Walt Disney World Unveils Festive 2026 Holiday Plans
The 2026 holiday season at Walt Disney World will span from November 13, 2026, to January 6, 2027, featuring festive decorations, seasonal food, holiday-themed characters, and special entertainment across the resort. Key dates include the Muppets and Lilypad’s Jams holiday overlays at Hollywood Studios from November 4 to January 6, and the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays from November 27 to December 30.
Magic Kingdom will host the Frozen Holiday Surprise, the Jingle Cruise, and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. EPCOT will feature the Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Remix with three new holiday songs starting November 25, along with the return of the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. Disney’s Hollywood Studios will introduce holiday overlays on Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster and Alien Swirling Saucers, as well as vintage holiday shorts at Walt Disney Presents.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom will offer Santa’s Holiday Grove, the Merry Menagerie, and the Tree of Life Awakenings Holiday Edition. Disney Springs will include a new Hallmark holiday pop-up, the Christmas Tree Stroll, nightly snowfall, and Santa appearances through Christmas Eve. Many Disney Resorts Collection hotels will showcase holiday decor, and room discounts will be available, with up to 30% off for Annual Passholders, 25% for Florida Residents, and 20% for everyone else.
Santa will make appearances at all four parks and Disney Springs, with times and locations available in My Disney Experience. Fort Wilderness will offer holiday carriage rides, bookable through EnchantingExtras.com. Detailed guides for each park and information on all deals are available on The Main Street Mouse.