What’s coming to Disney World during the 2024 holidays
Disney has dipped into its big bag and has announced all of the offerings coming to Disney World during the 2024 holidays.
The holidays kick off at Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios and Disney Springs starting Nov. 8, 2024 with EPCOT catching up on Nov. 29, a few days after EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival ends on Nov. 23.
Here’s a quick look at what’s coming to each area of the resort (all of which will have their own gigantic Christmas trees).
Magic Kingdom 2024 Holidays
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party returns of the seasons Disney Characters don their most festive attire and enchanting entertainment is offered during this separately ticked event.
- Delight in the amazingly festive Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks show!
- Gather to watch Disney Characters give a yuletide nod to the season during Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade.
- Get the perfect picture with Disney pals dressed in their Christmas best.
- Make your night extra sweet when you explore the park searching for cookies and festive beverages—included with the cost of your ticket.
- Take in the elaborate decorations that bring the spirit of the season to life.
In addition to the entertainment some of the attractions will get a holiday makeover as well:
- Space Mountain launches you on a journey through the cosmos with high-energy holiday tunes and festive interior lighting.
- Cruise a festive freeway filled with thousands of lights, stylized décor and a fun, futuristic holiday soundtrack as you get behind the wheel on the “Tomorrowland Speedway Race Through the Holidays.”
- Mad Tea Party in Fantasyland becomes a wild and wacky Christmas party––where you can spin your teacup to one of 4 holiday combos of lights and music.
- Get ready to laugh on a Jingle Cruise packed with holiday-themed puns. Jingle Cruise can be enjoyed during the party or all day long at Magic Kingdom park.
- Visit Monstropolis as the crew of Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor puts some “ha ha ha” in their “ho ho ho” with a seasonal show.
Ticket information and dates can be found here.
Animal Kingdom 2024 Holidays
Here’s what’s to see during the holidays:
- The Merry Menagerie of winter animals return to Discovery Island, as you head over to the Tree of Life. These life-size, artisan-sculpted reindeer, fox, polar bear, and penguin puppets will interact with you in a playful manner. This a lot of fun and the puppeteers are amazing.
- Tree of Life Awakenings Holiday Edition shines on the Tree of Life each night with heartwarming winter tales and musical score.
- Mickey and Minnie will have their holiday outfits on to welcome guests.
Hollywood Studios 2024 Holidays
Jollywood Nights returns to Hollywood Studios. But first let’s looks at some of the daytime and night transformations:
- Gaze in wonder as the Hollywood Tower Hotel is transformed nightly with holiday projections as part of Sunset Seasons Greetings.
- Step into Toy Story Land to find larger-than-life seasonal decorations and meet a few friends.
- For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration returns with an unforgettable holiday finale featuring everyone’s favorite snowman, Olaf.
- Join Minnie Mouse and her friends for a dazzling holiday-themed dinner party at Hollywood & Vine.
Now, let’s move over to the return of Jollywood Nights. This separately ticketed holiday party will take place on select nights from 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a..m. It will include:
- New and returning entertainment, including more than 20 unique Character experiences
- Fun photo ops—since your event ticket includes digital downloads of your Disney PhotoPass photos and videos from the event
- A Wondermade sweet treat included with your event ticket (provided when exiting the event).
Dates and ticket information are available here.
EPCOT 2024 Holidays
The 2024 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays kicks off Nov. 29 and includes:
- The famed Candlelight Processional.Experience the stirring story of Christmas with a celebrity narrator and choir—accompanied by a 50-piece orchestra, herald trumpets and the Voices of Liberty.
- Holiday Storytellers will return to each of the countries around the World Showcase to share holiday legends and lore.
- JOYFUL! A Celebration of the Season is a tribute to Christmas and Kwanzaa—with Gospel, R&B and holiday songs.
- A visit with jolly old St. Nick at the Odyssey Pavilion for a festive photo.
- Taste your way around EPCOT with the various Holiday Kitchens.
- Go on a quest to find holiday traditions during Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Expedition Scavenger Hunt.
- Sweeten your day with scrumptious cookies with the Holiday Cookie Stroll.
- A Living with the Land makeover. Celebrate the season’s bounty on a voyage through greenhouses aglow with dazzling lights.
Disney Springs 2024 Holidays
Disney Springs rolls out its own fun events for the holiday season, including:
- Enjoy a festive jaunt as you encounter elaborately themed Christmas trees during the Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll. You’ll find Christmas trees celebrating some Disney, Pixar, Star Wars and Super Hero favorites.
- Meet Santa at Disney Springs and get some photos with jolly St. Nick.
- Jock Lindsey’s Holiday Bar returns with the restaurant undergoing an extensive Christmas makeover and a menu to match.
Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park 2024 Holidays
The water park will have a daily “snowfall” as well as holiday-themed treats.
Disney Resort Hotels 2024 Holidays
All of the hotels are are decked out with their own Christmas trees, joyful decorations and a number of gingerbread displays sprinkled around the resorts.
