Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2022 Ticket Info (2024)

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Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is one of the most popular specialty-ticketed events at Disney World. With the popularity of this year’s Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party (where almost every night has sold out), this year’s holiday celebration will probably be just as (if not more) in demand. Want more in-depth information? Read our article explaining the attraction overlays, entertainment, and food available. This article serves as a brief overview, so you know the basics to decide whether or not you should visit this year’s festivities.

If you are still unsure whether you should attend this year’s Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party or what hotels are available during that busy time, reach out to our Destination Specialists, who are always ready to give the gift of Disney World expertise.

What is Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party?

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is a season unto itself. It is a time when Mickey and the gang ring in the holidays with merriment and festivities, including specialty fireworks, parades, meet and greets, and food. Many families travel to Disney World around this time to take in this event and all the extravagant decorations. This event is only available on select nights and requires a separate ticket.

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Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Dates

Here is a list of the party dates for the 2022 event:

  • November 8, 10, 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 22, 27, 29
  • December 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 15, 16, 18, 20, 22

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas PartyTickets

For 2022, tickets range from $149 to $199. The highest-priced tickets are closer to Christmas Eve at $199. You can expect to save a couple of dollars if you attend in November or early December. You can buy Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas party tickets directly from Disney, or our agents can do the purchasing for you. The least expensive Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party tickets are for the party nights from November 10 (the second party of the year) to November 17th.

Tickets are extremely limited, and we recommend buying them sooner rather than later. There is a chance that dates will sell out quickly, especially if they are closer to the holidays, and they might not be available the day of the event.

Unlike certain paid events, you do not need an additional theme park ticket or reservation to attend Mickey’s Very Mery Christmas Party.

You can use your ticket on the day of your event starting at 4:00 p.m. The event begins at 7:00 p.m. and runs until midnight. Of course, if you want to visit the parks before 4:00 p.m., you will also need a theme park ticket and reservation. The park closes to guests who do not have a ticket to the event starting at 6:00 p.m.

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas PartyDiscounts

Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members can save $10 per ticket on select nights. You will want to view tickets and discounted dates on the Disney World website.

2022 Entertainment Offerings

Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Show

This sweet, enchanting fireworks show showcases all the wonderful feelings that holiday music brings. This show uses beautiful projection mapping on the Cinderella Castle in coordination with fireworks. These fireworks are exclusive to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and are not viewable on non-party nights.

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Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade

All of your Disney friends gather and celebrate the merriest time of year in this parade. You’ll see characters donned in their holiday best, along with the iconic marching toy soldiers and gingerbread men. You’ll even see Santa on his sleigh saying hello before his big night!

Club Tinsel

Santa’s elves and friends have transformed Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe into an epic dance party in Tomorrowland. Ever wanted to have an epic dance-off with a reindeer? Now is your chance!

A Totally Tomorrowland Christmas

Hang out with Mike Wazowski, Buzz Lightyear, and Stitch in this out-of-this-world party featuring contemporary twists on some of your favorite Christmastime songs.

Disney Junior Jingle Jam

If you’re traveling with little ones, they’ll love dancing and playing with the Disney Junior characters. You can find Fancy Nancy, Doc McStuffins, and Vampirina over by Storybook Circus.

Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration

Just like the song, it’s the mostmerriest time of the year at Disney World. Mickey and his friends sing and dance to festive tunes and celebrate the holiday season. You’ll be able to see characters including Woody, Jesse, Jose, Panchito, Snow White, Peter Pan, and more. We love the opulent performance from Clarabelle Cow as she belts out All I Want For Christmas Is You.

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Attraction Overlays

This year, some of your favorite attractions are seeing holiday overlays that are exclusive to this event. You’ll find these party-exclusive makeovers at Tomorrowland Speedway, Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor, Space Mountain, and Mad Tea Party. Jungle Cruise also sees its characteristically punny theming, which is also available during regular park hours.

Free & Specialty Event Food

Included with your event ticket are cookies and hot cocoa! If you’re like us, you will never turn down a free cookie. But, should your sweet tooth be satisfied, there are also menus available at select quick-service restaurants offering exclusive event foods. There are also allergy-friendly items, so no one is left out of enjoying delicious holiday treats.

Meet & Greets

What’s better than saying hello to your favorite Disney characters as they’re donned in their holiday apparel? You’ll be able to greet some rarely-seen characters, including the seven dwarfs and princesses with their princes. You can also visit Santa Claus, who is always excited to hear about your holiday wish list.

Decorations & Theming

As expected for the time of year, you’ll find Magic Kingdom decked out with magical holiday decor. The decorations are the most elaborate and beautiful during this time of the year, with bows, ornaments, and garlands everywhere you look. To top it all off, Main Street, USA becomes covered in fluffy “snow”. There are plenty of spots to take that Instagram-worthy selfie!

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50th Anniversary Party-Exclusive Additions

This year’s Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is different because it also lands on Magic Kingdom’s 50th-anniversary celebration. There are new photo spots, where you can snap that perfect holiday family photo. You’ll also receive a 50th Anniversary holiday souvenir.

If you are a fan of the holidays and Disney World, you can’t miss Mickey’s Very Mery Christmas Party! This event quickly sells out, so make sure you plan ahead. Enjoy all the festivities, sing a carol or two, dance, and have the merriest of times! (Oh, and save a cookie for us too.)

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Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2022 Ticket Info (2024)

FAQs

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2022 Ticket Info? ›

For 2022, tickets range from $149 to $199. The highest-priced tickets are closer to Christmas Eve at $199. You can expect to save a couple of dollars if you attend in November or early December. You can buy Mickey's Very Merry Christmas party tickets directly from Disney, or our agents can do the purchasing for you.

Do you need a seperate ticket for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party? ›

You do not need a Disney Park Pass reservation if you're only attending the party (but if you have regular admission tickets and plan to arrive prior to 4 p.m., you would need a park reservation). Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party is a separately ticketed event, which means you must purchase a party ticket to attend.

What is included in Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party? ›

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party is a Walt Disney World event hosted at Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Florida on select evenings in November and December leading up to Christmas. It features holiday entertainment including a parade, dance parties, character meet-and-greets, and complimentary treat stations.

How much does it cost to go to Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party? ›

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2023 Dates and Ticket Prices. Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party occurs on select nights in November and December, starting November 9th through December 22nd, 2023. Tickets cost anywhere between $169 and $199 per adult, or $159 to $189 per child aged three to nine.

Are rides open during Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party? ›

Only certain rides stay open during Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party which include: The Magic Carpets of Aladdin. Jungle Cruise. Pirates of the Caribbean.

Do you get free food at Mickey's Very Merry Christmas party? ›

Cookies and Drinks

Included in the price of admission to Mickey's Very Merry Christmas party are cookies and hot cocoa! In the past, we've also seen hot chocolate, apple cider, and eggnog! Keep in mind that you won't be able to grab these free snacks just anywhere in Magic Kingdom.

How early can you enter the park for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas party? ›

Event Times

On event nights, Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party begins at 7 p.m. and lasts until midnight. Ticket holders may enter the park on their party ticket as early as 4 p.m., and entry at the tapstiles will close to those without party tickets at 6 p.m.

Is Mickey's Very Merry worth it? ›

The good thing is that your ticket does get you up-to 8 hours of park time, exclusive entertainment, fun fireworks, plus tons of characters. But if you go into the evening without a plan, you may feel like you're wasting money.

Is Mickey's Very Merry Christmas crowded? ›

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party is an event with a limited amount of tickets. That means that the Magic Kingdom will never be as busy during a party as it will on the crowded day. That said, the nature of the party means that crowds will be concentrated around the events, especially the parade and fireworks.

Do you need Genie Plus for Merry Christmas party? ›

There's nothing quite like standing on Main Street, U.S.A., and watching the snow fall as Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade passes by. I recommend watching the 11:00 p.m. parade for more elbow room. Disney Genie+ service is not offered during Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party.

How many people can go to Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party? ›

Most estimates say that the maximum number of tickets sold for each night of the Magic Kingdom parties (Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party) is about 30,000. Contrast this with an estimated maximum capacity of the Magic Kingdom in the range of 80,000 to 100,000.

Does Mickey Christmas Party sell out? ›

That's not normal. While Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party does usually sell better than its Halloween counterpart, the norm is for the first 2-3 parties to sell out, the first one after Thanksgiving to sell out (because parties aren't held during the week of Thanksgiving), and then mid-December dates.

What happens if it rains during Mickey's Very Merry Christmas party? ›

The Theme Parks usually operate rain or shine and the Party will continue while it's raining, as long as it's safe to do so. I spent a very rainy night at Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party several years ago, and it was a lot of fun even though it was pretty wet!

Is Magic Kingdom less crowded on Christmas party days? ›

The underlying rationale for this is that many day guests avoid Magic Kingdom on party dates because the park hours are shorter and Happily Ever After fireworks are not shown to regular guests. This results in significantly lighter crowds on days of the holiday parties when Magic Kingdom closes at 6 pm.

How does Mickey's Christmas party work? ›

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party takes place from 7 pm to midnight. Ticket holders are admitted to Magic Kingdom as early as 4 pm on the valid date of their ticket–giving them even more time to enjoy park favorites before the event begins.

Do you need a separate ticket for Mickey's Not So Scary? ›

Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party is a specially ticketed event that is completely separate from your regular admission, even if you are using your Magic Bands for both, so you can visit the park of your choice earlier in the day.

How many people can go to the Magic Kingdom for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas party? ›

Most estimates say that the maximum number of tickets sold for each night of the Magic Kingdom parties (Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party) is about 30,000. Contrast this with an estimated maximum capacity of the Magic Kingdom in the range of 80,000 to 100,000.

Is Mickey's Halloween party a separate ticket? ›

What Is Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party? Maybe we're a tad bit biased, but we think Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom is not to be missed. This special event occurs after regular park hours and requires a separate party ticket to enjoy all its exclusive offerings.

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