UPDATED June 24, 2026

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is a seasonal Magic Kingdom event requiring a separate ticket for entry. The Party will take place on select nights from November 8th through December 22nd, 2026. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on July 16th, 2026; Disney World Resort guests may purchase tickets starting July 9th, 2026 for event nights during their stay. 

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

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party features special shows including 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!

Access to Magic Kingdom attractions* (including TRON Lightcycle / Run) 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 Tomorrowland Speedway Race Through the Holidays. The Jingle Cruise (which is also available to day guests) is part of the festivities, too!

2026 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Information

 

Dates and Ticket Prices

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party will take place on the following nights in 2026:

• November 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 24, 25, 27, 29
• December 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 13, 15, 17, 18, 20, 22

Tickets will go on sale to the general public on July 16th, 2026; Disney World Resort guests may purchase tickets starting July 9th, 2026 for event nights during their stay.  Ticket prices will vary by date and will range from $189 to $229 for 2026 (children ages 3 to 9 save $10 per ticket). Stay tuned for specific 2026 prices by date! When on sale, tickets are available for purchase via the Walt Disney World website and via the My Disney Experience app.

Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members can save $10 per ticket to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party on select party nights from November 8 to 20, and November 29 to December 3. 

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.

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;
• Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration Show;
• Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks;
• Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade;
• Frozen Holiday Surprise;
• Club Tinsel (A dance party at Rocketeer Plaza Stage in Tomorrowland)
• Santa’s Christmas Carnival; 
• Photo opportunities with Disney characters in their Christmas wear, and exclusive Disney PhotoPass opportunities
• Party-exclusive snacks available for extra purchase;
• Party-exclusive merchandise available for extra purchase.

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Map

Before we dive into all the eats, attractions, and activities at this Very Merry Party, be aware that guests receive a Party Map to refer to throughout the night so you can locate everything we cover on this page, such as open attractions, entertainment, cookie stops, and more.

On the first page, you can learn about the holiday attraction overlays, the free ornament each guest receives, the special snacks and drinks, and a sneak peek at merchandise.

You can also scan a QR inside the map for a Digital Event Guide, and find a full list of the entertainment offerings during the party, like Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmastime Parade and Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration.

The map can also help you navigate the park during your fun!

You can see the Holiday treat locations, which are marked by large peppermint icons. The special character meet and greets are marked with a green Mickey in a Santa hat.

2026 Magic Kingdom Attractions

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

Adventureland

• The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
• Pirates of the Caribbean
• Jungle Cruise — except it’s the JINGLE CRUISE for the holidays!

Fantasyland

• “it’s a small world”
• Peter Pan’s Flight
• Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
• Mad Tea Party — featuring a Holiday song to spin to!
• 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 — featuring a Party-exclusive Holiday overlay!
• Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor — featuring a Holiday overlay!
• Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
• Astro Orbiter
• Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover
• TRON Lightcycle / Run

Special Entertainment and Inclusions

Event Entertainment

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

It’s a holiday-themed fireworks display that includes projections, special effects, special lighting, fireworks, and Disney characters. The fireworks are shown once each Party night.

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

The parade is typically presented twice nightly. (We’ve found that the second parade is usually less crowded than the first.)

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

It’s presented several times throughout the evening, so you’ll have plenty of opportunities to catch it.

Frozen Holiday Surprise brings Olaf and more than a hundred of his Snowgie siblings together with Anna, Elsa, and Kristoff to decorate the castle for the festivities. The show culminates with Elsa adding shimmering and sparking touches which “transform Cinderella Castle into a shimmering crystallized palace.”

There are typically two performances on nights when Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is taking place. 

And don’t forget the magic of…

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

Character Appearances

Be on the lookout for Disney pals in their holiday finery and at fun dance parties during the event!

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.

The Character Greetings for the 2025 event were as follows (Stay tuned for the 2026 character list!):

Main Street, U.S.A.

• Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse at Town Square Theater
• Santa Jack Skellington and Sally at Town Square Theater
• Princess Elena of Avalor
• Mary Poppins

Fantasyland

• Princess Fairytale Hall:
  • Anna and Elsa
  • Cinderella and Prince Charming
  • Rapunzel and Flynn Rider
• Princess Aurora and Prince Phillip
• Snow White and The Prince
• Peter Pan
• Belle
• Ariel and Prince Eric
• Pluto
• Friends from Alice in Wonderland
• Friends from Winnie the Pooh
• Mirabel and Bruno

Storybook Circus

• Meet SANTA at Santa’s Christmas Carnival in Storybook Circus!
• Daisy Duck, Donald Duck, and Scrooge McDuck at Pete’s Silly Sideshow

Adventureland

• Friends from Aladdin — may vary, but can include Aladdin, Abu, Jasmine, and Genie
• Captain Jack Sparrow
• Moana

Liberty Square

• Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen

Tomorrowland

• Stitch

Seasonal SNACKING!

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

You can find the complimentary goodies at designated spots throughout the Magic Kingdom.

They’ll be marked by a big peppermint-printed inflatables in the park so you won’t have any trouble finding them.

Guests with allergies aren’t left out of the festive snacking! During the Party, guests can reference a list of complimentary allergy-friendly treats through the Digital Guidebook in the My Disney Experience app:

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Merchandise

To remember your night, you can pick up some of the new and exclusive Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party merchandise at the Emporium on Main Street, U.S.A.!

Of course, Minnie Mouse Ears are up for grabs, and there is SO MUCH MORE. From pins to ornaments to Spirit Jerseys and other apparel, you can see EVERY souvenir for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party for 2025 HERE as we await the 2026 merchandise!

More Very Merry Fun

Don’t forget to strike a pose for some exclusive PhotoPass Magic Shots and special photo ops!

Festive photo opportunities during the 2025 Party included:

• Pluto: At the entrance of the park, and on the bridge leading from Cinderella Castle into Liberty Square
• Hot Cocoa: Across from Liberty Square Market
• Mickey Peppermint: In the Cinderella Castle hub area
• Mistletoe: From most photographers around the park — be sure to ask your photographer!
• Muppets Christmas Carol: In Liberty Square near The Hall of Presidents
• Chip ‘n’ Dale Ornament: On the bridges leading from Cinderella Castle into Liberty Square and Tomorrowland
• Goofy Gifts: On Main Street, U.S.A., beginning at Main Street Cinema up to Casey’s Corner
• Holiday Light Painting: On the bridge leading from Cinderella Castle into Fantasyland
• Tinker Bell: In most locations facing Cinderella Castle, and near the Cinderella Castle walls by Pinocchio Village Haus
• Zero: By the exit of the Haunted Mansion
• Winter Confetti: From most photographers around the park — be sure to ask your photographer!
• Mickey Mouse Snowman: By the Partners statue and in the Cinderella Castle hub area
• Holiday Mickey Mouse Lights: By the holiday tree in Town Square
• Holiday Gift Box: By the holiday tree in Town Square

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party EXCLUSIVE Party Treats and Reviews, Add-Ons, and Dining

Specialty food and beverage items are available for extra purchase during the Party, with many being EXCLUSIVE to the event.

You can find all of the Party-exclusive treats from 2025 — along with our REVIEWS — here as we await the 2026 treats! 

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 for 2026

The Beak and Barrel, Be Our Guest Restaurant, Cinderella’s Royal Table, and The Plaza Restaurant are open during Party nights, offering Party guests an extra chance to book reservations at these very popular restaurants.

Interested guests can make Advance Dining Reservations for these dining experiences for dates 60 days out. Please be aware that the price of food and drinks at The any of these restaurants is NOT included in the Party ticket.  Visit the Disney World website to check availability for these options and make reservations (open 60 days out from your event night) for each 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.

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