The classic Jungle Cruise attraction has reopened at Magic Kingdom, after the seasonal Jingle Cruise had returned for the holiday season at Disney World.
Jungle Cruise Reopens at Magic Kingdom
The calendar on the Jungle Cruise webpage indicated that the ride would reopen on January 2, 2026. Our reporter confirmed the original attraction has returned and is operating for guests.
Jingle Cruise Seasonal Overlay
Walt Disney World’s Jungle Cruise became the Jingle Cruise on November 3, 2025. This annual holiday overlay adds festive decorations to the different scenes throughout the ride.
The transformation from the regular Jungle Cruise to the Jingle Cruise is done in just 11 hours between the closing of Magic Kingdom and reopening the next day.
Take one last ride on the Jingle Cruise with our video of the 2025 overlay:
Do you prefer the original Jungle Cruise to the holiday version? Let us know in the comments and on social media.
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