Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is a separately ticketed holiday event that takes place on select nights annually in the Magic Kingdom. The event includes after-hours access to the parks, holiday entertainment, food, merchandise, and more. We’ll be sharing your complete guide for everything you need to know!
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2024
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is a very special event taking place on select nights from November 8 to December 20, 2024 The party officially begins at 7 PM through 12 AM, though your tickets get you entry into the park beginning at 4 PM. The dates for 2024 are:
- November: 8, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 19, 21, 22, 24, 26, 27 and 29
- Decemberr 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19 and 20
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Tickets
For 2024, tickets for the event cost anywhere between $169 and $219 per adult. If you are a DVC member or an Annual Passholder, you can save $10 off the price of your ticket only on select nights, which are:
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- November: 8, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 19, 21 and 22
- December: 1, 3, and 5
This is a special ticketed event, and you have to have a separate ticket to attend. Tickets can and should be purchased in advance. You can buy them at the gate, but it costs extra, and many of the parties sell out, and tickets aren’t available at the gate. Your party ticket will get you into the park starting at 4 PM. If you want to visit the Magic Kingdom before 4 PM you will need a regular ticket to get in.
Guests of select Disney Resorts hotels, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin hotels and Shades of Green can purchase tickets starting on July 2. For all other guests, tickets will go on sale July 10. Tickets can be purchased here, by calling 407-934-7639, or through a travel agent.
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Entertainment
The party includes a variety of special entertainment options, ones you will only find by attending Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. For example, there are special characters, a parade, fireworks show, and more. Here are a few examples of what you’ll find by way of entertainment.
Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade
This party-exclusive parade typically place twice a night from Frontierland all the way down Main Street, U.S.A. You’ll spot characters like Mickey and Minnie, Clarabelle, gingerbread men, and even Santa Clause!
Showtimes: 8:30 PM, 11:00 PM
Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration
This stage show takes place in front of Cinderella Castle, with Disney characters, music, and more. It takes place multiple times throughout the night, so don’t worry if you miss the first performance (that’s usually the most crowded one).
Showtimes: 7:40 PM, 9:25 PM, 10:35 PM, and 11:55 PM
Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks
Host Minnie Mouse will invite you to enjoy the party-exclusive Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks. As a party guest, that means you’ll get to enjoy both Happily Ever After plus this special fireworks viewing.
Showtimes: 10:00 PM
Frozen Holiday Surprise
Another small stage show, this one is focused on the Frozen characters. Join Olaf, the snowgies, Anna, Elsa, and Kristoff as they perform on Cinderella Castle stage.
Showtimes: 8:15 PM
Club Tinsel and Disney Junior Jingle Jam
Throughout the night, there are two dance parties taking place: Club Tinsel in Tomorrowland, and Disney Junior Jingle Jam at Storybook Circus.
Reindeer Wranglers
You can also check out the Reindeer Wranglers (the Dapper Dans in their holiday get ups) over in Frontierland.
Showtimes: 7:15 PM, 8:05 PM, 9:30 PM, 11:40 PM
Attraction Availability
One of the big benefits of going to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is short lines on the rides. We’ve walked on to Space Mountain and other rides during parties we’ve attended. Not all of the attractions are open during the party, but most of them are. Here’s the list of what to expect.
Fantasyland
Liberty Square
Storybook Circus
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Frontierland
Adventureland
Tomorrowland
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This list changes from time to time, and attractions may be closed at any time due to unforeseen circumstances.
Character Meet and Greets
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is a great place to do Character Meet and Greets. The Characters do come out to celebrate in their Christmas finest. Here are some of the characters who are routinely found at the party.
- Minnie
- Daisy
- Donald
- Scrooge McDuck
- Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
- Jack Skellington as Sandy Claws
- Various Princesses and their Princes
There is a special line that forms at Princess Fairytale Hall for party guests. Many of the princesses will be available for meet and greets – with their princes!
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Crowds
The number of tickets sold to the party is a closely guarded secret. Only Disney knows how many people are in the parks. Through the years, it seems like that number has gotten bigger.
All-in-all the crowd levels at the party aren’t too bad. Crowds do pile up around the parade route for both showings of the parade. Also, Main Street becomes a sea of people after the first parade for the Holiday Wishes show. That being said, most of the rides have very short lines. We’ve been to sold out parties and walked onto rides like Buzz Lightyear and even Space Mountain.
Cocoa and Cookies
One of the really cool things at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is the Cocoa and Cookies. Disney hands out Cocoa and Cookies all during the party at locations around the Magic Kingdom.
Just stop by one of the following locations and pick them up.
- Columbia Harbor House
- The Friar’s Nook
- The Lunching Pad
- Pet’s Silly Sideshow
- Tortuga Tavern
