Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2026
Every party night, ranked by price and how fast it is likely to sell out, so you can pick the right date and book before it is gone. Snow on Main Street, the parade, the fireworks, the castle lighting.
| Date | Price | Crowds | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 6 Opening night | $209 High | Busier | Goes first |
| Sun, Nov 8 | $169 Value | Lower | Sells out early |
| Tue, Nov 10 Best value | $169 Value | Lower | Sells out early |
| Thu, Nov 12 | $184 Low | Lower | Better availability |
| Fri, Nov 13 | $214 High | Busier | Books up |
| Sun, Nov 15 | $184 Low | Lower | Better availability |
| Tue, Nov 17 | $184 Low | Lower | Better availability |
| Thu, Nov 19 | $199 Mid | Lower | Better availability |
| Fri, Nov 20 | $214 High | Busier | Books up |
| Sun, Nov 22 | $199 Mid | Moderate | Books up |
| Tue, Nov 24 | $199 Mid | Moderate | Books up |
| Fri, Nov 27 Thanksgiving weekend | $229 Peak | Busier | Sells out early |
| Sun, Nov 29 | $214 High | Moderate | Books up |
| Tue, Dec 1 | $199 Mid | Lower | Better availability |
| Thu, Dec 3 | $199 Mid | Lower | Better availability |
| Sun, Dec 6 | $214 High | Moderate | Books up |
| Tue, Dec 8 | $214 High | Lower | Better availability |
| Thu, Dec 10 | $214 High | Lower | Better availability |
| Fri, Dec 11 | $229 Peak | Busier | Sells out early |
| Sun, Dec 13 | $214 High | Busier | Sells out early |
| Tue, Dec 15 | $214 High | Busier | Sells out early |
| Thu, Dec 17 | $229 Peak | Busier | Sells out early |
| Fri, Dec 18 | $229 Peak | Busier | Sells out early |
| Sun, Dec 20 | $229 Peak | Busier | Sells out early |
| Tue, Dec 22 Final party | $229 Peak | Busier | Goes first |
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What you get with a party ticket
The party is a separately ticketed, after-hours night with lower capacity than a regular park day, so the decorated park feels calmer and the headliners run shorter lines. A ticket includes early entry before the party officially starts, plus everything below.
- The holiday parade down Main Street
- The party-exclusive fireworks over Cinderella Castle
- The castle lighting in its cool winter glow
- Holiday ride overlays you only get during the party
- Free cookies and cocoa at stations around the park
- Snow falling on Main Street U.S.A.
- Character meet and greets in their holiday best
Children's tickets typically run a few dollars less than adult tickets. Prices on this page are per adult before tax. Florida sales tax is added at checkout, so the lowest night works out to roughly $180 all in.
How and when to buy
Pick your night first
Use the picker above. If your dates are flexible, sort by cheapest or by lower crowds. If your dates are fixed, check how fast that night is likely to book up.
Watch for the on-sale date
On-sale dates are not official yet. In recent years tickets opened to resort and annual passholder guests first, with general sales about a week later.
Book the popular nights early
Opening night, the cheapest early dates, and the nights closest to Christmas sell out first. The rest of the calendar usually has more breathing room.
Arrive for early entry
Your party ticket lets you in before the party officially begins, so you can ride and find a parade or fireworks spot before the crowd settles in.
Is it worth it
If the parade, the fireworks, the castle lighting, the overlays, and shorter ride lines in a fully decorated park sound like your kind of night, it is an easy yes. The lower capacity is the whole point, you trade a regular evening for a calmer, more festive one. For the best mix of price and quiet, aim for a lower crowd weeknight earlier in the run.
Common questions
When is Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2026
The party is expected to run on 25 select nights, November 6 through December 22, 2026. These dates are a prediction based on recent years and will be confirmed when Disney announces the official schedule.
How much do 2026 party tickets cost
Prices are expected to range from about $169 to $229 per adult before tax, depending on the night. The earliest November weeknights are the cheapest and the nights closest to Christmas are the most expensive.
Which party night is cheapest
The earliest November weeknights are the lowest priced, around $169 before tax. They are a great value, which is also why they tend to sell out early.
Which nights sell out first
Opening night, the cheapest early dates, and the nights closest to Christmas are the first to go. If your dates are fixed, book those early.
What is included with a party ticket
Early entry before the party starts, the holiday parade, the party fireworks, the castle lighting, holiday ride overlays, free cookies and cocoa, and snow on Main Street, all on a night with lower capacity than a regular park day.
Is Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party worth it
If you want the parade, the fireworks, the castle lighting, and shorter ride lines in a fully decorated park, it is worth it. Pick a lower crowd weeknight for the calmest night and the best value.
When do 2026 party tickets go on sale
On-sale dates are not official yet. In recent years tickets opened to resort guests first in late June and to everyone about a week later. Check back on the reveal for confirmed dates.