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Disney Unveils 2026 Holiday Season Dates and Party Schedules at Walt Disney World

The announcement signals a resort‑wide return of signature after‑hours parties, seasonal shows, and targeted travel deals designed to drive holiday bookings.

Overview

  • Disney, which announced the plan on Wednesday, confirmed the resort holiday season will run from November 13, 2026 through January 6, 2027 and will cover all four theme parks, Disney Springs, and resort hotels.
  • EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays was set to run November 27 through December 30, 2026 and is included with regular park admission.
  • Magic Kingdom’s Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party was published as 25 select nights from November 8 to December 22, 2026 while Disney Jollywood Nights is scheduled for 15 select nights from November 7 to January 5, 2027.
  • Disney published ticketing windows and price ranges: a July 9 presale for Disney hotel guests, a July 16 public on‑sale, and party prices roughly spanning $169 to $229 depending on event and date.
  • Disney confirmed returns of major holiday entertainment and resort overlays such as Frozen Holiday Surprise, Disney Starlight on non‑party nights, Jingle Cruise, the Merry Menagerie, the Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll, and announced Disney+ Perks and resort discounts with booking windows opening June 25 while full menus and nightly entertainment lineups remain to be released.