Holiday Happenings and Fall/Winter Savings for the Disney Park Guests are Announced

Holiday Happenings and Fall/Winter Savings for the Disney Park Guests are Announced

This week, Disney Park executives announced BIG and exciting news!  From holiday happenings across the Disney destinations to major savings, there’s a whole LOT to discuss. 

Magic Kingdom Entrance for the holiday season.
We are halfway to the holidays! photo: @bizzyrunninganddizn

Let’s dive in! 

The Most Magical Time of Year

We are halfway to the holidays! And that special time of year is one of the best times to visit Disney Parks!  The magic of the decorations, parties, parades and magical experiences make Disney the premier choice for your Christmas vacation.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

First, “Disney Jollywood Nights” will return for its second season to Hollywood Studios.  From November 9 to December 21, celebrate the season like a celebrity!  Of course, this is a special ticketed event on select nights inside the park has special treats, live entertainment and more!

Disney Park promo photo for Jollywood Nights.
Attend a Hollywood style special event with limited capacity for the holiday season. photo: Disney Destinations

There is limited number of tickets available (on sale July 10) for each event and digital downloads are included with the price.  Dates for Jollywood Nights are as follows:

  • November 9, 13, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30
  • December 2, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21

Magic Kingdom

Second, the original Disney Park in Florida will host Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. This event rocks in the holiday cheer! The party happens on select nights in Magic Kingdom from November 8 until December 20, 2024.  This is a fan favorite event with multiple live shows, parades and even a visit from Santa Claus.

Mickey and Minnie in the Very Merry Christmas parade in Disney Park.
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is an exclusive ticket event in Magic Kingdom. photo: @bizzyrunninganddizn

Tickets on sale July 10 for the following dates:

  • November 8, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 19, 21, 22, 24, 26, 27, 29
  • December 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20

EPCOT

Next, the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays presented by Advent Health (November 11- December 30).  The last of the four EPCOT festivals rounds out the year.  More Importantly, the highlight of this festival is the beautiful candlelight processional. The processional features celebrity narrators and a choir tell the story of the first Christmas.  The schedule of narrators will be announced at a later date.

Candlelight Ceremony EPCOT
The EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays presented by Advent Health starts November 11. photo: Disney Destinations

More holiday fun includes:

The Happiest of Holidays

Mickey and Minnie in their wintertime outfits for Disney Park meet and greets.
Design concepts for Mickey and Minnie’s wintertime outfits in Disneyland Resort. photo: Disney Destinations

Again, get ready for the Christmas season in Disneyland Resort.  First, “Halfway to the Holidays” was marked by Mickey and Minnie revealing their wintertime outfits.  Next, The Festival of the Holidays at Disney’s California Adventure is rumored to be cooking up some cheer for the November 15 start date.

Verry Merrytime Cruising

Disney Cruise Line joins the Disney Park holiday mood with its own festivities.  Mickey and Minnie
Disney Cruise Line debuted new festivities this holiday season aboard Very Merrytime cruises with brand-new entertainment experiences, Disney characters dressed in jolly looks and celebratory activities for the whole family. (Kent Phillips, photographer)

Details about this season’s holiday events at sea were released. Mickey’s Very Merrytime Sailings aboard the Disney Cruise Line promises spectacular decorations, parties. That includes a tree lighting ceremony and even snow at sea! 

Promotions and Savings

Finally, new promotions and savings were released for vacationers planning a trip this fall or holiday season.  Guests at select Disney resorts can save up to 30% on stays between November 25 and December 24, 2024.  Additionally, save up to 20% on Disney resorts most nights Sunday to Thursday between October 6 and November 21, 2024

Better still, you get even more savings when you use the above promotion to book your stay!  Guests who take advantage of the offer will receive a FREE park hopper option added to non-discounted tickets.

This week the news from Disney was full of cheer- both holiday themed and more.  “Halfway to the Holidays” marked big announcements about seasonal festivities across some Disney destinations. 

If you would love to travel with Disney and celebrate the holiday season, reach out to our friends at DizN Vacations.  Their team of travel professionals are experts and fully trained to build you a bigger and better adventure with all the latest features.  Submit a free no-obligation quote request to start planning your trip right away!

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Jessica Yashin

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