Disney World is gearing up for a full holiday celebration from November 13, 2026 through January 6, 2027. We're talking Christmas decor across all four parks, themed food and drinks, characters in festive gear, special entertainment, new holiday merchandise, and holiday-specific deals. If you're planning a trip during this stretch, here's what you should know about what's happening at each park.
Magic Kingdom's Holiday Lineup
Magic Kingdom is leaning into classic holiday moments. Frozen Holiday Surprise brings Olaf, Anna, Kristoff, and Elsa to Cinderella Castle for a nighttime show where Elsa transforms the castle into a glowing ice palace. You'll also see the Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away parade twice nightly on non-party nights (it doesn't run on Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party evenings, when you'll get Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade instead).
The Jingle Cruise is back with holiday-themed jokes and decorations throughout the queue and on the boat itself. Main Street and the rest of the park get full holiday treatment with lights and photo spots.
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party runs on select nights as a separately ticketed event with festive entertainment, ride overlays, treats, and holiday atmosphere.
EPCOT's Festival and Entertainment
The EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays runs from November 27 through December 30, 2026. You get seasonal food offerings from around the world, entertainment, and all your favorite attractions included with park admission.
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind gets a limited-time holiday track from November 25, 2026 through January 6, 2027, so you'll defend the galaxy to holiday songs.
The Candlelight Processional returns nightly during the festival. This live performance features a celebrity narrator, orchestra, and choir retelling the Christmas story. Narrators for 2026 include Gary Sinise, Benjamin Bratt, Whoopi Goldberg, Robin Roberts, Jason Kelce, Neil Patrick Harris, Josh Groban, Lauren Daigle, Ralph Macchio, Henry Winkler, Lacey Chabert, Jodi Benson, Simu Liu, and Eva Longoria, among others.
Hollywood Studios Holiday Events
Disney's Hollywood Studios has several holiday-specific attractions running through early January.
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets gets a holiday overlay from November 4, 2026 through January 6, 2027, featuring new versions of songs like "Holiday Road" with Kermit and Fozzie, "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" with Jennifer Hudson, "Silver Bells" with Cyndi Lauper, and "Little Saint Nick" by The Electric Mayhem.
Alien Swirling Saucers: Lilypad's Jams debuts a new holiday playlist during the same period, with new takes on classics like "Deck the Halls" and "Toyland."
Sunset Seasons Greetings is a nightly projection show that transforms the Hollywood Tower Hotel into different holiday scenes: a Muppets gingerbread house, a Toy Story toy hotel, Arendelle, and a Dickensian village.
For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration returns at the Hyperion Theater with Anna, Elsa, and Kristoff singing holiday songs alongside audience members. The experience includes projected lyrics so kids can sing along easily.
Toy Story Land has larger-than-life holiday decorations and you can meet Woody, Jessie, and Buzz Lightyear in their holiday outfits.
Animal Kingdom and Disney Springs
The article mentions holidays at Disney's Animal Kingdom and Disney Springs but doesn't provide specific details about what's actually happening at those locations or what dates apply.
Holiday Discounts and Booking
Disney is offering deals and discounts tied to the holiday season, though specific pricing and package details aren't outlined here. Check the Disney Parks Blog directly for current holiday ticket prices and special offers.
