks up the fight, and settles the matter once and for all by offering the mouse a delicious piece of cheese.  The mouse is so overjoyed with his gift that he quite forgets about fighting. With peace restored, the festivities begin as Marie joins her bridesmaids in a joyful dance. Mother Ginger, a favorite inhabitant of the land, summons her cooks to help her make delicious ginger cookies for the occasion. As the wedding draws near, the Rose Queen and her retinue present  a beautiful waltz to honor the royal couple. Finally, the moment arrives when, radiant with happiness, the bride and groom express their love for one another before all their guests in a grand wedding dance. Soon, the guests swirl around the pair in one final celebration, before melting into the night. Throughout it all, Drosselmeyer watches with a smile.

The next morning, Marie awakens in her own house, filled with confusion.  When her Uncle Drosselmeyer enters the room, she pleads with him for answers.  Was it real or was it all a dream?  Drosselmeyer returns with the Prince who presents Marie with a crown.  As the light fades, the question remains… was it real or a beautiful Christmas dream?