Dates for your diary
- Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party: 7 November to 21 December
- Jollywood Nights: 8 November to 22 December
- Tickets on sale 16 July for resort guests, 22 July 22 for public
It may be July, but Disney World's newsroom is evidently feeling festive.
Disney World has now confirmed the dates for its returning favourite special events for the holiday season.
Mickey's Very Merry Merry Christmas Party kicks off Friday 7 November, at Magic Kindom.
Whilst the newer addition to the calender, Jollywood Nights, at the Hollywood Studios park will return for its third year, starting on Saturday 8 November.
These are both separately ticketed holiday celebrations across its theme parks, and, the tickets will go on sale later this month.
Both events deliver Festive themed décor, seasonal entertainment and exclusive merchandise, transforming the parks into a yuletide playground .
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party returns for 24 nights packed with classics such as Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade, Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks and complimentary cookies and cocoa.
What's this ... New for 2025, Disney announced that alt-xmas favourites Jack Skellington and Sally will appear in festive attire.
Meanwhile, Minnie joins Mickey at Town Square Theater, and Anna and Elsa will greet guests in holiday finery.
Explore Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party in more detail and find out about ticketing here.
Jollywood Nights
Disney Jollywood Nights brings Hollywood glamour to Main Street with 13 nights of five-hour parties from 7:30 pm to 12:30 am. Early entry beginning at 5:30 pm.
Jollywood Nights is described as 'vintage hollywood meets Disney Christmas magic'.
As well as rarer Disney World characters doing meet 'n' greets there are special performances, “Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!” and “Glisten!” ice skating, there are speciality food itemss and exclusive merchandise on sale.
Ticket numbers are limited, so guests will have shorter wait times on the rides too.
Explore Jollywood Nights in more detail and find out about ticketing here.
Tickets go on sale in July
Guests planning on enjoy the special festivities should mark their calendars, tickets go on sale July 16 for Disney World resort guests.
Then, on 22 July the event tickets will go on sale to the general public.
Snag your dates early ensures access to your favorite characters and experiences, from spirited stage shows to festive parades.
Jollywood Nights tickets will be priced between $159 per person (plus tax) for the cheaper dates in November, rising to $199 (plus tax) in December closer the holidays.
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas party will this year price from $169 (plus tax) per adult - whilst for children and annual passholders its $10 cheaper - rising to $229 on the peak dates.
