The Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party showtimes are set for 2026, and they are the same on every night of the season. Two parade performances, four castle stage shows and one fireworks show fill the five-hour event at Magic Kingdom, which runs on select nights from November 8 through December 22.
The Full Schedule
- Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade: 8:30 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.
- Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration: 7:40 p.m., 9:25 p.m., 10:35 p.m. and 11:55 p.m.
- Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks: 10:00 p.m.
BlogMickey reported the times on Friday morning. Since nothing changes from night to night, the same plan works whether you have a ticket for opening night or one of the last parties of the season.
The parade brings dancing gingerbread men, marching toy soldiers, Disney characters on floats and a special appearance by Santa Claus. Mickey headlines the stage show in front of Cinderella Castle, and Minnie’s fireworks fill the sky over the castle at the midpoint of the evening.
How To Plan Your Night
The party officially runs from 7 p.m. to midnight, but ticket holders can enter Magic Kingdom as early as 4 p.m. That early window is a good time to ride a few attractions and eat before the entertainment starts.
The first stage show at 7:40 p.m. is the earliest entertainment of the night. Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration plays on the stage in front of Cinderella Castle, so catching it puts you close to the hub for the 8:30 p.m. parade. The fireworks land at 10 p.m., right between the 9:25 and 10:35 stage shows, which makes it easy to pair a show with the fireworks without moving very far.
If you would rather spend the early hours on rides, treats and character meets, the back half of the night still has a parade and a stage show. The second parade steps off at 11 p.m., and the last stage show starts at 11:55 p.m., just before the party ends. The fireworks are the one thing with no second chance, so build the rest of the evening around 10 p.m.
Before You Go
Many nights have already sold out, including all of Thanksgiving week, so check availability before you plan around a date. If you want a set place to watch the fireworks, Disney sells two fireworks dessert parties during the event: one with priority seating at Tomorrowland Terrace and one with a reserved viewing section in the Plaza Garden. Both are listed on the official party page.
Planning snack stops between shows? Our rundown of the new food at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party covers what is new this year. And if you want to see the parade without a party ticket, it also has daytime performances on November 10 and 11.
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