Happy Holidays…or rather, happy halfway to the holidays! Disney just dropped a TON of updates about the holiday season in Disney World, and we couldn’t be more excited.

We are ready for cooler weather, snoap, holiday decorations in the parks, SANTA, and more. Of course, we’re even MORE excited about Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, and now we have a ton of NEW details about what to expect at this year’s party, including everything that’s coming BACK to the party in 2026.

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is returning in 2026, and we’re going to tell you about everything that has been confirmed for this year’s party, so let’s get started.

Dates

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party happens on select nights during Disney World’s holiday season from 7 P.M. to midnight, although those with a party ticket can enter Magic Kingdom as early as 4 P.M. Here are this year’s dates:

• 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

Tickets tend to sell out quickly, so you might want to pick a couple of dates when deciding.

Tickets

Tickets for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party go on sale on July 9th for those staying at Disney World hotels, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin, and Shades of Green. For everyone else, you’ll be able to buy tickets on July 16th.

Adult ticket prices range from $189 to $229 per ticket in 2026, plus, Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members can save $10 per ticket on select evenings.

Entertainment

There is SO much to see and do at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, including a lot of exclusive party entertainment. Disney has confirmed that Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks will return this year. This fireworks display includes projections, special effects, fireworks, and more.

Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmastime Parade will also return to the party this year, first at 8:30 P.M. and again at 11 P.M. Pro tip: check out the second parade because it’s usually less crowded than the first. Note that Disney has not confirmed these parade times, but these are the times the parades have been held in the past.

Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration is a special show that takes place on the Cinderella Castle stage. It features singing, dancing, and holiday songs. You’ll have the opportunity to catch this show multiple times throughout the evening.

Frozen Holiday Surprise brings some of your favorite Frozen characters to Cinderella Castle to celebrate the holidays. The show’s climax features Elsa adding shimmering and sparkling new details to Cinderella Castle to make it a frozen nighttime spectacle.

You’ll also want to keep your eyes peeled for Disney characters in holiday outfits. You’ll even see rare characters that aren’t usually out in the parks during the day. Disney has not yet confirmed a full list of characters appearing at this year’s party, but you’ll find them on the party map or My Disney Experience app.

Snow will also fall on Main Street, U.S.A., and Club Tinsel, a dance party at Rocketeer Plaza Stage in Tomorrowland. You’ll also find snow falling during Disney Junior Jingle Jam, a dance party with Disney Junior characters at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe.

Attractions

The following attractions will be open during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party:

Adventureland

• The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
• Pirates of the Caribbean
• Jingle Cruise (the Jungle Cruise gets a special festive twist for the holidays)

Fantasyland

• “it’s a small world”
• Peter Pan’s Flight
• Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
• Mad Tea Party — with a special holiday overlay
• Prince Charming Regal Carrousel
• Under the Sea — Journey of The Little Mermaid
• The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh

Frontierland

• Tiana’s Bayou Adventure

Liberty Square

• Haunted Mansion

Storybook Circus

• Dumbo the Flying Elephant
• The Barnstormer

Tomorrowland

• Space Mountain — Holiday Run* — featuring a Party-exclusive Holiday overlay!
• Tomorrowland Speedway Race Through the Holidays — featuring a Party-exclusive Holiday overlay!
• Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor — featuring a Holiday overlay!
• Astro Orbiter
• Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover
• TRON Lightcycle / Run

Merchandise

You’ll also be able to purchase exclusive party merchandise at The Emporium! In the past, we’ve found Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party merchandise at both The Emporium on Main Street, U.S.A., and Star Traders in Tomorrowland.

Food and Drinks

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party also has FREE cookies and drinks (usually hot cocoa and apple cider). You’ll find these freebies at select quick service restaurants throughout the park (they’ll be marked on your party map, and each location will have a giant candy cane inflatable in front).

In the past, we’ve picked up free cookies and drinks at:

• Columbia Harbour House
• Tortuga Tavern
• Gaston’s Tavern
• The Lunching Pad
• Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe

You’ll also be able to purchase exclusive food and drinks at the party at select locations. Disney hasn’t revealed the menus yet, but we’ll be keeping an eye out for those to share with you when they’re available.

We’ll keep an eye out for more information about this year’s Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, so stay tuned to DFB for more.

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Will you be attending Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party this year? Let us know in the comments!