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Halloween Cut at Disney World as Next Hard-Ticketed Event Gets Update

As the final “boo-to-you” echoes through Magic Kingdom Park on October 31, the Walt Disney World Resort shifts from pumpkins to poinsettias. The countdown is on for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, returning November 7 through December 21 for another season of holiday cheer and unforgettable memories.

Main Street, U.S.A. during Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort.
Credit: Jess Colopy, Inside the Magic

Each evening from 7 p.m. to midnight (with early park entry at 4 p.m.), guests can step into a world of sparkling décor, shimmering garlands, and magical “snowfall” along Main Street, U.S.A. The holiday event features complimentary cookies and drinks, festive entertainment, and special attraction overlays that make the park glow with seasonal spirit. Classic favorites like the Jingle Cruise and Space Mountain’s festive version add an extra dose of merriment.

Among the night’s highlights are Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade, featuring toy soldiers, princesses, and Santa Claus himself, and Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Show, which fills the sky with color and classic holiday songs. On the Castle Forecourt Stage, guests can sing and dance along to Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration.

Mickey and Minnie Mouse, dressed in festive holiday attire, stand in front of a large, decorated Christmas tree at Disney World.
Credit: Disney

Special meet-and-greets bring beloved characters out in their holiday best, while dance parties like Club Tinsel and Disney Jr. Jingle Jam offer fun for younger visitors. Exclusive dining at Be Our Guest Restaurant and Cinderella’s Royal Table adds to the evening’s offerings, with the Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Dessert Party providing reserved viewing and sweet treats.

Despite an increase in ticket prices this year—ranging from $169 to $229, with select $10 discounts for Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members—fans are once again filling up the event calendar. According to Blog Mickey, recent sellouts include November 13, November 16, and December 5. Other fully booked nights are November 7, 10, 11, 21, 25, 26, 28, and December 2, 4, and 21.

Jingle Cruise sign at Disney World
Credit: Disney

For those still planning to attend, limited dates remain available. Guests can shop for exclusive merchandise, pose for festive PhotoPass Magic Shots, and savor every moment of this beloved Disney tradition. As always, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party invites everyone to celebrate the joy, music, and sparkle that make the holidays at Walt Disney World so special.

Thomas Hitchen

When he’s not thinking about the Magic Kingdom, Thomas is usually reading a book, becoming desperately obsessed with fictional characters, or baking something delicious (his favorite is chocolate cake -- to bake and to eat). He's a dreamer and grew up on Mulan saving the world, Jim Hawkins soaring through the stars, and Padmé Amidala fighting a Nexu. At the Parks, he loves to ride Everest, stroll down Main Street with an overstuffed pin lanyard around his neck, and eat as many Mickey-shaped ice creams as possible. His favorite character is Han Solo (yes, he did shoot first), and his favorite TV show is Buffy the Vampire Slayer except when it's One Tree Hill. He loves sandy beach walks, forest hikes, and foodie days out in the Big City. Thomas lives in England, UK, with his fiancée, baby, and their dog, a Border Collie called Luna.

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