Military Discounted Ticket Prices are finally available for the 2025 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party.
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is a special event held each winter on select nights at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom theme park.
Your Disney Armed Forces Salute ticket will not get you into Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party; the purchase of an additional event admission ticket is required to attend!
Celebrate the magic of the season in the holiday wonderland of the Magic Kingdom theme park. Gather with loved ones for a festive sight and sound-filled special event that is sure to make you merry! This festive celebration is filled with live entertainment, spectacular fireworks, and an oh-so-jolly holiday parade.
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Dates announced for 2025
The event is held on select nights in November and December. These are all of the dates available to the general public.
This year, the dates are:
- November – 7, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, and 30
- December – 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11, 12, 14, 16, 18, 19, and 21
General public ticket prices will range from $169 to $229 per ticket, plus tax (prices vary by event date).
Discounted Military Dates and Ticket Prices
Military Discount Prices have not yet been released, but they will be soon, so check back!!!
Note, the last night or two in December are historically only available at full price from Disney!
Military Prices are available through Shades of Green’s Ticket Office in person or long distance.
Active and Retired U.S. Military, including members of the U.S. Coast Guard and participating members of the National Guard or Reserve, may purchase discounted Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Tickets for special military-priced event nights. They may also purchase additional tickets for up to five (5) family members and/or friends.
Where Can You Purchase These Specially Priced Tickets?
- Direct From Walt Disney World:
- These special tickets must be purchased in person (with proper military ID) from Walt Disney World ticket or Guest Relations locations! They can not be pre-purchased over the phone or the internet.
- From Shades of Green:
- You may also purchase these special tickets in person at Shades of Green’s Ticket Office
- Shades of Green will ship these tickets for a fee. You can email them at: [email protected] and they will email you the forms that you need to fill out.
You cannot buy these tickets at:
- Base Ticket Offices
- DisneyWorld.com
- Or via phone from Disney
NOTE: In years past, Disney World allowed the military community to purchase MNSSHP tickets in person after arrival for sold out nights. I’d negotiated this ability with Disney because at the time Shades of Green did not sell MNSSHP tickets and the military rate was only available in person, so military families would often find their desired date sold out before they could get there on vacation and buy their tickets.
This special treatment is no longer available! Frankly, I’d been expecting this for years. Once Shades of Green started selling long distance it was inevitable.
Non-Military Tickets can be ordered ahead of time by calling 407-W-DISNEY (407-934-7639), or visit disneyworld.com (Disney Vacation Club members must call Member Services.)
All dates, prices, and details subject to change by Disney.
Additional Information
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party features:
7 p.m. to midnight, you can get in after 4 p.m. with your party ticket.
Throughout the evening, you can:
- Head over to Cinderella Castle for the first time in forever, guests will be able to join Elsa, Anna, Olaf, Kristoff, and the Snowgies in front of Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom for Frozen Holiday Surprise, a brand new Frozen-inspired entertainment experience that will illuminate the castle in a whole new way. This delightful new offering can be seen during regular park hours and during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. Stay tuned to Disney Travel News for more details on this exciting holiday addition.
- Delight in the amazingly festive Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks show!
- Gather to watch Disney Characters give a yuletide nod to the season during Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade.
- Get the perfect picture with Disney pals dressed in their Christmas best!
- Make your night extra sweet when you explore the park searching for cookies and cocoa.
- Take in the elaborate decorations that bring the spirit of the season to life!
Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade – Main Street U.S.A. comes alive with yuletide spirit on select nights. Snap memorable photos of dancing gingerbread men, marching toy soldiers and beloved Disney Characters as they float by, waving hello. There’s even a special appearance by Santa Claus–riding in to wish everyone a Merry Christmas.
Live Entertainment
Revel in these festivities that are crafted just for this joyful season and fill the air with yuletide magic!
Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration at Cinderella Castle
Mickey and his pals host some of their friends for an unforgettable Christmas soiree filled with medleys of delightful classic and contemporary holiday songs, and magical holiday projections on Cinderella Castle building to a sensational, snowy finale.
Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmastime Parade
Wave to your Disney friends in this holiday parade brimming with cheer! Gingerbread men, elves and others dance down Main Street, U.S.A. with such Disney Characters as:
- Jiminy Cricket
- Goofy
- Pooh
- Tigger
- Scrooge McDuck
And many more—not to mention Santa, wishing you a “Merry Christmas!” from his colorful sleigh!
A Frozen Holiday Wish
Get swept up in the holiday spirit when Queen Elsa transforms Cinderella Castle.
A Totally Tomorrowland Christmas!
Buzz Lightyear, Mike Wazowski and Stitch fight holiday doldrums across the galaxy in this jolly musical revue chock full of the coolest dance numbers. Stitch is on a special mission to track down Santa. But will this adorable alien be naughty or nice to Saint Nick? Find out what happens at the rockin’ grand finale!
Club Tinsel
Bust a move during a mega-fun dance party at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café.
Disney Junior Jingle Jam
In Storybook Circus, the Disney Junior Jingle Jam gives young partygoers the chance to get their groove on with favorite characters from popular Disney Junior shows Fancy Nancy, Vampirina, Doc McStuffins and The Lion Guard.
Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Show
Look to the sky for a dazzling fireworks show full of festive cheer.
Get in the Christmas spirit as your host—Minnie Mouse—invites you to take in a sparkling, yuletide fireworks display. Watch as the sky becomes illuminated with festive colors to the tune of some of your favorite carols like Deck the Halls and We Wish You a Merry Christmas.
This seasonal spectacle can be thoroughly enjoyed from most locations throughout Magic Kingdom park—including Liberty Square, Fantasyland and Tomorrowland.
Subject to cancellation in case of inclement weather. Showtimes are subject to change.
Other Highlights
- Meet-and-greet opportunities throughout Magic Kingdom park with some of your favorite Disney Characters
- Complimentary cookies and hot cocoa
- A magical snowfall on Main Street, U.S.A.
Attractions Open During the Party
Frontierland
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Splash Mountain
Fantasyland
Dumbo the Flying Elephant
“it’s a small world”
Peter Pan’s Flight
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
Liberty Square
Haunted Mansion
Tomorrowland
Space Mountain
Decked Out Attractions
Check out holiday-themed makeovers of fan-favorite attractions.
- In Tomorrowland, you can cruise a festive freeway filled with thousands of lights, stylized décor and a fun, futuristic holiday soundtrack as you get behind the wheel on the “Tomorrowland Speedway Race Through the Holidays.”
- The crew at Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor is filling their laugh canisters with some holiday cheer at their “Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor Holiday Show” for everyone visiting the Monster World during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party.
- Space Mountain – Holiday Run!! launches you on an adventure through the cosmos, filled with interstellar lighting and high-energy holiday tunes.
- Mad Tea Party in Fantasyland becomes a wild and wacky Christmas party–where you can spin your teacup to one of 4 holiday combos of lights and music.
- Get ready to laugh on a Jingle Cruise packed with holiday-themed puns
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party offer a military discount in 2025?
Yes—eligible U.S. military members can usually purchase discounted MVMCP tickets. Availability and prices vary by date; confirm the current year’s offer.
Where can I buy military-discounted MVMCP tickets?
Most guests buy through Shades of Green or their local base ticket office (ITT/Leisure Travel). Dates and quantities may be limited.
Who is eligible for the MVMCP military discount?
Typically, U.S. military members and spouses with valid ID (active duty, retired, Guard/Reserve, and other eligible categories). Verify eligibility with the seller.
Are all party dates discounted, and do they sell out?
Not all dates are
How To: Buy Military-Discounted MVMCP Tickets
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Confirm eligibility – Ensure the ID holder or eligible spouse meets current-year requirements.
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Choose where to buy – Select Shades of Green or your base ITT/Leisure Travel office; compare prices and pickup options.
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Pick your party date – Check 2025 availability; popular nights sell out and not all dates are discounted.
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Purchase tickets – Show valid ID and pay; ask about purchase limits and refund/exchange rules.
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Receive and link – Get your tickets/e-vouchers and link them in My Disney Experience to manage your plans.
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In the past we were able to buy tickets day of at guest relations even if it was sold out. Is that still true?
I called shades of green and they said tickets could only be purchased through them so I am so confused now haha
Hi D,
They definitely have stopped the practice of allowing the military to purchase for sold out nights as Shades of Green has shipped tickets for years now alleviating the need to buy from Disney in person after arrival with the possibility that your date would be sold out before you got there.
As far as I know you can still purchase tickets through Disney in person at the mil rate for nights that are not sold out.
Curious where you got your info on the dates and prices. SoG doesn’t have any Christmas Party tickets for Dec 21 or 22. They say that Disney did not release any to them. WDW claims that there are no military discount tickets for the party at all, only tax-free sales from SoG. I’m hesitant to wait and try to purchase in person the week of if WDW customer service says there’s no discount.
Hi Theresa,
I got them right off of Shades of Green’s site right after they posted.
It may be they had them and have sold out, you have to take anything Shades of Green says with a pinch of salt…
But if they say they don’t have them now I’d go with that and purchase from Disney. You can always try to get a discount (or gift card for the difference in person).