Get ready for an incredible dose of holiday cheer! The Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando is transforming into a festive spectacle from November 14 to December 21. This year, two spectacular, separately-ticketed nighttime celebrations are returning to both the Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios, promising exclusive entertainment, dazzling lights, and new surprises for every member of the family. Tickets for both events are going on sale this July!
Disney Jollywood Nights: Hollywood Glamour
For its third year, Disney Jollywood Nights is back, blending old-school Hollywood sparkle with modern holiday fun at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The glamorous event runs for 13 select evenings, inviting guests to dress in their festive best.
New Shows and Exclusive Characters
The party offers five hours of excitement (from 7:30 PM to 12:30 AM), with early entry starting at 5:30 PM. The event’s entertainment lineup is expanding with exciting new theatrical additions:
- The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure
- Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After
Returning favorites include the Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! fireworks spectacular and the elegant Glisten! Ice skating show. This year, the character experiences are getting a massive upgrade:
- The popular Pixar Disco is joining the lineup, promising a lively dance party.
- Over 20 characters will be greeting guests, with fan favorites like Max Goof as Powerline and Phineas and Ferb returning, joined by new arrivals, including Miguel from Coco.
Jollywood Nights Dates
The spectacular takes place on select dates in November and December:
- November: 8, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29
- December: 1, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 22
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party: Yuletide Extravaganza
The cherished Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party returns to the Magic Kingdom for 24 select nights, offering the classic, nostalgic holiday experience families adore.
Classic Parades and New Greetings
This yuletide celebration features complimentary hot cocoa and Christmas cookies, plus the return of signature entertainment:
- Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade
- Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks
- Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration stage show
Several beloved characters are debuting new looks and locations this season, with returns from Jack Skellington and Sally from The Nightmare Before Christmas in brand-new festive costumes. Guests can enjoy a special holiday greeting with Minnie and Mickey at the Town Square Theater. Also returning to the park are Anna and Elsa from Frozen, who will be greeting guests in their beloved holiday attire.
Merry Christmas Party Dates
The party runs on the following dates:
- November: 7, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 30
- December: 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11, 12, 14, 16, 18, 19, 21
Resort-Wide Holiday Enchantment
The entire Walt Disney World Resort complex—including all four theme parks, Disney Springs, and the resort hotels—will be fully transformed from November 14 through December 31, 2025, with special decorations, merchandise, and culinary delights.
Magic Kingdom & Sunset Boulevard
The Magic Kingdom’s stunning holiday décor will feature jolly trimmings along Main Street, U.S.A., perfect for capturing merry photographs. Guests can join the characters from Frozen for the Frozen Holiday Surprise, where Olaf and over 100 Snowgie siblings deck out Cinderella Castle with wreaths and garlands. Returning this year is the famous Jingle Cruise, offering plenty of holiday-themed jokes as a seasoned skipper navigates the treacherous waters.
At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the Hollywood Tower Hotel is the centerpiece for Sunset Greetings, a spectacular light show that transforms the tower into images like a Muppets gingerbread masterpiece, a Toy Story toy hotel, and a snowy scene from Mickey’s Christmas Carol. The Hyperion Theater will invite guests to a spirited sing-along as Arendelle’s Royal Historians recount their frosty story in For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration.
Looking for an extra special meal to top off the holiday magic in style? Guests can reserve a spot at Minnie’s Holiday Dine at Hollywood & Vine, a sensational dinner party featuring Minnie Mouse and friends amid festive décor and music.
Animal Kingdom & EPCOT Global Feasts
Animal Kingdom welcomes the Merry Menagerie, featuring beautiful artisan-sculpted puppets of Arctic creatures that come alive around Discovery Island. After dark, the Tree of Life will light up with a dazzling display of color and animated imagery during the Tree of Life Awakenings Holiday Edition.
Don’t forget to make a trip to the Tree of Life Theater for the brand new show, Zootopia: Better Zoogether! in 4D. You also won’t want to miss the Zoogether Greeting Spot, where you can find Judy and Nick saying hello to all of their brand new friends (that’s you!). Read all about the brand new show here.
EPCOT hosts the International Festival of the Holidays from November 28 to December 30. Guests can sample holiday bites and beverages from Holiday Kitchens around World Showcase and enjoy the stirring Candlelight Processional with its massed choir and celebrity narrator. Visitors can join the fun with Olaf’s Holiday Scavenger Hunt (map purchase required) and participate in the Holiday Cookie Stroll by collecting stamps from different locations for a special prize. Even the classic ride Living with the Land transforms into Living with the Land – Glimmering Greenhouses, featuring glittering lights and dazzling holiday décor. Remember—you can get an extra immersive glimpse of the ride from Garden Grill!
Shopping and Resort Magic
- Santa Claus will be making stops at all four theme parks, as well as Disney Springs, through December 24, for festive photos and holiday wishes.
- Disney Springs celebrates with the Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll, featuring a wide collection of extravagantly decorated trees inspired by Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, and Super Hero characters that interact with MagicBand+. Jock Lindsey’s Bar transforms into Jock Lindsey’s Holiday Bar, offering themed sips and bites amid festive décor.
- Disney Resort Hotels will also be covered in merry decorations and offer exclusive holiday food and beverage items. Guests can book early to save up to 20% on resort stays and receive a $100 Disney Shopping and Dining gift card when adding four-day tickets to their stay.
