Welcome, Jean, to planDisney! I've been answering some
holiday-related questions lately, and it's truly gotten me into the holiday spirit. So let's add your question to the list!
Currently, our friends in the United Kingdom and Ireland cannot purchase tickets for fewer than 7 days in length ahead of their visit. However, once they have landed in the United States and have access to the U.S. version of the website, they can purchase shorter-duration tickets. For your reference, I'll give you the current price of a 4-day ticket to the parks covering your dates, but it's important for you to know that ticket prices are subject to change and may be different when it comes time to purchase them. At the time of writing this answer, a 4-day, 1 park per day ticket starting on December 20, 2026, is $723.30 per ticket for guests aged 10 and up and $705.10 per ticket for guests ages 3-9 before tax.
Now, I did some research for you, and you may actually be better off going with one of the
UK Disney Magic Ticket options. Currently, for your dates beginning December 20, 2026, a 7-day Magic Ticket is £705.93 for Guests ages 10 and up and £670.44 for Guests ages 3-9, while a 14-day Magic Ticket is actually slightly less at £692.99 and £658.31, respectively. Plus, some of these ticket types include benefits such as the
Park Hopper Option,
Memory Maker,
water park admission,
miniature golf, and
more. So, even if you only plan to visit the parks for four days, I would still compare the Magic Ticket options, as those additional benefits may make the higher price worthwhile...and even more worthwhile if you decide to visit longer! Of course, if you don't feel you're going to need those extras, go with what works best for you! And just like with U.S. tickets, prices are subject to change for U.K. ticket deals as well.
Jean, the holidays at the resort are truly magical, and your visit will be great no matter what you choose. Just follow along with the
Disney Parks Blog for any announcements related to the upcoming holiday season. And if you have any other questions,
I'm happy to answer them!
There'll always be Christmas,
Matt