LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Disney World’s holiday events, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and Disney Jollywood Nights, are set to return this weekend.


What You Need To Know

  • Disney World’s holiday events, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and Disney Jollywood Nights, are set to return this weekend
  • Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, which is held at Magic Kingdom Park, will take place on select evenings from Nov. 8 to Dec. 20
  • Disney Jollywood Nights will be at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, on select nights from Nov. 9 to Dec. 21
  • Both are separately ticketed events

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, which is held at Magic Kingdom Park, will take place on select evenings from Nov. 8 to Dec. 20.

Disney Jollywood Nights will be at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, on select nights from Nov. 9 to Dec. 21.

Here are additional details about each separately ticketed event, according to Disney World officials:

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

At this festive event, guests can wander through Magic Kingdom Park with cookies and themed beverages, included in the ticket cost.

Park goers can admire a “snowfall” on Main Street, U.S.A., seasonal decor and participate in holiday photos.

Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas Parade will also take place during the event, which features favorite Disney characters, dancing gingerbread men, marching toy soldiers and an appearance from Santa Claus. The parade is scheduled for each night of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party from 8:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Guests can also look out for Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Show each party night at 10 p.m., the Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration stage show each party night at 7:40 p.m., 9:25 p.m., 10:35 p.m. and 11:55 p.m., festive character greetings, dance parties, holiday-themed merch and more.

Event dates for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party:

  • November – 8, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 19, 21, 22, 24, 26, 27 and 29

  • December – 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19 and 20

The event takes place from 7 p.m. to midnight.

Tickets for the event are $169 to $219 per ticket, plus tax (prices vary by date).

Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members are eligible to save $10 per ticket for the following event nights:

  • November – 8, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 19, 21 and 22

  • December – 1, 3, and 5

Cast Members can also save on select nights.

View additional details for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party.

Disney Jollywood Nights

This holiday party returns to Disney’s Hollywood Studios for its second season, featuring new and returning entertainment, along with more than 20 character experiences.

At the event, which is five hours long, guests can experience attractions with lower wait times, photo opportunities, themed treats, snacks and beverages for purchase, and new this year — a Wonder made sweet treat included with the event ticket.

Other new additions this year include the “Glisten!” skating show at 8:15 p.m., 9:15 p.m., 10:30 p.m., 11:15 p.m. and 12:15 a.m., the Pixar Disco dance party, The Muppet Christmas Carol, new character experiences, merch featuring Ollie the jolly gingerbread and sightings of the Mandalorian at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

Event-exclusive entertainment includes Disney Holidays in Hollywood, What’s This? Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along, Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! and more themed shows. View showtimes for entertainment at Disney Jollywood Nights.

Event dates for Disney Jollywood Nights:

  • November 9, 13, 16, 18, 23, 25 and 30

  • December 2, 7, 11, 14, 18 and 21

The event takes place from 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Ticketholders will be admitted to the park as early as 6 p.m. on the valid date of their ticket, according to Disney officials.

Tickets for the event are $159 to $179 per ticket, plus tax (prices vary by date). Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members can save $10 per ticket to the event, and Cast Members can also save on select nights.

View additional details for Disney Jollywood Nights.