Walt Disney World has introduced new Cast Member costumes for the 2026 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom, replacing the bright, layered holiday outfits familiar to returning guests.
The new gender-neutral look includes a red button-up shirt patterned with snowflakes, swirls, gingerbread-cookie shapes and stars. Cast Members wear the sleeves rolled up with white contrast cuffs, plus dark green pants or shorts, a black belt and a dark green bow at the collar. A solid red apron is also an option for restaurant Cast Members, according to Disney Tourist Blog.
The previous party costumes featured white shirts with a Christmas-tree pattern and red buttons. One version included red pants, a mistletoe bow tie and a Santa hat; another paired a candy-cane-striped apron with a red skirt and peppermint hair bow.
Disney Tourist Blog reported that the replacement has prompted mixed fan reactions. Some guests favor a less busy design, while others say the older costumes had more personality and were easier to spot among evening crowds. The source also noted that the simpler outfit uses fewer layers, a practical consideration in Central Florida’s weather, although it did not identify the materials used in the new costumes.
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Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is a separately ticketed event on select nights through December 22, 2026. Party-ticket holders may enter Magic Kingdom from 4 p.m.; the event runs from 7 p.m. to midnight and includes the Christmastime parade, stage show, fireworks, character meet-and-greets, seasonal treats and snow on Main Street. Tickets range from $189 to $229 by date, with select discounts available.
