Holidays At Walt Disney World® Resort 2026
At Walt Disney World® Resort, magical moments happen around every turn and holiday dreams come to life. Come discover how the sweetest, most treasured memories can happen… like magic at The Most Magical, Merriest Place On Earth. We make it a point every year to visit during the holiday season and we absolutely love how Disney creates an atmosphere that is welcoming, inclusive and celebrates all traditions.
Starting November 13, prepare for a spectacular season of holiday joy throughout Walt Disney World Resort. In all four Theme Parks and beyond, youʼll get wrapped up in everything from delightful décor to exciting entertainment and sensational shopping. Come discover all our world has to offer during the holidays! Nobody decorates like Disney! The moment you step into a Disney Resort or one of the four theme parks, you are immersed in the spirit of the season.
Youʼll feel extra merry and bright at Magic Kingdom® Park thanks to spectacular sights, lights, decorations with all the trimmings, plus the magical Frozen Holiday Surprise, a holiday celebration featuring favorite Frozen Characters, including Elsa, Anna, Olaf and Kristoff as they decorate Cinderella Castle. And donʼt miss Guest holiday favorites like Jingle Cruise, as well as greetings with Santa himself. On select nights, you can experience Mickeyʼs Very Merry Christmas Party*, a separately ticketed event where you can enjoy special holiday entertainment, a sleigh full of Character moments, magical “snowfalls”, complimentary treats and more. Gio is here to help you book your tickets for this one of a kind event, just click HERE and Gio will help you plan a truly magical vacation.
At Disneyʼs Animal Kingdom® Theme Park, festive décor and holiday music with a worldly beat greet you throughout the Park. And exclusively for the holiday season, meet Mickey Mouse & Minnie Mouse together in their holiday attire. And donʼt forget to see Santa at his new location in Restaurantosaurus. During the day at Discovery Island®, come meet the Merry Menagerie, life-size artisan-sculpted animal puppets that will capture your heart and spark new holiday traditions. And when evening arrives, the Tree of Life® awakens with a series of special wintry tales, complemented by familiar and heartwarming holiday music.
Disneyʼs Hollywood Studios® is a holiday destination you donʼt want to miss. Get swept up in the holiday spirit with the spectacular Sunset Seasons Greetings projections on The Hollywood Tower Hotel. With amazing effects and “snow”, this experience also includes songs and cheer brought to you through on-screen holiday appearances by Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Olaf and friends. Of course, be sure to catch the spirited holiday finale of For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration. Plus, make sure to put Toy Story Land on your holiday itinerary to see how Andy and his pals have spruced things up for holiday playtime fun and photos, all for making big holiday memories. And during select evenings, swing into Disneyʼs Hollywood Studios® for Disney Jollywood Nights*—a separately ticketed holiday event that lights up the night, holiday glam style! Dance the night away with friends, indulge in delicious treats and cheery spirits, along with more special party merriment, including the favorite holiday nighttime spectacular, Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! Gio is here to help you book your tickets for this one of a kind event, just click HERE and Gio will help you plan a truly magical vacation.
Starting November 27, the EPCOT® International Festival of the Holidays presented by AdventHealth will inspire you with the Candlelight Processional—a joyous retelling of the Christmas Story by a celebrity narrator accompanied by amazing singers and orchestration. As you tour around the world, discover delightful holiday décor, plus festively dressed storytellers bringing time-honored stories and traditions to life. You can even meet Santa at The Odyssey in World Discovery! Along your travels, be sure to sample treasured recipes from around the globe at Holiday Kitchens throughout the Park…and embark on a sweet Holiday Cookie Stroll while youʼre at it.
Add a splash of Disney magic to your holidays this season at Disneyʼs Blizzard Beach Water Park. Experience magical “snowfalls” and fun, festive décor. Plus, immerse yourself in fantastic stories, thrills and chills. Here, thereʼs holiday magic in every drop.
Ready for special holiday experiences beyond the Parks? Put the Disney Resorts Collection hotels on your must-see holiday list. Every uniquely themed Resort hotel comes alive during the holidays, surrounding you with amazing décor, decked out lobbies with towering holiday trees, plus delightful seasonal dishes, desserts and bites. And several of our Resort hotels feature wonderfully decorated, oversized gingerbread
displays. Precious holiday memories are waiting to be made at every Disney Resorts Collection hotel. Gio is here to help you book your Disney Resort, just click HERE and Gio will help you plan a truly magical vacation.
Finally, at Disney Springs® you can find Happily Whatever Youʼre After, especially during the holidays. Shop over 100 retail destinations complete with unique holiday gifts, must-haves, signature Disney apparel and more. Youʼre sure to fi nd the perfect gifts for everyone on your list (including yourself)! Plus, among all the delightful decorations, you can experience the Disney Springs® Christmas Tree Stroll presented by AdventHealth, live entertainment, plus a visit with Santa.
Welcome to a world of holiday experiences built for you and alive with moments and memories you can only find at Walt Disney World® Resort, The Most Magical, Merriest Place On Earth.
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*Admission to this event requires a separately priced ticket. Entertainment and offerings subject to change without notice. Ticket valid only during specific event hours and subject to availability.
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