Disney World has posted 2026 showtimes for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom and Disney Jollywood Nights at Hollywood Studios. Both holiday parties start next week.
Disney World’s holiday parties are almost here, and now you can plan your night.
Showtimes are out for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom and Disney Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, WDW News Today reported Friday, Oct. 30.
Jollywood Nights kicks off Saturday, Nov. 7, and the Christmas party starts Sunday, Nov. 8.
What are the Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party showtimes?
Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade steps off at 8:30 p.m. and 11 p.m., according to WDWNT.
Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks light up the sky at 10 p.m.
The Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration stage show in front of Cinderella Castle runs at 7:40 p.m., 9:25 p.m., 10:35 p.m. and 11:55 p.m.
What are the Disney Jollywood Nights showtimes?
The Hollywood Studios party has a packed lineup, according to WDWNT:
Disney Holidays in Hollywood: 7, 8:15, 9:15 and 11 p.m., plus midnight
What’s This? Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along: 6:30, 7:30, 8:30, 9:30 and 11:30 p.m.
Sunset Seasons Greetings: 6, 7:30, 8, 8:45, 9:45, 10:45 and 11:30 p.m.
Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!: 10 p.m.
Fantasmic!: 6:30 p.m.
More showtimes may be added later, WDWNT said.
What shows are at Jollywood Nights?
Disney Holidays in Hollywood is a musical stage show hosted by Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog, with characters including Mickey, Minnie, Belle and Tiana.
Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! is a party-only nighttime show with projections, fireworks and lasers, hosted by elves Wayne and Lanny from Disney’s Prep & Landing.
The Nightmare Before Christmas sing-along lasts about 30 minutes. Sunset Seasons Greetings, the holiday projection show on Sunset Boulevard, is also open to regular daytime guests.
Fantasmic! isn’t technically part of the party lineup, but party guests can catch it after entering at 5:30 p.m.
When is Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2026?
On 25 select nights from Nov. 8 through Dec. 22, according to That Disney Fam and Deep Arrival. The party runs from 7 p.m. to midnight, and guests can enter as early as 4 p.m. without a regular park ticket.
How much are Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party tickets?
$189 to $229 per person, depending on the date, according to That Disney Fam. Early November nights are cheapest, and the five nights from Dec. 17 through Dec. 22 cost the most.
Many party nights have already sold out, so check availability on the Disney World website before you plan.
When is Disney Jollywood Nights 2026?
On 15 select nights from Nov. 7, 2026, through Jan. 5, 2027, according to Deep Arrival. It’s the first year the party runs into January.
The party runs from 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., with early entry at 5:30 p.m.
How much are Disney Jollywood Nights tickets?
$169 to $199 per person, according to That Disney Fam. The cheapest night is Monday, Nov. 16, at $169.
Which Disney World holiday party is better?
It depends on what you want. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is the classic choice, with its parade, castle show and fireworks. Jollywood Nights is a newer, more grown-up party with Muppets, Nightmare Before Christmas fun and a later end time.
Both are separately ticketed and happen after the parks close to regular guests.
Tips for Disney World holiday parties
Use the early entry time to ride attractions and get in line for treats before the shows start. Pick one parade time and one fireworks spot ahead of time, and bring a light jacket, since Florida nights in December can get chilly.
Article compiled with the help of the Pirates & Princesses newsroom.
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Hat Tips:
WDW News Today, Alice Kennedy (Oct. 30, 2026), the showtimes and show details for both parties
That Disney Fam, Elizabeth Morgan (Sept. 25, 2026), the party dates and nightly prices
Deep Arrival, Rolando Herrera (June 25, 2026), the party hours, early entry and night counts
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