Welcome to planDisney Stephanie! Thank you for stopping by with your question. It sounds like you have a wonderful holiday visit planned! What an incredible way to celebrate the season at
Walt Disney World Resort! I’d be happy to help you understand how your party ticket and regular park admission work together so you can make the most of your time in the magic.
You are correct. Your regular park ticket will not be used on the day of
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party as long as you do not enter any park before 4:00 p.m. The party ticket functions as its own separate admission and allows you to enter Magic Kingdom starting at 4:00 p.m., even though the actual party events officially begin at 7:00 p.m.
Disney’s system only deducts a day from your multi-day park ticket when you scan into a park using that specific ticket. If you spend the morning and early afternoon outside of the parks, perhaps relaxing at your resort, visiting Disney Springs, or exploring other activities around Walt Disney World and then enter Magic Kingdom using your party ticket at or after 4:00 p.m., your 5-day park hopper ticket will remain untouched for that date.
This approach is a smart way to maximize your park days while also enjoying a full evening at the Christmas party. You essentially get a bonus partial park day without using one of your ticketed admissions, which can make your overall itinerary more flexible and relaxing.
Stephanie, I hope this helps you feel even more excited for your upcoming holiday visit to Walt Disney World. Thank you for visiting planDisney with your question. May your trip be filled with festive cheer, unforgettable memories, and all the wonder that makes the holidays at Disney so special.
Kay