Walt Disney World’s holiday season officially begins November 13, bringing seasonal entertainment, food and decor across the resort. Some decorations and merchandise may arrive earlier, but the holiday entertainment and specialty food offerings are set to begin with the official season launch.
Magic Kingdom’s Tiana’s Bayou Adventure closed November 2 for routine refurbishment and is scheduled to reopen December 18. Critter Co-Op, the nearby merchandise location, is also closed during the work. Meanwhile, the seasonal Jingle Cruise returned November 3, adding holiday decor, renamed boats and seasonal skipper jokes to Jungle Cruise.
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party will be held on select nights from November 8 through December 22. The separately ticketed Magic Kingdom event runs from 7 p.m. to midnight, with party-ticket entry beginning at 4 p.m. On party nights, regular day guests must leave Magic Kingdom by 6 p.m. After the party season ends, Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade and Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks are expected to move into the park’s daily entertainment lineup, including two parade performances each day.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios will host Jollywood Nights on select dates from November 7 through January 5, 2027. The separately ticketed event runs from 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., and ticket holders may enter beginning at 5:30 p.m. Regular guests without event tickets will need to leave the park by 7 p.m. Hollywood Studios also has holiday versions of Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets and Alien Swirling Saucers; the Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster seasonal experience is scheduled through January 6, 2027.
At EPCOT, the International Food & Wine Festival ends November 21. The park will have five festival-free days before the International Festival of the Holidays begins November 27. That festival brings holiday food booths, Candlelight Processional, and the Glimmering Greenhouses version of Living with the Land. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is also set to receive its holiday soundtrack beginning November 25.
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Animal Kingdom’s holiday offerings begin November 13, including the Merry Menagerie puppet performers at Discovery Island and the Tree of Life Awakenings Holiday Edition after sunset. At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Hollywood & Vine changed to Minnie’s Holiday Dine on November 4, with the seasonal character meal planned through January 6, 2027.
Visitors planning Disney World tickets for November and December should also account for traditionally busy periods identified by Mickey Visit, including Thanksgiving week, Jersey Week and the stretch from Christmas week through New Year’s Day.
