Disney’s Hollywood Studios Christmas Guide (2026)
Disney’s Hollywood Studios is one of our favorite parks when it comes to Christmas. If you’re visiting during the holiday season, you’re in for a treat! This guide highlights new and returning holiday offerings. We’ll discuss everything from holiday decorations to seasonal treats. Then, you can decide what items deserve a spot in your holiday plans. You can also use this guide as a starting reference for planning next year’s trip.
This is a living guide that we continually update as items are announced or confirmed for the upcoming holiday season. We’ve updated as much as we know so far, but remember to check back. We’ll share many announcements and schedule changes leading up to the holiday. As an example, our last major update to last year’s guide was about a week before the holiday, when extra showtimes were scheduled for Fantasmic!
Christmas Guides
You are currently reading our guide to Christmas at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. We also have holiday guides for the theme parks, resorts, and Disney Springs. Here is a quick reference:
- Magic Kingdom Christmas Guide
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios Christmas Guide (You are here.)
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom Christmas Guide
- Things to Do at Disney Springs During the Holidays
- The Best Disney Resorts to Visit During Christmas
Epcot’s Christmas offerings are unique to the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays. For an overview, see our guide to Christmas at Disney World.
Holiday Offerings at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
For reference, Walt Disney World has announced that the 2026 holiday season will officially start on November 13th and last through January 6th. Here are the major holiday offerings at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
- Sunset Seasons Greetings
- Special Ending for A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration
- Toy Story Characters Wear Holiday Attire
- Minnie’s Holiday Dine (Extra Cost)
- Special Holiday Soundtracks on Select Rides
- Seasonal Entertainment
- Santa Meet-and-Greet
- Specialty Food and Treats
- Vintage Holiday Decorations
We do not cover Jollywood Nights exclusively in this guide because it is a separately ticketed event held at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on select evenings in November, December, and early January.
Sunset Seasons Greetings
During the holiday season, Sunset Seasons Greetings is offered each evening. Grab a spot anywhere along Sunset Boulevard and watch as the Hollywood Tower Hotel comes to life with dazzling holiday projections. You’ll even experience a little Florida snowfall, commonly called “snoap” (snow + soap). The projections transform the tower into a Muppets gingerbread masterpiece, a “Toy Story” toy hotel, a snowy corner of Arendelle, and a Dickensian village from “Mickey’s Christmas Carol.” Showtimes are usually nightly from 6:00 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.
“A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration” has a Special Holiday Ending
During the holidays, “For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration” offers a special holiday ending featuring Olaf. This is one of our holiday must-dos. The final act, unique to this version, delivers an unforgettable holiday finale! Don’t miss it and bring a tissue if you’re a little sentimental!
Toy Story Characters Meet In Holiday Best
Woody, Jessie, and Buzz Lightyear have an extra festive look for the holiday season. Be sure to set aside time to meet with them while touring Toy Story Land! Don’t miss the larger-than-life seasonal decor! We have a separate overview of meeting Toy Story Characters in Christmas attire!
Minnie’s Seasonal Dine (Holiday Dine)
Meet Minnie and her friends for breakfast, lunch, or dinner at Hollywood and Vine. This is the only character meal at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and it changes seasonally. During the holidays, it’s called Minnie’s Seasonal Dine. The characters (Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy, and Pluto) all wear holiday outfits for the meal! This year’s holiday meal runs from November 4, 2026, to January 6, 2027.
Seasonal Entertainment
These two entertainment acts are generally in the parks year-round. They will likely offer a special holiday twist during the season. This hasn’t been confirmed for 2026 as of this October update.
We have found two seasonal acts at Disney’s Hollywood Studios during the last holiday season. The first is Hollygroove Swingin’, a brass ensemble that plays intermittently between 10:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. The band plays a mix of jazz, blues, R&B, and hip-hop. We’ve stopped to watch them a few times, and they put on a great show. Some of the characters even like to get in on the act. For exact times, check the band in the “Entertainment” section of the My Disney Experience app.
Another seasonal act, The Record Setters, is available on select days. These artists offer a comical adventure as they attempt to set “world records” at every show. We’ve seen them perform, and our best advice is to give them a little room. Don’t worry, they’ll tell you the same thing!
Special Holiday Soundtracks on Select Rides
The following Hollywood Studios attractions will offer special soundtracks for the holidays:
- Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets: Obligatory Holiday Overlay: November 4, 2026, through January 6, 2027
- Alien Swirling Saucers: Lilypad’s Jams: November 4, 2026, through January 6, 2027
For more details, see 2026 Holiday Ride Overlays at Disney World.
Walt Disney Presents Holiday Installation
The following offering was available last year. As of this October update, it has not been confirmed for 2026.
A special holiday exhibit will return to Walt Disney Presents this season. Last year’s display featured props and other items from holiday films like Noelle, Babes in Toyland, The Muppets Christmas Carol, and The Santa Clause. When you’re finished, you can check out a few holiday shorts in the theater, including Walt Disney’s On Ice, Pluto’s Christmas Tree, and The Art of Skiing starring Goofy.
Santa Meet-and-Greet
This year, Santa has a meet-and-greet location inside Walt Disney Presents at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. He meets daily at this location between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. at Walt Disney Presents. Check the My Disney Experience app for his exact times on the day of your visit. He is listed in the character section. This was our favorite place to meet Santa last year. The queue features glowing lights and large Christmas artwork featuring classic (and some obscure) Disney characters. We have a complete walk-through with photos of Santa’s location at Walt Disney Presents if you want to learn more. It details how long we waited and what to expect.
Specialty Food and Treats
Hollywood Studios should have several new and returning treats this holiday season. We’ll put together a foodie guide with photos of this year’s holiday treats at Hollywood Studios when they’re announced.
Vintage Holiday Decorations
We’ll wrap things up with a few photos of last year’s holiday decorations at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This park tops our list for holiday decor because of its dreamy Hollywood vibe and vintage charm. Expect lots of tinsel, stars galore, and plenty of bright red bows. We love a good bow!
Final Thoughts
Overall, you can’t beat Christmastime at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It’s a beautiful park for experiencing the holiday season. But as we always say, it’s almost impossible to do and see everything on a week-long vacation.
If you’re planning a visit, review the seasonal offerings ahead of time and decide which experiences matter most to you. Special events, holiday entertainment, and seasonal treats can add to your vacation, but it’s also worth leaving room to enjoy the little things along the way.
If you’re still working out your trip details, our Disney World Vacation Planning Guide is a good place to start. Make sure to check back with Resorts Gal soon for more updates, and sign up for our newsletter to receive new articles and updates. We hope you can check out some of the decorations and offerings at Disney’s Hollywood Studios this holiday season!
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