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Disney recently dropped a ton of news, and if you’re a big fan of the holidays in the parks or are planning a trip for the holiday season this year, you don’t want to miss this.
Christmastime at Disney World!
We’re already dreaming of peppermint snacks and snoap on Main Street. From speciality events in the parks to long-standing traditions being gone, Disney dropped some big news recently for this year’s holiday season. Here’s a round-up of everything Disney shared so far!
Disney confirmed that the holiday season at Disney World will officially begin on November 13th and run through January 6th. This means we can expect to see decorations, Christmas trees, and holiday treats arrive at Disney World around then.
Christmas at Magic Kingdom
Disney announced that Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party will kick off on November 8th this year. The annual holiday party at Magic Kingdom will run on select nights from November 8th to December 22nd. Tickets for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party go on sale on July 9th for those staying at Disney World hotels, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin, and Shades of Green. For everyone else, you’ll be able to buy tickets on July 16th. Adult ticket prices range from $189 to $229 per ticket in 2026, plus, Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members can save $10 per ticket on select evenings.
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party map
They also announced the return of some snacks for the party. The Carne Asada Loaded Fries at Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Cafe are coming back. These are French Fries topped with chipotle queso, caramelized onions, avocado salsa, and queso fresco. Another returning favorite is the Snowflake Ornament at Pinocchio Village Haus, which is coconut-eggnog mousse in a white chocolate shell with sugar décor. Lastly, the Hazelnut Carriage Cake at Cinderella’s Royal Table will also make a comeback. This is a spiced poached pear topped with vanilla bean mousse and sugared cranberries.
Snowflake Ornament
Disney also announced the official dates for Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. That party will run on select nights from November 7th to January 5th. It will be on select Saturdays, Mondays, and Wednesdays. This special event will have some incredible returning shows, like Disney Holidays in Hollywood hosted by Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy.
2025 Jollywood Nights
This year’s EPCOT Festival of the Holidays will run from November 27th through December 30th. As always, it starts on the Friday after Thanksgiving. During this festival, you can see the storytellers in the pavilions, beautiful decorations, and more. Another one of the BEST parts of the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays is the Candlelight Processional.
2025 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays
The gingerbread house at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa will not be returning. The amazing house did not return for the 2025 season due to construction throughout the resort, specifically in the lobby, where they installed The Perch, a birdcage bar. However, Disney has now announced that it will not return this year and instead, there will be miniature gingerbread houses on display.
The Grand Floridian Gingerbread House!
Disney announced four ways that you can save during the holiday season this year. Annual Passholders can save up to 30% on select rooms when staying at a Disney Resort from October 4th through December 24th. Florida residents can save up to 25% off stays at Disney World hotels from October 19th through October 31st, November 15th through November 28th, and December 13th through December 24th! There’s also a discount for Disney+ users and even one for all guests.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
The holidays are an exciting time at Disney World, and there will be a LOT to do. For the latest Disney news and tips, be sure to follow us at Disney Food Blog!
Christmastime at Disney World!
We’re already dreaming of peppermint snacks and snoap on Main Street. From speciality events in the parks to long-standing traditions being gone, Disney dropped some big news recently for this year’s holiday season. Here’s a round-up of everything Disney shared so far!
1. Official Dates for the Holiday Season
Disney confirmed that the holiday season at Disney World will officially begin on November 13th and run through January 6th. This means we can expect to see decorations, Christmas trees, and holiday treats arrive at Disney World around then.
Christmas at Magic Kingdom
2. 2026 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Details
Disney announced that Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party will kick off on November 8th this year. The annual holiday party at Magic Kingdom will run on select nights from November 8th to December 22nd. Tickets for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party go on sale on July 9th for those staying at Disney World hotels, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin, and Shades of Green. For everyone else, you’ll be able to buy tickets on July 16th. Adult ticket prices range from $189 to $229 per ticket in 2026, plus, Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members can save $10 per ticket on select evenings.
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Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party map
They also announced the return of some snacks for the party. The Carne Asada Loaded Fries at Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Cafe are coming back. These are French Fries topped with chipotle queso, caramelized onions, avocado salsa, and queso fresco. Another returning favorite is the Snowflake Ornament at Pinocchio Village Haus, which is coconut-eggnog mousse in a white chocolate shell with sugar décor. Lastly, the Hazelnut Carriage Cake at Cinderella’s Royal Table will also make a comeback. This is a spiced poached pear topped with vanilla bean mousse and sugared cranberries.
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Snowflake Ornament
3. 2026 Disney’s Jollywood Nights
Disney also announced the official dates for Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. That party will run on select nights from November 7th to January 5th. It will be on select Saturdays, Mondays, and Wednesdays. This special event will have some incredible returning shows, like Disney Holidays in Hollywood hosted by Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy.
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2025 Jollywood Nights
4. EPCOT Festival of the Holidays Details
This year’s EPCOT Festival of the Holidays will run from November 27th through December 30th. As always, it starts on the Friday after Thanksgiving. During this festival, you can see the storytellers in the pavilions, beautiful decorations, and more. Another one of the BEST parts of the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays is the Candlelight Processional.
2025 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays
5. No Grand Floridian Gingerbread House
The gingerbread house at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa will not be returning. The amazing house did not return for the 2025 season due to construction throughout the resort, specifically in the lobby, where they installed The Perch, a birdcage bar. However, Disney has now announced that it will not return this year and instead, there will be miniature gingerbread houses on display.
The Grand Floridian Gingerbread House!
6. Disney World Hotel Discounts
Disney announced four ways that you can save during the holiday season this year. Annual Passholders can save up to 30% on select rooms when staying at a Disney Resort from October 4th through December 24th. Florida residents can save up to 25% off stays at Disney World hotels from October 19th through October 31st, November 15th through November 28th, and December 13th through December 24th! There’s also a discount for Disney+ users and even one for all guests.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
The holidays are an exciting time at Disney World, and there will be a LOT to do. For the latest Disney news and tips, be sure to follow us at Disney Food Blog!
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