Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2026: Dining Reservations Open in September

By WDWMAGIC Staff · Thursday August 27, 2026 7:37am ET · "Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party"
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2026: Dining Reservations Open in September
Dining and dessert party reservations for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2026 open September 3 for resort hotel guests and September 9 for all others.

If you're planning to dine or attend a dessert party during Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2026, Disney has annoucned today that reservations open in September. Here's what you need to know before booking opens.

When Reservations Open

Disney Resort hotel guests can book starting September 3, 2026, for dates up to 60 days in advance of their arrival, covering the entire length of their stay (up to a 10-night stay).

All other guests can book starting September 9, 2026.

What You Can Reserve

Four Magic Kingdom restaurants are accepting reservations for party nights, along with the returning Minnie's Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Dessert Parties.

Restaurants

  • Our Guests Restaurant
  • Cinderella's Royal Table
  • The Plaza Restaurant
  • The Beak and Barrel

Dessert Parties

  • Minnie's Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Dessert Party

The dessert party is a separately priced experience that includes an assortment of treats and premium viewing of Minnie's Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks. It's a popular add-on that tends to book up quickly once reservations open.

Tips for Booking

Resort hotel guests get a six-day head start on the general booking window, which can make a real difference for the most sought-after restaurants and party dates. If you're staying on property and want a specific restaurant or dessert party date, be ready to book as soon as the window opens on September 3.

For all other guests, September 9 is your date. Reservations can be made through the My Disney Experience app or by calling Disney dining.

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party runs on select nights from November 8 through December 22, 2026, at Magic Kingdom.

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Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2026: Dining Reservations Open in September
Dining and dessert party reservations for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2026 open in September, ahead of the event's run from November 8 through December 22 at Magic Kingdom. Resort hotel guests can book starting September 3, while all other guests get access on September 9.

https://www.wdwmagic.com/events/Mickeys-Very-Merry-Christmas-Party/news/27aug2026-mickey-s-very-merry-christmas-party-2026-dining-reservations-open-in-september.htm
Very Merry Christmas Party 2026 Dining Reservations Are Now Open for Resort Guests
Resort hotel guests can now book dining and dessert party reservations for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2026, with a six-day head start over the general public. All other guests get access September 9, with options including four Magic Kingdom restaurants and Minnie's Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Dessert Party.

https://www.wdwmagic.com/events/Mickeys-Very-Merry-Christmas-Party/news/03sep2026-very-merry-christmas-party-2026-dining-reservations-are-now-open-for-resort-guests.htm
Minnie's Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Dessert Party 2026: Prices and Details
Pricing is now available for the two Minnie's Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Dessert Party options running alongside Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2026. The Tomorrowland Terrace reserved seating option runs $129 for adults and $74 for kids, while the Plaza Garden standing view option is cheaper at $104 and $59 respectively - both require a separate party ticket.

https://www.wdwmagic.com/dining/Wishes-Dessert-Party/news/03sep2026-minnie-s-wonderful-christmastime-fireworks-dessert-party-2026-prices-and-details.htm
…I bet they’re flying off the shelves…feed the FOMO 🫡
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2026: When Will Dates Start Selling Out?
All 25 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2026 dates are still available as of September 22, running later than recent years when opening night sold out in early September. With Halloween party sales now wrapped up, expect sellouts to accelerate fast - if 2026 tracks 2025, opening night on November 8 could go first, with November dates largely gone by early November.

https://www.wdwmagic.com/events/Mickeys-Very-Merry-Christmas-Party/news/22sep2026-mickey-s-very-merry-christmas-party-2026-when-will-dates-start-selling-out.htm
Not sold out yet?
↩ replying to ToTBellHop
Even worse - Due to the financial hardship now facing TWDC as a result, Josh isn't sending out Christmas cards this year. Several didn't take the news well...
Doing Jollywood Dec12 (first time!), and Xmas party on Dec13 (2nd time?.

Will be my only 2 Disney days on a relatively quick 5 night / 6 day trip, as I'm making sure to get my 2nd visit to Epic (Went June 2025), and at least a night up to Augustine to see Night of Lights / little beach day.

Will make full use of the two hour cross over periods, and stay till closing to do everything I can. Only downside is I probably won't get to do any sit down restaurants since I'll be focusing a little faster than usual & probably want to hit some of the party exclusive food. (Sci-Fi always has my heart).
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party on November 24 is now showing as sold out. In 2025, the first date that sold out (Nov. 7) happened on September 10.
They'll all sell out eventually.

But it's been the same thing for a decade plus and I'm sure the guest surveys reflect that they're overpriced and stale.

New Parade?
New Fireworks?
Dreamlights?

Or they'll just limp by for the next 3-4 years and hope Cars Land can turn it around and attract some enthusiasm.
↩ replying to monothingie
Would be very curious what surveys actually say. My hunch is they get better ratings than we think
↩ replying to phoenician22
I'm sure the GSAT numbers are solid. I'm almost certain they use that as a reason to not invest/add/change anything. "People like it, why should we change anything?"
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party on December 22 is now showing as sold out.
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party on December 20 is now showing as sold out.
↩ replying to DCBaker
"Unprecedented demand!"