2024 | Christmas at Walt Disney World
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Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
We recommend this party. Between the Christmas parade, shows and special Christmas themed fireworks, this party makes the holiday season magical! We attend this every chance we get!
Immerse yourself in the festive joy of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom Park!
This exclusive holiday event runs from November 8 to December 20 on select nights from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m., offering limited capacity and a magical experience. Guests staying at select Disney Resorts hotels, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin hotels, and Shades of Green can purchase tickets starting July 2. Tickets will be available to all other guests starting July 10.
The dates for 2024 are:
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
Ticket pricing will range from $169 to $219 per ticket, plus tax.
Reach out to your Travel Grown Adventure Planner to book tickets now.
Disney Jollywood Nights
This event was new last year and had a lot of negative complaints. It does sound like Disney is working towards fixing the issues and adding new character experiences and shows, so we expect it to be better this year.
Get ready to sparkle this holiday season as Disney Jollywood Nights returns, rolling out the red carpet once again! From November 9 through December 21 on select nights, guests can enjoy five festive hours from 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at this exclusive, separately ticketed event.
You’ll find an all-new dazzling skating spectacular set to beloved holiday melodies. Throughout the evening, witness the grace and skill of international champion skaters in a captivating twist on the classic ice show.
If meeting rare characters is on your holiday wishlist, you're in luck! This year's event features over 20 unique character experiences, including familiar favorites like Phineas and Ferb, Santa Duffy, and Santa Stitch, alongside exciting newcomers such as Bo Peep, Lotso, Baloo, and King Louie from TaleSpin. Plus, don't miss out on Disney PhotoPass digital downloads included with your event ticket!
There will be treats, shopping opportunities, and thrilling shows like What’s This? Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along, Disney Holidays in Hollywood, and Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!
The Holiday Fiesta en la Calle is moving to Animation Courtyard. There you can find Jose Carioca and Panchito from The Three Caballeros. The Twilight Soirée at the Tip Top Club in Tower Courtyard will keep guests dancing all night long! Jazzy Holidays at the Hollywood Brown Derby will also make a return—be sure to secure your reservation early due to limited availability.
Guests of select Disney Resorts hotels, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin hotels and Shades of Green can purchase tickets starting on July 2. For all other guests, tickets will go on sale July 10. The dates for 2024 are:
November 9, 13, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30
December 2, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21
Ticket pricing will range from $159 to $179 per ticket, plus tax.
With more Saturday dates added, there are plenty of opportunities to join in the holiday fun. Don't miss out on this swanky holiday celebration at Disney Jollywood Nights!
EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays
At the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, running from November 29 to December 30, you can experience Christmas traditions from around the world. Experience festive customs from around the globe with holiday storytellers, amazing food, merchandise, entertainment, and more.
Get ready to eat at Holiday Kitchens scattered throughout the park, my favorite part of every Epcot festival.
Don’t forget about the Candlelight Processional, where a celebrity narrator shares the Christmas story accompanied by a magnificent orchestra and choir—a truly magical holiday experience.
More Festive Happenings around the Parks
At Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, you can once again enjoy the enchanting Merry Menagerie featuring beautifully crafted winter animal puppets, set amidst stunning holiday decorations. And don’t miss the chance to meet Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Daisy dressed in their festive outfits!
Meanwhile, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the festive yuletide projection show on the Hollywood Tower Hotel is back by popular demand. Plus, in Toy Story Land, Woody, Jessie, and Buzz Lightyear will be spreading holiday cheer in their own festive attire.
Once again, Magic Kingdom will delight guests with the "Frozen Holiday Surprise" in front of Cinderella Castle, starring Elsa, Anna, Olaf, Kristoff, and the adorable Snowgies.
Over at Disney Springs, immerse yourself in the festive spirit with a perfect blend of holiday shopping, dazzling decorations, and the beloved Christmas Tree Stroll. Don't miss the enchanting snowfall experience in Town Center—a rare treat in Central Florida!
And to top it all off, Santa Claus himself will be spreading joy across all four parks, Disney Springs, and Disney Water Parks, dressed in his tropical holiday beachwear. Get ready to capture the unforgettable family moments!
