Disney has confirmed the 2026 dates for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom, with the separately ticketed event running select nights from Sunday, November 8 through Tuesday, December 22.
This is the second major piece of Halfway to the Holidays to land with full details, following yesterday’s Jollywood Nights 2026 announcement, with the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays still expected this week.
The full November lineup includes the 8th, 9th, 12th, 13th, 15th, 17th, 19th, 20th, 24th, 25th, 27th, and 29th. December dates include the 1st, 3rd, 4th, 6th, 8th, 10th, 11th, 13th, 15th, 17th, 18th, 20th, and 22nd. Event tickets are $189 to $229 per ticket
Guests with party tickets can enter Magic Kingdom as early as 4:00 p.m., a full three hours before the party officially begins at 7:00 p.m., giving ticket holders extra time inside the park before the festivities kick off.
Tickets go on sale July 9 for guests staying at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin, and Shades of Green, with general public sale opening July 16, the same dual sale structure confirmed for Jollywood Nights. Special pricing is available for Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members.
Confirmed character experiences include Anna and Elsa at Princess Fairytale Hall, and Jack Skellington as Santa alongside Sally at Town Square Theater, where Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse will also greet guests in their holiday best. Santa himself will be available to meet at Santa’s Christmas Carnival in Storybook Circus, near Dumbo the Flying Elephant and The Barnstormer, alongside holiday crafts for younger guests.
Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas Parade returns as the event’s signature procession, traveling from Frontierland to Main Street, U.S.A. with dancing gingerbread men, marching toy soldiers, and a closing appearance from Santa Claus. Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks, hosted by Minnie Mouse, combines holiday classics with pyrotechnics and projections on Cinderella Castle.
Our Take: Locking the same dual ticket sale structure across both Jollywood Nights and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party makes planning considerably easier for families trying to budget multiple holiday events in one trip. The three-hour early entry window before the party officially starts is also a meaningful perk that often gets overlooked, since it effectively turns a ticketed evening event into close to seven hours inside the park.
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Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2026 Dates and Ticket Sale Dates Announced
FAQ
What are the 2026 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party dates?
The party runs November 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 24, 25, 27, and 29, and December 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 13, 15, 17, 18, 20, and 22, 2026.
When do Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2026 tickets go on sale?
Tickets go on sale July 9 for select Disney Resort hotel guests, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin guests, and Shades of Green guests. General public sale opens July 16. Event tickets are $189 to $229 per ticket
What time can guests enter Magic Kingdom for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party?
Guests can enter as early as 4:00 p.m., with the party officially starting at 7:00 p.m.
What characters can you meet at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2026?
Confirmed character meet and greets include Anna and Elsa, Jack Skellington as Santa and Sally, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and Santa Claus at Santa’s Christmas Carnival.
Is there a parade at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party?
Yes. Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas Parade travels from Frontierland to Main Street, U.S.A. and includes a closing appearance from Santa Claus.
Are there fireworks at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party?
Yes. Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks, hosted by Minnie Mouse, features holiday music, pyrotechnics, and projections on Cinderella Castle.
