It’s Christmas in July and we’re ready to unwrap all the latest Disney holiday magic news and updates! From EPCOT Festival of the Holidays to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, Jollywood Nights to tasty gingerbread treats – there is something for everyone at Walt Disney World this upcoming holiday season!
Season at a Glance: Walt Disney World Holiday 2025
From November 7 through December 31, 2025, Walt Disney World becomes one giant festive wonderland. Every corner of the Resort—from the parks to Disney Springs and resort hotels—will feature holiday décor, themed eats, seasonal entertainment, and limited-time merchandise. With so much to see and do, it’s easy to get lost in the magical winter wonderland.
We have gathered all the festive news and updates from Disney Parks Blog into one place so you can have the merriest Christmas ever!
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party – Magic Kingdom
This signature event returns select nights from Nov 7 to Dec 21, 2025. Tickets allow party entry at 4 pm; the official merriment begins at 7 pm and runs until midnight.
Highlights include:
- Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas Parade filled with candy-cane dancers, gingerbread floats, and a special appearance by Santa.
- Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks, complete with castle projections and favorite holiday tunes hosted by Minnie Mouse.
- Festive overlays on beloved rides like Space Mountain, Jungle Cruise, and the Laugh Floor.
- Character meet-and-greets with Anna & Elsa, Sally & Santa Jack, and more—plus exclusive holiday treats and merchandise at Emporium.
EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays – EPCOT
Returning from Nov 28 to Dec 30, 2025, this global holiday festival combines storytelling, seasonal cuisine, and live entertainment across World Showcase.
Must-do experiences:
- The Candlelight Processional, held nightly at 5:00, 6:45, and 8:15 pm, featuring celebrity narrators, orchestra, and choirs. Dining packages are available for reserved seating.
- Holiday Storytellers bring cultural traditions to life in each pavilion—from Las Posadas in Mexico to Père Noël in France.
- JOYFUL! A Celebration of the Season by D’Vine Voices brings gospel, jazz, R&B, and holiday spirit to the stage.
- Holiday Kitchens offering seasonal snacks and drinks, the returning Holiday Cookie Stroll and Glimmering Greenhouses overlay on Living with the Land. Plus, Olaf’s scavenger hunt with a sweet souvenir at the end.
Disney Jollywood Nights – Hollywood Studios
This glamorous, separately ticketed event lights up Nov 8 through Dec 22, 2025, on select Saturdays, Mondays, and Wednesdays. Early entry begins at 5:30 pm, with festivities running from 7:30 pm to 12:30 am.
Here’s what’s new and returning this season:
- Disney Holidays in Hollywood, Kermit- and Miss Piggy–hosted musical stage show (times: approx. 8:15, 9:15, 11 pm, and midnight).
- The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing‑Along at Hyperion Theater: Jack Skellington new-style holiday fun.
- Returning hit Glisten!, an ice-skating spectacle with jump rope lights and Jollywood music.
- New shows: The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure & Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After.
- Pixar Disco Party, Jazzy Holidays at Brown Derby, and Holiday Fiesta en la Calle with Miguel from Coco, José Carioca, and Panchito.
- Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! at 10:00 pm: fireworks, projections, lasers, MagicBand+ effects, and a fun Prep & Landing rescue storyline.
Guests can also enjoy
- Meet over 20 character appearances including Powerline, Santa‑Stitch, Duffy, and more.
- Select rides remain open (e.g., Rise of the Resistance, Slinky Dog Dash) with shorter waits.
- New merchandise (spirit jerseys, holiday merch) and specialty bites via Backlot Express—full guide coming soon.
Disney Holiday Magic
There’s so much Disney magic waiting this holiday season—from EPCOT’s global traditions to the glitz at Jollywood Nights and the ultimate Christmas Party at the Magic Kingdom. Whether you’re food-obsessed, character-curious, or fashion-forward, there is something for you to love this upcoming season at Walt Disney World.
This is just a small taste of what is coming this Christmas! Are you ready to ring in the holiday season? Let us know in the comments below!
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