Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party returns to Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World on Sunday, November 8, 2026, with select-night events running through Tuesday, December 22, 2026.
Guests planning a holiday trip now have the party calendar, ticket sale dates, confirmed entertainment, character details, attraction overlays, and early entry window for the separately ticketed event.
Party dates
Disney says the 2026 party runs on November 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 24, 25, 27, and 29, then December 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 13, 15, 17, 18, 20, and 22.
The party officially starts at 7:00 p.m., but ticketed guests can enter Magic Kingdom as early as 4:00 p.m. That gives visitors a three-hour head start before the event entertainment begins.
Ticket sales
Tickets go on sale July 9 for guests staying at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels, and Shades of Green. General ticket sales begin July 16.
Disney also says special prices will be available for Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members. Tickets can be purchased online or by calling 407-934-7639.
Entertainment
The party lineup includes Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas Parade, Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks, Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration, Frozen Holiday Surprise, and dance parties around the park.
Disney says the parade travels from Frontierland to Main Street, U.S.A. The fireworks show includes castle projections, lighting effects, and holiday music, with separately priced dessert parties returning and reservation details still to come.
Characters and rides
Confirmed character greetings include Anna and Elsa at Princess Fairytale Hall, Jack Skellington as Santa with Sally at Town Square Theater, and Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse in holiday outfits.
Santa will meet guests at Santa’s Christmas Carnival in Storybook Circus near Dumbo the Flying Elephant and The Barnstormer. Disney says crafts and additional holiday friends will also be part of that area.
Attraction overlays are planned for Space Mountain, Tomorrowland Speedway, Mad Tea Party, Jungle Cruise, and Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor. Disney also lists Pirates of the Caribbean, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Haunted Mansion, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, and Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin among the available attractions.
Treats and merch
Cookies, festive beverages, and other treats are included with the party ticket at select Magic Kingdom locations. Disney says those locations will be listed on the event maps at the front entrance and in the My Disney Experience app.
Exclusive event merchandise will be sold at the Emporium during the party. Disney says a first look at this year’s seasonal bites and beverages will be shared later through Disney Eats.
For holiday planners, the biggest move is choosing between an early November date and one of the December party nights before tickets open July 9 for eligible resort guests and July 16 for everyone else.
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Source: Disney Parks Blog
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