Disney has released the full 2026 schedule for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, and tickets are on sale now. The after-hours holiday event runs select nights at Magic Kingdom from November 8 through December 22 — 25 party nights in all. If a Christmas-party night is anchoring your fall or early-winter trip, book it before the popular dates sell out; the nights closest to Christmas and the weekend dates go first.
All 25 Party Nights
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
Hours, Tickets & Discounts
The party runs 7 p.m. to midnight — but your ticket gets you into Magic Kingdom starting at 4 p.m., three bonus hours before the event officially begins. That early window is the most underused value in the whole ticket. Prices run $189 to $229 plus tax depending on the date, with $10 off for kids ages 3–9. Annual Passholders and DVC members save $10 per ticket on select nights — November 8–20 and November 29–December 3. Tickets are limited and often sell out before the day of the event, so buying ahead isn't just smart, it's frequently the only option.
The Entertainment
This is a separately-ticketed event built around things you can't see on a regular day:
Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade — dancing gingerbread men, marching toy soldiers, and a special appearance by Santa Claus riding in at the end. Minnie's Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks — a full holiday fireworks show hosted by Minnie, set to carols like "Deck the Halls," best viewed from Main Street through Fantasyland. Mickey's Most Merriest Celebration — a jubilant castle stage show with music, snow, and a crowd of characters. And the Frozen Holiday Surprise, where Elsa, Anna, Olaf, and Kristoff turn Cinderella Castle into a frozen wonderland.
Beyond the big shows: Club Tinsel, an all-night dance party at Rockettower Plaza; Santa's Christmas Carnival at Storybook Circus; holiday-attired character greetings throughout the park; and a "snowfall" moment on Main Street, U.S.A. Several attractions get holiday overlays too — the Tomorrowland Speedway becomes "Race Through the Holidays," Jingle Cruise brings the holiday puns, Mad Tea Party gets festive lighting, and Space Mountain runs with holiday music and lighting.
Dining & Treats
Festive food and drink are included with your ticket at locations around the park, and Disney has already named a few standouts: Carne Asada Loaded Fries at Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Cafe, a Snowflake Ornament dessert at Pinocchio Village Haus, and a Hazelnut Carriage Cake at Cinderella's Royal Table. Quick-service spots open during the party include Aloha Isle, Auntie Gravity's, Casey's Corner, The Friar's Nook, Golden Oak Outpost, Liberty Square Market, Main Street Bakery, Plaza Ice Cream Parlor, Sleepy Hollow, and Storybook Treats.
For a sit-down meal, four restaurants take reservations during the party: Be Our Guest, Cinderella's Royal Table, The Plaza Restaurant, and The Beak & Barrel — note that bookable dining isn't included in the ticket price and needs valid party admission the same night. And for a premium option, the Minnie's Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Dessert Party offers a dessert buffet plus reserved fireworks viewing, available at Tomorrowland Terrace or with a Plaza Garden viewing spot.
25 party nights, November 8 to December 22. Doors at 4 p.m., party 7 p.m. to midnight, $189–$229. Popular nights sell out — book before you plan the rest.
What We Know (and What's Still Coming)
Confirmed on Disney's official site: all 25 dates, ticket prices and discounts, the 4 p.m. early entry, the full entertainment lineup, bookable dining, the dessert party, and the named treats above. Still to come: Disney hasn't published showtimes for the parade, fireworks, or stage show yet — check the My Disney Experience app closer to your date — and the full festive food guide (the complete snack and treat lineup) is marked "check back this fall." We'll cover the complete food guide when it drops. For now: if a specific party night matters to your trip, buy the ticket before the calendar fills in.