Although it’s only July, if you listen very closely, you can already hear jingle bells in the distance. The most merry (and magical) celebrations of the year will be here before you know it. Several beloved holiday traditions are returning to Disney World for 2026. If you are among the guests dreaming of attending Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party or Disney Jollywood Nights, get ready to act fast! Tickets for these events are on sale to the general public beginning today, and we’ll reveal the pricing below!
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
Magic Kingdom becomes a winter wonderland for this iconic holiday party. Picture this: snowfall on Main Street U.S.A., unlimited cookies and holidays beverages, dancing reindeer (my favorite), and festive fireworks filling the sky. Now that I’ve set the scene, here are some more details we know about this year’s party.
Exclusive Entertainment
During the Christmas Party, guests will be treated to exclusive entertainment including:
- Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade
- Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks
- Frozen Holiday Surprise
- Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration
- Character meet-and-greets with rare holiday costumes
Festive Ride Overlays
A number of attractions are available during the party. Several of them even receive a festive overlay for the occasion. While you can experience Jingle Cruise anytime during the holiday season (no party ticket necessary), the others are extra merry exclusively during the party:
- Space Mountain
- Tomorrowland Speedway
- Mad Tea Party
- Jungle Cruise (known as Jingle Cruise during the holiday season)
- Monsters, Inc Laugh Floor
Timing
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party officially begins at 7:00pm. Partygoers can enter Magic Kingdom as early as 4:00 p.m. on the day of their party. Festive entertainment abounds all the way until midnight! If you are not attending the party, be aware that Magic Kingdom closes to day guests at 6:00pm on party nights.
Dates and Pricing
Mark your calendars! Pricing is date-based and ranges from $189 – $229 per person. Kids save $10. There is a $10 discount per ticket on select nights for DVC members and Annual Passholders. Here is the full list of dates and pricing for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in 2026:
November
- November 8 – $199
- November 9 – $189
- November 12 – $189
- November 13 – $194
- November 15 – $194
- November 17 – $189
- November 19 – $194
- November 20 – $199
- November 24 – $204
- November 25 – $209
- November 27 – $219
- November 29 – $214
December
- December 1 – $209
- December 3 – $214
- December 4 – $219
- December 6 – $214
- December 8 – $219
- December 10 – $219
- December 11 – $224
- December 13 – $224
- December 15 – $224
- December 17 – $229
- December 18 – $229
- December 20 – $229
- December 22 – $229
Jollywood Nights
A newer festive party to join the scene is Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This swingin’ holiday event began in 2023, and has continued to grow in popularity ever since. In contrast to the traditional merriment offered at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, Jollywood Nights blends glitz and glam with Disney holiday magic. It’s a glamorous time of festive entertainment, specialty food and beverages, rare character meet-and-greets, and more. In the past, we’ve also discussed how attending Jollywood Nights can make a perfect holiday date night, too.
Exclusive Entertainment
In true Hollywood style, Jollywood Nights rolls out the red carpet for guests with a slate of glimmering entertainment. So far, we know that these options (and more) will be returning for 2026:
- the nighttime spectacular “Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!”
- the Glisten! ice skating show
- “Disney Holidays in Hollywood” featuring the Muppets and friends
- Twilight Soirée at the Tip Top Club
- “What’s This? Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along”
- rare character meet-and-greets around the park
- themed Disney Photo Pass opportunities (downloads of these photos are included with your event ticket!)
Attractions
The following attractions will be available during Jollywood Nights:
- Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets
- Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
- Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
- Star Tours – The Adventures Continue
- The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
- Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
- Slinky Dog Dash
- Alien Swirling Saucers
- Toy Story Mania!
There have not been any festive overlays on attractions during past Jollywood Nights parties, but we’ll be sure to let you know if that changes for this year.
Timing
Jollywood Nights officially begins at 7:30pm. Partygoers can enter Disney’s Hollywood Studios as early as 5:30 pm on the day of their party. Dazzling festivities will entertain guest all the way until 12:30am! If you are not attending the party, be aware that Hollywood Studios closes to day guests at 7:00pm on party nights.
Dates and Pricing
New this year, Jollywood Nights extends into January! Pricing is date-based and ranges from $169 – $199 per person. Kids save $10. There is also a $10 discount per ticket on select nights for DVC members and Annual Passholders. Here is the full list of dates and pricing for Jollywood Nights in 2026:
November
- November 7 – $179
- November 14 – $179
- November 16 – $169
- November 21 – $189
- November 23 – $194
- November 28 – $199
December
- December 5 – $194
- December 7 – $194
- December 12 – $199
- December 14 – $199
- December 19 – $199
- December 21 – $199
- December 23 – $199
January
- January 3 – $194
- January 5 – $189
Start Planning Your Magical Holiday Vacation
With party dates revealed and tickets on sale, now is the perfect time to plan your holiday trip to Disney World. You can currently save some money with special holiday offers on stays at Disney Resorts Collection Hotels. Plus, if you’ll be visiting on November 16th and 17th, you’ll be able to attend both holiday parties on back-to-back nights for the cheapest price! If you could use more insights like this, click the button below to request a free Disney vacation quote from Marcus with Purely Luxe Vacations. He’s got the knowledge and expertise to help you plan the most magical holiday getaway ever!
MouseHouseNews.net will continue to bring you updates as more party details are revealed. Personally, I can’t wait to hear more about the snacks and treats! In the meantime, you can check out the holiday festivities featured in our past holiday articles to learn more about what you can expect. Be sure to subscribe to the MouseHouseNewsNet YouTube Channel for more sights and sounds from around Disney World. We’ll see you real soon!
