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Home » Blog Posts » Military Discount Prices On Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party – 2022

Military Discount Prices On Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party – 2022

By Steve 25 Comments

Military Discounted Tickets have been announced for the 2022 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 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.

Holidays Santa Mickey

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Dates for 2022

The event is held on select nights in November and December.

This year the dates are:

November 8, 10, 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 22, 27, & 29

December 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13 15, 16, & 18

Discounted Military Tickets

Military Prices available through Shades of Green’s Ticket Office in person or long distance. Disney’ prices will be similar with sales tax added at the gate.

  • November 10, 14, 15, & 17 – Adults $146.00 / Child (3-9) $136.00
  • November 8, 11, & 18 – Adults $156.00 / Child (3-9) $146.00
  • November 27, & 29 and December 1, 2, 4, 6, & 8 – Adults $166.00 / Child (3-9) $156.00
  • December 9, 11, 13 15, 16, & 18 – Adults $176.00 / Child (3-9) $166.00

Adult = Age 10+, Child = Ages 3 – 9

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.

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.)

Halloween Party Info

Where Can You Purchase These Specially Priced Tickets?

  • From Shades of Green:
    • You may also purchase these special tickets in person or long distance from Shades of Green’s Ticket Office
  • 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 internet.

You Cannot buy these tickets at:

  • Base Ticket Offices
  • DisneyWorld.com
  • Or via phone from Disney

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Military Tickets

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 a yuletide stage show, starring Mickey Mouse!
  • 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.

Military Prices on MVMCP

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.

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

This MDT Post By: Steve Bell

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Comments

  1. Kathy says

    20 March 2018 at 10:52

    So there are no dates for the military discount during December at all?

    Reply
    • Steve says

      20 March 2018 at 10:57

      Correct, Disney has never discounted Dec dates as they are higher attendance at dates.

      Reply
  2. PegP says

    2 June 2018 at 19:24

    So they only offer the discount for 4 of the 22 nights and only at the beginning of November? We’re going the end of November (after Thanksgiving). Had hoped to go to the party, but I guess not if they don’t offer a discount. Would cost me over $300 for myself and two kids (because one kid is 10, so they consider her an adult)

    Reply
    • Steve says

      3 June 2018 at 07:11

      Hi Peg,

      Yes, unfortunately they only discount nights that they need to draw extra attendance, not the very busy to sold out nights.

      Reply
  3. Keith says

    11 October 2018 at 01:53

    Hello, thanks for the great info and extra details. On a side note, any recommendations for best Deluxe and Moderate class resorts for Christmas time stay, with 2 kids/girls around 6-9 yr old age range? Was looking at Grand FL, but not sure….thanks!

    Reply
    • Steve says

      11 October 2018 at 06:39

      Hi Keith,

      All Disney deluxes are decorated to the 9s for Christmas. The Grand Floridian has a giant gingerbread house in the lobby from which they sell Christmas treats. It is the priciest deluxe. The Wilderness Lodge is probably decorated the nicest and is a boat ride away from the Magic Kingdom.

      Reply
  4. Kelly says

    30 October 2018 at 14:43

    Is there tax on Christmas party tickets sold at shades of green?

    Reply
    • Steve says

      30 October 2018 at 17:51

      Hi Kelly, no there isn’t

      Reply
  5. PEGGY PRICE says

    14 April 2019 at 08:34

    Have they announced the 2019 military discounts for the Very Merry Christmas party yet? Not sure when this post was written, so didn’t know if it hadn’t been announced yet or if the military wasn’t getting discounts this year. Disney’s already selling the tickets for the party. Do you know if they’re discounting them this year for the military?

    Reply
    • Steve says

      14 April 2019 at 09:57

      Hello Peggy,

      It always takes quite a long time after they announce the general public dates and prices for the military info to come out. Rest assured that this post will be updated when the info is available.

      Be adviised the discounts on the Halloween Party this year were disappointing, well less than in years past. I would expect the same for the Christmas Party.

      Reply
  6. Ed says

    6 June 2019 at 11:24

    Hello, just a quick followup on; did Disney confirm yet if they will allow military/veterans to buy MVMCP tickets on the same day they want to attend even if it’s already sold out to the general public? It would be great to avoid shipping costs which would cut into the discount savings, plus give flexibility. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Steve says

      6 June 2019 at 17:45

      Hi Ed,

      From what I’ve been told this is in effect. Trough with the ability to buy ahead from Shades it isn’t as necessary.

      Reply
      • Ed says

        13 June 2019 at 20:11

        Hi again, is there any written policy that can pointed to as definitive proof, to avoid a really bad surprise of not being able to purchase tickets for sold-out dates? Shades of Green told me that only November dates are military discounted, but Disney “should” allow folks to purchase at the gate for sold-out dates, but no military discounts (plus gotta pay tax, which I understand). Another time, an online chat with Disney said “no”, can’t buy tickets if the event is already sold-out; but I’m hoping that particular person didn’t understand the military programs. Having a guarantee of being able to purchase same-day tickets even for sold-out parties would be great, and for flexibility (for example, opting for another party day if it ends up being heavy rain all night on the original date tentatively planned weeks/months earlier). Thanks!

        Reply
        • Steve says

          14 June 2019 at 07:14

          Hello again Ed,

          No, I’m sorry there is no written proof for this policy, just as there isn’t for most of the policies that govern Disney’s other military discounts.

          For example Disney’s website has 8 bullet points of rules for the Disney Armed Forces Salute, 2 of which apply to Base Ticket Offices and not Disney. I have 2 pages of their rules in a word doc which are scattered through the site or all in one place in my books.

          Prior to 2012 the only way to get a military discount for MNSSHP & MVMCP was to go in person to a WDW ticket window on the desired day. If the event was sold, out too bad. At the time I had a fantastic relationship with WDW Media Relations and explained why this was a problem for our community. WDW came up with this solution, though it never made it into print.

          In 2012 there were numerous issues, since then I have only occasionally heard of any pushback by uninformed cast members at the point of sale and the outcome has always been, “Well we’ll do it this one time to spread pixie dust.” The key if there is an issue is to politely stay firm and keep escalating in leadership levels if needed.

          As I mentioned this program is way less needed now with Shades of Green selling long distance. Is the issue that you don’t know if or when you’ll do the party?

          Also FYI, never trust anything cast members tell you long distance (phone, email, chat) about military discounts! many ARE very uninformed: https://www.militarydisneytips.com/Tips/Disneys-Call-Center-Very-Often-Wrong-On-Military-Discounts.html

          Reply
  7. Mary Deveney says

    3 September 2019 at 20:00

    Some of the prices you have posted for the regular prices for the MVMC are different then what is on the Disney site currently. Need to check and up date. How do we know for sure how much the tickets are going to be?

    Reply
    • Steve says

      4 September 2019 at 13:35

      Hi Mary,

      You were not specific as to which dates and prices you think are incorrect, but I just verified all general public gate prices (the only ones on Disney’s site) listed in this post and they are correct.

      Perhaps you are being thrown off by the sales tax which Disney does not show on the calendar view. For example November 8th: pre tax prices are $109 adult and $104 child, but when sales tax is added the price is $116.09 & $110.76 at the gate.

      But thanks for asking, when double checking I discovered the military prices have come down. I’ve updated these.

      Reply
  8. Kyle Willman says

    18 September 2019 at 13:32

    Does the service member have to be present to redeem these tickets? If I purchase these tickets from shades have them shipped will I have to be with my parents to redeem them, like the salute ticket?

    Reply
    • Steve says

      18 September 2019 at 16:52

      Hi Kyle,

      Unlike the Salute tickets, once purchased these are ready to go.

      Reply
  9. Stacy says

    15 October 2019 at 13:17

    Tours and Tickets told my mom (the military member) that we couldn’t buy advanced tickets for the MVMCP but that even if it sold out, we could still buy tickets at the window. Have you verified this is correct? Because our party date just sold out.

    Reply
    • Steve says

      15 October 2019 at 14:47

      Hi Stacy,

      I have purchased advance party tickets from Shades.

      However, the purchase for sold out nights is still a valid option for the military community.

      Reply
  10. Susanne says

    6 December 2019 at 17:36

    Can you purchase tickets via phone from Shades of Green and pick them up there upon arrival, or do you have to have them shipped to you? And alternatively, will they send them to your WDW resort hotel instead? We leave in 4 days and decided last minute to add the party, but I’d like to get the tix squared away in advance so I don’t have to stress about it.

    Reply
    • Steve says

      6 December 2019 at 18:48

      Hi Susanne,

      They used to only let you pick them up so it shouldn’t be a problem I’d think.

      Give them a call and you’ll have to email in the forms.

      https://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/shades-of-green/pre-order-disney-theme-park-tickets-at-shades-of-green/

      Main Phone (407) 824-3400
      Attraction Ticket Hotline (407) 824-1403
      Guest Services (407) 824-2437

      Reply
      • Susanne says

        7 December 2019 at 07:53

        Thank you, Steve, you’re a peach!

        Reply
  11. D says

    21 October 2022 at 13:26

    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

    Reply
    • Steve says

      21 October 2022 at 15:07

      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.

      Reply

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