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Disney World Guests Lose Another Holiday Date as Christmas Party Demand Grows

The rush for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party tickets is no longer limited to Thanksgiving and Christmas.

With more than a month remaining before Magic Kingdom hosts its first party of the 2026 season, Disney has already sold out another event.

Daisy Duck during Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party parade at Magic Kingdom
Credit: Disney

This time, it's November 12.

The date is notable because it comes almost immediately after Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party begins for the year. With four nights now sold out, guests planning a holiday visit may have another reason to avoid waiting until the last minute.

November 12 Joins the Sold-Out List

November 12 has become the fourth sold-out date for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in 2026.

Before this latest update, November 24, December 20, and December 22 had already reached capacity.

It's easy to see why those dates attracted attention.

November 24 falls close to Thanksgiving, while December 20 and December 22 put guests inside Magic Kingdom just days before Christmas.

Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse in holiday attire during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom.
Credit: Disney

November 12 doesn't have the same obvious holiday connection.

Instead, it's the third Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party scheduled for the entire season.

The event kicks off November 8, with another party following November 9. Both of those dates were still available when November 12 sold out.

That makes the latest sellout an interesting sign of how guests are approaching the 2026 holiday season. Some visitors apparently aren't waiting until late November or December to celebrate Christmas at Magic Kingdom.

Most Nights Are Still Available

Four sellouts may sound significant, but guests still have plenty of choices.

Remaining November dates include November 8, 9, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 25, 27, and 29.

In December, guests can still choose from December 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 13, 15, 17, and 18.

Availability matters because Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party requires a separate ticket.

The event begins at 7 p.m., although guests with party tickets can enter Magic Kingdom beginning at 4 p.m.

Prices range from $189 to $229 depending on the night. Children ages 3 through 9 receive a $10 discount, and special pricing is available for eligible Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members.

Why Guests Keep Coming Back

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party transforms a regular evening at Magic Kingdom into a holiday event with experiences created specifically for party guests.

Visitors can find complimentary treats throughout the evening alongside special entertainment, stage shows, character meet-and-greets, and a holiday fireworks spectacular.

For families already planning a Walt Disney World vacation around the Christmas season, the party can become one of the biggest nights of the trip.

Mickey and Minnie in Mickey's Once Upon A Christmastime Parade at Magic Kingdom Park.
Credit: Jeff Kern, Flickr

That's also why a sellout can create problems.

A guest visiting for only a few days might have just one party scheduled during their vacation. Once that date sells out, simply choosing another night isn't always possible without changing the larger trip.

The Earliest Dates Aren't Safe From Sellouts

The latest update doesn't mean every remaining party is about to sell out.

It does show, however, that guests shouldn't assume early November dates will automatically remain available simply because they fall well before Thanksgiving.

November 12 is proof of that.

With four dates now unavailable, anyone determined to attend Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party may want to pay closer attention to the remaining calendar.

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party decorations on Main Street, U.S.A.
Credit: Chad Sparkes, Flickr

There are still numerous opportunities to visit, including the first two parties of the year.

But the pattern has expanded beyond major holiday weeks.

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party hasn't even begun for 2026, and an early November night has already disappeared.

Brittni Ward

Brittni is a Disney and Universal fan; one of her favorite things at both parks is collecting popcorn buckets. While at Disney World Resort, Brittni meets the princesses and rides Kilimanjaro Safaris. At Universal, Brittni enjoys the Minions and watching Animal Actors on Location! When not at Disney World Resort or Universal Orlando, Brittni spends time with her family and pets.

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