Holiday diehards in Orlando can grab their planners. Walt Disney World announced on June 24, 2026, that its two after-hours Christmas parties are officially back: Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom on select nights from Sunday, November 8 through Tuesday, December 22, and Disney Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on select dates from Saturday, November 7, through Tuesday, January 5. Presales for guests staying at select Disney hotels start July 9, and tickets for the general public go on sale July 16, with prices varying by date and ticket type.
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Dates And Details
Disney Parks Blog lays out the night-by-night calendar for Mickey’s Very Merry, which will run on select evenings between Nov. 8 and Dec. 22, including Nov. 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 24, 25, 27 and 29, and Dec. 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 13, 15, 17, 18, 20 and 22. Party ticket holders can tap into the holiday mood early with entry to Magic Kingdom beginning at 4 p.m., before the evening festivities kick in. According to Disney Parks Blog, the event lineup includes Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade, Minnie’s fireworks, Mickey’s Most Merriest stage show, a Frozen castle transformation, holiday overlays on select attractions, and a slate of seasonal treats.
Ticket Sales And Prices
Tickets will roll out in two phases: an early window beginning July 9 for guests staying at select Disney Resorts, followed by a general on-sale for everyone else on July 16. The Orlando Sentinel reports that Mickey’s Very Merry tickets will run roughly $189 to $229, depending on the date, while Jollywood Nights tickets are pegged at about $169 to $199. Children ages 3 to 9 get a $10 break on event tickets. Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club members may see special pricing and discounted options, and both parties are being sold as limited-capacity, separately ticketed evenings, so some dates are expected to disappear fast.
Jollywood Nights Extends Into January
Disney’s Jollywood Nights is coming back with its Hollywood-glam holiday vibe and, for the first time, is stretching into January with events on Jan. 3 and Jan. 5. According to Disney Parks Blog, the 2026 slate features the “Disney Holidays in Hollywood” stage show with Kermit and Miss Piggy, a Nightmare Before Christmas sing-along, the “Glisten!” skating show in front of the Chinese Theatre and a twilight soiree at the Tip Top Club. Disney also calls out the holiday debut of Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets and is promising specialty food, limited-capacity entertainment areas, and lower ride waits for ticketed guests, with the full Jollywood rundown detailed on the Disney Parks Blog.
Plan Ahead If You’re Going
Both parties are capped for attendance, and many dates for similar Disney after-hours events have sold out quickly in recent seasons, so guests who want guaranteed access are being nudged to plan early. Travel outlets and fan sites often suggest booking well in advance or staying at a Disney Resort to take advantage of the presale window. For tips and sample itineraries, see Disney Tourist Blog. Many visitors end up weighing Very Merry’s classic, family-forward parade and fireworks formula against Jollywood’s glitzy, more adult-leaning feel when deciding whether to spring for the premium tickets.
For official details, ticket links, and updates on menus and merchandise, check Walt Disney World’s holiday hub at DisneyWorld.com/Holidays and the event pages for Mickey’s Very Merry and Jollywood Nights. Disney’s official pages will have the most current pricing and availability once the July ticket windows open.
