Celebrate the Holidays at Disney World

It’s the Most Merriest Season of ALL

Dazzling Decor, Themed Snacks, and Unforgettable Resort Displays are just a few of the things you’ll experience during the holidays at Disney World!

Magic Kingdom

the central hub of Town Square at Magic Kingdom during Christmas

Park Decor: If you love traditional decorations, there’s nothing like Main Street U.S.A. at Christmas! We could spend hours waltzing up and down the street, trying to take everything in, even the faux snow.

Frozen Holiday Surprise: This charming castle stage show is a Christmas favorite!

Jingle Cruise: Don’t miss this popular attraction with a holiday twist!

Epcot

Epcot International Festival of the Holidays: Experience holiday traditions and cuisines from around the world in the fun two-month-long holiday festival. See our 2025 Epcot Festival of the Holidays Guide for details specific to this year.

Glimmering Greenhouses: Take an evening spin on Living with the Land and its spectacular holiday overlay.

Candlelight Processional: This seasonal performance features celebrity narrators, a massed choir, and a 50-piece orchestra.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Holiday Decor: Hollywood Studios features vintage decor. It’s often the best-dressed park!

Sunset Seasons Greetings: This projection show on the Tower of Terror is a must-see!

Toy Story Land Christmas: See fun decor and characters dressed in Christmas attire!

Frozen Sing-Along Special Ending: Olaf joins the stage for this holiday finale featuring a special song.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Festive Decorations: From the massive entrance tree to the stunning decorations on Discovery Island. The park comes to life at Christmas.

Merry Menagerie: Performers with artisan-sculpted puppets featuring Arctic animals interact with guests on Discovery Island.

Meet Mickey and Minnie in festive attire at Adventurer’s Outpost.

Tree of Life Awakenings: See a special holiday version as soon as the sun sets.

Disney Springs

Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll: Take a walking tour of elaborately decorated trees at Disney Springs.

Meet Santa Claus: This is the only location outside of the parks where guests can meet Santa Claus.

Special Events

While these special events are part of the holiday season, it’s important to know that they require an extra cost to attend. For a complete list of separately ticketed items throughout the year, see our special events at Disney World page.

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party: This festive party is offered on select evenings at Magic Kingdom.
2025 Guide: Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

Disney Jollywood Nights: This party offers unique entertainment and rare characters.
2025 Disney Jollywood Nights Guide

Disney Resorts

More on Christmas at Disney World

Each year, we cover the Christmas season across Walt Disney World from the theme parks to the resorts. You can use the links below to explore guides for current and past years.

2025 The Ultimate Disney World Christmas Guide

Previous Years:

Browse all Christmas coverage.

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More Planning

Resorts Gal specializes in Disney World Resorts, Characters, and Dining. Explore our resources, including our Disney World Resorts Guide. It provides an overview of everything you need to know about the Disney Resort Hotels. For dining, our Disney World Dining Guide is an excellent place to start. Our Disney World Transportation Guide is a wonderful resource for planning your routes. It’s one of our most popular resources. If you plan to meet characters in the parks, we have an updated list of Disney World Characters. It includes every available character meet-and-greet in the parks and where to find rare characters throughout the year. Lastly, our Disney Parks Guide provides a complete overview of all four theme parks and water parks.

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