Walt Disney World has set the on-sale dates for dining reservations tied to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, giving guests a heads-up on when to start planning a holiday meal inside Magic Kingdom. Four restaurants are taking reservations for the ticketed event this year, and the booking windows follow Disney’s usual resort-guest-first structure. Here’s what we know so far.
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Dining Reservations Open in September
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- Four restaurants are eligible for dining reservations during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party.
- Disney Resort hotel guests can book starting September 3rd, with a longer advance window than other guests.
- All other guests can begin booking on September 9th.
Which Restaurants Are Included for Very Merry Table-Service?
Four table service restaurants at Magic Kingdom are taking reservations for guests attending Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party this year. Be Our Guest Restaurant and Cinderella’s Royal Table return to the lineup, while The Plaza Restaurant and The Beak and Barrel join them.
A valid ticket to the party is required to dine at any of these restaurants during party hours. That’s on top of the cost of the meal itself. The party runs 25 select nights from November 8th through December 22nd this year. Hours run from 7:00pm to midnight, with 4:00pm early entry for ticket holders.
When Reservations Open
Booking follows a two-tiered structure that favors guests staying on Disney property. Starting September 3rd, 2026, Disney Resort hotel guests can make dining reservations for any of the four restaurants up to 60 days in advance of their arrival date. That covers the entire length of a stay, up to 10 nights.
All other guests have to wait a few extra days. Reservations open to everyone else on September 9th, 2026.
Tickets to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party went on sale earlier this summer, with select resort guests getting early access before the general public. Dining reservations follow that same pattern.
Story So Far
- Disney announced the 2026 dates, details, and ticket prices for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party.
- Select resort guests received early access to purchase tickets on July 9th, ahead of the general public sale on July 16th.
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