Disney World is getting ready for some holiday fun!

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This week, the company let us in on so much news when it comes to Christmas time in Walt Disney World! We’re doing a full round-up of the news to make sure you don’t miss a single moment of the festivities.

If you’re anything like us, you might think the best time of the year to be in Disney World is the holidays! The snacks are elite, the decor is perfect, and we love a limited-time character costume. In 2025, there are so many returning favorites, and Disney finally spilled the tea on what we can expect for the holidays. 

Christmas in Magic Kingdom

This year, Christmas in Disney World will officially run from November 14th, 2025, until December 31st, 2025. Disney confirmed the return of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, which is an extra-ticketed, after-hours event that we love! The party will take place on:

• Nov. 7, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 30
• Dec. 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11, 12, 14, 16, 18, 19, 21

2024 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

Tickets for the event go on sale for Disney World guests on July 16th. Those not staying at the resort can grab their tickets on July 22nd. Magic Kingdom will also see the return of Frozen Holiday Surprise, which is a special nighttime castle show featuring characters like Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, and more. The Jingle Cruise is also returning, and it’s the holiday version of the classic attraction, Jungle Cruise. It features fun holiday decor, laughable holiday-themed dad jokes, and more.

The Jingle Cruise

The party will feature several fun meet and greets, like:

• Anna and Elsa in their Christmas attire
• Sally and Santa Jack
• Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse in their finest holiday looks

Santa Jack!

As far as entertainment goes, several favorites are back like Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas Parade, Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks (with the dessert party), Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration, Club Tinsel, and Disney Junior Jingle Jam! 

Once Upon a Christmastime Parade

Over in EPCOT,  Festival of the Holidays is back! This festival includes their holiday kitchens, World Showcase Holiday Storytellers, and more fun. This also means that the Candlelight Processional is returning, where celebrity guest narrators to tell the Christmas story along with a choir of Cast Members accompanying the Voice of Liberty to sing classic Christmas carols. The show takes place at 5 PM, 6:45 PM, and 8:15 PM, with a runtime of roughly 50 minutes on the nights it takes place.

Festival of the Holidays

JOYFUL! A Celebration of the Season is a concert series that celebrates the spirit of Christmas and Kwanzaa, and it will also be at the festival again this year. In addition to the food booths and entertainment, the Cookie Stroll is also back and will feature the Coffee-Mocha Cookie topped with Coffee-infused Buttercream, Cocoa Nibs, and Chocolate-covered Espresso Beans.

Coffee Mocha Cookie

EPCOT’s Christmas ride overlays like Living with the Land – Glimmering Green houses are also back, plus you can do Olaf’s Holiday Scavenger Hunt. The festival is returning from November 28-December 30, 2025.

Living With The Land Holiday Edition: Glimmering Greenhouses

Animal Kingdom is bringing back its fan favorite, Merry Menagerie, offering in Discovery Island! Mickey and Minnie will also don their holiday best at the Adventurers Outpost. The Tree of Life Awakenings Holiday Edition is also returning for fans to enjoy.

Polar Bear Merry Menagerie puppets

In Hollywood Studios, Jollywood is back, and we are SO excited! This is Hollywood Studios’ after-hours, special ticketed Christmas event that features tons of rare characters, special entertainment, and exclusive food and drinks. The party dates are below:

• Nov. 8, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29
• Dec. 1, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 22

Jollywood Nights

Confirmed for the party are new offerings like:

• And NEW Jollywood merchandise

Mickey at Jollywood Nights

Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy will also return to host Disney Holidays in Hollywood! “What’s This? Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along” is also coming back, and we can’t wait to see it! For a bit of dancing, you can check out the Twilight Soirée at the Tip Top Club and the Pixar Disco. 

Tip Top Club at Disney’s Hollywood Studios’ Jollywood Nights

“Glisten!” the skating show is also back with its spot in front of the Chinese Theater! It features world-class skaters twirling, leaping, and even jump roping with Christmas lights across a shimmering synthetic rink, set to classic holiday tunes and original Jollywood songs! If you want a nice, sit-down meal, you can head to Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby. 

Food and Beverages at Jazzy Holidays

Tons of characters will be featured at the party like;

• Phineas and Ferb
• Max Goof as Powerline
• Chip ‘n’ Dale: Rescue Rangers
• Stitch dressed as Santa
• Baloo and King Louie
• Mike Wazowski
• Edna Mode
• Frozone
• Joy from “Inside Out”
• José Carioca and Panchito from “The Three Caballeros”
• Miguel from “Coco”

Hey dudes!

Sunset Seasons Greetings, a holiday projection show, will also be returning to the Tower of Terror during this holiday season in Hollywood Studios! If you really love Anna and Elsa, you can also see For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration with its special holiday ending this season! Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! is also back as a projection show at the Chinese Theater.

Jingle Bell Jingle BAM

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There will also be tons of rides, returning snacks, and more at these returning holiday after-hours parties! We can’t wait for all of the holiday fun to kick off in just a few months. As always, be sure to keep following DFB for more Disney news and updates.

Disney Jollywood Nights at Disney World’s Hollywood Studios

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