Disney has posted showtimes for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, covering all 25 nights at Magic Kingdom. Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade and Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration both return with multiple performances, while Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks anchors the middle of the evening. The schedule stays the same from opening night on November 8th through the final party on December 22nd. Here’s the latest.
2026 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Showtimes
IN THIS ARTICLE:
- Showtimes for the parade, stage show and fireworks
- What each show offers, according to Disney
- How the evening’s entertainment fits together
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is the separately ticketed Christmas event at Magic Kingdom, and Disney has now filled in the entertainment schedule for the whole season. Showtimes are identical on every party night, so this info works for any date. The party begins at 7:00pm, with guests entering from 4:00pm, and it closes at midnight. More than half of the 25 nights have sold out, as we reported when Thanksgiving week sold out.
Parade, Stage Show and Fireworks Times
Disney lists two parade performances, four stage show performances, and one fireworks show each night. Here are the times for every party night.
- Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade: 8:30pm and 11:00pm
- Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration: 7:40pm, 9:25pm, 10:35pm and 11:55pm
- Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks: 10:00pm
Disney says the parade features dancing gingerbread men, marching toy soldiers, Disney Characters on floats, and a special appearance by Santa Claus. The procession is about 25 minutes long. Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration is a stage show near Cinderella Castle, where live performers sing and dance through a medley of holiday songs alongside Mickey Mouse and other characters.
Minnie hosts the fireworks show, which is set to Christmas carols including “Deck the Halls” and “We Wish You a Merry Christmas.” Disney says the display is visible from most of Magic Kingdom, including Liberty Square, Fantasyland and Tomorrowland. The best views will be in front of Cinderella Castle, but be prepared for large crowds.
Planning the Evening
The 7:40pm stage show opens the night’s entertainment, soon after the party begins at 7:00pm. Next comes the parade at 8:30pm, and the fireworks at 10:00pm sit between the 9:25pm and 10:35pm stage shows. Before 11:00pm, the schedule holds one parade, the fireworks and three stage shows.
The second parade at 11:00pm and the 11:55pm stage show give late arrivals another chance before the party closes. Sometimes, guests are rewarded with lower crowds at these later shows, but we’ve seen that trend shift over the past 5-10 years, with guests staying later to try and make the most of their increasingly expensive tickets.
Daytime parade performances on November 10th and 11th are separate from the party. Those 2:00pm performances line up with the ABC holiday special taping, as we covered when Disney revealed the taping dates.
Keep Reading
- Planning your food stops between shows? Our full menus and food guide covers the new items for this year’s party.
- Still need tickets? See which nights are gone in our update on Thanksgiving week party nights selling out.
- Want to see the parade in daylight? Read about the Christmas parade taping dates on November 10th and 11th.
As always, keep checking back with us here at BlogMickey.com as we continue to bring you the latest news, photos, and info from around the Disney Parks!