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Wanna go to Magic Kingdom for Thanksgiving? Better luck next year

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Keller, E. (2026, October 20). Wanna go to Magic Kingdom for Thanksgiving? Better luck next year. The Independent. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/magic-kingdom-orlando-thanksgiving-christmas-party-sold-out-b3070255.html

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The Independent · collected 2026-10-20 · by Erin Keller

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Disney World's Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party tickets for November 25, the night before Thanksgiving, have sold out. The event costs $209 per adult and transforms Magic Kingdom into a holiday celebration with exclusive entertainment and treats. While this specific date is fully booked, tickets are still available for later dates around Thanksgiving at slightly higher prices, such as November 27 ($219) and November 29 ($214). Regular park admission tickets for November 25 remain available.
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Disney's Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party event on November 25, the night before Thanksgiving, has sold out at Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Florida. Tickets for this popular party cost $209 per adult and were no longer available as of October 20. However, tickets are still available for events on November 27 ($219) and November 29 ($214). Regular daytime admission to the park is not affected by the ticket sellout, with standard park passes still available for November 25.

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Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party transforms Magic Kingdom into a holiday celebration on select nights in November and December, featuring exclusive entertainment, seasonal treats, festive decorations and experiences not available during regular park hours.
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🔮 Thanksgiving travelers hoping to add a festive night at Disney World to their holiday plans may be left with a plate full of disappointment after tickets to a popular Magic Kingdom event have sold out. Tickets to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party on November 25, the night before Thanksgiving, are no longer available at Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Florida, according to the event’s ticketing website. Tickets for the November 25 event cost $209 per adult (guests over the age of 10) before selling out.
2026-10-20 · The Independent
Wanna go to Magic Kingdom for Thanksgiving? Better luck next year · assertive framing

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Thanksgiving travelers hoping to add a festive night at Disney World to their holiday plans may be left with a plate full of disappointment after tickets to a popular Magic Kingdom event have sold out. Tickets to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party on November 25, the night before Thanksgiving, are no longer available at Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Florida, according to the event’s ticketing website. Tickets for the November 25 event cost $209 per adult (guests over the age of 10) before selling out. uncertain
Tickets → hop → 10
However, travelers still have other opportunities to attend the Christmas party around Thanksgiving Day, with tickets available as of Tuesday for November 27 at $219 per adult and November 29 at $214 per adult. asserted
tickets → have → adult
The sellout applies only to the separately ticketed Christmas party, not regular daytime admission to Magic Kingdom. asserted
sellout → apply → Kingdom
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party transforms Magic Kingdom into a holiday celebration on select nights in November and December, featuring exclusive entertainment, seasonal treats, festive decorations and experiences not available during regular park hours. asserted
Party → transform → hours
Highlights include Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade, featuring Disney characters, holiday floats and Santa Claus, Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration stage show, and Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Show. asserted
Highlights → include → characters
The after-hours party runs from 7 p.m. to midnight, although ticket holders can enter the park as early as 4 p.m. to enjoy rides and attractions before the festivities begin. asserted
festivities → run → rides
Visitors must purchase a separate ticket to attend the Christmas party, as regular park admission, Park Hopper tickets and annual passes do not include access to the event. asserted
admission → purchase → event
Guests who already have Christmas party tickets for November 25 can attend as planned. asserted
who → have → November
Those who missed out can choose another available date or adjust their holiday itineraries. asserted
who → miss → itineraries
Travelers planning a Disney World trip for the 2027 holiday season should prepare for a pricier getaway. asserted
Travelers → plan → getaway
A one-day ticket to Magic Kingdom on Thanksgiving Day 2027 is currently listed at $224 per adult, up from $209 this year. asserted
ticket → list → 209
Disney unveiled its 2027 ticket prices earlier this month, with admission reaching a record $229 per adult at Magic Kingdom and EPCOT on the most expensive dates: Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve. asserted
admission → unveil → dates
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