It’s approximately 1000 degrees across the country in late June, so who’s ready for some holiday cheer? While the holidays feel like they couldn’t be further away, Disney World fans have a reason to feel a little merrier today. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is coming back to Magic Kingdom this year!
Yes, everyone’s favorite hard-ticketed Christmas party featuring Mickey Mouse is back this year, after skipping 2020 and 2021. Disney World replaced Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party with Disney Very Merriest After Hours, which featured a limited lineup of offerings.
Here’s everything you need to know about the return of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in 2022.
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Dates
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party returns to Magic Kingdom on November 8 and runs on select nights through December 22. The party takes place from 7 pm through midnight on the following nights:
- November: 8, 10, 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 22, 27, 29
- December: 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 15, 16, 18, 20, 22
Guests with party tickets will be allowed into Magic Kingdom starting at 4 pm, and guests without tickets will have to leave the park by 7 pm.
When do tickets go on sale for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party?
Tickets go on sale June 30 for Disney World Resort guests. For all other guests, tickets go on sale July 7, 2022.
You can purchase tickets online.
How much do tickets cost?
Tickets range from $149 – $199 per guest, depending on which night you choose.
What can you do at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party?
Per Disney Parks Blog, here are all the activities you can expect to find at Mickey’s Very Merriest Christmas Party. From photo ops to complimentary cookies to special fireworks, this event packs plenty of holiday cheer.
- “Join Mickey and his pals at the Cinderella Castle stage for the ultimate must-watch Christmas extravaganza – “Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration.” The show features nostalgic and modern medleys of holiday music paired with dance performances.”
- “Minnie Mouse orchestrates a sparkling spectacle over Magic Kingdom as a part of “Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks.” Full of holiday magic, the show includes dazzling castle projections, fireworks and seasonal songs.”
- “With his famous flying reindeer leading the way, Santa Claus will join Mickey Mouse and friends in the must-see “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade” as it makes its way through the park.”
- “Speaking of Santa Claus, he isn’t the only one who likes cookies during the holidays. Partygoers can indulge in complimentary cookies and hot cocoa at locations throughout Magic Kingdom.”
- “Magic Kingdom attractions will get a special dose of yuletide cheer. Holiday magic will once again transform the Jungle Cruise into the Jingle Cruise. And, as an exclusive treat for event attendees, Space Mountain, Tomorrowland Speedway, Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor and Mad Tea Party will all receive a special holiday makeover.”
- “Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café becomes the coolest place to get down when denizens of the North Pole drop by for an intergalactic dance party!”
- “Also at Magic Kingdom, dance the night away alongside favorite Disney characters during an out-of-this-world holiday show, “A Totally Tomorrowland Christmas” on the Rockettower Plaza Stage.”
- “The fun continues for young partygoers and Disney Junior fans of all ages at Storybook Circus during the “Disney Junior Jingle Jam” as Disney Junior characters take part in a fun-filled dance celebration.”
- “NEW! In honor of the 50th Anniversary celebration, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party attendees will discover three jolly new photo opportunities. Guests will also receive a special 50th Anniversary commemorative keepsake, themed for the holidays.”
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Hopefully, it will not be as CROWDED as it was in the past. My wife and I did a MVMCP in 2019, combined with a full day earlier in the park. When I bought the tickets online for the party I asked about FastPass (remember, 2019). The cast member at Guest Services told me they were not available for the party and were not needed, as the crowds were like night and day difference compared to regular park hours.
On the night we were there, we quickly discovered that it was just the opposite. Crowds were tolerable during the day but it seemed like there was at least twice as many people there that evening and it was raining off and on. I cannot imagine what it would have been like if the weather had been better. The parades were canceled and we had to stand in long lines in the rain and had an overall miserable time. We left with about an hour to go before they closed the park. Although we will likely go back to WDW someday we will never attend another MVMCP.
On a positive note, the lights decorating the castle were beautiful and the Space Mountain ride was a nice experience, with the holiday lighting along the track and holiday music playing.
Hi Jeff,
Thanks for your comment! Sorry to hear you had such a disappointing time at MVMCP. Crowds can definitely be heavy at the parties, and I’ve personally found that there can be very long lines, especially for rare character meet and greets. I bet with the rain they had less characters out, and without the parades to draw away crowds, the only thing to do would be to go on rides, making for very long lines.
Whenever Disney World offers After Hours parties, those typically have much lighter crowds than a Halloween or Christmas party. That could change in the future if Disney wants to sell more tickets to those events, but I’d recommend seeking an After Hours party out if they return. We found the lines to be much shorter at those compared to MNSSHP or MVMCP.