It might not be time to deck the halls yet, but that doesnât mean we canât look at Disney World Christmas party dates for later this year!
Like any Disney vacation, it requires a lot of careful planning. And this is especially true during the Holiday Season.Â
If you are planning to go to Mickeyâs Very Merry Christmas Party or Disney Jollywood Nights (assuming they take place in 2024), you will need to figure out the Disney World Christmas party dates that coincide with your visit.
Disney has recently announced the 2024 Christmas party dates for this year.
So, let’s start making our Disney World Christmas party plans! đâ¨
This post is all about Disney World Christmas party dates in 2024.
Disney World Christmas Party Dates
Mickeyâs Very Merry Christmas Party
Since 1983, Mickeyâs Very Merry Christmas Party has been held at the Magic Kingdom – and has become a tradition for many guests throughout the decades.
This party is infamous for its Once Upon a Christmastime Parade, snow on Main Street and âcomplimentaryâ hot cocoa and cookies (which tasted like Play-Doh in 2022, but have definitely improved in 2023! Let’s hope they’re still good in 2024 đ).
It is also a great opportunity to ride popular attractions (from the Jingle Cruise to Seven Dwarfs Mine Train) with shorter wait times.
2024 Ticket Prices for Mickeyâs Very Merry Christmas Party tickets:
Adults (Ages 10+): $169-$219 per ticket + tax
Children (Ages 3-9): $159-$209 per ticket + tax
Annual Passholders and DVC Members can receive a $10 discount on these select nights:
- November 8th
- November 11th
- November 12th
- November 14th
- November 15th
- November 17th
- November 19th
- November 21st
- November 22nd
- December 1st
- December 3rd
- December 5th
For reference, in 2023, ticket prices for Mickeyâs Very Merry Christmas Party tickets were:
Adults (Ages 10+): $159-$199 per ticket + tax
Children (Ages 3-9): $149 to $189 per ticket + tax
If you were an Annual Passholder or an eligible Disney Vacation Club Member (with a Blue Card), you could receive a $10 discount – on select nights in 2023.
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Disney Jollywood Nights
In 2023, Disney Jollywood Nights – a new festive party at Disneyâs Hollywood Studios – premiered.Â
And it’s coming back in 2024!
Whilst it was known for being chaotic and disorganized in the beginning, by the end of the holidays, this party was seen as a good event by many guests (including me).
Jollywood Nights is essentially Mickeyâs Very Merry Christmas Partyâs older sister. This party is focused on cool drinks and snacks, shows and glamour!Â
Just like Mickeyâs Very Merry Christmas Party, you can also go on attractions with very short wait times (though you do have to pre-book Rise of the Resistance).
2024 Ticket Prices for Disney Jollywood Nights:
Disney Jollywood Nights tickets cost $159-$179 per ticket.
Annual Passholders and valid DVC members (with a Blue Card)Â can save $10 per ticket for every night of this event
In 2023, ticket prices for Disney Jollywood Nights were:
Interestingly, the 2024 tickets cost the same as the 2023 tickets (between $159-$179 for this event).
Perhaps this is because Disney Jollywood Nights is a lot newer (and not as popular as Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party).
But it’s still interesting that Disney hasn’t increased the prices slightly. (After all, we all know how much Disney loves charging too much for special event tickets – and tickets in general).
Similarly to 2023, you are an Annual Passholder or an eligible Disney Vacation Club member, you can save $10 per ticket. This discount is valid for every night of this event.
Itâs important to note that you donât get any complimentary food or drinks at Disney Jollywood Nights – unlike Mickeyâs Very Merry Christmas Party. We can assume that this is at least partly why the tickets are cheaper.
Mickeyâs Very Merry Christmas Party 2024 Dates
November 2024:
- Friday, November 8th
- Monday, November 11th
- Tuesday, November 12th
- Thursday, November 14th
- Friday, November 15th
- Sunday, November 17th
- Tuesday, November 19th
- Thursday, November 21st
- Friday, November 22nd
- Sunday, November 24th
- Tuesday, November 26th
- Wednesday, November 27th
- Friday, November 29th
December 2024:
- Sunday, December 1st
- Tuesday, December 3rd
- Thursday, December 5th
- Friday, December 6th
- Sunday, December 8th
- Tuesday, December 10th
- Thursday, December 12th
- Friday, December 13th
- Sunday, December 15th
- Tuesday, December 17th
- Thursday, December 19th
- Friday, December 20th
Here are the Mickeyâs Very Merry Christmas Party 2023 dates for comparison:
November 2023:
- Thursday, November 9th
- Friday, November 10th
- Monday, November 13th
- Tuesday, November 14th
- Thursday, November 16th
- Friday, November 17th
- Sunday, November 19th
- Tuesday, November 21st
- Wednesday, November 22nd
- Sunday, November 26th
- Tuesday, November 28th
- Thursday, November 30th
December 2023:
- Friday, December 1st
- Sunday, December 3rd
- Tuesday, December 5th
- Thursday, December 7th
- Friday, December 8th
- Sunday, December 10th
- Tuesday, December 12th
- Thursday, December 14th
- Friday, December 15th
- Sunday, December 17th
- Tuesday, December 19th
- Thursday, December 21st
- Friday, December 22nd
In 2023, there were 25 Mickeyâs Very Merry Christmas Party nights – from November 9th – December 22nd. Even if you are taking a short trip to Disney World over the holiday season, chances are a party will coincide with the time of your vacation.
20 of these dates fall on a weekday:
- 1 on a Monday
- 6 on a Tuesday
- 1 on a Wednesday
- 6 on a Thursday
- 6 on a Friday
The remaining 5 dates fall on a weekend – a Sunday, to be more specific. There were no dates on a Saturday.
This is especially important to know if you are planning a weekend trip to Disney World.
Disney Jollywood Nights Party 2024 DatesÂ
November 2024:
- Saturday, November 9th
- Wednesday, November 13th
- Saturday, November 16th
- Monday, November 18th
- Saturday, November 23rd
- Monday, November 25th
- Saturday, November 30th
December 2024:
- Monday, December 2nd
- Saturday, December 7th
- Wednesday, December 11th
- Saturday, December 14th
- Wednesday, December 18th
- Saturday, December 21st
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Searching for past trends? Letâs take a look at Mickeyâs Very Merry Christmas Party 2023 dates:
November 2023:
- Saturday, November 11th
- Saturday, November 18th
- Monday, November 20th
- Monday, November 27th
- Wednesday, November 29th
December 2023:
- Monday, December 4th
- Wednesday, December 6th
- Saturday, December 16th
- Monday, December 18th
- Wednesday, December 20th
Based on 2023 dates, 7 of the Jollywood Nights dates were weekdays:
- 4 on a Monday
- 3 on a WednesdayÂ
There were no Jollywood Nights on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
The 3 remaining dates fell at a weekend (on a Saturday). There were no Jollywood Nights on a Sunday.
When do Disney World Christmas Party Tickets Go On Sale?Â
Guests staying on-site have been on sale since July 2nd, 2024.
For guests without a Disney World hotel reservation, you can purchase Disney World Christmas party tickets from July 10th, 2024.
Usually, Disney World releases tickets for their Christmas parties in late June – early July of that year, so 2024 hasn’t been an exception to this rule.
Ta Ta For Now
As we wrap up this post, I hope this guide has helped you to make some 2024 holiday plans at Disney World.
Are you planning on attending Mickeyâs Very Merry Christmas Party or Disney Jollywood Nights (or both) in 2024?!
This post was all about Disney World Christmas party dates in 2024.
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