Complete Guide to Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2024
Overview
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party is a festive event held at Magic Kingdom Park on select nights from November 8 to December 20, 2024. This five-hour celebration, from 7:00 PM to midnight, features special entertainment, character encounters, and holiday treats.
Ticket Information
- General Sale: Tickets are available starting July 10, 2024.
- Early Access: Guests of select Walt Disney World Resort hotels can purchase tickets starting July 2, 2024.
- Eligible Hotels:
- Disney Resorts Collection hotels
- Walt Disney World Swan Hotel
- Walt Disney World Swan Reserve
- Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel
- Shades of Green at Walt Disney World Resort
- Price: $169 to $219 per ticket, plus tax (varies by date).
- Discounts: Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members can save $10 per ticket on select nights.
Event Dates
- November: 8, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 19, 21, 22, 24, 26, 27, 29
- December: 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20
Event Times
- Party Hours: 7:00 PM to midnight
- Early Entry: Ticketholders can enter the park as early as 4:00 PM.
Highlights of Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party
Entertainment
- Minnie's Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Show: A festive fireworks display hosted by Minnie Mouse, featuring holiday music.
- Showtime: 10:00 PM
- Locations: Liberty Square, Fantasyland, Tomorrowland
- Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade: A yuletide parade with Disney characters, dancing gingerbread men, toy soldiers, and Santa Claus.
- Showtimes: 8:30 PM, 11:00 PM
- American Sign Language Interpretation: Available on November 11, December 5, December 10, December 19. Additional dates can be requested with at least two weeks' notice.
- Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration: A stage show at Cinderella Castle featuring music, dance, and Disney characters.
- Showtimes: 7:40 PM, 9:25 PM, 10:35 PM, 11:55 PM
- American Sign Language Interpretation: Available on November 11, December 5, December 10, December 19. Additional dates can be requested with at least two weeks' notice.
Themed Areas
- Snowy Scenes: Experience a "snowfall" on Main Street, U.S.A.
- Seasonal Décor: Enjoy holiday decorations throughout the park, including bows, wreaths, holly, and lights.
- Festive Photo Spots: Take photos with holiday-themed backdrops.
- Cookies and Festive Beverages: Enjoy sweet treats and festive drinks at designated locations around the park, included with your ticket.
Character Encounters
- Character Greetings: Meet Disney characters dressed in their holiday best.
- Frozen Holiday Surprise: Join Elsa, Anna, Olaf, Kristoff, and the snowgies as Cinderella Castle turns into a frozen wonderland at 8:15 PM.
- Club Tinsel: Dance party at Rockettower Plaza Stage in Tomorrowland.
- Disney Junior Jingle Jam: Dance with Disney Junior characters at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café.
Dining & Snacks
- Holiday Flavors: Enjoy special holiday treats and beverages.
- Specialty Sips and Bites: Holiday dishes available at select Quick-Service dining locations.
- Available Locations: Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café, Casey’s Corner, Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn Café, The Friar’s Nook, Sleepy Hollow, and more.
- Minnie's Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Dessert Party at Tomorrowland Terrace: Enjoy a dessert buffet and reserved seating for the fireworks show.
- Menu: Desserts, cheeses, and beverages including beer and wine for Guests 21 and older.
- Minnie's Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Dessert Party with Plaza Garden Viewing: Dessert buffet and reserved viewing section for the fireworks show.
- Menu: Desserts, cheeses, and beverages including beer and wine for Guests 21 and older.
- Table Service Dining: Enjoy yuletide dining at select locations.
- Available Locations: Be Our Guest Restaurant, Cinderella’s Royal Table, The Plaza Restaurant.
- Reservations: Highly recommended. Check back in September 2024 to book.
Attractions
- Decked Out Attractions: Experience holiday-themed makeovers of popular attractions.
- Space Mountain with holiday tunes and festive lighting
- Tomorrowland Speedway with holiday decor and lights
- Mad Tea Party with holiday music and lighting
- Jingle Cruise with holiday-themed puns
- Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor with a seasonal show
- Classic Attractions: Enjoy iconic Magic Kingdom attractions, including:
- Adventureland: Pirates of the Caribbean, The Magic Carpets of Aladdin, Swiss Family Treehouse
- 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
2023 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Dates
November 2023: 9, 10, 13, 14, 16, 17, 19, 21, 22, 26, 28, 30
December 2023: 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14, 15, 17, 19, 21, 22
2019 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Dates
November 8, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 19, 21, 22, 24 2019
December 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 22 2019
2018 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Dates
November 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 25, 27, 29, 30 2018
December 2, 4, 6, 7, 9, 11, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20, 21 2018
2017 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Dates
November 9, 10, 12, 14, 16, 17, 26 and 28
December 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14, 15, 17, 19, 21 and 22
2016 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Dates
November 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 15, 18, 27, 29
December 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 15, 16, 18, 22
Advance Purchase Pricing
November 10, 13 - Adult $86, Child $81
November 18, 27, 29 - Adult $92, Child $87
December 2, 4, 6, 8, 11, 13 - Adult $91, Child $86
Same Day Purchase Pricing
November 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 15 - Adult $91, Child $86
December 1 - Adult $91, Child $86
November 18, 27, 29 - Adult $96, Child $91
December 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 15 - Adult $96, Child $91
December 16, 18, 22 - Adult $99, Child $94
Annual Passholder Advance Pricing
November 7, 8, 11, 15 - Adult $84, Child $79
November 10, 13 - Adult $79, Child $74
December 1 - Adult $84, Child $79
Disney Vacation Club Advance Pricing
November 7, 8, 11, 15 - Adult $84, Child $79
December 1 - Adult $84, Child $79
November 10, 13 - Adult $79, Child $74
November 18, 27, 29 - Adult $89, Child $84
December 6 - Adult $89, Child $84
2015 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Dates
November 8, 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 29
December 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18
Event hours: 7:00pm - 12:00am
A Frozen Holiday Wish - 6:15pm, 8pm.
Mickey's Once Upon A Christmastime Parade - 8:15pm, 10:30pm
A Totally Tomorrowland Christmas - 7:45pm, 8:45pm, 9:45pm, 10:40pm, 11:35pm
2015 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Pricing
Advanced Purchase
Advance Sales Pricing is available for all events except 11/20, 11/29, 12/4, 12/11, 12/17, 12/18. For events on these dates, only Same-Day Sales Pricing applies.
- Ages 10+ - $74 + tax
- Ages 3 to 9 - $69 + tax
Same Day Purchase
- Ages 10+ - $79 + tax
- Ages 3 to 9 - $74 + tax
Premium Night
December 18 2014
- Ages 10+ - $82 + tax
- Ages 3 to 9 - $77 + tax
Passholder and DVC Discounts
Specially priced tickets are available to Disney Vacation Club Members and Passholders with the following Annual Passes: Premier Annual Passport, Premium Annual Pass, Annual Pass, Seasonal Pass, Weekday Select Pass, and Epcot® After 4pm Annual Pass for the following event days: 11/8, 11/10, 11/12, 11/13, 11/15, 11/17, 11/19, 12/1, 12/3, 12/8. Specially priced tickets MUST be purchased in ADVANCE.
Advance Purchase
- Ages 10 + - $70 + tax
- Ages 3 to 9 - $65 + tax
2014 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Dates
November 7, 10, 13, 14, 16, 20, 21, & 30
December 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11, 12, 14, 16, 18, & 19
Event hours: 7:00pm - 12:00am
A Frozen Holiday Wish - 6:15pm, 8pm.
Mickey's Once Upon A Christmastime Parade - 8:15pm, 10:30pm
A Totally Tomorrowland Christmas - 7:45pm, 8:45pm, 9:55pm, 10:50pm, 11:45pm
2014 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Pricing
Advanced Purchase
Advance Sales Pricing is available for all events except 11/21, 11/30, 12/5, 12/12, 12/18, & 12/19. For events on these dates, only Same-Day Sales Pricing applies.
Ages 10+ - $67 + tax
Ages 3 to 9 - $62 + tax
Same Day Purchase
Ages 10+ - $71 + tax
Ages 3 to 9 - $66 + tax
Premium Night
December 19 2014
Ages 10+ - $74 + tax
Ages 3 to 9 - $69 + tax
2014 Passholder and DVC Discounts
Specially priced tickets are available to Disney Vacation Club Members and Passholders with the following Annual Passes: Premier Annual Passport, Premium Annual Pass, Annual Pass, Seasonal Pass, Weekday Select Pass, and Epcot® After 4pm Annual Pass for the following event days: 11/7, 11/10, 11/13, 11/14, 11/16, 11/20, 12/2, 12/4, & 12/9. Specially priced tickets MUST be purchased in ADVANCE. Passholders may purchase discounted tickets for themselves and up to three (3) Guests. DVC Members may purchase discounted tickets for themselves and up to five (5) Guests.
Advance Purchase
Ages 10 + - $62 + tax
Ages 3 to 9 - $57 + tax
2014 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Entertainment
2014 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Treat Locations
Complimentary cookies and hot chocolate
- The Crystal Palace 9pm - 11pm
- Sunshine Tree Terrace 7pm - 12am
- Columbia Harbour House 7pm - 12am
- Pinocchio Village Haus 7pm - 10:30pm
- Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe 8pm - 12am
- Tortuga Tavern 7pm - 11pm
2014 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Restaurants
- Main Street Bakery
- Plaza Ice Cream Parlor
- Casey's Corner
- Pecos Bil Tall Tale Inn and Cafe (until 11pm)
- Westward Ho
- Frontierland Turkey Leg Cart (until 11pm)
- Frontierland Churro Wagon (until 11pm)
- Sleepy Hollow
- Liberty Square Market (until 9pm)
- The Friar's Nook (until 9pm)
- Storybook Treats
- Gaston's Tavern
- Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe
- The Lunching Pad
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Attractions
- Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom
- Swiss Family Treehouse
- The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
- Jingle Cruise
- Pirates of the Caribbean
- A Pirates Adventure - Treasures of the Seven Seas
- Splash Mountain
- Big Thunder Mountain
- Country Bear Jamboree
- Haunted Mansion
- it's a small world
- Peter Pan's Flight
- Mickey's PhilharMagic
- Prince Charming Regal Carrousel
- Enchanted Tales with Belle
- Princess Fairytale Hall
- The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
- Mad Tea Party
- Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
- Under the Sea - Journey of the Little Mermaid
- Ariel's Grotto
- Dumbo
- Casey Jr Splash n Soak Station
- The Barnstormer
- Tomorrowland Speedway
- Space Mountain
- Astro Orbiter
- PeopleMover
- Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin
- Monsters Inc Laugh Floor
- Stitch's Great Escape
2013 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Dates
November 8, 11, 14, 15, 17, 21, 22
December 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20
2013 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Pricing
Advanced Purchase
Advance Purchase pricing is available for all events except 11/22,
12/6, 12/13, 12/19 & 12/20. For events on these dates, only Same-Day
Sales
Pricing applies.
Ages 10+ - $62 + tax
Ages 3 to 9 - $57 + tax
Same Day Purchase
Ages 10+ - $67 + tax
Ages 3 to 9 - $62 + tax
Premium Night
December 20 2013
Ages 10+ - $71 + tax
Ages 3 to 9 - $66 + tax
2013 Passholder and DVC Discounts
Specially priced tickets are available to Disney Vacation Club Members
and Passholders with the following Annual Passes - Premier Passport,
Premium Annual Pass, Annual Pass, Seasonal Pass, Weekday Select Pass,
and Epcot After 4pm Annual Pass for the following event days: 11/8,
11/11, 11/14, 11/15, 11/17, 11/21, 12/1, 12/3, 12/5 & 12/10.
Advance Purchase
Ages 10 + - $58 + tax
Ages 3 to 9 - $53 + tax
2012 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Dates
November 9, 12, 15, 16, 25, 27, 29, 3
December 2, 4, 6, 7, 9, 11, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20, 21
Event hours: 7:00pm - 12:00am
Mickey's Once Upon A Christmastime Parade - 8:15pm, 10:30pm
A Totally Tomorrowland Christmas - 7:45pm, 8:45pm, 9:55pm, 10:50pm, 11:45pm
Woody's Hootin' Holiday Open House - Diamond Horseshoe
Club Tinsel - Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe
Treat Locations
Cookies and hot chocolate
The Crystal Palace 9pm - 11pm
Sunshine Tree Terrace 7pm - 12am
Columbia Harbour House 7pm - 12am
Pinocchio Village Haus 7pm - 10:30pm
Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe 8pm - 12am
2012 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Pricing
Advance Purchase adult $58.95
Advance Purchase ages 3-9 $53.95
Day of Event adult $64.95
Day of Event ages 3-9 $59.95
Passholder Discount adult $54.95
Passholder Discount ages 3-9 $49.95
(Prices above exclude tax)
Call (407) WDISNEY or (407) 934-7639 for tickets.
Advance purchase blackout dates
Nov 16, Nov 30, Dec 7, Dec 14, Dec 20, Dec 21
Passholder discount blackout dates
Nov 16, Nov 30, Dec 7, Dec 9, Dec 13, Dec 14, Dec 18, Dec 20, Dec 21
2011 Dates, Entertainment and Pricing
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party requires a separate admission ticket. Entry to the Magic Kingdom begins at 4pm with your event ticket.
November 8, 9, 11, 13, 15, 18, 27, 29, and 30
December 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 14, 16, and 18 (sold out)
NOTE: Times are subject to change, so always check with the in-park times guides on the day of your event.
2011 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party guide map
Event hours: 7:00pm - 12:00am
Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade at 8:15pm and 10:30pm
Holiday Wishes - Celebrate the Spirit of the Season at 9:30pm
The Magic, The Memories and You holiday edition at 9:15pm
Celebrate the Season castle stage show at 7:45pm, 10:05pm and 11:20pm
A Totally Tomorrowland Christmas 7:45pm, 8:45pm, 9:55pm, 10:50pm, 11:45pm
Woody's Hootin Holiday Dance Party (Woody, Jessie, Bullseye) at the Diamond Horseshoe
Cosmic Ray's Jingle Dance and Play (Goofy, Pluto, Chip, Dale and Elves) at Cosmic Ray's in Tomorrowland
Meet and Greets
- Santa at the Town Square flag pole
- Mickey and Minnie at Town Square Theater
- Snow White, Aurora, Prince Philip, Rapunzel and Flynn Ryder at Town Square Theater
- Duffy at the Tour Guide Gardens
- Captain Jack Sparrow in Adventureland
- Tinker Bell and friends at the Adventureland Veranda
- Prince Ali, Abu, Jasmine and the Genie in Adventureland
- Tiana and Naveen at the Enchanted Glade in Liberty Square
- Seven Dwarfs at the Splash Mountain exit area
- Big Al, Wendel, Shaker and Liverlips throughout Frontierland
- Pooh, Eeyore, Tigger, Piglet outside Winnie the Pooh in Fantasyland
- Peter Pan and Wendy near Mickey's PhilharMagic
- Cinderella, Prince Charming, Step Sisters and Lady Tremaine near the Fantasyland Skyway Station
- Belle and the Beast in the Fairytale Gardens in Fantasyland
- Phineas and Ferb in the Tomorrowland meet and greet area
Treat Locations (serving complimentary cookies, cocoa, apple slices and apple juice)
- Tomorrowland Terrace 7pm to 12am
- Cosmic Ray's 8pm to 12am
- Crystal palace 9pm to 11pm
- Sunshine Tree Terrace 7pm to 12am
- Columbia Harbour House 7pm to 12am
- Pinocchio's Village Haus 7pm to 10:30pm
Attractions
- Pirates of the Caribbean
- The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
- Swiss Family Treehouse
- Splash Mountain
- Big THunder Mountain
- The Haunted Mansion
- Peter Pan's Flight
- Prince Charming Regal Carrousel
- Mickey's PhilharMagic
- The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
- Mad Tea party
- Snow White's Scary Adventures
- it's a small world
- PeopleMover
- Space Mountain
- Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin
- Stitch's Great Escape!
- Tomorrowland Speedway
- Monsters Inc Laugh Floor
- Astro Orbiter
2011 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Pricing
Advance purchase adult $56.95
Advance purchase age 3-9 $51.95
Day of event adult $62.95
Day of event age 3-9 $57.95
Annual Passholder and DVC Member adult $52.95
Annual Passholder and DVC Member age 3-9 $47.95
(prices exclude tax)
Call (407) WDISNEY or (407) 934-7639 for tickets.
Blackout dates for advance purchase discounts
Nov 18, Nov 27, Dec 2, Dec 9, Dec 16, Dec 18
Blackout dates for Passholder discounts
Nov 18, Nov 27, Dec 2,Dec 7, Dec 9, Dec 11, Dec 13, Dec 14, Dec 16, Dec 18
2010 Dates and Pricing
November 8, 11, 12, 16, 18, 19, 28, and 30
December 2, 3 (sold out), 5, 7, 9, 10, 12, 14, 16 (sold out), 17 (sold out), and 19 (sold out)
Event hours: 7:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade at 8:15pm and 10:30pm
Holiday Wishes--Celebrate the Spirit of the Season at 9:30pm
Celebrate the Season Show 7:45pm, 10:05pm and 11:20pm
2010 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Pricing
Advance purchase adult $53.95
Advance purchase age 3-9 $47.95
Day of event adult $59.95
Day of event age 3-9 $53.95
Annual Passholder and DVC Member adult $49.95
Annual Passholder and DVC Member age 3-9 $43.95
(prices exclude tax)
Call (407) WDISNEY or (407) 934-7639 for tickets.
Blackouts
Annual Passholder and DVC Member discounts are not available on 7 Dec, 10 Dec, 12 Dec, 14 Dec, 16 Dec, 17 Dec, 19 Dec.
Advance purchase discounts are not available on 7 Dec, 10 Dec, 12 Dec, 17 Dec, 19 Dec.
2009 Dates and Pricing
November 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 29
December 1, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 13, 15, 17, 18
2009 Party Guide Map
Event hours: 7:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade at 8:15pm and 10:30pm
Holiday Wishes--Celebrate the Spirit of the Season at 9:30pm
Celebrate the Season Show 7:45pm, 10:05pm and 11:20pm
Belle's Enchanted Christmas at 7:30pm, 8:50pm, 9:55pm and 11pm
A Totally Tomorrowland Christmas Show 7:45pm, 8:45pm, 9:50pm, 10:45pm and 11:45pm
2009 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Pricing
Advance purchase adult $52
Advance purchase age 3-9 $46
Day of event adult $59
Day of event age 3-9 $53
Annual Passholder and DVC Member adult $49
Annual Passholder and DVC Member age 3-9 $43
(prices exclude tax)
Call (407) WDISNEY or (407) 934-7639 for tickets.
Blackouts
Annual Passholder and DVC Member discounts are not available on 20 Nov, 29 Nov, 1 Dec, 4 Dec, 10 Dec, 11 Dec, 13 Dec, 15 Dec, 17 Dec, 18 Dec.
Advance purchase discounts are not available on 29 Nov, 4 Dec, 11 Dec, 17 Dec, 18 Dec.
2008 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Dates
Nov. 10, 11, 14, 16, 20, 21, 30; Dec. 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11, 12, 14, 16, 18, 19. Admission to this event requires a separate ticket. Guests can visit disneyworld.com/holidays or call 407/W-DISNEY now for advance tickets and information.