The holiday season at Walt Disney World is booking up, and tickets for two of its signature after-hours events are now available. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party returns to Magic Kingdom, while Disney Jollywood Nights brings a festive evening to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Both events offer discounts for Disney Vacation Club members on select dates, so it pays to know the prices and timing before you book. Here is a full breakdown of what to expect.
What Each Event Offers
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is a hard-ticketed late night event held at Magic Kingdom. Guests can look forward to reduced wait times for most attractions, along with holiday entertainment that includes Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade and Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks. You can also grab photos with Disney characters dressed in their holiday best.
Disney Jollywood Nights offers a similar after-hours experience at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The event debuted in 2023 and gives guests a second park option for a festive evening during the season. It returns on a set of dates spanning late 2026 into early 2027.
When You Can Buy Tickets
Guests with Disney resort reservations on party nights can already purchase tickets. You can book online or by calling 407-934-7639.
Tickets for all nights open to the general public on July 16, 2026. If your preferred date is popular, booking early is the safer route, since these events can sell out on certain evenings.
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Dates and Prices
The party runs on 25 nights throughout November and December. Regular prices range from $189 to $229 per adult and $179 to $219 per child ages 3 to 9. The list below shows the adult price first, followed by the child price for the same night.
- November 9, 12, 17: $189 / $179
- November 13, 15, 19: $194 / $184
- November 8, 20: $199 / $189
- November 24: $204 / $194
- November 25; December 1: $209 / $199
- November 29; December 3, 6: $214 / $204
- November 27; December 4, 8, 10: $219 / $209
- December 11, 13, 15: $224 / $214
- December 17, 18, 20, 22: $229 / $219
Event Hours and Early Entry
The party runs from 7:00pm to midnight each night. That gives you five hours to enjoy the entertainment, attractions, and character meet-and-greets.
Ticket holders also get a head start. You can enter Magic Kingdom as early as 4:00pm on your party night, and you do not need separate theme park admission to do so. That extra window is a good chance to settle in before the event officially begins.
Disney Vacation Club Discounts for the Christmas Party
Disney Vacation Club members can save $10 per person on select Christmas Party nights. The discount applies to the parties held on November 8 through 20 and November 29 through December 3.
If your travel dates line up with those windows, the savings add up quickly for larger groups. It is worth checking the calendar against your plans before you settle on a night.
Disney Jollywood Nights Dates and Prices
Disney Jollywood Nights is offered on 15 dates in 2026 and early 2027. Adult prices range from $169 to $199. The list below again shows the adult price first, followed by the child price for the same night.
- November 16: $169 / $159
- November 7, 14: $179 / $169
- November 21; January 5: $189 / $179
- November 23; December 5, 7; January 3: $194 / $184
- November 28; December 12, 14, 19, 21, 23: $199 / $189
Disney Vacation Club Discounts for Jollywood Nights
The savings picture is even simpler for Jollywood Nights. Disney Vacation Club members receive a discount on all event dates, not just a select group.
That makes this event a straightforward choice for members who want to add a holiday night at Hollywood Studios without tracking specific qualifying dates.
How to Purchase and the DVC Login Requirement
To buy tickets for either event, visit the Disney Special Event Tickets website. Both the Christmas Party and Jollywood Nights are listed there.
Disney Vacation Club owners need to take one extra step to see the discounted pricing. You must qualify for Membership Extras and log in with the username attached to your membership. Signing in with the correct account is what unlocks the member rate, so double-check that before you check out.
Conclusion
Between Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom and Disney Jollywood Nights at Hollywood Studios, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the season across two parks. With resort guest sales already underway and general sales starting July 16, 2026, now is a good time to compare dates and prices. Disney Vacation Club members should pay close attention to the discount windows, log in with the right account, and lock in a night that fits their holiday plans.
Written by
Rachel Van Norman
Contributing Writer
Rachel fell deeply in love with all things Disney as a little girl. Now as a wife and a mother herself, she shares this Disney obsession with her son and everyone around her. From her love of princesses to eating all the Disney food, Rachel spends her time radiating Disney magic and keeping everyone up to date on Disney news.
