I know it’s still June, but Christmas is *only* six months away! In the Disney Parks universe, that means “Halfway to the Holidays.” Now is the time (now is the best time) to plan your Disney vacation for the 2026 holiday season. Walt Disney World is always a festive place to spend the holidays, whether that be the spooky Halloween season, or the cheerful Christmas season. Disney recently released details for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, and now we have all the details for the Christmas holiday season. There is plenty to see and do, and room and package discounts are available to save on the fun. The time to book is now, so you get your choice of the party dates and discounts!
Here are all the details:
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
This yuletide highlight separate-ticket event at Magic Kingdom is always a fan favorite – offering festive entertainment, overlays on classic rides, a storybook holiday atmosphere, and sweet treats.
The 2026 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party dates will run on select nights from November 8 to December 22, including:
- 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
The party officially runs from 7:00 p.m. to midnight, but guests attending the party can enter Magic Kingdom as early as 4:00 p.m. These three hours are a great time to experience some of the park’s magic before the party officially begins!
Tickets are on sale for guests of Walt Disney World Resort hotels starting July 9, and for all other guests July 16.
Christmas Party-specific entertainment and offerings include:
- Festive character greetings:
- Anna and Elsa at Princess Fairytale Hall
- Santa Jack and Sally at Town Square Theater
- Mickey and Minnie (in their festive finest) at Town Square Theater
- Santa (of course!) at Santa’s Christmas Carnival in Storybook Circus
- More characters will be announced in the coming months!
- Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas Parade
- Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks (Pro Tip: for the perfect seat and experience, consider attending Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Dessert Party. This separately priced experience includes an abundance of treats and a wonderful reserved viewing area for the fireworks).
- Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration stage show
- Frozen Holiday Surprise
- Dance Parties in the Park
- Party-specific food, drinks, and merchandise
Many favorite Magic Kingdom attractions will be running all night long, with shorter wait times than during a typical park day. In addition, several classic attractions will get cheerful holiday-themed makeovers, including Space Mountain, Tomorrowland Speedway, Mad Tea Party, “Jingle Cruise,” and Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor.
And of course, a variety of cookies, hot cocoa, and more treats will be handed out to guests at select locations throughout Magic Kingdom. These sweets are included in the cost of a ticket and are the perfect holiday treat as guests take in the seasonal sights.
Disney Jollywood Nights
Walt Disney World’s newest holiday separate-ticket event combines old Hollywood glam with festive fun, where a stroll down Sunset Boulevard feels like stepping into a Christmas movie. Elegance is the name of the game in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, with performances, upscale décor, specialty food & drinks, and exclusive entertainment (and of course, lower attraction wait times).
The 2026 Disney Jollywood Nights dates will extend into January for the first time ever, running on select nights from November 7 to January 5, including:
- November 7, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28
- December 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 23
- January 3, 5
The party officially runs from 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., but guests attending the party can enter Disney’s Hollywood Studios park as early as 5:30 p.m. These two hours are perfect to grab a bite before the soirée officially begins!
Tickets are on sale for guests of Walt Disney World Resort hotels starting July 9, and for all other guests July 16.
Jollywood Nights-specific entertainment and offerings include:
- “Disney Holidays in Hollywood,” a dazzling musical stage show hosted by Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy, also featuring Mickey, Minnie, Belle, and Tiana
- “What’s This? Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along”
- “Glisten!” holiday skating show
- Twilight Soirée at the Tip Top Club
- Pixar Disco dance party, featuring Edna Mode and Frozone from The Incredibles, Joy from Inside Out, and Mike Wazowski from Monsters, Inc.
- Jazzy Holidays at the Brown Derby (there is limited space at this popular offering, so advance reservations are recommended)
- Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! nighttime spectacular, starring Wayne and Lanny from Prep & Landing
- Festive character greetings:
- Phineas and Ferb
- Max Goof as Powerline
- Chip ‘n’ Dale: Rescue Rangers
- Stitch dressed as Santa
- Baloo and King Louie
- The Mandalorian and Grogu
- Chewbacca (celebrating Life Day)
- Lotso from Toy Story 3
- Partysaurus Rex
- Bing Bong from Inside Out
- Duffy
- Scrooge McDuck
- Donald Duck and Daisy Duck
- Goofy and Pluto
- Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse
- Party-specific food, drinks, and merchandise
- Many favorite Hollywood Studios attractions will be running all night long, with shorter wait times than during a typical park day. Here is the initial list of attractions open during the party:
- 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 of course, a variety of festive treats and merchandise will be available for purchase at the party (including the ever popular Gertie the Dinosaur and gingerbread people).
EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays
EPCOT has become famous for its international flavors and celebrations, and the EPCOT Internations Festival of the Holidays puts that tradition front-and-center every yuletide season. No separate event ticket needed here – just good clean internations storytelling and taste testing.
The Festival will return in 2026 starting the day after Thanksgiving – November 27 – and will run through December 30, 2026.
EPCOT Internations Festival of the Holidays entertainment and offerings include:
- Holiday Traditions with World Showcase Storytellers. Here’s where you can enjoy some traditional stories from lands around the world:
- Mexico Pavilion – Las Posadas Celebration
- Norway Pavilion – A Mischievous Magical Barn Santa
- China Pavilion – Chinese Lion Dancer and Si-Zhu Trio
- Germany Pavilion – Adventskalender
- Italy Pavilion – La Befana
- Japan Pavilion – Daruma Storyteller
- Between the Morocco and France Pavilions – Hanukkah Storyteller
- France Pavilion – Père Noël
- United Kingdom Pavilion – Father Christmas
- Canada Pavilion – Canadian Holiday Voyageurs
- Santa Claus! Experience the “right jolly old elf” in several ways around the world, including:
- Père Noël telling the story of Babette and her Christmas letter in the France Pavilion
- Barn Santa in the Norway Pavilion
- Santa himself in CommuniCore Hall
- Goofy as Santa at The Odyssey
- Gingerbread Spaceship Earth Display – A dazzling display lights up every 15 minutes, featuring new song and light shows with holiday flair.
- Candlelight Processional (stay tuned for Disney’s announcement of this year’s celebrity narrators, and more information about Candlelight Processional Dining Packages).
- JOYFUL! A Celebration of the Season – This celebration of Christmas and Kwanzaa blends gospel, jazz, and R&B to highlight holiday traditions with a lively, soulful twist.
- Voices of Liberty Dickens Carolers in the Americann Adventure pavilion
- Holiday Cookie Stroll – Purchase qualifying cookies from select Holiday Kitchens and collect corresponding stamps in your Festival Passport. Gather five to redeem a special treat.
- Holiday Overlays:
- Living with the Land – Glimmering Greenhouses – Always a guest favorite!
- Lights on Spaceship Earth
- Festive Adventures:
- Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Expedition Scavenger Hunt – Join Olaf in a search throughout World Showcase to discover holiday traditions from around the globe. Purchase and complete the scavenger hunt to receive a fun holiday keepsake.
- Scentsy’s Festive Fragrances: A Sensory Wonderland – Wander the walkway between the Imagination! pavilion and World Showcase to explore a charming garden of snow globes infused with scents that bring the magic of fragrance to life during the holidays.
- Festival-specific food and drinks are always a huge draw. Enjoy festival-specific merchandise too.
And of course, a variety of cookies, hot cocoa, and more treats will be handed out to guests at select locations throughout Magic Kingdom. These sweets are included in the cost of a ticket and are the perfect holiday treat as guests take in the seasonal sights.
Other Festive Highlights Around Walt Disney World
Besides the theme park-specific parties and festivals, Walt Disney World offers extra helpings of spirited entertainment, including:
- Christmas Decor, Festive Characters, Themed Food and Beverages, and Merchandise – proudly on display between November 13, 2026 and January 6, 2027
- “Frozen Holiday Surprise!” at Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom
- Sunset Seasons Greetings on Sunset Boulevard in Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- Minnie’s Holiday Dine at Hollywood & Vine in Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- Holiday Movie Classics at Walt Disney Presents, including these adorable shorts:
- On Ice
- Pluto’s Christmas Tree
- The Art of Skiing starring Goofy
- Merry Menagerie Around Discovery Island at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- “Tree of Life Awakenings Holiday Edition” at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll – This collection of beautifully decorated Christmas trees throughout Disney Springs including elaborately themed trees inspired by Disney, Pixar, and Star Wars favorites.
- Jock Lindsey’s Holiday Bar overlay at Disney Springs
- Meet Santa Claus at Disney Springs through December 24
Note: Disney has retired the guest-favorite Grand Floridian Resort life-size gingerbread house, but there is still plenty of other decor adorning all Disney resorts.
Walt Disney World Resort Holiday Season Promotions
Here’s your chance to save on a trip to Walt Disney World this holiday season (including Halloween and Christmastime).
Disney+ Perks Members: Save on Select Packages This Holiday Season
Disney+ Perks members can save up to 25% on rooms and get free Park Hopper benefits added to your ticket when purchasing a 4-night, 4-day room-and-ticket package at select Disney Resorts Collection hotels this holiday season.
This promotion is valid for stays most nights within the following date ranges:
- September 25 to October 8, 2026
- October 19 to 31, 2026
- November 15 to 28, 2026
- December 13 to 24, 2026
The actual discount varies by resort, ranging between 15% and 25% (I can help you find the best available discounts).
The Fine Print
- Must be 18+ to subscribe to Disney+.
- Disney+ subscriber must stay in the room.
- Additional per-adult charges may apply if more than 2 adults per room.
- Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion, except for the 2026 Kids Dining Plan Offer.
- Advance reservations required.
- Minimum 4-night length of stay; maximum 14-night length of stay.
- Offer excludes the following room types: 3-Bedroom Villas; Club Level rooms at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House; Cabins at Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge; and Bungalows and Penthouses at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows.
What is Disney+ Perks?
The Disney+ Perks program is a loyalty rewards program available to all active Disney+ subscribers. It offers an “always-on” array of bonuses, including everyday discounts on retail and dining, chances to enter exclusive sweepstakes for Disney experiences, early access to merchandise, and occasional discounts for Disney destinations.
Save Up to 20% on Rooms This Holiday Season
Looking to celebrate the best time of the year in a Disney Resort hotel with plenty of benefits, including early theme park entry and, for guests of Disney Deluxe Resort hotels or Disney Deluxe Villas, extended evening park hours? Friends and families can save up to 20% on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels.
Save up to 20% on select rooms with the Disney Resorts Collection this holiday season—for stays:
- Most Sunday to Thursday nights from October 4 to November 19, 2026
- Most nights (including weekends) from November 22 to December 24, 2026
The actual discount varies by resort, ranging between 10% and 20% (I can help you find the best available discounts).
The Fine Print:
- Additional per-adult charges may apply if more than 2 adults per room at Disney Value, Moderate and Deluxe Resorts, and Studios at Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts.
- Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion, except for the 2026 Kids Dining Plan Offer.
- Advance reservations required.
- Minimum 1-night length of stay; maximum 14-night length of stay.
- Offer excludes the following room types: 3-Bedroom Villas; Club Level rooms at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House; Cabins at Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge; and Bungalows, Tower 2-Bedroom Villas and Penthouses at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows.
Florida Residents – Save Up to 25% on Rooms This Holiday Season
Florida residents always get a great deal, including this holiday season, where they can save up to 25% on select rooms with the Disney Resorts Collection.
This promotion is valid for stays most nights within the following date ranges:
- October 19 to 31
- November 15 to 28
- December 13 to 24, 2026.
The actual discount varies by resort, ranging between 15% and 25% (I can help you find the best available discounts).
The Fine Print:
- Proof of Florida residency required at check-in.
- Additional per-adult charges may apply if more than 2 adults per room at Disney Value, Moderate and Deluxe Resorts, and Studios at Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts.
- Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion, except for the 2026 Kids Dining Plan Offer.
- Minimum 1-night length of stay; maximum 14-night length of stay.
- Offer excludes the following room types: 3-Bedroom Villas; Club Level rooms at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House; Cabins at Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge; and Bungalows and Penthouses at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows.
Additional offers are currently available for other stays at Walt Disney World, and stays at other Disney destinations.
If you are interested in grabbing any of these discounts, now is the time to do it, before they sell out! Please reach out to Facts and Figment Vacation Planning. My travel planning services are absolutely FREE to you, and I can help you score the best, hardest-to-get deals to make your vacation more affordable. I can also take care of your dining reservations, attraction reservations, and any other special requests.
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