By Juliana OctaviniThe season of Walt Disney World Christmas 2026 Disney has just revealed the dates and the first details of the Christmas events that will take over the parks of Orlando come in November and December This year, and I'm already here planning everything in my head. If you’re thinking about traveling to Florida at the end of the year, you need to read this post through to the end because this season promises to be one of the most complete of the last years.
There are four major events spread across the parks, as well as decorations, thematic gastronomy, characters with Christmas clothes and more. So I’m already ahead: if you don’t have a ticket yet, it’s time to run after it!
Do you check everything that's coming?
Christmas season 2026 at Disney begins November 13
Disney confirmed that the 2026 holiday season goes from 13 November 2026 to 6 January 2027 That is, almost two months of magic spread across all four parks, Disney Springs and resort hotels.
In addition, all parks will be decorated with Christmas decorations, characters with festive clothes, thematic gastronomy and special experiences that are available along with regular tickets. However, separate tickets parties — which are the end of the year stars — have specific dates and tickets that need to be bought in advance.
Next, I detailed each of the events so you can plan exactly which or which ones you want to include in your script.
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2026: Magic Kingdom Christmas Party
O Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2026 It's definitely one of the most iconic events of the year at Disney. Magic Kingdom on selected nights from November 8 to December 22, and it's an event with separate ticket — so it's no use entering the park only with regular ticket on those nights.
The confirmed dates are:
- 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, 22
An important tip: even if the party officially starts at 7:00 p.m., anyone who has tickets to the event can enter the park from the 16hSo, you enjoy three extra hours of Magic Kingdom before the party starts. Great cost-benefit!
What's at Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2026?
The program is full of exclusive attractions that only party ticket holders can enjoy. Check out the highlights:
Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas Stop: A charming parade with men-biscoito dancing, lead soldiers, dancers and Christmas songs. However, the grand finale is the appearance of Santa Claus! The parade runs from Frontierland to Main Street, so there are several great points to watch.
Minnie's Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Fireshow: With Minnie Mouse as host, the show combines classic Christmas music with fireworks and stunning projections at Cinderella Castle. In fact, the castle becomes a giant gift illuminated. Simply beautiful!
Mickey's Most Merryst Celebration: Live show on the castle stage with characters like Daisy Duck, Clarabelle Cow and Woody from Toy Story. Undoubtedly very excited!
Frozen Holiday Surprise: Elsa, Anna, Olaf and over 100 snowgies turn Cinderella Castle into an ice palace.
Dating with unique characters: You can find Anna and Elsa at Princess Fairytale Hall, Jack Skellington dressed as Santa Claus (together with Sally!) at the Town Square Theater, and Mickey and Minnie in their Christmas clothes. And, of course, Santa Claus himself at Santa's Christmas Carnival, near Dumbo, in Storybook Circus.
Christmas-themed attractions: Space Mountain, Tomorrowland Speedway, Mad Tea Party, Jungle Cruise (which turns Jingle Cruise!) and Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor win special versions for the party. In addition, Pirates of the Caribbean, Big Thunder Mountain, Haunted Mansion, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and many others continue to function normally.
Free candy: This is undoubtedly one of the most beloved traditions of the party! In points scattered throughout the park, cookies, sweets and theme drinks are distributed free of charge to guests with party admission.
When do the ticket sales start?
- July 9th: Disney hotel guests, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin and Shades of Green.
- July 16th: Sale open to the general public.
Annual Pass holders and Disney Vacation Club members have special prices. To buy, go to the Disney World official website Or call 407-934-7639.
If you want to compare it to what happened last year, check out the post I did on the Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2025 with all the details of the previous edition!
EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays 2026: traditions around the world
O EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays 2026 It's one of the most charming and different events of the year at Disney. 27 November to 30 December 2026And the best of all: is included in the regular entrance of the park, that is, it is not necessary to buy ticket separately!
During the festival, EPCOT is transformed with decorations inspired by Christmas traditions from countries around the world. Each World Showcase pavilion has its own festive atmosphere, with trees decorated in local style, typical songs as well as storytellers. It is worth checking out!
Holiday Storytellers: Christmas narratives from around the world
One of the most special points of the festival is the Holiday Storytellers Artists scattered across the pavilions tell the traditions of each culture to visitors. In 2026, you can find:
- Mexico – Celebration of Las Posadas
- Norway – The Santa Claus Magic and Streaky barn (Holy Barn)
- China – Chinese Lion Dancer and Si-Zhu Trio
- Germany – Adventskalender
- Italy – La Befana
- Japan – Tales of Daruma
- Between Morocco and France – Hanukkah Storyteller
- France – Père Noël
- United Kingdom – Father Christmas
- Canada – Canadian Holiday Voyageurs
It is a rich cultural experience that children and adults love! So it is super worth taking a little time off your day to visit each of these points!
Shows and entertainment at the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays 2026
Candlelight Processional: It is undoubtedly one of Disney’s most exciting traditions back in the America Gardens Theatre. A famous narrator (the names will be announced soon) tells the Christmas story accompanied by a live choir and orchestra. Presentations take place every night.
JOYFUL! Vibrating show that mix gospel, jazz and R&B to celebrate Christmas and Kwanzaa. It is, by the way, very lively and contagious!
Voices of Liberty Dickens Carolers: The Voices of Liberty group turns into Dickens Carolers, singing classic Christmas songs in the style of Victorian England. Simply creepy (of emotion!)
Christmas Gastronomy at EPCOT
As Holiday Kitchens are the gastronomic charm of the festival! They are food and drink stands inspired by the Christmas culinary traditions of different countries, spread out by the World Showcase. Each has a unique menu with dishes and theme drinks.
Besides, the famous Holiday Cookie Stroll you are back: you buy five cookies in five different Holiday Kitchens, collect stamps at your Festival Passport and exchange for a special toast. Delicious and fun at the same time!
Special experiences in EPCOT
- Glimmering Greenhouses: Living with the Land is a holiday attraction with Christmas lighting and decorations all along the boat trip.
- Lights on Spaceship Earth: The iconic ball of EPCOT illuminates the night with Christmas colors and special effects.
- Gingerbread Spaceship Earth Display: A replica of Spaceship Earth made of gingerbread, with a show of lights and music every 15 minutes.
- Olaf's Holiday Tradition Expedition: A treasure hunt by World Showcase where you accompany Olaf by discovering Christmas traditions. This is therefore a great option for children!
- Scentsy's Festive Fragrances: Sensory garden with perfumes inspired by celebrations from around the world, such as Noche Buena and Diwali.
Disney Jollywood Nights 2026: Christmas glamour at Hollywood Studios
O Disney Jollywood Nights 2026 It's the Hollywood Studios Christmas event, and this edition has a very exciting news: For the first time, the event runs until January! ♪ The festive nights happen from ♪ 7 November 2026 to 5 January 2027, on selected dates.
It is a separate ticket event that transforms the park with a retro Hollywood aesthetic: silver garlands, giant ornaments on Sunset Boulevard, luminous reindeer on the poles as well as an atmosphere of American Christmas film from the 1950s. I particularly love it!
Jollywood Nights Dates 2026
- November: 7, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28
- December: 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 23
- January: 3, 5
Guests can enter the park from the 5:30 p.m. But the party officially begins at 7:30 p.m. And it goes up 0:30 — that is, they are even 5 hours of party time!
What's at Jollywood Nights 2026?
Disney Holidays in Hollywood: Musical show at the Theater of the Stars with Kermit and Miss Piggy as hosts, receiving friends like Mickey, Minnie, Bela and Tiana. Very charming and glamour Christmas!
What's This? For those of you who are a Jack Skellington fan, this is undoubtedly the perfect attraction. At Hyperion Theater, you sing along with the classics of the movie while "snowflakes" fall into the environment. A perfect blend of Halloween and Christmas!
Glisten! A synthetic ice skating show in front of the Chinese Theater, with professional skaters, light projections as well as Christmas music. Beautiful!
Twilight Soirée at the Tip Top Club: A 30s-style swing party in the Hollywood Tower Hotel courtyard with live music. Sophisticated and fun!
Pixar Disk: Dance party in Pixar Plaza with Edna Mode, Frozone, Joy and Mike Wazowski. For the kids (and adults who refuse to grow up, like me rs).
Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby: A more exquisite option with live jazz and special gastronomy. Early booking is recommended because the space is limited.
Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!: The big night show of the event, with fireworks, lasers, projections at the Chinese Theater and artificial snow on Hollywood Boulevard. The show features Wayne and Lanny's characters. Prep & Landing and includes scenes of classics like The Beauty and the Beast and Mickey's Christmas Carol. It is undoubtedly charming and unforgettable, to close the night!
Characters at Jollywood Nights 2026
The list of characters is amazing! Among the confirmed are: Phineas and Ferb, Max Goof as Powerline, Chip 'n' Dale: Rescue Rangers, Stitch dressed as Santa Claus, Baloo and King Louis, The Mandalorian and Grogu, Chewbacca celebrating Life Day, Lotso (from Toy Story 3), Partysaurus Rex, Bing Bong (from Fun Mind), Duffy, Scrooge McDuck, Donald and Margarida, Pateta and Pluto, Mickey and Minnie. In addition, Disney promised more characters!
Attractions open during Jollywood Nights
- Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets
- Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
- Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
- Star Tours – The Adventures Continue
- The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
- Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway
- Slinky Dog Dash
- Alien Swirling Saucers
- Toy Story Mania!
And above all: with queues smaller than during the day! So, it is worth taking advantage to run in the attractions.
When do you open the Jollywood Nights tickets?
- July 9th: Guests of Disney hotels, Swan and Dolphin as well as Shades of Green.
- July 16th: Sale open to the general public.
Annual Passholders and DVC members are discounted. Buy by the official website or by phone 407-934-7639.
Christmas in the other parks and Disney Springs
In addition to the events with separate tickets, Christmas magic takes over the entire Walt Disney World. So even if you don’t buy tickets to the parties, you’ll feel the Christmas spirit everywhere.
Hollywood Studios: The projection Sunset Seasons Greetings at the Hollywood Tower Hotel turns the building into a Christmas scene every night, with versions inspired by the Muppets, Toy Story, Frozen and, in addition, Mickey's Christmas Carol. Also, Woody, Jessie and Buzz Lightyear appear in Christmas clothes at the Toy Story Land, and Minnie's Holiday Dine at Hollywood & Vine brings together characters and a special theme gastronomy.
Animal Kingdom: The Arctic puppets of Merry Menagerie They travel through Discovery Island, and the Tree of Life Awakenings Holiday Edition lights the night with winter stories and songs every 10 minutes. Also, Mickey and Minnie also appear in Outpost Adventurers in festive costumes.
Disney Springs: The traditional Christmas Tree Stroll It is back with themed trees scattered around the complex, including the Toy Story tree. In the evening, artificial snow falls into the Town Center. Jock Lindsey's Hangar Bar wins a Christmas overlay with dishes and drinks from the season, and even Santa Claus also shows up there until December 24th.
Disney Hotels: Each resort has exclusive Christmas decoration, festive gastronomy and Christmas climate. It is worth programming a visit even if you are not staying at the resorts!
Discounts and special offers for Christmas Disney 2026
Disney also announced interesting promotions for the season. day 25 June, are available:
- Disney+ Perks: Eligible subscribers can earn a free Park Hopper and save up to 25% in room + ticket packages (4 nights / 4 days) on selected dates from September to December.
- Guests in general: Up to 20% discount on selected rooms between October 4 and December 24.
- Florida residents: Up to 25% discount on specific periods.
- Annual Passholders: Up to 30% discount on rooms from October 4 to December 24.
To check all offers, visit DisneyWorld.com/Offers.
How to plan for Christmas Disney World 2026
With so much going on at the same time, planning is essential. After all, the end of the year is one of the busiest periods of the parks. So here are my main tips:
1. Buy party tickets as soon as they open. Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party and Jollywood Nights are limited-capacity events and the closest Christmas dates run out quickly. Therefore, it is worth keeping an eye on and anticipating! Disney hotel guests' sale starts on July 9 and for the general public on July 16.
2. Choose well which events to include in the script. With four parks full of programming, it is impossible to see everything. So think about what your family likes and prioritizes. If you are traveling with small children, Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party is undoubtedly mandatory. However, if you prefer something more adult and stylish, Jollywood Nights is an amazing choice.
3. Stay at Disney hotels. In addition to discounts, you have early access to tickets and are close to everything. That is, it is very worth it!
4. Use My Disney Experience. The Disney app is essential for checking concert schedules, locating characters, and even ensuring the best positions in the Lightning Lane queues.
5. Be early at the parties. The two separate tickets allow entry before official time. So use this time in your favor!
Conclusion: the Christmas Disney World 2026 will be amazing!
Guys, the Christmas season Disney World 2026 promises a lot. With four great Christmas events, decorations for all the parks, theme gastronomy, spectacular shows and, in addition, meetings with characters dressed for the party, this is one of the most special times to visit Orlando.
So if you are planning on travelling in November or December this year, don’t waste time: run to buy tickets, search the hosting packages and make your restaurant reservations. And of course, join me here on the blog and social networks to get into all the news Disney is releasing in the coming months — because there’s so much more to come!
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FAQ - FREQUENT QUESTIONS ABOUT CHRISTMAS 2026 IN DISNEY
The holiday season officially begins on November 13, 2026 and runs until January 6, 2027, with decorations and Christmas programming in all four parks, Disney Springs and resort hotels.
Yes. It is an event with separate ticket that takes place at Magic Kingdom on selected nights from November 8 to December 22, 2026. Sales to the general public begin on July 16, 2026.
Yes! The EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, which takes place from November 27th to December 30th, 2026, is included in the regular entry of EPCOT. No additional ticket is required.
Disney Jollywood Nights is a separate Christmas event with a separate ticket to Hollywood Studios. It takes place on selected nights from November 7, 2026 to January 5, 2027 — the first time the event has lasted until January.
All four parks (Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom), Disney Springs and Disney hotels will have Christmas decorations included with regular admission.
Yes! From June 25, 2026, Disney released discounts on accommodation: up to 20% for guests in general (October to December), up to 25% for Florida residents and up to 30% for Annual Passports. Eligible Disney+ subscribers can also have access to packages with free Park Hopper.
