Magic Kingdom has just locked in its holiday season. Disney announced the full lineup for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, the separately ticketed event that takes over the park on select nights this fall and winter. Tickets go on sale soon, with a passholder discount attached. Here’s what Disney has confirmed so far!
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2026: Dates, Tickets, and Entertainment
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- The party runs 25 select nights from November 8 through December 22, with 4:00 pm early entry on party days.
- Tickets open July 9 for resort guests and July 16 for everyone else, with passholder and DVC pricing.
- Jack Skellington as Santa, Sally, Anna, and Elsa headline the character lineup, plus Santa at Storybook Circus.
- Five rides get holiday overlays, including Space Mountain, Jungle Cruise, and Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor.
- Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks returns alongside dessert party reservations coming soon.
The 2026 Party Dates and Early Entry
Disney set 25 party nights this year, opening Sunday, November 8, and closing Tuesday, December 22. November carries the heavier schedule with twelve dates, while December fills in thirteen more across the run.
Here is the full date list:
- 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
The party officially starts at 7:00 pm, but your ticket gets you in earlier than that. Disney confirmed party guests can enter Magic Kingdom as early as 4:00 pm, giving you three hours in the park before the event formally kicks off. That window is the practical value most guests overlook, so plan to arrive ahead of the 7:00 pm start.
When Tickets Go On Sale
As is typical, Disney will sell tickets in two waves, with resort guests first. Tickets become available July 9 for guests staying at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels, and Shades of Green. Everyone else can buy starting July 16.
Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members get special pricing. You can purchase online or by calling 407-934-7639 once your window opens.
Event tickets are $189 to $229 per ticket, plus tax (prices vary by event date). Plus, save $10 per ticket for children ages 3 to 9.
Holiday Characters and a Visit With Santa
The character roster leans into the season. Disney confirmed Anna and Elsa at Princess Fairytale Hall, while Town Square Theater hosts Jack Skellington dressed as Santa alongside Sally, plus Mickey and Minnie in their holiday best.
Santa himself sets up at Santa’s Christmas Carnival in Storybook Circus, near Dumbo the Flying Elephant and The Barnstormer. Young families get the most out of this stop, with crafts and additional character friends beyond the man in red. Bring the wish list!
Parades, Fireworks, and Stage Shows
The entertainment slate carries the night. Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas Parade travels from Frontierland to Main Street USA, featuring dancing gingerbread men, marching toy soldiers, ballroom dancers, and a closing appearance from Santa Claus. The route gives you plenty of viewing options across the park.
Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks returns as the nighttime centerpiece, hosted by Minnie Mouse. Cinderella Castle gets wrapped in holiday projections synced to classics like “Deck the Halls,” with strong vantage points in Liberty Square, Fantasyland, and Tomorrowland.
The castle stage also hosts Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration, with Clarabelle Cow, Daisy Duck, and Woody. Frozen Holiday Surprise transforms the castle into a frozen wonderland with Elsa, Anna, Olaf, Kristoff, and the snowgies, and DJ dance parties run at locations throughout the park.
Ride Overlays and Treats
Five attractions get a holiday makeover for the party. Disney confirmed seasonal overlays on Space Mountain, Tomorrowland Speedway, Mad Tea Party, Jungle Cruise, and Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor.
Beyond those, classics stay open through the night, including Pirates of the Caribbean, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Haunted Mansion, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, and Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin.
Complimentary cookies, festive drinks, and other treats are included with your ticket at select locations, with the map listed at the front entrance and in the My Disney Experience app.
Merch and Dessert Parties
Exclusive party merch returns to the Emporium this year, though Disney has not yet revealed the lineup.
The separately priced Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Dessert Parties also come back, pairing an abundance of treats with premium fireworks views. Disney says reservation details are coming soon.
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