News for 2021 & 2022:
- No 2022 WDW Disney Armed Forces Salute So Far
- 2022 Disney Armed Forces Salute Timeline
- What to Expect on the Day Disney Announces the WDW 2022 Disney Armed Forces Salute
- Using Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets in 2021
- Using the Walt Disney World Theme Park Reservation System
Military Discounted Tickets have NOT been announced for the 2020 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party.
NOTE: General Public dates and prices have not come out yet for 2020. It always takes a while for the military discount dates and prices to become available, but with the Disney and Shades of Green closures it’s not known when we’ll find out…
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.
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Dates for 2019
The event is held on select nights in November and December.
This year the dates are:
November 8, 9, 12, 13, 16, 17, 19, 20, 22, 24, 29, 30
December 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 13, 15, 17, 18, 20, 22
Discounted Military Tickets
Military discounts were offered on all dates in 2019 which was a big change from the past, when only November dates were discounted. It’s not know what will happen this year!
2020 MVMCP Prices
| Date | Disney Advance Price w/o Tax | Military Price |
| November 8 | $119 adult -$114 child | ? adult – ? child |
| November 9 | $105 adult -$100 child | ? adult – ? child |
| November 12 | $110 adult -$105 child | ? adult – ? child |
| November 13 | $110 adult -$105 child | ? adult – ? child |
| November 16 | $105 adult -$100 child | ? adult – ? child |
| November 17 | $110 adult -$105 child | ? adult – ? child |
| November 19 | $105 adult -$100 child | ? adult – ? child |
| November 20 | $115 adult -$110 child | ? adult – ? child |
| November 22 | $129 adult -$124 child | ? adult – ? child |
| November 24 | $129 adult -$124 child | ? adult – ? child |
| November 29 | $125 adult -$120 child | ? adult – ? child |
| November 30 | $125 adult -$120 child | ? adult – ? child |
| December 3 | $119 adult -$114 child | ? adult – ? child |
| December 4 | $129 adult -$124 child | ? adult – ? child |
| December 6 | $119 adult -$114 child | ? adult – ? child |
| December 8 | $119 adult -$114 child | ? adult – ? child |
| December 10 | $125 adult -$120 child | ? adult – ? child |
| December 11 | $125 adult -$120 child | ? adult – ? child |
| December 13 | $125 adult -$120 child | ? adult – ? child |
| December 15 | $125 adult -$120 child | ? adult – ? child |
| December 17 | $139 adult -$134 child | ? adult – ? child |
| December 18 | $149 adult -$144 child | ? adult – ? child |
| December 20 | $149 adult -$144 child | ? adult – ? child |
| December 22 | $155 adult -$150 child | ? adult – ? child |
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.)
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
Military Disney Tips Exclusive Information |
Special Military Purchase Details and Procedures!Dates for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party often sell out in advance! But military members and their families must wait until they arrive to purchase their tickets directly from Disney. So how can military families use this discount at all? Shades of GreenShades of Green will ship these special tickets to you. How to do this: Contact the Shades of Green Ticket Office by email at: [email protected] Let them know that you want to purchase the Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party tickets (and any other types of tickets needed). They will send you a price list and order form. Just fill out and send back. There is a fee ($10) to FedEx the tickets to you. You must be home to sign for the package. Shades of Green cannot sell tickets for sold out nights! Walt Disney WorldSince 2012 Disney World has sold tickets for sold out nights to military members because they required you to show your ID to buy from them. This started before Shades of Green started shipping tickets. And is now not really needed except to avoid the shipping cost. This procedure has been in place every year from 2012 to 2018. MDT has not yet verified it for 2019! (we will by mid May) Below is our standard info on this procedure for your consideration, but at this time we recommend using Shades of Green! Walt Disney World will sell the military tickets for sold out events even when regular tickets are unavailable. This is because these military discount tickets are only available in person if you want to buy from Disney! How to purchase your Military Priced Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Tickets:
If your desired date is sold out you can still buy your tickets.
So, in review:
Note: In the past an occasional cast member working the window has been unaware of this policy. In that case just ask to speak to a Lead, Supervisor, or Manager to resolve the situation. |
After you attend the party, please remember to come back and take our WDW After Hours Parties Survey! This will help us track how WDW is donig in implementing this particular discount.
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.
- Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade
- Holiday Fireworks: Celebrate the Spirit of the Season Fireworks
- See the castle transformed into a beautiful display of holiday lights right before your eyes!
- Live stage shows with Disney characters
- See it “snow” on Main Street!
- Enjoy Christmas cookies and hot cocoa
- Some of the most popular attractions will remain open during the party!
- Meet some of your favorite characters throughout the park
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.
Celebrate the Season Show
‘Tis the season to give gifts, and Mickey’s present to Minnie is not to be missed! Goofy, Donald and others get into the holiday spirit with their own version of The Nutcracker in this jubilant musical spectacle.
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
Planning a Disney Trip? Want to get the best military discounts that are available? Feeling a little confused?
See Our Great Disney Discount and Planning Info:
- Disney Veteran & Military Discount Eligibility Guide
- The Military Family’s Walt Disney World Comprehensive Vacation Planning and Preparation Guide
- Military Disney Tips Disney Packing Checklist
- Disney Military Tickets – Your Start to Finish Guide
- Resorts/Hotel Overview Page
- Dining Overview Page
- Transportation Overview Page
- Technology Overview Page
- Shades of Green, WDW’s Military Only Resort
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So there are no dates for the military discount during December at all?
Correct, Disney has never discounted Dec dates as they are higher attendance at dates.
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)
Hi Peg,
Yes, unfortunately they only discount nights that they need to draw extra attendance, not the very busy to sold out nights.
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!
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.
Is there tax on Christmas party tickets sold at shades of green?
Hi Kelly, no there isn’t
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?
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.
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!
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.
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!
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
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?
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.
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?
Hi Kyle,
Unlike the Salute tickets, once purchased these are ready to go.
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.
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.
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.
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
Thank you, Steve, you’re a peach!