A Very Magical Christmas

Disneyland

Holidays at the Disneyland Resort, the upbeat Disney Festival of Holidays and Disney ¡Viva Navidad! return on Nov. 14, 2025, and continue through Jan. 7, 2026.

Christmas Entertainment

Disneyland Park

Wintertime Enchantment at Sleeping Beauty’s castle complete with “snowfall” and 80,000 lights
Believe…In Holiday Magic fireworks spectacular
A Christmas Fantasy Parade
Holiday Fun with Santa and Friends! Guests can engage in craft-making, sing-alongs to beloved holiday classics and magical photo opportunities with select Disney characters and Santa himself.

Disney’s California Adventure Park

Cars land gets a very merry holiday overlay including Mater’s Jingle Jamboree
Festival of the Holidays Nov. 13, 2026, through Jan. 6, 2027 with special food and beverages
Mickey’s Happy Holidays character cavalcade with Disney and Pixar characters
Disney ¡Viva Navidad!, a heartwarming celebration inspired by Latin American holiday traditions with live music, crafts, festive décor, flavorful dishes and appearances by Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and The Three Caballeros.

Disneyland Resort Hotels

Mickey’s Christmas Carol Feast at Storytellers Cafe at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa for dinner
Daisy’s Holiday Pajama Party at Storytellers Cafe for breakfast and brunch
Goofy’s Kitchen Celebrates the Holidays! at the Disneyland Hotel
Holiday Tea with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Hearthstone Lounge at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa

Walt Disney World

The holidays return to Walt Disney World November 13, 2026 – January 6, 2027 with Christmas decor, themed food and beverage items, characters in festive outfits, special holiday entertainment, new holiday merchandise across Disney World and so much more.

Christmas cheer can be found across the Walt Disney World Resort including all the theme parks, many of the resorts, and at Disney Springs.

Catch great savings for Walt Disney World stays this holiday season! Offers available for Disney+ subscribers, Florida Residents, and Annual Passholders. None of those apply? Disney is also offering up to 20% off stays October 4 – December 24, subject to availability. Reach out to learn more.

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

The 2026 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom will run on select nights from Sunday, November 8 to Tuesday, December 22. They are:

Nov. 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 24, 25, 27, 29
Dec. 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 13, 15, 17, 18, 20, 22

This is a specialty ticketed event with lower crowds and party exclusive entertainment. Nights of the Christmas party, Magic Kingdom will close to general admission guests, and the party officially begins at 7 pm.

Reminder: Guests can begin their holiday cheer early! Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party guests can enter the park as early as 4:00 p.m. Even though the party officially starts at 7:00 p.m., guests have the option to arrive three hours earlier to kickstart their time in Magic Kingdom.

Party exclusive entertainment includes:

Speciality Meet and Greets
- Princess Fairytale Hall | Anna and Else in their Christmas attire
- Town Square Theater | Sally and Santa Jack
- Town Square Theater | Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse in holiday looks
Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas Parade
Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks
Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration show on the Cinderella Castle stage
Frozen Holiday Surprise at Cinderella Castle stage
- All are invited to ring in the season with Elsa, Anna, Olaf, Kristoff, and the snowgies at Cinderella Castle as it transforms into a frozen wonderland during the Frozen Holiday Surprise
Dance Parties in the Park
- Club Tinsel at Rocket Tower Plaza Stage in Tomorrowland
- Disney Junior Jingle Jam at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café in Tomorrowland
Meet Santa
Special Holiday Ride Overlays
- Space Mountain
- Tommorowland Speedway
- ~~Jungle~~ Jingle Cruise
- Mad Tea Party
- Monster’s Inc. Laugh Floor

Jollywood Nights

Jollywood Nights is a separately ticketed event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios that combines old Hollywood glam with festive fun each November and December.

Walking down Sunset Boulevard at Hollywood Studios during the holidays feels like stepping into a Christmas movie. Silver garlands drape across the street, giant ornaments take over the landscape, and glowing reindeer hang from the lampposts like something straight out of a retro postcard. During Jollywood Nights, Hollywood Studios sparkles with performances, elegant décor, specialty food & drinks, exclusive entertainment, and lower ride wait times.

Jollywood Night Dates

Nov. 7, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28
Dec. 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 23
Jan. 3, 5
This year, guests can make merriment a half-hour earlier, with Jollywood Nights entry available at 5:30 p.m. before the festivities kick off at 7:30 p.m. They’ll have up to five hours to jingle into the night, all the way until 12:30 a.m.

Party exclusive entertainment includes:

Disney Holidays in Hollywood Show
- Held at the Theater of the Stars, Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy host a holiday gathering of appearances by beloved Disney characters like Mickey, Minnie, Belle, and Tiana.
- Showings at 8:15 p.m., 9:15 p.m., 11:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m.
What’s This? Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along
- Head to Hyperion Theater at 7:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m., 9:30 p.m., 11:30 p.m. and 12:30 a.m. to see the story of Halloween Town and Christmas Town come together with Jack Skellington as “snowflakes” gently fall. Guests can sing along to classic tunes like “What’s This?” and “Sally’s Song.” It’s a fun, whimsical way to celebrate the season, perfect for anyone who loves a little holiday twist with their Christmas spirit.
The Tip Top Club at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is a must-visit during Jollywood Nights, offering a glamorous experience in the courtyard of the Hollywood Tower Hotel. This exclusive event transports guests to a 1930s-style jazz lounge, complete with live holiday music.
Pixar Disco lights up Pixar Place with a holly jolly dance party featuring Edna Mode, Frozone, Joy, and other Pixar favorites.
“Glisten” Skating Show
- Located in front of the Chinese Theater
Jingle Ball, Jingle BAM Nighttime Spectacular
- Lighting up the Chinese Theater at 10:00 p.m. with fireworks, lasers, projections, and holiday music.
Speciality Meet and Greets
- 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

EPCOT Festival of the Holidays

Mark the calendar to attend Festival of the Holidays from November 27-December 30, 2026.

Festival Highlights:

Candlelight Processional
- Each evening during the festival, the America Gardens Theatre will come alive with the stirring Candlelight Processional, a retelling of the nativity story featuring holiday hymns.
- Performances are held nightly at 5 p.m., 6:45 p.m., and 8:15 p.m., with a runtime of approximately 50 minutes. Seating is first-come, first-served and often fills up fast, so we suggest planning ahead if guests want to experience this stunning show. Dining packages with reserved seating are another great option for guests
World Showcase Storytellers
- Stop to see performances from Holiday Storytellers as they share festive traditions and bring holiday tales to life in their respective countries.
Specialty Food and Beverages throughout the World Showcase
Holiday Cookie Stroll
- Purchase any five cookies from the official locations and collect the corresponding stamps in a Festival Passport, they can redeem a special surprise at Holiday Sweets and Treats.
Olaf’s Holiday Scavenger Hunt
- Locate Olaf in 13 different spots throughout EPCOT to redeem a gift that’s worth melting for.
Living with the Land holiday overlay

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