Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

Party Dates & Park Hours

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is a separately ticketed after-hours event at Magic Kingdom that takes place on select nights from November 8th through December 22nd this year. The party runs from 7PM to midnight.

Here are the event dates for 2026:

• November 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 24, 25, 27, and 29
• December 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 13, 15, 17, 18, 20, and 22

You must have a separate ticket specifically to the party in order to attend. Prices this year range from $189 to $229 per adult (ages 10+), depending on the date.

You can get $10 off per ticket for children ages 3 to 9. Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members can also save $10 per ticket on select party nights from November 8th to 20th, and November 29th to December 3rd.

Even though the even doesn’t start until 7PM, if you have a ticket, you can go into Magic Kingdom as early as 4PM without a park reservation! These parties do tend to sell out, so don’t wait to purchase yours once they go on sale.

Event Map & Checking In

Once you get into the park, you will be given an event map, which is a guide to everything going on at the party. You will also need to visit a wristband distribution center if you aren’t given one at the front of the park, or if you’re already in the park before the party begins.

The wristband distribution centers are located in various locations around Magic Kingdom, like Tortuga Tavern, PhilharMagic, and across from Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor.

Here, you’ll get your event wristband…

…as well as a complimentary ornament!

Characters

One of the big draws of this party is all of the exclusive characters you can encounter! There are a bunch of them out and about that you won’t normally find in the parks, and some of them are wearing special holiday costumes.

Last year, we met Gingerbread Men on Market Street…

…some Cast Members dressed as snow angels on stilts…

…Santa Claus…

…some elves…

…and a polar bear! See the full list of characters we met right here.

Food & Drinks

You can typically get complimentary cookies and hot cocoa from several locations around the park during the party. We’ll update the list when the 2026 treats are released, but for now, here is the full list from 2025:

• Red Velvet Cake Cookie at The Lunching Pad — Tomorrowland
• Buttercream-Frosted Chocolate Chip Cookie made with M&M’s Milk Chocolate Minis at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe — Tomorrowland
• Snowman-Shaped Pretzel at the Walt Disney World Railroad station — Fantasyland
• Caramel Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookie at Gaston’s Tavern — Fantasyland
• Hot Cocoa Cookie made with DOVE Chocolate Pieces at Tortuga Tavern — Adventureland
• Buttercream-Frosted Gingerbread Cookie at Sunshine Tree Terrace — Adventureland

You can tell where to get these free treats because there are giant candy cane-striped blow-ups outside of the locations.

And, if you need some allergy-friendly options, you can get those at the party, too! There should be a dietary book at each location for anyone who needs it. Here’s some of the allergy-friendly options we got last year:

Foodie Guide

There are also some exclusive food and drinks that you can only buy at the party! Here is the full foodie guide from 2025:

Main Street, U.S.A.

Main Street Bakery 

Food:  

• Christmas Wreath Cupcake: Peppermint confetti cupcake filled with chocolate ganache and topped with marshmallow buttercream and chocolate décor (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) (New)
• Mickey Cinnamon Roll with holiday-themed icing (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) 

Plaza Ice Cream Parlor  

Food:  

• Santa Hat Brownie Sundae: Brownie topped with vanilla ice cream, hot fudge, crushed peppermint, whipped cream, and a red velvet cone with a marshmallow pompom (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) (New)  

Beverage:  

• Gingerbread Milk Shake: Vanilla ice cream, gingerbread syrup, and ginger snap crumbs topped with whipped cream and a chocolate gingerbread man (Non-alcoholic) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and regular park hours)  

Plaza Restaurant

(Reservations Recommended; menu items available starting November 2nd)  

Food:  

• Holiday Beef Pot Roast served in a puff pastry crust with mashed potatoes, beer-battered onion rings, and black garlic-truffle aïoli (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and regular park hours) (New)  
• Holiday Turkey Meatloaf with mashed potatoes, green beans, cornbread crumbles, and cranberry barbecue sauce (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and regular park hours) (New) 
• Pistachio and Cherry Cheesecake with morello cherry compote (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and regular park hours) (New) 

Beverage:  

• Holiday Cosmopolitan: Grainger’s Deluxe Organic Vanilla Vodka, Cointreau Liqueur, and cranberry and lime juices garnished with a sugar rim (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and regular park hours) (New) 

Casey’s Corner 

Food:  

• Holiday Pot Roast Hot Dog: All-beef hot dog topped with pot roast, beer-cheese sauce, crispy onions, and horseradish mustard (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) (New) 
• Holiday Pot Roast Mini Corn Dogs topped with pot roast, beer-cheese sauce, crispy onions, and horseradish mustard (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) (New) 
• Holiday Pot Roast Loaded French Fries topped with pot roast, beer-cheese sauce, crispy onions, and horseradish mustard (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) (New) 
• Candy Cane Tart: Chocolate tart filled with peppermint ganache and topped with festive meringue (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) 

Adventureland

Spring Roll Cart  

Food:  

• Pastrami Reuben Spring Rolls served with thousand island sauce (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) (New) 

Aloha Isle Refreshments  

Beverages:  

• Pomegranate Yule Float: Ginger ale with DOLE Whip Pomegranate and vanilla soft-serve, pomegranate boba pearls, and a slice of lime (Non-alcoholic) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) (New)  
• Santa Surf Snack Float: Minute Maid Passion Fruit Orange Guava Juice, coconut soft-serve, and a spiced pineapple tree pop (Non-alcoholic) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and regular park hours)  

Frontierland

Golden Oak Outpost 

Food:  

• Yuletide Chicken Strips: Crispy chicken strips with sage butter and cranberry barbecue glaze served with sweet potato fries (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) 
• Festive Beignets: Light and fluffy beignets dusted with blue sugar cookie dust and served with cookie butter icing (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) 

Beverage:  

• Gingerbread Cola: Coca-Cola served with gingerbread syrup, whipped cream, and festive sprinkles (Non-alcoholic) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) 

Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Cafe 

Food:  

• Carne Asada Loaded Fries with chipotle queso, caramelized onions, avocado salsa, and queso fresco (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)  
• “Christmas-style” Chicken Tamale with mild red chile sauce and pumpkin seed salsa verde, cilantro rice, pinto beans, and queso fresco (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) 
• Arroz Con Leche Wreath: Rice pudding mousse, citrus chutney, coconut whipped cream, and a chocolate bow (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) (New) 
• Mexican Hot Chocolate Mini Churros tossed with Hot Cocoa by Joffrey’s Powder, cinnamon, and warm spices served with sprinkles and marshmallow fluff dip (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) (New) 

Beverages:  

• Frozen Hot Cocoa: Frozen Hot Cocoa by Joffrey’s with toasted marshmallow syrup topped with chocolate sauce, marshmallows, and festive sprinkles (Non-alcoholic) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) (New)  

Liberty Square

Liberty Square Market  

Food:  

• Mickey Whoopie Pie: Chocolate cake sandwiched with marshmallow-mint buttercream (Plant-based) (Available during regular park hours through January 3, 2026 and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party until 8:30 p.m.)   

Sleepy Hollow Refreshments 

Food:  

• Orange Chicken Strips drizzled with orange-soy glaze, glass noodles, green onions, and crispy garlic (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) 
• Szechuan Cauliflower: Spicy breaded cauliflower drizzled with Szechuan-soy glaze, glass noodles, green onions, and crispy garlic (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) 
• Peppermint Bark Funnel Cake topped with vanilla ice cream, peppermint and white chocolate sauces, M&M’S Milk Chocolate Candies Holiday Blend, whipped cream, crushed peppermint, and festive sprinkles (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) (New) 
• Mickey Whoopie Pie: Chocolate cake sandwiched with marshmallow-mint buttercream (Plant-based) (Available starting at 8:30 p.m. during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)  

Columbia Harbour House  

Food:  

• Gingerbread Cake: Tree-shaped gingerbread chiffon cake with cream cheese frosting, whipped dulce de leche panna cotta, crispy pearls, and a chocolate piece (Available during regular park hours only through January 3, 2026)  

Fantasyland

Pinocchio Village Haus 

Food:  

• Holiday Ravioli: Fried breaded ravioli with marinara sauce, basil pesto, parmesan, and parsley (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) (New)
• Italian Sausage and Meatball Lasagna Flatbread with a three-cheese Italian blend and ricotta topped with pesto (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)  
• Snowflake Ornament: Coconut-eggnog mousse in a white chocolate shell with sugar décor (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) (New) 

Beverage:  

• Brr-Raspberry Slushy: Fanta Blue Raspberry slushy with coconut cream, whipped cream, and sweet blue shredded coconut (Non-alcoholic) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) (New) 

Cinderella’s Royal Table

(Reservations recommended; available starting at 4PM for guests attending Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party)  

Food:  

• Crispy Pork Belly: Sweet potato purée, jicama slaw, chestnuts, and apple-cranberry glaze (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) (New)
• Roasted Lamb Chops: Potatoes au gratin, honey-glazed carrots, and cabernet-cherry jus (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) (New) 
• Beef Short Rib Wellington: Mashed potatoes, roasted root vegetables, and red wine sauce (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) (New)
• Hazelnut Carriage Cake: Spiced poached pear, vanilla bean mousse, and sugared cranberries (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) (New) 

Beverages:  

• Cranberry Christmas Cocktail: Fords Gin, cane syrup, cranberry juice, and Minute Maid Orange Juice garnished with cranberries and rosemary (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) (New)
• Cranberry Sparkling Cocktail: Grand Marnier Liqueur, cranberry juice, and Nicolas Feuillatte Enchantée Champagne Brut (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) (New) 

Be Our Guest Restaurant

(Reservations recommended; available starting at 4PM for guests attending Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party)  

Food:  

• Lamb Chop Cassoulet: Lamb sausage and white bean stew, tomatoes, toasted breadcrumbs, and mint sauce verte (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) (New) 
• Poulet Rouge Chicken: Roasted sweet potatoes and brussels sprouts with a cranberry pan sauce (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) (New) 
• Baked Brie and Caramelized Apple Tart with smoked almonds, watercress, and cranberry-orange liqueur sauce (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) (New)
• Flourless Black Forest Trifle: Layers of cherry liqueur compote, chocolate crémeux, chantilly cream, and festive chocolate pieces (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) (New)  

Beverages:  

• Jolly Holly Cocktail: Grainger’s Deluxe Organic Vanilla Vodka, Myers’s Original Dark Rum, butterscotch syrup, and apple cider garnished with a sugared graham cracker rim (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) (New) 
• Mistletoe Margarita: Teremana Blanco Tequila, Grand Marnier Liqueur, cranberry juice, and lime juice garnished with a sugared rim and cranberries (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) (New)  

The Friar’s Nook 

Food:  

• Jalapeño Popper Tots topped with jalapeño cream cheese sauce, bacon, cheddar, and a jalapeño popper (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) (New) 
• Spinach Artichoke Hand Pie: Flaky hand pie filled with cheesy spinach and artichoke dip and drizzled with red pepper sauce (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) (New) 
• Pig in a Blanket: Parmesan puff pastry-wrapped all-beef hot dog, crispy onions, and honey mustard barbecue sauce served with tots (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) (New) 

Beverage:  

• Ugly Sweater Shake: Vanilla shake topped with whipped cream, festive sprinkles, peppermint-white chocolate sauce, and a chocolate piece (Non-alcoholic) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) (New) 

Storybook Treats 

Food:  

• Reindeer Sundae: Chocolate soft-serve topped with caramel sauce, pretzels, chocolate and peanut butter-dusted rice cereal, and a reindeer chocolate piece (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) (New) 

Tomorrowland

Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café 

Food:  

• Snow Cheese Chicken Strips: Dusted with a sweet-and-savory white cheddar powder served with a side of kimchi aïoli (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) (New) 
• Holiday Pot Roast Melt: Slow-cooked beef on thick toast with cheddar, Swiss cheese, beef gravy, and horseradish cream sauce (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) 
• Holiday Turkey Burger topped with traditional stuffing, Swiss cheese, and cranberry chutney on a brioche bun (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) 
• Buckle Up Mousse: Gingerbread mousse, chocolate crémeux, and flourless chocolate cake with chocolate décor (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) 

Beverage:  

• Cranberry Cider Punch: Cranberry juice, apple cider, and Sprite with sugared cranberries and a rosemary sprig (Non-alcoholic) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) (New) 

Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies 

Beverages:  

• Milk and Cookies Shake: Vanilla shake with caramel, holiday cookies, and chocolate chip cookie dough topped with whipped cream and festive sprinkles (Non-alcoholic) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) (New) 
• Cherry Cordial Cold Brew: Joffrey’s Cold Brew Coffee topped with cherry whipped cream, chocolate sauce, and chocolate curls (Non-alcoholic) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and regular park hours) 

AstroFizz 

Beverages:  

• Cherry-White Chocolate Slushy: Fanta Cherry served with a crackable white chocolate-coated cup with whipped cream, cherry gummy candy, and festive sprinkles (Non-alcoholic) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only) (New) 

Here’s a look at all of the restaurants that were open and their hours from 2025:

Main Street, U.S.A.

• Casey’s Corner: 7PM – 12AM
• Main Street Bakery: 7PM – 12AM
• Plaza Ice Cream Parlor: 7PM – 12AM
• The Plaza Restaurant — reservations recommended

Adventureland

• Aloha Isle Refreshments: 7PM – 11PM

Frontierland

• Golden Oak Outpost: 7PM – 12AM
• Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe: 7PM – 10PM

Liberty Square

• Liberty Square Market: 7PM – 8:30PM
• Sleepy Hollow: 7PM – 9PM

Fantasyland

• Friar’s Nook: 7PM – 12AM
• Pinocchio Village Haus: 7PM – 9PM
• Storybook Treats: 7PM – 12AM
• Be Our Guest — reservations recommended
• Cinderella’s Royal Table — reservations recommended

Tomorrowland

• AstroFizz: No times yet, but it is confirmed to be open during the party
• Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies: 7PM – 10PM
• Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe: 7PM – 12AM

Entertainment

There is also a bunch of exciting entertainment that happens throughout the party! You can usually find a dance party at Club Tinsel at the Rockettower Plaza Stage and the Disney Junior Jingle Jam at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe.

The Frozen Holiday Surprise stars Elsa, Anna, Olaf, and Kristoff in front of Cinderella Castle.

And, Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade is held twice each party night!

You can also check out Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration, a stage show held on the Cinderella Castle stage, starring Mickey and a ton of other characters! This show happens several times throughout the night.

And finally, Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Show takes place once each party night. It’s hosted by Minnie Mouse and features songs like “Deck the Halls” and “We Wish You a Merry Christmas.”

Attractions

A bunch of attractions are open during the party, and they usually have much shorter wait times due to the event being limited capacity.

Here’s everything that was open at the party in 2025:

Adventureland

• Pirates of the Caribbean
• The Magic Carpets of Aladdin

Frontierland

• Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
• Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

Liberty Square

• Haunted Mansion

Fantasyland

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

Storybook Circus

• Dumbo the Flying Elephant
• The Barnstormer

Tomorrowland

• Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
• Astro Orbiter
• Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor
• Tomorrowland Speedway
• Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover
• TRON Lightcycle / Run

Some attractions even get special holiday overlays! Space Mountain features some holiday music and special lighting, and Tomorrowland Speedway’s “Race Through the Holidays” gets holiday decor and a futuristic holiday soundtrack.

The Mad Tea Party has four different holiday combos of music and lights, and Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor features a seasonal show.

Even Haunted Mansion receives holiday lighting!

Finally, Jingle Cruise takes over the Jungle Cruise, with a bunch of of holiday decor and puns. Note that Jingle Cruise is also open to non-party guests during the day!

Photo Ops

You can enjoy some special photo opportunities during the party that include props, backdrops, and Magic Shots!

Here are the photo ops from the 2025 party:

• NEW! Holiday Frame Prop and Magic Shot — Main Street, U.S.A.
• NEW! Pluto Letter Magic Shot — near park entrance
• NEW! Cocoa Mug Prop and Magic Shot — Riverboat Landing
• NEW! Mickey Candy Cane Prop — near Cinderella Castle
• Goofy Gift Magic Shot — Main Street, U.S.A.
• Mickey Snowman Magic Shot — in front of Cinderella Castle and in the surrounding garden lawns
• Glowing Gift Box Prep — in Town Square under the Christmas tree
• Chip ‘n’ Dale Ornament Collage Magic Shot — on the bridges to Liberty Square and Tomorrowland
• Zero Magic Shot — near Haunted Mansion
• Muppets Christmas Carol Magic Shot — near The Hall of Presidents
• Holiday Light Painting — bridge to Fantasyland

For backdrops last year, we saw a Season’s Greetings backdrop by the hub…

…and another fun one across from Monster’s, Inc. Laugh Floor.

Attraction photo shots are also usually available on the following rides:

• Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
• Haunted Mansion
• Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
• Space Mountain
• Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
• TRON Lightcycle/Run

Note that you do need to purchase PhotoPass or Memory Maker to own these photos unless you take them with your own camera!

Merchandise

Finally, you can find some exclusive party merchandise during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at locations like the Emporium and Star Traders! It usually includes items like apparel, home goods, accessories, and more.

Some items we’ve seen in the past included Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Spirit Jerseys…

…Mugs…

…Ornaments…

…and more.

Stay tuned for more Disney World news and updates!

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