Usually, it’s weird to think about the holiday season so early in the year, but if you’re planning a Disney World vacation, it’s a different story!
Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade
Disney makes holiday announcements MONTHS in advance so that fans can plan their trips and purchase their tickets with time to spare. We typically see these holiday celebration announcements a little later in the year, but right now, we’ve got a hint about a popular offering returning!
A new listing was made on the Disney Auditions website looking for inline skating performers to join Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade in 2026! This likely means that the beloved Christmas parade will be coming back this year.
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To take this role, you’ll need to have weekly availability beginning late September through January 1st. Submissions are accepted now through May 17th.
The skaters!
The parade typically performs twice a night during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in Magic Kingdom, then runs during the daytime the week of Christmas. Disney hasn’t yet announced the dates for the Christmas party in 2026, but we’ll be on the lookout.
Once Upon a Christmastime Parade
We’ll keep our eyes peeled for any other audition postings that could give us hints for the holiday season. In the past few years, there have been TWO holiday parties in Disney World (Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and Disney Jollywood Nights) with a plethora of entertainment options between them. It’s a great time to visit if you love live performances!
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