The most beloved holiday party at Walt Disney World is back — and if you’re staying on property, you can buy tickets right now. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2026 tickets went on sale July 9 for Walt Disney World Resort guests, with the general public sale opening July 16. The party runs 25 select nights from November 8 through December 22, 2026, and with free cookies, exclusive parades, fireworks, and characters in holiday outfits, this is the Walt Disney World Christmas event worth planning around. Here’s everything you need to know.
Quick Summary
- Tickets on sale July 9 for resort guests; general sale opens July 16
- 25 party nights from November 8 through December 22, 2026
- Prices range from $189–$229 per person; children 3–9 save $10; AP/DVC save $10 on select dates
- Early park entry at 4pm; party runs 7pm–midnight
- Includes parade, fireworks, exclusive characters, complimentary cookies and treats, and holiday ride overlays
- No theme park ticket or reservation required with event ticket
Who Can Buy Tickets Now
The resort-guest early sale is open to guests staying at:
- Disney Resorts Collection hotels
- Walt Disney World Swan Hotel, Swan Reserve, and Dolphin Hotel
- Shades of Green at Walt Disney World Resort
Your early access covers party nights that fall during your resort stay. Historically, the resort-only window doesn’t sell out, but popular December dates can go quickly once the general sale opens. If you have your nights picked out, book now rather than waiting. Non-resort guests can purchase starting July 16.
2026 Party Dates and Ticket Prices
November
- Nov. 9, 12, 17 — $189
- Nov. 13, 15, 19 — $194
- Nov. 8, 20 — $199
- Nov. 24 — $204
- Nov. 25 — $209
- Nov. 29 — $214
- Nov. 27 — $219
December
- Dec. 1 — $209
- Dec. 3, 6 — $214
- Dec. 4, 8, 10 — $219
- Dec. 11, 13, 15 — $224
- Dec. 17, 18, 20, 22 — $229 (peak pricing)
Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club members save $10 per ticket on select dates: November 8–20 and November 29–December 3. Children ages 3–9 save $10 per ticket on all dates.
Party Hours and Entry
The party officially runs from 7pm to midnight. Ticket holders can enter Magic Kingdom as early as 4pm on their event date — giving you three hours in the park before the party starts and the crowds thin out. You don’t need a separate theme park ticket or park reservation. Just your MVMCP ticket gets you in.
What’s Included with Your Ticket
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party packs in more exclusive content than almost any other Walt Disney World ticketed event. Here’s what your ticket covers:
- Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade — the exclusive holiday parade only available during the party
- Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks with Cinderella Castle holiday projections
- Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration stage show
- Frozen Holiday Surprise at Cinderella Castle
- Exclusive character meet-and-greets including Anna, Elsa, Jack Skellington as Santa, Sally, holiday Mickey, and Minnie
- Santa Claus at Santa’s Christmas Carnival in Storybook Circus
- Holiday ride overlays on Space Mountain, Jungle Cruise, and others
- Complimentary cookies, festive beverages, and treats throughout the park
- Access to dozens of Magic Kingdom attractions with shorter wait times
Tips for Picking Your Date
Early November dates offer the lowest prices and typically the smallest crowds, but the holiday atmosphere hasn’t fully built yet in the park. Mid-November hits a nice sweet spot — lower pricing, decent atmosphere, and smaller event crowds than December. If you want the full Christmas magic experience and can afford the higher ticket price, mid-December is peak season for a reason: the decorations are fully up, the energy is high, and Magic Kingdom at midnight in December is genuinely magical.
Avoid the week of Thanksgiving (November 24–29) if you’re price-sensitive — those dates carry some of the highest tickets of the season. Same goes for the final weekend dates in December. Book online at DisneyWorld.com or call 407-934-7639. The party sells out. Don’t wait.
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