We finally have the dates for both Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party (MVMCP) and Jollywood Nights at the Walt Disney World Resort for 2026.
Pricing still hasn’t been announced, but expect increases from 2025.
Let’s take a look!
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
The party will run on select dates between November 8, 2026, and December 22, 2026, at the Magic Kingdom.
- November 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 24, 25, 27, 29
- December 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 13, 15, 17, 18, 20, 22
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party starts at 7 PM, but guests can enter as early as 4 PM.
When will tickets become available?
Starting on July 9, guests staying at select Walt Disney World Resorts, Swan and Dolphin Hotels, and Shades of Green will be able to buy tickets. Everyone else will need to wait until July 16 to purchase tickets.
Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members can purchase the tickets online or by calling 407-934-7639.
Special Activities
- Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas Parade and a special appearance of Santa Claus
- See Santa at Santa’s Christmas Carnival in Storybook Circus
- Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks
- Frozen Holiday Surprise, where Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, Olaf, and the snowgies light up Cinderella Castle
- Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration
- Special Character Meet and Greets
- Special Merchandise
- Special Treats
- Most attractions will be open to ride
Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Another special ticketed event happens at Disney’s Hollywood Studios called Jollywood Nights. It will run from November 7, 2026, through January 5, 2027.
Here are the dates
- November 7, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28
- December 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 23
- January 3, 5
Guests can enter the park as early as 5:30 PM, but the party officially runs from 7:30 PM – 12:30 AM.
Prices have not yet been announced.
As with Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, guests staying at select Disney Resorts, the Swan, the Dolphin, and Shades of Green, can purchase tickets on July 9. Everyone else needs to wait until July 16.
Special Activities at the event.
- Disney Holidays in Hollywood where Kermit and Miss Piggy host a holiday event with various Disney characters, including Mickey Mouse.
- What’s This? Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along
- Glisten staking show in front of the Chinese Theater
- Twilight Soirée at the Tip Top Club a 1930s-inspired event in the courtyard of the Tower of Terror. Live music is performed.
- Pixar Disco at the Pixar Plaza with characters from Monsters Inc. and The Incredibles.
- Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby an adult-focused dining event that recommends reservations.
- Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! the night-time show inspired by Prep & Landing.
- Character meet and greets
- Special Merchandise
- Attractions will be open
Characters
This event is known for its special characters, including:
- Phineas and Ferb
- Max Goof as Powerline
- Chip ‘n’ Dale: Rescue Rangers
- Stitch dressed as Santa
- Baloo and King Louie
- The Mandalorian and Grogu
- Chewbacca celebrating Life Day
- Lotso from Toy Story 3
- Partysaurus Rex
- Bing Bong from Inside Out
- Duffy
- Scrooge McDuck
- Donald Duck and Daisy Duck
- Goofy and Pluto
- Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse
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