Walt Disney World 2026 Holiday Season Dates Confirmed: November 13 – January 6

Walt Disney World has confirmed the 2026 holiday season will run from November 13, 2026 through January 6, 2027 — giving you a firm window to plan your trip.

Photo: WDWMAGICMain Street U.S.A. looking toward Cinderella Castle, lined with Christmas wreaths and garland as holiday crowds fill the walkway

Two major ticketed events are now locked in, giving you enough to start planning your trip.

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2026 dates

The party returns to Magic Kingdom on 25 nights from November 8 through December 22.

• November: 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 24, 25, 27, 29
• December: 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 13, 15, 17, 18, 20, 22

The party runs 7pm to midnight. Ticketholders can enter Magic Kingdom from 4pm on their event date — no separate park ticket or reservation needed.

Prices range from $189 to $229 per person (plus tax), varying by date. Children ages 3–9 save $10 per ticket.

Full details for 2026 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party.

Jollywood Nights 2026 dates

Jollywood Nights runs November 7 through January 5, 2027 — the first time the event has extended into January. This year's run is one of the longest yet.

Event nights:

• November: 7, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28
• December: 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 23
• January: 3, 5

Tickets are priced from $169 to $199 per person, plus tax.

Ticket holders can enter Disney's Hollywood Studios as early as 5:30 pm. The event itself runs from 7:30 pm to 12:30 am, giving you five hours of holiday fun.

Full details for the 2026 Disney Jollywood Nights season.

What's still to be announced

• EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays dates

What's confirmed

• Holiday season: November 13, 2026 – January 6, 2027
• Jollywood Nights: November 7, 2026 – January 5, 2027
• Very Merry Christmas Party: November 8, 2026 - December 22, 2026

Check back with WDWMAGIC today as Disney releases individual event dates.

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