Disney World’s Holiday Sellouts Fuel Talk of a Third After‑Hours Party

Overview

• Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is sold out weeks in advance this season, reinforcing its status as Disney World’s top holiday event.
• Hollywood Studios’ Jollywood Nights rebounded from a weak debut and, in its third year, has logged its strongest season with more sold‑out dates.
• On the back of that demand, fan sites and industry blogs are speculating about a third after‑hours Christmas party, though Disney has not announced one.
• EPCOT is cited as the most practical candidate because it already hosts after‑hours events, yet it would need a cohesive holiday concept such as a new Showcase Lagoon production.
• Animal Kingdom is viewed as thematically promising but operationally constrained by early closures for animal welfare, with proposals centering on limited‑area access and conservation‑focused programming.