Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party is back at Magic Kingdom in 2026, and Disney's released all the details you'll need to plan your holiday visit.
The separately ticketed event runs on select nights from November 8 through December 22, 2026. You can show up as early as 4:00 p.m. to explore the park before the party officially kicks off at 7:00 p.m.
Getting Your Tickets
Ticket sales open July 9 for guests staying at Walt Disney World Resort hotels, Swan and Dolphin Hotels, and Shades of Green. Everyone else can grab tickets starting July 16. Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members get special pricing. You can buy online or call 407-934-7639.
Entertainment and Experiences
You'll find a full lineup of holiday entertainment throughout the night:
Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas Parade features dancing gingerbread men, toy soldiers, and characters in holiday outfits, wrapping up with Santa wishing everyone a Merry Christmas. The parade travels from Frontierland to Main Street, U.S.A., so you've got plenty of spots to catch it.
Minnie's Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks lights up Cinderella Castle, which gets wrapped like a present with projections and holiday scenes synced to music and pyrotechnics. You can watch from areas like Liberty Square, Fantasyland, and Tomorrowland. If you want to upgrade the experience, Minnie's Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Dessert Parties are also available separately.
Mickey's Most Merriest Celebration is a stage show on the castle featuring characters like Clarabelle Cow, Daisy Duck, and Woody performing holiday music.
Frozen Holiday Surprise transforms Cinderella Castle into a frozen wonderland with Elsa, Anna, Olaf, Kristoff, and the snowgies. There's also dance parties scattered throughout the park where you can join in with event DJs and holiday characters.
Rides and Character Meets
Several classic attractions get holiday overlays, including Space Mountain, Tomorrowland Speedway, Mad Tea Party, Jungle Cruise, and Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor. You'll also have access to rides like Pirates of the Caribbean, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Haunted Mansion, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, and Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin.
You can meet characters throughout the party, including Anna and Elsa, Jack Skellington as Santa and Sally, and Mickey and Minnie in holiday attire. Santa's Christmas Carnival is set up near Dumbo the Flying Elephant and The Barnstormer in Storybook Circus, where you can also do holiday crafts.
Merchandise and Treats
Exclusive merch hits the Emporium during the party. You can pick up:
- Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Pullover featuring holiday pals
- Mickey's Very Merry Tee Shirts with elves, reindeer, and characters
- Mickey's Very Merry Ear Headband in mistletoe and peppermint colors
- Mickey's Very Merry Ornament for tree collectors
- Mickey's Very Merry Themed Magnet Picture Frame for your fridge
