Holiday Festivities Return to Walt Disney World in 2024

There’s nothing like the wonder and magic of the holidays at Disney! With specially ticketed events, stunning décor, tasty treats and more happening, it’s a perfect time of year to visit.

Here’s what’s happening at Disney World during the 2024 holiday season:

Jollywood Nights at Hollywood Studios

This separately ticketed event is being held on

  • November 9, 13, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30

  • December 2, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21

from 7:30 pm to 12:30 am.

This festive party includes a new dazzling skating spectacular set to favorite holiday tunes, special character meet and greets, Photopass downloads, specialty treats including one when you exit, and entertaining shows like What’s This? Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along, Disney Holidays in Hollywood, and Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!

Tickets are on sale now.

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom

This separately ticketed event is being held on

  • November 8, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 19, 21, 22, 24, 26, 27, 29

  • December 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20

from 7:00 pm to 12:00 am.

This popular seasonal event includes favorites like complimentary cookies and cocoa, stunning Main Street decorations, and holiday themed attractions.

Tickets are on sale now.

EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays

This year’s festival celebrating holidays around the globe will run from November 29 - December 30.

Enjoy festive traditions from around the world with amazing holiday storytellers, delicious dishes, merchandise, entertainment and more, each celebrating unique cultural traditions.

Get ready to satisfy the festive cravings at Holiday Kitchens. Located throughout the park and serving up a mouth-watering array of seasonal foods and drinks, there are delicious treats waiting for guests from around the globe.

One fan-favorite is the Candlelight Processional. Listening to a celebrity narrator tell the Christmas story, accompanied by a full orchestra and mass choir, is such a moving experience—it truly captures the magic of the holidays. Details will be announced soon. Be sure to bookmark this page for updates.

Plus, more goodness around the resort…

⭐Including one of my favorites - eye-popping, hand-crafted gingerbread houses.

⭐The enchanting Merry Menagerie of artisan-sculpted winter animal puppets at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park.

⭐Christmas Tree Stroll and magical snowfall at Disney Springs.

There’s more magic to be had and more details to be announced, including holiday happenings at the Disneyland Resort in California. Book mark this page and come back soon for updates.

Which of these holiday festivities would you most love to see or experience?

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