Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party
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Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party is a separate-ticket evening event at Magic Kingdom. In 2026 it runs on 25 select nights from November 8 to December 22, from 7 p.m. to midnight. Ticket holders are admitted from 4 p.m., and no day ticket or park reservation is needed.
Tickets cost $189 to $229 plus tax, depending on the date, and children aged 3 to 9 pay $10 less. The starting price is up $20 on 2025, when the cheapest nights were $169; the top price is unchanged. Disney has not announced any major new entertainment for 2026.
At a glance
- Dates
- 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
- Price
- $189 to $229 per ticket plus tax, by date; $10 less for ages 3 to 9
- Hours
- 7 p.m. to midnight; ticket holders admitted from 4 p.m.
- Ticket
- Separate, date-specific; no day ticket or park reservation needed
- Availability
- No dates had sold out as of mid-September 2026; the Halloween party sold out completely
- 2027
- No 2027 dates announced as of September 22, 2026
In this guide
Every 2026 date and its price
| Price (adult) | Nights |
|---|---|
| $189 | November 9, 12, 17 |
| $194 | November 13, 15, 19 |
| $199 | November 8, 20 |
| $204 to $219 | November 24 ($204), 25 ($209), 27 ($219), 29 ($214); December 1 ($209), 3 ($214), 4 ($219), 6 ($214), 8 ($219), 10 ($219) |
| $224 | December 11, 13, 15 |
| $229 | December 17, 18, 20, 22 |
Per-date prices are from a September 2026 availability tracker and match Disney's published range. Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club members save $10 per ticket on select nights from November 8 to 20 and November 29 to December 3.
The cheapest nights are November 9, 12 and 17: a Monday, a Thursday and a Tuesday. Disney Tourist Blog expects every date to sell out again, and the Halloween party sold out every night in 2026.
What the ticket includes
- Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade, with an appearance by Santa Claus.
- Minnie's Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks, visible from most of the park.
- Mickey's Most Merriest Celebration, a stage show at Cinderella Castle.
- Frozen Holiday Surprise with Elsa, Anna, Olaf and Kristoff at the castle.
- Snowfall on Main Street, U.S.A., and free cookies and hot and cold drinks at set locations.
- Santa's Christmas Carnival in Storybook Circus and the Club Tinsel dance party at Rockettower Plaza Stage in Tomorrowland.
Some rides get holiday overlays: Space Mountain with holiday music and lighting, Tomorrowland Speedway as "Race Through the Holidays," a Christmas Mad Tea Party and a festive Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor. Jingle Cruise runs all day, so you do not need the party for it.
What has not changed
Disney World has not announced major new additions for 2026, and the format is essentially the same as in recent years. The 2026 season also starts on November 8, almost a week before Magic Kingdom's wider Christmas season begins on November 13.
Disney Tourist Blog expects much of the party entertainment to be shown to day guests during regular park hours in the week of Christmas, as in past years. If you are visiting between December 23 and 30, you may not need the party at all. Confirm on Disney's site closer to the date.
Food and drink during the party
The cookies and holiday drinks are free at designated stations; Disney says it will publish their locations in the fall. Everything else is paid. Returning party items include Carne Asada Loaded Fries at Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Cafe, a Snowflake Ornament dessert at Pinocchio Village Haus and a Hazelnut Carriage Cake at Cinderella's Royal Table.
About 15 quick-service locations stay open, from Casey's Corner and Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe to Sleepy Hollow and Main Street Bakery. That is enough for a counter-service dinner inside the 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. window without giving up party time later.
Planning the night
Use the 4 p.m. entry for rides, then switch to shows. Party dining at Cinderella's Royal Table opened for booking on September 3, 2026 for Disney hotel guests and September 9 for everyone else; see Disney character dining. Two fireworks dessert parties are sold separately.
At EPCOT, the Festival of the Holidays runs from November 27 and is included with a day ticket, so a December trip can combine both. For Disney tickets in general, see Walt Disney World tickets.
Frequently asked questions
When is Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2026?
25 select nights from November 8 to December 22, 2026, from 7 p.m. to midnight at Magic Kingdom.
How much are Christmas party tickets in 2026?
$189 to $229 per ticket plus tax, by date. Children aged 3 to 9 pay $10 less, and Annual Passholders and DVC members save $10 on select November and early-December nights.
Which Christmas party nights are cheapest?
November 9, 12 and 17, at $189. The four December nights from December 17 to 22 are the most expensive at $229.
Is the Christmas party sold out?
No dates had sold out as of mid-September 2026, but the Halloween party sold out every night, so buy early.
Have 2027 dates been announced?
No. Disney had not announced 2027 party dates as of September 22, 2026.
Further reading
Official sources
- Walt Disney World - Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party (official) – 25 dates; 7 p.m. to midnight; entry from 4 p.m.; $189 to $229; child and AP/DVC discounts; entertainment and overlays; checked September 22, 2026
- MouseHacking - 2026 Christmas party dates, prices and sold-out tracker – Per-date prices; all dates available; hotel-guest sales July 9, others July 16; checked September 22, 2026
- Disney Tourist Blog - 2026 party price increases – Starting price up from $169 to $189; peak unchanged at $229; November 8 start vs November 13 season start
- Disney Tourist Blog - 2026 party dates and details – No major new additions announced; entertainment shown to day guests during Christmas week
- Walt Disney World - Cinderella's Royal Table (official) – Party dining bookable from September 3 (hotel guests) and September 9, 2026; checked September 22, 2026
