Walt Disney World guests only have 5 more dates to choose from in terms of being able to enjoy and enter the exclusive Christmas Party starring Mickey Mouse! Hurry, time is almost up!Credit: DisneyDisney World Christmas Party Sellouts Leave Only 5 Nights Available for 2026Walt Disney World’s holiday celebration is approaching a major ticketing milestone before its first event of the season even begins. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is scheduled to return to Magic Kingdom on November 8, but guests planning a Christmas vacation already face a significantly smaller selection of event dates.A November 6 availability update supplied for this report indicates that 20 of Disney’s 25 scheduled party nights have sold out, leaving five December dates available. The newest reported sellout is December 8, following the complete disappearance of November availability.That means guests whose vacations fall outside the remaining dates may need to reconsider their evening plans or choose another holiday experience.Credit: Jess Colopy, Inside the MagicDisney World Christmas Party Calendar Narrows to Five DatesMickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party runs on select evenings from November 8 through December 22, 2026, according to Disney’s official event schedule.Although the published schedule contains 25 parties, the November 6 availability information supplied for this article identifies only five dates still being offered for purchase.The remaining reported dates and prices for guests ages 10 and older are:Thursday, December 10: $219Friday, December 11: $224Sunday, December 13: $224Tuesday, December 15: $224Thursday, December 17: $229All prices are per person before tax. Children ages three through nine receive a $10 reduction, while children younger than three do not require a ticket.If the latest reported inventory is confirmed, approximately 80% of the scheduled 2026 Christmas parties will have sold out before opening night.That percentage represents unavailable event dates, not 80% of Magic Kingdom’s attendance capacity or the total number of tickets sold.The change also follows Inside the Magic’s November 5 report documenting the complete November sellout. At that point, six dates remained available, including December 8.Credit: Rob Bixby, FlickrDecember 10 Becomes the Cheapest Remaining Christmas Party NightThe latest reported pricing creates an important distinction for families comparing December dates.At $219 before tax, December 10 is the lowest-priced remaining option for guests ages 10 and older. The December 11, 13, and 15 parties cost $224, while December 17 reaches $229.For a family purchasing four tickets for guests ages 10 and older, December 10 would cost $876 before tax. Attending December 17 would bring the same family’s event-ticket total to $916.That is a $40 difference for four people attending the same seasonal event on different evenings.Families traveling with younger children will pay less. Two adults and two children between ages three and nine would pay $856 before tax for December 10, based on the reported prices and Disney’s published child-ticket discount.Disney’s 2026 party pricing spans $189 to $229 before tax across the full season.Earlier in the year, Inside the Magic examined the pricing changes affecting Disney’s 2026 holiday celebrations. Those original lower-priced dates no longer offer a purchasing option under the latest reported availability.Credit: DisneyAnnual Passholders Lose Their Remaining Holiday Party Discount OptionsDisney World Annual Passholders and eligible Disney Vacation Club members also face a narrower financial picture.Disney’s published discount rules offer eligible members $10 off qualifying party nights between November 8 and November 20, and from November 29 through December 3.None of the five dates listed in the November 6 update falls within those discount windows.That means eligible members shopping for the remaining reported dates should not expect the earlier $10 party-ticket benefit to apply.The distinction matters for families purchasing several tickets, especially when comparing the price of a Christmas party against other expenses already built into their vacation.Inside the Magic previously covered the 2026 holiday benefits offered to Annual Passholders. The current ticket calendar illustrates how the usefulness of those date-restricted benefits changes as individual party nights sell out.Credit: DisneyWhat Christmas Party Admission Actually Includes at Magic KingdomDespite the shrinking calendar, Disney has not announced a reduction in the scheduled length of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party.According to Disney, the event runs from 7 p.m. until midnight. Guests holding a valid party ticket may enter Magic Kingdom beginning at 4 p.m. without purchasing a separate daytime theme park ticket for that entry.That offers up to eight hours inside the park, although the Christmas party itself officially lasts five hours.The celebration features Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade, Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Show, Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration, seasonal character appearances, and complimentary holiday treats at designated locations.Select attractions receive holiday enhancements, including Space Mountain, Tomorrowland Speedway, and Mad Tea Party. Disney also advertises Jingle Cruise, which can be experienced during regular park hours.Disney’s official holiday entertainment guide provides additional details about the event’s entertainment and attractions.However, all advertised offerings remain subject to operational changes and possible cancellation.Credit: DisneyWhat Disney World Guests Should Check Before BookingFor guests with December vacations already arranged, the most important question is whether their travel dates overlap with an available party.December 17 is the latest date appearing in the supplied November 6 availability update, despite Disney’s official schedule continuing through December 22.The distinction is important: a scheduled event date does not necessarily mean tickets remain on sale.Guests should use Disney’s official Christmas party purchase page to confirm current inventory and checkout prices before making additional travel arrangements.Disney also states that party tickets are nonrefundable and nontransferable. Admission applies only to the date purchased, making it particularly important to select the correct evening.As earlier Inside the Magic coverage documented how the number of available party dates diminished, the increasingly limited calendar has become a practical issue for families balancing flights, hotel stays, park visits, and Christmas entertainment.Visitors unable to secure a party ticket can still explore other Walt Disney World holiday offerings, although separately ticketed party entertainment should not be assumed to be included with regular park admission.With the first event scheduled for November 8, guests considering the remaining December parties should verify the specific date they need directly through Disney rather than relying on an older availability snapshot.The post “Book Now or Get Locked Out”: Disney World Triggers Scramble as 20 Magic Kingdom Dates Vanish appeared first on Inside the Magic.