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Disney Casting Confirms Return of Signature Holiday Shows for 2026

Audition notices signal Disney’s after-hours holiday events are moving into production.

Overview

  • Disney Live Entertainment postings Monday named Frozen Holiday Surprise, Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration, and Jollywood Nights’ Holidays in Hollywood as returning for the 2026 season.
  • Online submissions run through May 25 with potential in-person callbacks on July 24 in Orlando, and performer contracts span mid-September 2026 through early January 2027.
  • Holidays in Hollywood is set to feature Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy alongside Tiana, Belle, Mickey, and Minnie, with Disney seeking vocalists and dancers in swing and musical theater styles.
  • Disney has not announced dates, ticket prices, or on-sale timing, though past seasons were unveiled in July and recent party nights at Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios sold out, with 2025 tickets ranging from about $159 to $229 depending on the event and date.
  • Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and Disney Jollywood Nights are separately ticketed, after-hours offerings, and Jollywood Nights continues to draw criticism for a shorter event window and early park closures that can squeeze both day guests and partygoers.