Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2021

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2021

Que the music..it’s begging to look a lot like Christmas! It’s never too early to start thinking about the most wonderful time of year in the Most Magical Place on Earth. We’re here to break down all of the joyful surprises that await you at the 2021 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at the Magic Kingdom park. 

From party dates to entertainment, and complimentary treats to character meet and greets, there’s a ton to know before you go (or even start planning!).  

Our team at The Park Prodigy has been attending the MVMCP event since 2012 and it’s one of our favorite special events at The Magic Kingdom. It’s important to note that regular Walt Disney World tickets will not grant you access to this event. You will need a separate special event ticket to attend Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2021, which we will cover in this post! 

For all the information you need to take on the most wonderful time of the year at Cinderella’s castle, read on! 

January 2021 Update: We know these are trying times. Many of us are facing new challenges, and we are all living under a new normal. Here at The Park Prodigy we are committed to bringing you the most up to date information when planning your next trip. It’s important to note that based off of the reopen Florida tasks forces guidelines we do expect the park experiences to be different for the foreseeable future.

SPECIAL PROMOTION: As a way to help our clients impacted by Covid-19 we are running a special on 2021 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Tickets. 

For a limited time we will be giving our clients $5.00 off the purchase of all 2021 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Tickets! That’s $5.00 per ticket! 

2021 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Dates

While Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2021 dates have not yet been released yet, we will be posting them here as soon as Disney makes the announcement!

Based on what we know from years past, Mickey’s Christmas Party typically kicks off as early as the weekend after Halloween. That said, if you’re in the midst of making some magical vacation plans for early November, definitely keep that in mind! 

2021 MVMCP dates have not been announced yet! 

Start Here When planning Your Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Trip!

Although the dates for the 2021 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party have not been announced yet, there are a few questions you can start to ask when planning your trip! The one thing we do know is that historically Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas party has started on November 6-8th. This means you have two full months to plan your trip to visit MVMCP in 2021!

We always suggest you ask yourself these two questions when visiting:

1. Do I want to attend Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas party in November or December?
2. Should I visit MVMCP on a weekend or weekday?

We always suggest taking a look at our Disney crowd calendar when planning your trip! The reason being you might be surprised that the Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas parties with the lowest crowds aren’t always in November. They also aren’t always the slowest on the weekdays as we have found some very low crowds on Sunday nights.

2021 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Hours

The Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas party hours are from 7:00PM to 12:00AM. This special event ticket also allows guests to enter the Magic Kingdom Park at 4:00 PM.

Special Note: Disney Vacation Club members can enter the park as early as 2:00 PM)

This early entry is one of the many perks of attending this special Disney Christmas party.  It’s a great addition for any family looking to get a lot done in a short amount of time. Guests can enter the park early and take pictures, ride a few attractions, or even make dinner reservations before the special event starts.

Entering Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

The Magic Kingdom park closes at 6:00 PM to regular guests during all Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party nights. We see questions every years asking how Disney handles the transition over to allow for MVMCP guests to stay. This is handles in two ways:

Guests Entering MVMCP after 4:00 PM

Park guests who enter The Magic Kingdom after 4:00 PM will be guided by cast members to specific entrances. Once you enter the turnstile a cast member will give you  a bracelet allowing you to remain in the park after 6:00 PM.

Guests Who Spent the Entire Day at The Magic Kingdom

You will not have to walk to the entrance of the park for a wristband if your family spent the day in the park. Simply ask a cast member for the nearest wristband station throughout the park.

We typically find wristband stations in Tomorrowland, Fantasyland, and Adventureland.

All park guests without wristbands will be filtered out throughout the park in an organized fashion.

2021 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Tickets

Being that this is a special-ticketed event, we’d like to first call out that a general admission ticket to the Magic Kingdom will NOT grant you access to the Christmas celebration.

The cost of  2021 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party tickets will vary by date, starting at $105 for adults and $100 for children before tax. When we say “vary by date,” we mean that by depending on how in-demand the tickets are, the higher price you’ll pay. For example, on party dates closer to Christmas, an adult admission ticket will cost you upwards of $148, and a children’s ticket will run you roughly $142.

Our advice for anyone visiting on a budget is to plan on attending Mickey’s Christmas Party as early in November as possible.

Last year’s Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas tickets sold out early six times.  We would definitely recommend making your purchase early in advance if you know you plan on attending.

SPECIAL PROMOTION: As a way to help our clients impacted by Covid-19 we are running a special on 2021 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Tickets. 

For a limited time we will be giving our clients $5.00 off the purchase of all 2021 Mickeys Very Merry Christmas Party tickets! That’s $5.00 per ticket! 

Simply email Mike@theparkprodigy.com & tell him you would like to be notified when next years Christmas party tickets go on sale! You can then use this promotion to purchase tickets as soon as 2021 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party ticket prices are released!

Discount 2021 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Tickets

2021 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party ticket prices are discounted for annual pass holders and Disney Vacation Club members. Unfortunately we have not seen Disney offer discounts to regular  park guests in recent years. We will be sure to keep everyone up to date as soon as Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party ticket prices are released for 2021! 

The Park Prodigy Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Discounts

Our team at The Park Prodigy has made it out goal to make it more affordable to visit Walt Disney World! We will be releasing a special discount for all guests who purchase MVMCP tickets from us as soon as the dates are finalized.

Be sure to check back with us or sign up for our news letter below for updates!

Best Days to Visit Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in 2021

Ah, the biggest question of them all—when is the best time to attend Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party?! If you’re planning your vacation on a strict budget, you’ll want to snag your MVMCP tickets for one of the earlier parties scheduled during the beginning of the season in November.

Pricing is a big indicator of when Disney expects crowds to be the lowest. We have also found the first few parties in early November to be extremely popular and have sold out the past few years. This also has a lot to due with the popular EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival taking place during this time. 

We typically recommend visiting this event during the first two weeks of December. But If you’re concerned about crowd levels, we’d recommend comparing Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party dates 2021 to our Disney World Crowd Calendar to get a better understanding of when the event will be the least crowded.

Knowing what’s most important to you and your family (crowds or budget), will help you determine when the absolute best time to go to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2021.  

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2021 Entertainment, Parades and Fireworks 

With so much fun to be had, it’s important to go in with a game plan based on what you (or your family) want to experience most. Between rare character meet and greets, endless entertainment and tons of special activities, having a plan is critical.

As for a complete Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party schedule 2021, here’s a quick glance at last year’s run of show. 

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Special events:

• A Frozen Holiday Wish – 6:15 p.m., 8:15 p.m.
• Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration – 7:40 p.m., 9:25 p.m., 10:30 p.m., 11:55 p.m.
• Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade – 8:30 p.m., 11 p.m.
• Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks – 10 p.m.
• A Totally Tomorrowland Christmas – 7:45 p.m., 8:35 p.m., 9:25 p.m., 10:45 p.m., 11:35 p.m.
• Club Tinsel – 7 p.m. – 12 a.m.
• Snowfall on Main Street – intermittently

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Map 2021

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2021 Rides 

In between shows, you can easily hop on a quick ride with usually less than a twenty minute wait! Pro tip: during the Magic Kingdom Christmas fireworks, you can catch a really impressive view while riding Snow White’s Mine Train. 

Attractions that are open during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2021: 

• Town Square Theater
• The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
• Jingle Cruise
• Pirates of the Caribbean
• Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
• Splash Mountain
• Haunted Mansion
• It’s a small world
• Peter Pan’s Flight
• Prince Charming Regal Carrousel
• Under the Sea~Journey of The Little Mermaid
• The Barnstormer
• Dumbo the Flying Elephant
• Mad Tea Party
• The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
• Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
• Princess Fairytale Hall
• Tomorrowland Speedway
• Space Mountain
• Astro Orbiter
• Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover
• Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
• Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor
  

  Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Snacks & Dining 2021

You will find an abundance of complimentary (and unlimited!) Christmas treats throughout the Magic Kingdom during the night of your party . For those specialty treat locations, keep your eyes peeled for big inflatable peppermint sticks to signify treat locations.

For families with allergy concerns, almost every snack location will offer allergy friendly treats. Definitely feel free to ask a cast member what your options are! Here’s a quick glance at last year’s event-exclusive treats and their locations:

• Welcome Holiday Treat – Market Street (open until 8 p.m.)
• Ginger Molasses Cookie – Jingle Cruise, The Lunching Pad
• Snickerdoodle Cookie – Golden Oak Outpost, Pinocchio Village Haus
• Peppermint Cookie – Miner’s Cove, Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe
• Chocolate Chip Cookie – The Diamond Horseshoe, The Friar’s Nook
• Snowman Pretzel – Tortuga Tavern, Storybook Snack Carts
• Fanta – Tortuga Tavern, Pinocchio Village Haus
• Eggnog – The Diamond Horseshoe
• Apple Cider – Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe, The Lunching Pad
• Hot Chocolate – Pinocchio Village Haus, Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe

As for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party dining, only select restaurants will remain open during the party. In our opinion, it’s best to eat dinner before the party starts so you can take advantage of all the free snacks and save time for entertainment instead of a sit down meal. 

Restaurants Open During Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2021:

• Main Street Bakery
• Casey’s Corner
• Plaza Ice Cream Parlor
• Aloha Isle
• Sunshine Tree Terrace
• Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe
• Columbia Harbour House
• Liberty Square Market
• Sleepy Hollow
• Gaston’s Tavern
• Storybook Treats
• Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café
• Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies
• Cool Ship

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Dessert Parties

Although we are still waiting to receive final word on the 2021 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas party, Disney has included some special treats in years past. One of the add on options in years past has been the MVMCP dessert party. Just like the special Disney dessert parties held on normal operating nights, these events will provide guests with holiday themed treats as well as a special view for the fireworks.

The two MVMCP Dessert Party Options are:

• Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Dessert Party with Plaza View
• Minnies Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Dessert Party with Tomorrowland Terrace view

The pricing options for both parties do range from $69-$84 for adults and $41-$50 for kids aged 3-9. It’s also important to note that this is in addition to the price of your Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas party ticket. Although we do love the fireworks at this event we simply don’t find the dessert party worth it at this price point. Especially when you consider that free cookies are included with your MVMCP ticket. 

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Character Meet and Greets

Rare character meet and greets are a huge perk to attending Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. Once you get your wristband, you’ll be able to line up for any special very merry Christmas party meet and greets you have your heart set on.

In our opinion, don’t run to the very merry Christmas party meet and greets when you first arrive. This is especially true for the most popular characters such as the seven dwarfs, Santa Goofy, and Mickey Mouse. We recommend you wait until later in the night, specifically after Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks at 10 p.m. You’ll experience significantly shorter wait times then for most very merry Christmas party meet and greets! 

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Meet and Greets available: 

• Santa Claus 
• Mickey Mouse
• Jack Skellington as Sandy Claws and Sally 
• Aladdin + Abu, Jasmine + Genie 
• Captain Jack Sparrow 
• Moana
• Peter Pan 
• The Country Bears 
• Mary Poppins and Bert
• Ariel and Prince Eric 
• Rapunzel and Flynn Rider, Cinderella and Prince Charming, Tiana and Naveen, Princess Elena of Avalor 
• Snow White and her Prince, and Aurora and Prince Phillip
• Belle 
• Pooh and Friends
• Tweedle-Dee and Tweedle-Dum
• The Seven Dwarfs 
• Minnie Mouse, Daisy Duck, Donald Duck, Scrooge McDuck
• Santa Goofy 
• Nick Wilde and Judy Hopps

Facts & Questions About Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 

Q: Is Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party worth it?

A: In our opinion, there is no better way to celebrate the Christmas season than at The Most Magical Place On Earth. For the one-of-a-kind experiences that this event has to offer, it’s 100% worth the extra splurge if it is something that fits into your vacation budget. Beyond great snacks, seeing the characters dressed in their holiday best, live shows and exclusive firework shows, the sight of Cinderella’s Castle all lit up with decorations hung from every rooftop is an unforgettable memory in and of itself. 

Q: When does Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Start?

A: The actual party kicks off at 7:00pm, but guests are allowed into the park as early as 4:00pm to hop onto a few rides before.

Q: How much does Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Cost?

A: Based off of last year’s ticket pricing, and adult ticket will range from $105-$148 and a children’s ticket will vary from $100-$142. Tickets purchased during the beginning of the season will cost less than tickets purchased closer to Christmas. It’s important to note that the prices shown here are based on years past, and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party costs may change in 2021.

Q: Are Mickey Very Merry Christmas Party Tickets Refundable?

A: No, unfortunately all Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party tickets are non refundable.

Q: Are Fast Passes available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party?

A: Yes. You can make FastPass selections between 4pm and 6pm. After 6pm, FastPass becomes unavailable. The reason for this is because there are much shorter wait times during the event vs. a typical day at the park.

Q: When are the dates released for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party?

A: While Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2021 dates have not yet been released, we will be posting them here as soon as Disney makes the announcement! Our best guess is mid April or early May, so definitely check back here every so often throughout that time period. 

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