Dates for the 2026 edition of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party have been revealed. As pricing is revealed and tickets go on sale, this post will update to feature pricing, sold out dates, and related trends. Read on to see the dates for this year’s event!
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Returns 2026!
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party will return in 2026! Tickets go on sale July 9 for guests of Disney hotels and select partner hotels. For all other guests, tickets go on sale July 16. Prices will range from $189 to $229 per person, plus tax, but specific pricing won’t be available until July 9.
If you’re planning to visit, we recommend you reach out to a travel advisor to start planning your trip today!
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Dates
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party will be held 25 times in November and December 2026:
Sunday, November 8
Monday, November 9
Thursday, November 12
Friday, November 13
Sunday, November 15
Tuesday, November 17
Thursday, November 19
Friday, November 20
Tuesday, November 24
Wednesday, November 25
Friday, November 27
Sunday, November 29
Tuesday, December 1
Thursday, December 3
Friday, December 4
Sunday, December 6
Tuesday, December 8
Thursday, December 10
Friday, December 11
Sunday, December 13
Tuesday, December 15
Thursday, December 17
Friday, December 18
Sunday, December 20
Tuesday, December 22
Learn More About The Holidays at Walt Disney World
Want to learn more about Christmastime at Walt Disney World? For starters, we've got a Guide to Christmas at Walt Disney World, which introduces you to everything you need to know.
Need more specifics? You'll want to read about the park that gets the most Magical decorations in our post on Christmas at Magic Kingdom. You'll also want to read about Flurry of Fun—the Christmas celebration at Hollywood Studios, the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays, and the Holiday Celebrations at Animal Kingdom.
But the flagship event of the season is Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party—and our guide has you covered with everything you need to know. Or check out the quick version in our 12 Tips for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party.
Last but not least, let's not forget that the celebrations don't stop at the parks! You can visit our post on Christmas decorations at the Disney World hotels to see how even the hotels get into the spirit! Even Disney Springs gets in on the action, with bar overlays and an awesome Christmas Tree Trail! It’s a great time of year at Walt Disney World resort!
It’s hard to point to specific trends because the schedule is so packed and also volatile to start because kickoff is followed quickly by Thanksgiving. But note there are no Saturday parties, and only one Monday party and one Wednesday party.
We’ll update with pricing details when those are available July 9!
All Your Other Disney World Planning Questions Answered
Don't be overwhelmed by Disney World planning! Take a second to check out our most important content and you'll not only be an expert, but you'll save big $$$ along the way. Just starting out? Check out our Walt Disney World planning guide!
When it comes time to book we’ll help you find discount Disney World tickets. Decide whether you need a dining plan in our Complete Guide to Disney World Dining Plans! And don't forget to book those Disney World Advance Dining Reservations!
Be sure to master your Disney World Lightning Lane Guide and Strategy a few weeks in advance. Good strategy will keep you out of long lines so you can maximize the magical time in the parks! We've got park-specific guides as well: Magic Kingdom Lightning Lane Strategy, EPCOT Lightning Lane Strategy, Animal Kingdom Lightning Lane Strategy, and Hollywood Studios Lightning Lane Strategy.
Know what to ride with our guides: Magic Kingdom rides, Hollywood Studios rides, EPCOT rides, and Animal Kingdom rides! Plus learn about the water parks with our Guide to Blizzard Beach and our Guide to Typhoon Lagoon! And for some fun prep, check out our Ranking of Every Ride at Walt Disney World.
Finally, before you head out, be sure to check out our to-the-point packing list, 10 essentials you forget to pack for every Disney trip.