It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Disney has released the 2025 Christmas schedule. Let’s break down what each park, Disney Springs, and the resorts will be providing for Christmas this year. The Christmas celebration kicks off on November 14th Runs through December 31st, 2025.
Magic Kingdom
This year some of the Arendelle residents will be decorating Cinderella’s castle each night during a special Frozen holiday surprise. Magic Kingdom has some very iconic Christmas photo opportunities whether that’s on Main Street or Cinderella’s castle make sure to grab a picture with your PhotoPass photographer on your holiday trip. The world famous Jingle Cruise will return in 2025. There are always small holiday details from the jokes to the decor that you don’t want to miss.
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is an absolute must do for any Christmas lover. The dates for 2025 are November 7th, 10th, 11th, 13th, 14th, 16th, 18th, 20th, 21st, 25th, 26th, 28th, 30th, and December 2nd, 4th, 5th, 7th, 9th, 11th, 12th, 14th, 16th, 18th, 19th, and 21st. This is a special ticket event and guests can enter the park as early as 4:00 p.m. with the party officially starting at 7:00 p.m. Special holiday character meet and greets this year include Anna and Elsa in their Christmas attire at Princess Fairytale Hall and at Town Square Theater Sally and Santa Jack along with Mickey and Minnie Mouse in their finest holiday looks will be happy to say Merry Christmas. The always popular Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas parade and Minnie’s Wonderful Christmas Time fireworks are returning. Clarabelle Cow, Daisy Duck, and Woody will make special appearances during the Mickey’s most merriest celebration show in front of the castle. Olaf also invites you to join him as he rings in the season with a special show at Cinderella’s Castle. Club Tinsel and Disney Junior Jingle Jam at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe Will host special characters and fun dance parties. Space Mountain, Tomorrowland Speedway, Mad Tea Party, Jungle Cruise, and Monsters Inc Laugh Floor will greet guests with special holiday themed makeovers.
Epcot
One of my personal absolute favorite Christmas traditions is celebrating Christmas at Epcot during the Festival of the Holidays. The festival will start November 28th and run through December 30th. Some of my favorite offerings of this festival are the holiday storytellers in each country, “JOYFUL! Celebration of the Season”, delicious snacks from the Holiday Kitchens, the Cookie Stroll, and of course the can’t miss Candlelight Processional at the America Gardens Theater. The Candlelight Processional will be held each night at 5:00 p.m., 6:45 p.m., and 8:15 p.m. Olaf will be returning to Epcot in Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Expedition scavenger hunt. After your day at Epcot and eating cookies, tasting delicious food, finding Olaf, and enjoying the Candlelight Processional don’t forget to stop by living with the land and enjoy the Glittering Greenhouse of Christmas Lights.
Hollywood Studios
Some of the best Christmas decorations are at Hollywood Studios. During the day make sure to grab some photos with Disney characters dressed in their season best. You can also stop by Hollywood and Vine for Minnie’s Holiday Dine. If you enjoy some great Christmas jokes then be sure to see the “First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration”, there’s even a special holiday finale featuring Olaf. Once night falls take a walk down Sunset Boulevard and watch “Sunset Seasons Greetings”, a holiday projection show on the Hollywood Tower Hotel.
Jollywood Nights
Jollywood Night is a special ticketed event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in November and December. this year the dates are November 8th, 15th, 17th, 22nd, 24th, 29th, and December 1st, 6th, 10th, 13th, 17th, 20th, 22nd. Jollywood Nights begin at 7:30 p.m. and end at 12:30 a.m. but guests can enter Hollywood Studios beginning at 5:30 p.m. Jollywood Nights are full of shows, entertainment, live music, and characters you won’t see anywhere else. Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy have a special Musical at the Theater of the Stars, there’s also a Nightmare Before Christmas sing along at the Hyperion Theater. Glisten!, a world-class ice skating show, will take place in front of the Chinese Theater. The Tip Top Club will feature 1930s style jazz music, Pixar Place will light up in disco lights for kids to enjoy a dance party with their favorite Pixar characters, and the Brown Derby will host Jazzy Holidays. Jingle bell, jingle band! is a high energy night time show on the Chinese Theater at 10:00 p.m. with fireworks, lasers, projections, and holiday music. Some of the fun characters you can meet at Jollywood Nights are Phineas and Ferb, Max Goof is Powerline, Chip ‘n’ Dale: Rescue Rangers, Stitch dressed as Santa, Baloo and King Louie, Mike Wazowski, Edna Mode, Frozone, Joy from “Inside Out”, Miguel, Jose, and Panchito.
Animal Kingdom
Mickey and Minnie will be happy to greet you and their holiday best at Adventures Outpost as you head off for your day of adventure. The merry Menagerie is my kids highlight every year at Animal Kingdom from the music to the beautiful puppets they always beg to stay longer. As the sun sets the Tree of Life will light up with the “Tree of Life Awakenings Holiday Edition”, this projection show can be seen every night once the sun sets until the park closes every ten minutes so make sure to pause and enjoy the holiday celebration at the front of the park.
Disney Springs
Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll is a great free option to check out during the holidays and experience some Disney Holiday magic. Jock Lindsay’s Holiday Bar is always a great stop for adults to enjoy some seasonal bites and drinks. As you walk around enjoying the Christmas tree stroll make sure to also listen to the rotating lineup of regional and local bands that will be playing throughout Disney Springs. Even though Santa Claus is always busy during this time of year he will be making an appearance until December 24th at Disney springs. If this is a priority for you and your family please check the My Disney Experience app for times.
Resorts
Each Resort has its own holiday Flair with great decor and special themed holiday touches. With over 25 Disney Resorts there is never a shortage of Disney Holiday Cheer. As the holidays approach the resource will release special holiday menus to enjoy while you check out their decorations. A personal family tradition is to see the gingerbread displays at several of the resorts. Be sure to check out other blog posts to find out how to enjoy the holiday magic at the different resorts for free.
If you are interested in special Resort rates tickets to the parks or special events be sure to contact me so I can help you plan the most magical holiday vacation for you and your family.