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Friday, July 11, 2025
The United States is set to become the ultimate holiday destination in 2025 as Walt Disney World Resort rolls out an extraordinary winter celebration packed with magic, wonder, and exclusive experiences. From November through December, Disney World will host two major events—Disney Jollywood Nights and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party—bringing together festive parades, dazzling fireworks, immersive entertainment, and unique character meet-and-greets. These specially ticketed events, along with park-wide decorations, themed treats, and limited-edition merchandise, promise to transform the resort into a breathtaking winter wonderland, offering unforgettable moments for families and travelers seeking a magical holiday escape.
Disney World Introduces Enchanted Holiday Celebrations for 2025 With New Activities and Additional Festive Dates
Walt Disney World Resort prepares to reprise its enchanting transformation into a magical winter wonderland as part of the year-round holiday season. From November 7 through December 22, 2025, two of the resort’s most legendary parks, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Magic Kingdom Park, will host specially ticketed holiday events that include magical evenings, new holiday entertainment, holiday-exclusive shopping, and memories the whole family can enjoy.
This year’s festivities include the comeback of Disney Jollywood Nights, a stylish evening of holiday chic, and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, a timeless classic which still defines the holiday season. Each event includes new offerings, character greetings, themed festivities, and nighttime Park entry, all giving guests even more reasons to celebrate.
Disney Jollywood Nights Back for a Third Year of Holiday Glamour Magic
Back by popular demand, Disney Jollywood Nights invites visitors into a refined, holiday event among the nighttime majesty of Disney’s Hollywood Studios. On 13 specially selected nights, November 8 through December 22, the separately ticketed event serves up five full hours of immersive entertainment, holiday specialties, and spectacular attractions.
Event Hours: 7:30 p.m. – 12:
Early Admission: You can enter the park as soon as 5:30 p.m.
Disney Jollywood Nights 2025 Event Dates:
November: 8, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29
December: 1, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 22
Ticket Sales Schedule:
July 16: Unique ticket offer for resort hotel guests at the Walt Disney World Resorts
July 22: General ticket sale begins
There will be refined entertainment for guests, with the following highlights:
Seasonal events celebrating traditional and modern holiday seasons
Seasonal specialties and limited edition party goods
In-house performances, DJ nights, and exclusive temporary photograph sessions
In 2025, the event expands its experiences with all-new character interactions, improved décor, and early park entry to push the magical evening further.
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Returns to Traditional Spirit With Some New Twists
Magic Kingdom Park invites you back to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, a timeless winter event packed with holiday spirit and wintery magic. Held annually, the holiday event gets underway on November 7 and continues for 25 magical nights, ending December 21, 2025.
Event Hours: 7:00 p.m. – midnight
Early Access: Fans can arrive at the park as soon as 4:00 p.m.
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2025 Schedule for Party Nights:
November: 7, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 30
December Dates: 2nd, 4th, 5th, 7th, 9th, 11th, 12th, 14th, 16th, 18th, 19th, and 21st
Ticket Sales Schedule:
July 16: Special ticket sale dates, just for guests of select Walt Disney World Resort hotels
July 22: On sale to general public
This year’s celebrations feature a mix of old favorites along with fresh surprises, such as:
Happily ever after holiday greeting with Mickey and Minnie Mouse at the Town Square Theater, as they’ll be wearing their fun and holiday festive attire
Return of Frozen’s Anna and Elsa donning their winter-fashion attire for select meet-and-greets
It’s a spine-tingling Nightmare Before Christmas adventure in which guests are greeted by Jack Skellington and Sally resplendent in brand new holiday costumes
There are also seasonal parades, snowfall over Main Street U.S.A., holiday fireworks, and all sorts of sweet goodies all throughout the park.
Expanded Holiday Celebrations and Winter Festivals at Walt Disney World Resort
Along with these two grand events, Walt Disney World Resort will have lots of seasonal enchantment all through November and December. There are things visitors can eagerly await:
Park-wide thematic decorations with festive lights, massive Christmas trees, and interactive holiday sceneries
Seasonal holiday sweets and drinks at select restaurants and kiosks
The United States becomes a top holiday destination in 2025 as Disney World unveils magical winter events, dazzling parades, and exclusive festive experiences for unforgettable family celebrations.
Special collection of exclusive merchandise, accessible through the holiday season
Whether you’re taking your first holiday trip or a favorite back-to-Disney trip, the 2025 celebrations are going to offer a holiday season you’ll cherish forever. Each event was created to offer a distinct holiday experience—Disney Jollywood Nights delivers glamour and sophistication, and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party evokes classic holiday nostalgia for the entire family. Plan Your Vacation Visit to Walt Disney World Guests interested in going to the events need to book early, as these events are capped at a certain size and are probably going to sell out quickly. Tickets can be purchased directly through the website of Walt Disney World or through the guest services of Disney. For full event schedules, park schedules, and event information, visitors can refer to the official Walt Disney World Holidays website or stay current through the Disney Parks Blog. Don’t miss a chance to make memories that will shine all season through during Walt Disney World Resort’s holiday celebrations.
