All morning, Walt Disney World has been unveiling its HUGE lineup of holiday offerings coming to the resort this year as part of its Halfway to the Holidays celebration. From festive entertainment, including hard-ticketed events and parties, to seasonal attraction overlays, holiday decor, special treats, and appearances by Santa Claus, the holiday season will return across Walt Disney World from November 13, 2026, through January 6, 2027.
Here’s a look at what’s coming to each corner of Walt Disney World this holiday season.
Magic Kingdom
Magic Kingdom will once again become the centerpiece of the holiday season, with festive decorations lining Main Street, U.S.A. and throughout the park.
Returning favorites include Frozen Holiday Surprise, where Elsa transforms Cinderella Castle into a sparkling ice palace alongside Anna, Kristoff, Olaf, and the Snowgies.
The popular Jingle Cruise returns with holiday-themed jokes, decorations, and seasonal surprises throughout the queue and attraction.
On select nights, guests can also attend Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, the separately ticketed event featuring holiday entertainment, exclusive character greetings, cookies and cocoa, and Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade.
Disney also confirmed that Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away will continue to perform on non-party nights throughout the holiday season.
EPCOT
The EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays returns from November 27 through December 30, 2026, bringing holiday traditions from around the world to World Showcase.
Guests can enjoy Holiday Storytellers throughout the park, seasonal food and beverages from Holiday Kitchens, the returning Holiday Cookie Stroll, and holiday entertainment, including the Candlelight Processional and JOYFUL! A Celebration of the Season.
Other returning favorites include:
- Living with the Land: Glimmering Greenhouses
- Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Expedition Scavenger Hunt
- Spaceship Earth’s holiday lighting
- Gingerbread Spaceship Earth
- Scentsy’s Festive Fragrances experience
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Hollywood Studios will once again embrace its vintage holiday charm with seasonal decor, festive character appearances, and special entertainment.
Returning offerings include:
Sunset Seasons Greetings
Holiday projections will transform the Hollywood Tower Hotel into several festive scenes, including a Muppets gingerbread masterpiece, a Toy Story toy hotel, Arendelle, and scenes inspired by Mickey’s Christmas Carol.
For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration
The fan-favorite show returns with its holiday finale featuring Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, and Olaf.
Holiday Characters
Guests can find Woody, Jessie, and Buzz Lightyear dressed in seasonal attire throughout Toy Story Land.
Minnie’s Holiday Dine
Hollywood & Vine will once again host Minnie’s Holiday Dine, featuring festive decor, holiday music, character appearances, and seasonal menu offerings.
Walt Disney Presents
The attraction will feature a special holiday exhibit with props, artifacts, and classic Disney holiday shorts including Pluto’s Christmas Tree, Walt Disney’s On Ice, and The Art of Skiing starring Goofy.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Animal Kingdom’s holiday celebration focuses on nature-inspired decorations and unique seasonal entertainment.
Merry Menagerie
The beloved Merry Menagerie returns to Discovery Island, bringing artisan-crafted puppets of penguins, reindeer, foxes, polar bears, and other winter animals to life.
Tree of Life Awakenings Holiday Edition
After dark, the Tree of Life will once again come alive with seasonal projection shows accompanied by festive music and holiday stories.
Holiday Character Greetings
Mickey and Minnie Mouse will greet guests at Adventurers Outpost wearing their holiday outfits.
Disney also announced that artist Rob Kaz will make appearances at Island Mercantile from November 1 through November 22.
Disney Springs
Disney Springs will once again transform into a holiday shopping and entertainment destination.
Christmas Tree Stroll
Guests can enjoy the return of the popular Christmas Tree Stroll featuring themed trees inspired by Disney, Pixar, and Star Wars favorites.
Snowfall in Town Center
Nightly snowfall will return to Town Center, bringing a touch of winter magic to Central Florida.
Jock Lindsey’s Holiday Bar
The seasonal overlay returns to Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar with festive decor, holiday-themed food, and specialty beverages.
Live Entertainment
Guests can enjoy holiday music and seasonal performances throughout Disney Springs, including live bands at the AdventHealth Waterside Stage.
Meet Santa Claus
Santa will return to Disney Springs through December 24, giving guests another opportunity to share their holiday wishes and take festive photos.
Disney Resort Hotels
Holiday decorations and seasonal offerings will once again spread throughout the Disney Resorts Collection.
Guests can expect festive displays, Christmas trees, themed treats, seasonal beverages, and holiday music at many Disney resort hotels.
Whether you’re visiting the tropical holiday setting of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort or enjoying the festive atmosphere at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn, Disney says guests will find plenty of opportunities to soak in the holiday spirit beyond the theme parks.
With holiday celebrations spanning all four theme parks, Disney Springs, and the resort hotels, Walt Disney World is preparing for another festive season filled with entertainment, decorations, seasonal food, shopping, and holiday traditions beginning November 13.
