Get ready for a season filled with festive cheer and sparkling magic! Walt Disney World Resort will fully embrace the holidays from November 14 through December 31, 2025. The entire resort transforms into a winter wonderland, offering dazzling Christmas decor, themed food, festive character outfits, and brand-new merchandise for guests to enjoy.
Disney has released a comprehensive guide to the 2025 holiday season, detailing festive events and special offerings across all four theme parks, Disney Springs, and resort hotels. This year promises a host of beloved traditions alongside exciting new additions to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year.
Magic Kingdom: Castle Sparkle and a New Parade
At Magic Kingdom, guests can experience the enchanting “Frozen Holiday Surprise”. This show transforms Cinderella Castle into a shimmering, crystallized palace courtesy of Elsa, Anna, Kristoff, and Olaf. The new “Disney Starlight” parade will debut on July 20. It runs twice nightly, except during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party evenings. Iconic holiday picture spots and the return of the fan-favorite “Jingle Cruise” also await visitors.
EPCOT: A Global Festival of Holidays
EPCOT hosts the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, presented by AdventHealth. This festival takes place from November 28 through December 30, 2025. Features include the “JOYFUL! Celebration of the Season” and the Voices of Liberty performing as Dickens Carolers. The popular Candlelight Processional also runs nightly at 5 p.m., 6:45 p.m., and 8:15 p.m.. Holiday Storytellers share traditions from around the world. Holiday Kitchens offer festive food and drink, alongside the returning Holiday Cookie Stroll. Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Expedition Scavenger Hunt makes a comeback, and Living with the Land features special Christmas lights.
Hollywood Studios: Sunset Greetings and Seasonal Character Fun
Disney’s Hollywood Studios will shine with “Sunset Seasons Greetings”. This event offers nightly holiday projections on the Hollywood Tower Hotel. Guests can also enjoy “For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration”. Woody, Jessie, and Buzz Lightyear meet guests in seasonal attire in Toy Story Land. Minnie’s Holiday Dine at Hollywood & Vine requires advance reservations.
Animal Kingdom: Artistic Displays and Natural Wonders
At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the “Merry Menagerie” brings artisan-sculpted arctic animal puppets to Discovery Island. The “Tree of Life Awakenings Holiday Edition” lights up the park. Artist Rob Kaz will also greet guests at Island Mercantile from November 1 to November 20.
Disney Springs and Resort Hotels: Shopping, Sights, and Santa
Disney Springs emerges as a prime spot for holiday shopping. It features the Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll with elaborately themed trees, including a Haunted Mansion-inspired one. Magical nightly snowfall occurs in Town Center. Jock Lindsey’s Holiday Bar offers seasonal bites and drinks. Live music, including toy soldier stilt walkers, snowflake rollerbladers, and a holiday drum line, entertains guests. Santa Claus will be available to meet guests at all four theme parks and Disney Springs through December 24. Over 25 Disney Resort Hotels will feature stunning holiday decor, including larger-than-life Christmas trees and gingerbread displays, alongside themed food and beverage items. Special offers, available for booking starting July 10, allow guests to save up to 20% on rooms and receive a Walt Disney World Resort Dining & Shopping Card for specific stay dates in late 2025.
The 2025 holiday season at Walt Disney World promises a truly magical and memorable experience for guests of all ages, blending classic traditions with new delights across the entire resort.
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