Walt Disney World has confirmed the dates for the Disney World 2026 holiday season. The holiday period will run from November 13, 2026, through January 6, 2027, across all theme parks and resort areas.
All four theme parks participate in the holiday season with seasonal décor and entertainment, with three of the parties already advertising dates.
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2026
A key part of the Disney World 2026 holiday season is Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom.
The event runs on select nights from November 8 through December 22, 2026. It features limited-capacity access and separate admission. Guests can enter as early as 4 PM., with the even lasting from 7 PM to midnight.
- November: 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 24, 25, 27, 29
- December: 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 13, 15, 17, 18, 20, 29
Magic Kingdom at Christmas – Disney Parks Blog
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One of the central entertainment offerings is the “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade,” which includes seasonal floats and Disney characters in holiday costumes. The event also typically includes “Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks” over Cinderella Castle.
Guests usually receive complimentary seasonal snacks at select locations, and some attractions operate with holiday overlays or reduced wait times due to lower capacity.
Ticket prices generally range from $169 – $229 per person, with guests ages 3-9 paying $10 less.
Disney Jollywood Nights 2026
Disney Jollywood Nights also returns during the Disney World 2026 holiday season at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It will be held on select nights from November 8 through December 22, 2026. Guests can enter as early as 5:30 PM, with the event lasting from 7:30 PM – 12:30 AM.
- November: 7, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28
- December: 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 23
- January: 3, 5
Chrsitmas at Disney’s Hollywood Studios – Disney Parks Blog
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The event combines holiday themes with a Hollywood-style entertainment format. It typically includes live stage performances, themed music venues, and character appearances not always available during regular park hours. A signature entertainment feature is the nighttime spectacular “Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!,” presented with projections and fireworks.
Tickets are generally priced from about $159 – $199 per person.
EPCOT Festival of the Holidays 2026
The EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays is part of the Disney World 2026 holiday season and runs from November 27 through December 30, 2026. The festival celebrates how winter holidays are celebrated around the world, including Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa.
Spaceship Earth and the Christmas tree at EPCOT – Disney Parks Blog
The festival highlights global holiday traditions through storytelling, live performances, and themed food kiosks known as Holiday Kitchens. A key component each year is “Candlelight Processional,” a live retelling of the Christmas story featuring a celebrity narrator, a choir, and an orchestra.
Additional offerings typically include holiday storytelling in World Showcase pavilions, seasonal entertainment, and specialty food items.
Conclusion
The Disney World 2026 holiday season runs from November 13, 2026, through January 6, 2027. It includes confirmed events such as Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, Disney Jollywood Nights, and EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays.
Visitors should note that the busiest periods are generally Thanksgiving week and Christmas week, when crowd levels are highest across all four parks.
Are you excited for Walt Disney World’s 2026 holiday seasonal offerings? Let us know your thoughts about the upcoming festivities.
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