2026 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party - Planning Guide & Checklist!

The holidays have officially arrived at Walt Disney World, and that means Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is back at Magic Kingdom! During this premiere after-hours event, guests celebrate the season with festive entertainment, rare character sightings, and even snow on Main Street! Tons of exclusive offerings are available during this five-hour affair. So, to help you make the most of your party time, we’ve created a checklist of everything to do at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party.

But before we dive into our Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party checklist, let’s go over some party details.

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is a special ticketed event taking place on select evenings from November 8 to December 22, 2026. The party runs from 7pm to 12am, but guests can enter the park as early at 4pm. This means you can enjoy three hours of park time before the party even begins!

During the five hours of party time, guests can experience the following:

• Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Show – Sparkling fireworks light up the sky to the tune of cheerful holiday carols.
• Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade – Beloved Disney characters, marching toy soldiers, and dancing gingerbread men delight guests in this dazzling display of parade floats.
• Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration – Join Mickey and friends at Cinderella Castle for a yuletide stage show featuring dance numbers, holiday songs, and shimmering snowflakes.
• Frozen Holiday Surprise – Join Elsa, Anna, Olaf, Kristoff, and the Snowgies as Elsa transforms Cinderella Castle into a frozen wonderland.
• Santa’s Christmas Carnival – Meet Santa Claus and other North Pole friends at the joyful holiday carnival in Storybook Circus.
• Club Tinsel – Dance along with Disney pals during this jubilant holiday party at Tomorrowland’s Rockettower Plaza Stage.
• Stitchmas! – Sing, dance, and play with Stitch and friends during this out-of-this-world celebration.
• Rare Characters – During the party, guests can meet rare characters, including Jack Skellington dressed as “Sandy Claws.”
• Popular Attractions With Lower Wait Times – Because Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is a reduced capacity event, guests can enjoy lower wait times for popular attractions!
• Party Exclusive Offerings – Party guests enjoy exclusive menu items, PhotoPass Magic Shots, and merchandise not available to daytime guests.

That is a lot to accomplish in five hours! It’s impossible to see and do everything in one night. But with our Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party checklist, you can prioritize your favorites and have a holly jolly good time!

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You can download a printable version of our Very Merry Christmas Party checklist below!

2026 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Checklist Download

Ride Attractions

One benefit of attending Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is the limited capacity. This means shorter wait times for attractions!

We’ve only included attractions with a special party twist on our checklist. But to take advantage of low wait times, you can head over to the following attractions:

Adventureland:

• The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
• Pirates of the Caribbean
• Swiss Family Treehouse
• Jingle Cruise* (overlay not party-specific)

Frontierland:

• Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
• Tiana’s Bayou Adventure (re-opening December 18, 2026)

Liberty Square:

• Haunted Mansion

Fantasyland:

• Prince Charming Regal Carrousel
• “It’s a small world”
• Peter Pan’s Flight
• The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
• Mad Tea Party*
• Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid
• Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
• Dumbo the Flying Elephant
• The Barnstormer

Tomorrowland:

• Astro Orbiter
• Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
• Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor*
• Space Mountain*
• Tomorrowland Speedway*
• Tomorrowland Transit Authority People Mover
• TRON Lightcyle/Run

Meet Your Favorite Characters

Classic Disney characters are out in full force during the Christmas party, including some rare sightings!

Many of them are dressed in their holiday finest, making these character interactions extra special.

Dancing with Stitch at Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party

I included a few blank lines on our Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party checklist, so you can pick your favorites from the following:

Main Street USA:

• Jack Skellington and Sally
• Elena of Avalor
• Mary Poppins
• Mickey and Minnie Mouse

Adventureland:

• Captain Jack Sparrow
• Friends from Aladdin

Frontierland:

• Tiana and Naveen

Fantasyland:

• Rapunzel and Flynn Rider
• Cinderella and Prince Charming
• Anna and Elsa
• Mirabel
• Snow White and The Prince
• Aurora and Phillip
• Belle
• Alice in Wonderland friends
• Ariel and Eric
• Winnie the Pooh and friends
• Donald Duck and friends

Party Exclusive Food and Drinks

Guests of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party receive complimentary cookies and cocoa during the party! The treat locations include the following:

• The Lunching Pad – Snickerdoodle Cookie & Punch
• Gaston’s Tavern – Snowman-shaped Pretzel & Apple Cider
• Sunshine Tree Terrace – Hot Cocoa Cookie made with Dove Chocolate & Apple Cider
• Tortuga Tavern – Buttercream Frosted Candy Cane Flavored Cookie & Hot Cocoa
• Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café – Buttercream Frosted Green Sprinkle Cutout Cookie & Hot Cocoa
• Fantasyland Train Station – Cookie Dough Buttercream Frosted Cookie & Eggnog

For Disney foodies, the party-exclusive food and drink offerings will have you feeling merry and bright!

Food and beverage available at Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party

Head to Disney Parks Blog for the full menu of food and drink options.

Guests looking for table service dining can enjoy festive specialty menus at the following locations:

• Be Our Guest Restaurant
• Cinderella’s Royal Table
• The Plaza Restaurant

Reservations are strongly encouraged. Check out our Advance Dining Reservations Guide so you don’t miss out!

Party Specific Magic Shots

Disney’s PhotoPass Service is the perfect way to capture your memories at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. PhotoPass Photographers are located throughout the park to snap photos in a variety of festive settings including character interactions. But one of my favorite features of PhotoPass is Magic Shots!