Always a favorite, the beloved Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party returns for 2026!!! The dates for MVMCP were announced this morning, and the Christmas fun at Walt Disney World starts in just 4(!) short months. And while you don’t need to buy tickets immediately, it’s a great idea to start planning your trip. Check out our favorite “Very Merry” tips and tricks so that you’re prepared for all of the holiday fun at the Magic Kingdom. (updated July 25, 2026)
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MICKEY’S VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS PARTY
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is a hard-ticket event that runs on select nights from November 8 to December 22, 2026, and guests can enter the park as early as 4pm. Tickets are on sale now! They launched on July 9 for guests with select resort reservations, and on July 16 for everyone! Dates typically don’t start selling out until September (though maybe quicker this year as MNSSHP tickets are selling out sooner than usual), but every party will likely sell out. So definitely don’t wait to try and get tickets at the gate!
With 25 dates and ticket prices ranging from $189 to $229 (depending on the date), there’s something for everyone!
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
MVMCP 2026 TICKET PRICING
- November 8, 2026 – $199
- November 9, 2026 – $189
- November 12, 2026 – $189
- November 13, 2026 – $194
- November 15, 2026 – $194
- November 17, 2026 – $189
- November 19, 2026 – $199
- November 20, 2026 – $199
- November 24, 2026 – $204
- November 25, 2026 – $209
- November 27, 2026 – $219
- November 29, 2026 – $214
- December 1, 2026 – $209
- December 3, 2026 – $214
- December 4, 2026 – $219
- December 6, 2026 – $214
- December 8, 2026 – $219
- December 10, 2026 – $219
- December 11, 2026 – $224
- December 13, 2026 – $224
- December 15, 2026 – $224
- December 17, 2026 – $229
- December 18, 2026 – $229
- December 20, 2026 – $229
- December 22, 2026 – $229
2026 VERY MERRY MILITARY TICKETS
Just like with Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, Disney offers military discounts for most nights of the party. Although some nights, the discount is purely a tax savings by purchasing at Shades of Green.
To take advantage of these discounts, which are exclusive to active, reserve, retired, and 100% disabled (with DAVPRM code) military members, the ID holder or spouse must purchase tickets in person at Shades of Green or via email at tickets@shadesofgreenresort.zendesk.com. All tickets purchased at Shades of Green, whether they’re party tickets, Military Salute tickets, Stars and Stripes tickets, or MYW tickets, are tax-free.
2026 VERY MERRY MILITARY PRICING
Adult $185.25/Child (3-9) $175.50: November 9, 12, 17
Adult $190.50/Child (3-9) $180.50: November 13, 15, 19
Adult $195.25/Child (3-9) $185.25: November 8, 20
Adult $200.25/Child (3-9) $190.25: November 24
Adult $205.25/Child (3-9) $195.25: November 25, December 1
Adult $210/Child (3-9) $200: November 29, December 3, 6
Adult $215/Child (3-9) $205: November 27, December 4, 8, 10
Adult $220/Child (3-9) $210: December 11, 13, 15
Adult $225/Child (3-9) $215: December 17, 18
December 20 and 22 are only available through Disney.
2026 PASSHOLDER AND DVC MVMCP DISCOUNTS
Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members can save $10 per ticket to MVMCP on select nights. Cast Members can also take advantage of discounts on select nights.
MICKEY’S VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS PARTY OFFERINGS
The fan-favorite fireworks and the “Once Upon a Christmastime” parade will both be back! This definitely isn’t the scaled-back Very Merriest After Hours of the pandemic, but rather the full Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party of previous years. There will be:
- Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Show – a can’t-miss for our fam!
- Character sightings around the park
- The Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade with all your Disney faves dressed up in their holiday best. And there’s even a special appearance by Santa Claus!
- Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration on the Cinderella Castle stage.
- Be on the lookout for dance parties around the park!
- Over 20 attractions, including a Christmas twist at Mad Tea Party, Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor, Space Mountain, and Tomorrowland Speedway. And don’t miss the holiday-themed puns on the Jingle Cruise!
- Cookies + hot and cold holiday beverages at designated locations around the park.
- A variety of party-exclusive treats are available for purchase.
- Guests can enter the park as early as 4pm and DO NOT NEED a separate Disney park reservation.
Will you be attending Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party this year? We typically go to at least one of the early November parties, and we’re hoping to continue that tradition!
