Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2025: Ultimate Guide & Insider Tips
- Practically Perfect Pixie Dust
- Nov 9, 2024
- 9 min read
Updated: Jul 14
📅 Updated July 9, 2025 with newly released dates, ticket details, and character meet & greets for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2025.
If you’re dreaming of snow falling on Main Street, holiday treats around every corner, and a festive Magic Kingdom lit up in twinkle lights… you’re in the right place. 🎄 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party (or MVMCP for short) is one of the most beloved holiday events at Walt Disney World—and for good reason. With exclusive shows, free snacks, rare character sightings, and limited-capacity crowds, this after-hours party has become a must-do for many Disney fans visiting in November or December.
❄️ What is Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party?
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is a special-ticketed holiday event held on select nights at Magic Kingdom during November and December. The party officially runs from 7:00 PM to midnight, but ticket holders can enter the park as early as 4:00 PM—giving you bonus time in the park before the party officially begins.
This limited-capacity event features:
❄️ Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade
🎆 Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks
🍪 Complimentary cookies and hot cocoa at treat stations throughout the park
🎶 Festive ride overlays (like Space Mountain and the Jungle Cruise)
🎁 Exclusive holiday merchandise and PhotoPass opportunities
🎅 Rare character meet-and-greets in special holiday outfits
It's a magical way to experience the parks with shorter wait times, seasonal entertainment, and a whole lot of holiday cheer!
When is 🎄Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party in 2025?
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party will take place on select nights from November 7 to December 21, 2025 at Magic Kingdom.
🗓️ 2025 Party Dates:
November: 7, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 30
December: 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11, 12, 14, 16, 18, 19, 21
🎟️ When Do Tickets Go on Sale?
Get your calendar ready! Tickets for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2025 go on sale on two different dates:
July 16, 2025 – Early access for guests staying at:
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels
Shades of Green Resort
July 22, 2025 – Tickets available to the general public
🧚♀️ Pixie Dust Pro Tip: Party nights close to Thanksgiving and weekends in December tend to sell out fastest—especially Friday nights and the final party on December 21. Book early if you have a specific date in mind!
What is the cost of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party?
***Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2025 cost will be updated as soon as it is released by Disney.
Prices for 2024 started at $169 for ages 10 and up and $159 for ages 3-9. Click here for exact pricing by date. We will update for 2025 as soon as they are released.
💻 How to Purchase Tickets
Guests can purchase Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party tickets in one of three ways:
Online through the official Walt Disney World website
By phone at the Disney Reservation Center: (407) 934-7639
Through an authorized Disney Vacation Planner (like Bren! 😉)
🧚♀️ Pixie Dust Pro Tip: Booking through a travel agent costs the same as booking direct—and we can help you choose the best party date for your family and secure hard-to-find dining reservations too.
Are there any discounts available for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party ?
In 2025 on select nights Annual Passholders or Disney Vacation Club discounts will be available. Typically this is about $10, but we will update with information for 2025 as soon as it is released.
What are the hours of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party ?
MVMCP runs from 7pm - Midnight. People with tickets to MVMCP can enter the park at 4PM, before the party officially starts.
Do I need a theme park ticket or a reservation to attend Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party?
This is a hard ticketed event, no regular theme park ticket or reservation are required. Guests with a ticket to MVMCP will be admitted to the Magic Kingdom starting at 4pm. The fun festivities begin at 7pm.
🎁 Planning to visit Hollywood Studios during the holidays? Don’t miss our full guide to Jollywood Nights 2025 including event dates, tickets, character meet and greets, food, merch, and more!
What exclusive party activities are available at MVMCP?
Details are still being released for 2025 but the merriment includes exclusive holiday character meet and greets as well as:
🎆 Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Show
🕙 2024 Showtime: 10:00 PM
Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Show blends projections, classic holiday music, and dazzling fireworks over Cinderella Castle. The viewing area in front of the castle will be packed, so if you're not up for the crowd…
🧚 Pixie Dust Pro Tip: For a more relaxed view, try watching from the Rapunzel restrooms area or the walkway near Gaston’s Tavern. You’ll still get a great angle without being shoulder-to-shoulder with the crowd.
🎄 Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade
📍 Parade route: Frontierland to Main Street U.S.A.
🕣 2024 Showtimes: 8:30 PM and 11:00 PM
This festive 20-minute parade is one of the most magical parts of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. You’ll see marching toy soldiers, dancing gingerbread men, prancing reindeer, and beloved Disney characters decked out in their holiday best—all leading up to Santa Claus himself bringing cheer from his sleigh!
Disney even adds extra pixie dust with festive scents piped into the air and “snow” falling on Main Street. ❄️
🧚 Pixie Dust Pro Tip: The best views are along Main Street near the front of the park, but those spots fill up fast. For lower crowds and more elbow room, catch the second parade at 11:00 PM—it’s usually much easier to find a good spot and just as magical!.
🎤 Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration
📍 Stage show at Cinderella Castle
🕖 2024 Showtimes: 7:40 PM, 9:25 PM, 10:35 PM, 11:55 PM
Join Mickey and his pals for a high-energy stage show packed with festive music, dancing, and holiday cheer. Classic Disney characters perform favorite seasonal songs with sparkling costumes and castle backdrops that shine even brighter than the fireworks!
🧚 Pixie Dust Pro Tip: The 11:55 PM show is your best bet for lower crowds—perfect for ending your night on a magical high note.
❄️ Frozen Holiday Surprise
📍 Stage show at Cinderella Castle
🕗 2024 Showtime: 8:15 PM
Elsa, Anna, Kristoff, and Olaf take the stage to transform Cinderella Castle into a glittering icy palace. This short-but-sweet 7-minute show features heartwarming moments and dazzling lighting effects—don’t blink or you’ll miss it!
🧚 Pixie Dust Pro Tip: If you’re planning to watch the 8:30 parade, catch Frozen Holiday Surprise first, then slide into your parade spot along Main Street.
🚗 Holiday Attraction Overlays
These fan-favorite overlays are exclusive to party nights—and add a merry twist to some of Magic Kingdom’s classic rides:
🎄 Jungle Cruise → Jingle Cruise Get ready for punny jokes, tropical tinsel, and yuletide-themed décor on this holiday river expedition.
🌟 Tomorrowland Speedway Cruise through a track lined with shimmering lights and a festive holiday soundtrack.
🚀 Space Mountain Zoom through space with flashing lights and upbeat holiday tunes—it’s wild and festive in the best way.
🎩 Mad Tea Party Each spin features one of four unique combinations of colorful lights and wacky holiday music.
👹 Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor Special holiday jokes and interactive fun turn this seasonal edition into a laugh-filled break from the lines.
🧚 Pixie Dust Pro Tip: Head to Tomorrowland early in the night—most of the overlays are located there, and crowds tend to build up fast!
🎉 Dance Parties & Character Fun
The party isn’t just about parades and fireworks—there’s music, dancing, and tons of character magic tucked throughout the park!
🪩 Club Tinsel Dance Party
📍 Rockettower Plaza Stage, Tomorrowland
Dance the night away with Santa Goofy, Max, Judy Hopps, Nick Wilde, and Chip ‘n’ Dale as they bring the groove to Tomorrowland with holiday beats and high-energy fun.
🎶 Disney Junior Jingle Jam
📍Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café in Tomorrowland
Featuring characters like Fancy Nancy, Vampirina, Doc McStuffins bopping along to holiday favorites.
🎅 Character Meet and Greets at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
One of the most magical parts of the party? Meeting rare characters in their holiday best! Expect special meet and greets with classic favorites, Disney couples, and seasonal surprises.
✅ Confirmed for 2025:
❄️ Anna & Elsa
🎄 Jack Skellington as “Sandy Claws” & Sally
🎁 Mickey & Minnie Mouse in festive outfits
More beloved Disney characters will be announced as the event approaches—stay tuned!
Santa’s Christmas Carnival - With festive photo ops, crafts, and activities—including a meet & greet with Santa Claus himself.
👑 2024 Character Lineup (for reference):
While 2025’s full lineup hasn’t been released yet, here’s a look at who appeared in 2024—many of these are likely to return!
Fantasyland:
Snow White & Prince
Aurora & Prince Phillip
Cinderella & Prince Charming
Belle (in her Christmas gown)
Ariel & Prince Eric
Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Eeyore, and Piglet (in holiday scarves)
Alice & the White Rabbit
Tweedle Dee & Tweedle Dum
Mirabel & Bruno
Storybook Circus:
Santa Goofy
Minnie, Daisy, Donald, and Scrooge McDuck
Liberty Square:
Princess Tiana & Prince Naveen
Mary Poppins
Adventureland:
Captain Jack Sparrow
Jasmine & Genie
Moana
Tomorrowland:
Stitch (in his festive holiday shirt)
Main Street, U.S.A.:
Mickey Mouse
Jack Skellington as “Sandy Claws” and Sally
Santa’s Christmas Carnival debuted last year with festive photo ops, crafts, and activities—including a meet & greet with Santa Claus himself.
📸 PhotoPass & Magic Shots
Don’t forget to take advantage of special Magic Shots available only during the party—think falling snow, flying reindeer, and festive frames! If you’ve purchased Memory Maker, these are included.
🧚 Pixie Dust Pro Tip: Ask every photographer if they have a holiday Magic Shot—they’re not all offered at every location!
Are there any fun treats and special drinks at the Christmas Party?
One of our favorite fun perks of the party is returning for 2025 - complimentary cookie, hot chocolate, and more. Much like trick or treating at Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party, these are set up at stations throughout the park. Look for the candy cane to know you are heading to the right spot.
Here is a list of the Cookie stations for 2024 - we will update for 2025 as soon as they are released:
Tortuga Tavern (Adventureland) — Red velvet cake cookie and Apple Cider
Columbia Harbour House (Liberty Square) — Caramel pretzel chocolate chip cookie and Hot Cocoa
Gaston's Tavern (Fantasyland) — Gingerbread Cookie with Buttercream Frosting and Eggnog
Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe (Tomorrowland) — Classic iced sugar cookie and Hot Cocoa
The Lunching Pad (Tomorrowland) — Sugar cookie and Apple Cider
All of the cookies are individually wrapped and there are allergen-friendly and gluten-free options at each location as well.
Exclusive Party Treats and Sips
There are also yummy specialty food items and drinks that are only available at the party for sale as well. Disney has not released the yummy delights for 2025, but You can read all about them in our 2024 MVMCP foodie guide here.
What rides will be available during the party?
Adventureland – Pirates of the Caribbean, The Magic Carpets of Aladdin, Swiss Family Treehouse, and Jingle Cruise
Frontierland – Big Thunder Mountain, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
Liberty Square – The Haunted Mansion
Fantasyland – Peter Pan’s Flight, Prince Charming Regal Carrousel, Dumbo the Flying Elephant, “it’s a small world”, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, Barnstormer, Mad Tea Party (with holiday twist), Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid
Tomorrowland – Astro Orbiter, Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover, Space Mountain (with a holiday twist), Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin, Tomorrowland Speedway (with holiday twist), Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor (with holiday twist), TRON Lightcycle / Run
Will Lightning Lane Multi Pass, Premier Pass, and Single Pass be able to be used during the party?
No, they are not available during the party, but wait times are generally lower, so for the most part they are not necessary.
🗺️ Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Map & Cheat Sheet
Looking for a quick reference with character locations, entertainment showtimes, and cookie trail stops all in one place? So were we—so we made one!
You can:
📱 Save it as a JPG to your phone
📸 Snap a screenshot for easy park-day access
🖨️ Download the printable PDF version for planning at home
This map is perfect for navigating Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at a glance—especially when you’re juggling parade times, characters in festive outfits, and snack stops!
🧚♀️ Pixie Dust Pro Tip: Download it before party night so you’re not relying on park Wi-Fi while trying to catch that next castle show!
Hop over to our MVMCP 2025 Map & Cheat Sheet to download our custom map with character locations, showtimes, dance parties, and cookie trail stops—all updated for this year’s event!
🎄 Ready to dive deeper into Disney’s holiday magic?
We’ve got you covered:
📅 2025 Walt Disney World Holiday Guide – See what’s happening across all four parks this season, including resort decorations, holiday snacks, and festive
entertainment.
🌙 After Hours Events at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Hollywood Studios
No matter which you choose, you’re in for an unforgettable night of pixie-dusted fun. 💫
Pixie Dust Hugs,
Bren, Lyn, and Kim
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