Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party returns to Magic Kingdom on Nov. 8, starting a 25-night 2026 holiday run at Walt Disney World.
The separately ticketed party runs from 7 p.m. to midnight on select nights through Dec. 22. Party guests can enter Magic Kingdom at 4 p.m., three hours before the event starts.
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2026 Dates
The 2026 calendar starts one night after Disney Jollywood Nights begins at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Tickets
Tickets go on sale July 9 for guests staying at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels, and Shades of Green. General sales begin July 16.
The 2026 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party ticket range now runs from $189 to $229 plus tax, with select Annual Passholder and Disney Vacation Club savings dates.
Christmas Party Entertainment and Rides
The returning character lineup includes Anna and Elsa at Princess Fairytale Hall, Jack Skellington as Santa with Sally, and Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse in holiday outfits at Town Square Theater. Santa returns to Storybook Circus for Santa's Christmas Carnival.
Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas Parade, Minnie's Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks, Mickey's Most Merriest Celebration, Frozen Holiday Surprise, and dance parties are part of the 2026 lineup.
Space Mountain, Tomorrowland Speedway, Mad Tea Party, Jungle Cruise, and Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor get holiday overlays. Disney also named Pirates of the Caribbean, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Haunted Mansion, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, and Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin among the attractions planned for the event.
Merchandise, Cookies, and Drinks
Exclusive 2026 event merchandise will be sold at the Emporium during the party, with Disney teasing holiday wearables still to come.
Cookies, festive beverages, and other included treats return at select Magic Kingdom locations. Disney will list treat locations on party maps at the park entrance and in the My Disney Experience app.
Open Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party page.
Sources: Disney Parks Blog and Walt Disney World Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party page.
Image credit: Disney Parks Blog.