100 Days Until Christmas! Start Planning Your 2026 Walt Disney World Holiday Vacation
Ho ho ho! The holidays are coming! Can you believe Christmas is only 100 days away?
While we may still be enjoying the final days of summer and getting ready for the spooky season, the holidays will be here before you know it.
Holiday Decor in Magic Kingdom
Walt Disney World is already preparing for another festive season, and you won’t want to miss all the fun.
From holiday parties and seasonal entertainment to decorations, special treats, and more, there are plenty of reasons to plan a Disney getaway this year.
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The 2026 holiday season officially runs from November 13 through January 6, 2027, with celebrations taking place throughout the theme parks, resorts, and Disney Springs.
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, one of Disney World’s most special holiday experiences, returns to Magic Kingdom this year.
Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade
The party takes place on select nights from November 8 through December 22.
Jack & Sally
The separately ticketed event features Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade, Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks, holiday attraction overlays, rare characters, exclusive treats, and more.
Daisy, Scrooge, and Donald
Guests visiting Magic Kingdom outside the party can also enjoy seasonal decorations, the return of Frozen Holiday Surprise, and Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade when it transitions to daytime for a limited time.
Disney Jollywood Nights
Vintage vibes and holiday glamour! Over at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney Jollywood Nights returns on select evenings from November 7 through January 5, 2027.
The separately ticketed nighttime event combines old Hollywood style with Christmas entertainment, character encounters, specialty food and drinks, and a nighttime show — Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!
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During regular park hours, Sunset Seasons Greetings will also return, transforming the Hollywood Tower Hotel with colorful holiday projections.
EPCOT Festival of the Holidays
2025 Festival of the Holidays
One of the most popular EPCOT festivals, Festival of the Holidays, returns November 27 through December 30. The best part? It’s included with regular park admission!
2025 Cookie Stroll
Experience holiday traditions from around the world and indulge in seasonal food and entertainment, including the beloved Candlelight Processional.
This year’s celebrity narrators include Gary Sinise, Whoopi Goldberg, Neil Patrick Harris, Jodi Benson, Simu Liu, and more.
Holiday Fun at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Disney’s Animal Kingdom celebrates with unique seasonal touches, including the popular Merry Menagerie and Tree of Life Awakenings Holiday Edition.
Merry Menagerie
Disney Springs
And the holiday fun continues at Disney Springs, where guests can shop for holiday gifts, explore the Christmas Tree Stroll, catch seasonal entertainment, and even experience a little Florida “snow.”
Disney Springs
And don’t forget! Snap a pic and meet the merry man himself — Santa Claus will also be available for visits through December 24.
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With Christmas only 100 days away, now is a great time to start thinking about a Walt Disney World holiday vacation.
Whether you want to attend a Christmas party, experience EPCOT’s holiday traditions, or spend a few days enjoying the seasonal vibes, MickeyTravels can help you plan a vacation and create a customized Disney experience.
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