Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is a seasonal Magic Kingdom event requiring a separate ticket for entry. In 2023, the Party will be held on 25 select nights from November 9th through December 22nd.

Once inside, guests enjoy plenty of festive fun only available at the Party!

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party features special shows like Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration! Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade is another merry highlight of the Party (complete with Santa Claus and the famous Marching Band of Toy Soldiers), as is the Holiday Fireworks spectacular: Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks! Guests can also get their holiday groove on at dance parties like Club Tinsel, and Disney Junior Jingle Jam.

Access to Magic Kingdom attractions* and photo opportunities with characters in their finest holiday garb are also included. And be sure to stop by all of the tasty cookie and cocoa spots offering complimentary snacks and drinks to enjoy throughout the party!

*Select rides also feature festive holiday overlays! These include Space Mountain — Holiday Run!! and the Jungle Cruise (which will transform into the JINGLE CRUISE!).

NEW in 2023, guests will have a chance to join a Virtual Queue for the new TRON Lightcycle / Run in Tomorrowland! And everyone can also enjoy the NEW Frozen-themed Cinderella Castle show that’s coming to the party this year!

See our LIVE coverage of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party!

2023 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Information

Location

Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World

Dates

2023 dates for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party are as follows:

• November: 9, 10, 13, 14, 16, 17, 19, 21, 22, 26, 28, 30
• December: 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14, 15, 17, 19, 21, 22

Price

Adult ticket prices range from $159 to $199 per person, and $149 to $189 for per child ages 3-9. Tickets vary by date, as follows:

• November 9: $169 for Ages 10 and Up/$159 for Ages 3-9
• November 10: $169 for Ages 10 and Up/$159 for Ages 3-9
• November 13: $159 for Ages 10 and Up/$149 for Ages 3-9
• November 14: $159 for Ages 10 and Up/$149 for Ages 3-9
• November 16: $159 for Ages 10 and Up/$149 for Ages 3-9
• November 17: $169 for Ages 10 and Up/$159 for Ages 3-9
• November 19: $189 for Ages 10 and Up/$179 for Ages 3-9
• November 21: $189 for Ages 10 and Up/$179 for Ages 3-9
• November 22: $189 for Ages 10 and Up/$179 for Ages 3-9
• November 26: $179 for Ages 10 and Up/$169 for Ages 3-9
• November 28: $179 for Ages 10 and Up/$169 for Ages 3-9
• November 30: $179 for Ages 10 and Up/$169 for Ages 3-9
• December 1: $179 for Ages 10 and Up/$169 for Ages 3-9
• December 3: $179 for Ages 10 and Up/$169 for Ages 3-9
• December 5: $179 for Ages 10 and Up/$169 for Ages 3-9
• December 7: $179 for Ages 10 and Up/$169 for Ages 3-9
• December 8: $189 for Ages 10 and Up/$179 for Ages 3-9
• December 10: $189 for Ages 10 and Up/$179 for Ages 3-9
• December 12: $189 for Ages 10 and Up/$179 for Ages 3-9
• December 14: $189 for Ages 10 and Up/$179 for Ages 3-9
• December 15: $189 for Ages 10 and Up/$179 for Ages 3-9
• December 17: $189 for Ages 10 and Up/$179 for Ages 3-9
• December 19: $199 for Ages 10 and Up/$189 for Ages 3-9
• December 21: $199 for Ages 10 and Up/$189 for Ages 3-9
• December 22: $199 for Ages 10 and Up/$189 for Ages 3-9

Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members can save $10 per ticket to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party on select event nights, as follows:

• November: 9, 10, 13, 14, 16, 17, 26, 28, 30
• December: 1, 3, 5, 7

We are tracking SOLD OUT DATES for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party HERE.

Time

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party officially begins at 7PM and ends at midnight; however, Party guests can enter the Magic Kingdom at 4PM.

Additional Information

• Admission into Magic Kingdom typically begins at 4PM for Party guests, with the Party officially beginning at 7PM.
• Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members are eligible for discounts for select dates.
• Complimentary Cookies and Drinks are offered at designated spots throughout the Magic Kingdom.

To Purchase Tickets

Tickets for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party are NOW available for purchase via the Walt Disney World website and via the My Disney Experience app as of July 6th. (Guests of select Walt Disney World Resort hotels could purchase tickets as early as June 29th).

2023 Special Entertainment and Inclusions At-a-Glance

• Complimentary Cookies and Cocoa at designated spots throughout the Magic Kingdom
• Guest-only access to select Magic Kingdom attractions (listed in full below)
• Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration Show — Shown several times per Party night at Cinderella Castle
• Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks — Shown once per Party night: typically 10PM
• Once Upon a Christmastime Parade — Typically shown twice per Party night
• Club Tinsel (A dance party at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe)
• Disney Junior Jingle Jam (A dance party with Disney Junior characters)
• Photo opportunities with Disney characters in their Christmas wear, and exclusive Disney PhotoPass opportunities
• NEW in 2023, guests will have a chance to join a Virtual Queue for the new TRON Lightcycle / Run in Tomorrowland; this means that spots will be limited, so riding this coaster during the party isn’t guaranteed;
• Party-exclusive snacks available for extra purchase

2023 Magic Kingdom Attractions

The following attractions are open for guests at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party:

Adventureland

• Jingle Cruise — featuring a Holiday overlay!
• Swiss Family Treehouse
• The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
• Pirates of the Caribbean

Fantasyland

• “it’s a small world”
• Peter Pan’s Flight
• Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
• Mad Tea Party
• Prince Charming Regal Carrousel
• Under the Sea — Journey of The Little Mermaid
• The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh

Frontierland

• Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

Liberty Square

• Haunted Mansion

Storybook Circus

• Dumbo the Flying Elephant
• The Barnstormer

Tomorrowland

• Space Mountain — Holiday Run* — featuring a Party-exclusive Holiday overlay!
• Tomorrowland Speedway Race Through the Holidays
• Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor Holiday Show*
• Astro Orbiter
• Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover
• Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
• TRON Lightcycle / Run — Disney’s website says that TRON Lightcycle / Run will be open with Virtual Queue Access Only for the 2023 Party. The site states that “An opportunity to request to join the virtual queue will be available at 6:00 PM for Guests attending Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. Guests will need to use the My Disney Experience app to enter this attraction. A standby queue for this attraction will not be available during the event. Each Guest can request to enter this virtual queue no more than once per event.”

Special Entertainment and Inclusions

Seasonal SNACKING!

Included with the cost of your ticket are complimentary cookies and drinks!

Specialty food and beverage items are also available for extra purchase.

Event Entertainment

Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks is a true highlight of the event!

The Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmastime Parade is a returning favorite… and continues to delight to this day.

Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration is a show performed at the Cinderella Castle stage featuring beloved Disney pals and seasonal songs.

And don’t forget the magic of…

…SNOW falling on Main Street, U.S.A.! This festive fun falls intermittently throughout the night.

Additional entertainment includes dance parties like Club Tinsel and Disney Junior Jingle Jam.

Character Appearances

Be on the lookout for Disney pals in their holiday finery!

Your Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Map will let you know where to find Character Greetings, and the My Disney Experience app will have information as well.

More Very Merry Fun

Don’t forget to strike a pose for some exclusive PhotoPass Magic Shots!

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party EXCLUSIVE Party Treats, Add-Ons, and Dining for 2022 — Stay tuned for 2023 information!

Specialty food and beverage items will be available for extra purchase during the Party. Find our reviews from the 2022 Party HERE as we await treat announcements for 2023!

Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Dessert Party

For guests attending Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, there are two versions of Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Dessert Party you may add on to your Party experience. Each include a dessert buffet and a reserved area for viewing the Party’s exclusive fireworks!

CLICK HERE for pricing, booking information, and inclusions for each Dessert Party option. You can also find our REVIEW of this add-on HERE. (Note: Our review takes place during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party rather than the holidays, but it explains the viewing options as well as how treats are themed for special events!)

Dining Reservations

Be Our Guest and Cinderella’s Royal Table are typically open from 6PM to 9PM during Party nights, offering Party guests an extra chance to book reservations at either of these very popular restaurants. Visit the Disney World website to check availability for these options and make reservations for either location.

NOTE: Prices and inclusions are subject to change. Please visit the Disney World Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Page to confirm information prior to booking.

Click here to learn about the Holiday Fireworks Dessert Party

Click here to see more Disney World Seasonal Parties and Events

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