Walt Disney World announced details and dates for their 2025 holiday offerings, including Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2025 dates, Disney Jollywood Nights 2025 dates, and EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays.
Holidays at Walt Disney World
- Holidays at Magic Kingdom
- Holidays at EPCOT
- Holidays at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- Holidays at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- Holidays at Disney Springs
- Santa Claus Meet and Greets
- Holidays at Disney Resort Hotels
The holiday season at Walt Disney World will officially run from November 14 through December 31, 2025. During this time, guests can enjoy Christmas decorations, themed food and beverage items, characters in holiday costumes, special holiday entertainment, limited release merchandise, and more.
Holidays at Magic Kingdom
Castle Projections and Photo Opportunities
Cinderella Castle holiday projections and Main Street, U.S.A. decorations will return for the 2025 holiday season. Disney teased photo opportunities at Cinderella Castle, TRON Lightcycle Run, Space Mountain, and Haunted Mansion, although did not specify if these would all be holiday photo ops or standard photos.
Frozen Holiday Surprise
Olaf, Elsa, Anna, and Kristoff return to the Cinderella Castle stage with “Frozen Holiday Surprise.” The nightly stage show sees Elsa light up the castle, turning it into a snowy, crystallized icon.
Elsa also appears in the new “Disney Starlight” parade debuting on July 20. Disney confirmed it will continue through the holiday season but will not perform on Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party evenings.
Jingle Cruise Holiday Overlay
The Jingle Cruise holiday overlay will be back with special decorations and holiday-themed jokes.
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2025
More details about Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party will be announced later. Read more about the holidays at Magic Kingdom.
Holidays at EPCOT
EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays
The EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays returns with holiday storytellers, “JOYFUL! A Celebration of the Season” at CommuniCore Plaza, and more.
The Voices of Liberty will become Dickens Carolers again wearing Victorian attire for their holiday shows inside The American Adventure Pavilion.
The nativity story will be retold nightly with the Candlelight Processional at the America Gardens Theatre. Performances are 50 minutes and begin at 5 p.m., 6:45 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. Celebrity narrators will be announced later.
The full list of Holiday Kitchens and their menus will be shared at a later date. The Holiday Cookie Stroll will return and include the Coffee-Mocha Cookie topped with Coffee-infused Buttercream, Cocoa Nibs, and Chocolate-covered Espresso Beans.
Also back is Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Expedition Scavenger Hunt, during which guests look for Olaf in 13 different spots throughout EPCOT, helping him collect holiday traditions from around the world. Guests can purchase a map and then redeem it for a prize at Creations Shop or World Traveler.
Living with the Land Christmas Overlay
Living with the Land transforms once again for the holiday season with Christmas lights and special decor.
Check out the dates and more details for the 2025 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays.
Holidays at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Gertie and Echo Lake Christmas Decorations
At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, decorations include Gertie’s Santa hat and ornament, retro light-up figures, giant ornaments, and a Christmas tree at Echo Lake.
Sunset Seasons Greetings
Hollywood Tower Hotel will be transformed with lights and projections each evening during “Sunset Seasons Greetings”. The show includes Muppets, “Toy Story,” “Frozen,” and “Mickey’s Christmas Carol” segments.
Holiday Finale Featuring Olaf
“For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration” at Hyperion Theater will have its special holiday finale featuring Olaf.
Toy Story Land Decorations
Seasonal decorations will be back in Toy Story Land. Buzz Lightyear, Woody, and Jessie will also don their holiday attire.
Minie’s Holiday Dine
Minnie’s Holiday Dine at Hollywood & Vine includes festive music, decor, and menu items. Minnie Mouse and friends appear in holiday outfits. The menu includes oven-roasted herbed chicken, carved beef tenderloin, seared salmon, spice-rubbed pork loin, plant-based roasted mushroom-farro risotto, seasonal bread pudding, Mississippi mud pie, and more. Advance reservations are highly recommended for this experience and same-day reservations can be made on a limited basis (subject to availability).
Jollywood Nights 2025 Dates
Though no dates or details were announced in today’s news, a webpage is live for Disney Jollywood Nights. This page does not detail any 2025 offerings, but rather those that were available for the 2024 event. Casting for this year’s event began in June. Check out our full guide to Disney Jollywood Nights from last year.
Update: Jollywood Nights 2025 Dates Released
Read more about the holidays at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Holidays at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Merry Menagerie Puppets
The popular Merry Menagerie puppets will be back on Discovery Island during the holiday season. Also on Discovery Island, Island Mercantile will offer original artwork by Rob Kaz. Kaz will also meet guests inside the shop from November 1 through 20.
Tree of Life Awakenings Holiday Edition
The “Tree of Life Awakenings Holiday Edition” will illuminate the park iconic alongside a musical score every 10 minutes after dark.
Mickey and Minnie in their Holiday Outfits
Mickey and Minnie will meet in their holiday outfits at Adventurers Outpost.
Read more about the holidays at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
Holidays at Disney Springs
Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll
Disney Springs will have the returning Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll presented by AdventHealth (including the Haunted Mansion tree), nightly snowfall, Jock Lindsey’s Holiday Bar, live music and entertainment, and, of course, holiday shopping.
Read more about the holidays at Disney Springs.
Santa Claus Meet and Greets
Santa Claus will appear at all four Walt Disney World theme parks as well as Disney Springs through December 24. Specific times and locations will be available in the My Disney Experience app.
Holidays at Disney Resort Hotels
The 25+ Disney Resort Hotels will have holiday decorations like Christmas trees as well as special menu items and music. Gingerbread displays will be at select resorts. Read more about the holidays at Walt Disney World hotels and a special discounted room offer.
For more information, check out DisneyWorld.com/Holidays.
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