Here's What We Know About Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party in 2026

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party is coming back to Magic Kingdom in 2026, and Disney's released the dates, ticket info, and what you can expect from the separately ticketed event. If you're planning your holiday trip, here's everything you need to know right now.

When It's Happening

The party runs on select nights from Sunday, November 8 through Tuesday, December 22, 2026. There are 27 party nights total, spread across November and December:

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

One heads-up: you can show up as early as 4:00 p.m. even though the party officially starts at 7:00 p.m. which gives you three extra hours to explore before the evening festivities kick in.

Getting Your Tickets

Ticket sales open in July. If you're staying at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel, the Swan and Dolphin, or Shades of Green, you can buy starting July 9. Everyone else gets access starting July 16. Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members have special pricing available.

You can grab tickets online or by calling 407-934-7639.

What You'll Actually Do There

The party's got a lot going on. There are character greetings throughout the night, including Anna and Elsa, Jack Skellington as Santa, Sally, and Mickey and Minnie in holiday outfits. You can visit Santa's Christmas Carnival near Dumbo the Flying Elephant in Storybook Circus to meet Santa, do crafts, and meet other Christmas-themed characters.

Character meet-and-greets including Anna, Elsa, and Jack Skellington

Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas Parade runs from Frontierland to Main Street, U.S.A. and features gingerbread dancers, marching toy soldiers, and characters in holiday attire before ending with Santa wishing everyone a Merry Christmas.

Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas Parade with holiday characters

Minnie's Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks is the nighttime show, with Cinderella Castle lit up and wrapped like a gift, plus castle projections and pyrotechnics timed to holiday classics. You can watch from multiple spots around the park, and there's also a separately priced dessert party option if you want to add treats and premium seating.

Cinderella Castle decorated as a gift for holiday festivities

Minnie's Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks with castle projections

Mickey's Most Merriest Celebration happens on the castle stage with characters like Woody, Daisy Duck, and Clarabelle Cow performing holiday songs. There's also Frozen Holiday Surprise at the castle with Elsa, Anna, Olaf, and Kristoff, plus dance parties with DJs scattered throughout the park.

Frozen Holiday Surprise castle show with Elsa and Anna

Mickey's Most Merriest Celebration stage show with characters

Rides and Attractions

Many of the park's main attractions stay open during the party, including Pirates of the Caribbean, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Haunted Mansion, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, and Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin.

A few rides get holiday overlays: Space Mountain, Tomorrowland Speedway, Mad Tea Party, Jungle Cruise, and Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor all get seasonal twists.

Food, Merch, and More

Inclusive treats are part of your ticket: cookies, festive drinks, and holiday snacks are handed out at select spots throughout the park. Disney hasn't revealed what's on the menu yet, but they'll share the details closer to the party dates.

Holiday treats and festive snacks included with party ticket

There's also exclusive holiday merchandise available at the Emporium, though specifics on what'll be in stock aren't out yet.

For more details as they come out, check DisneyWorld.com/Holidays and keep an eye on the Disney Parks Blog.