Disney World has released its first look at holiday festivities planned for 2025. The events follow previous years’ trends, with main attractions including holiday entertainment, decorations, themed food and beverage, and character experiences from November 14 through December 31.
At Magic Kingdom, “Frozen Holiday Surprise” will return to Cinderella Castle, featuring Anna, Elsa, Olaf, and over 100 Snowgies. The Disney Starlight parade will continue during non-party nights, while Jingle Cruise gets a seasonal overlay with holiday jokes and decorations.
EPCOT’s International Festival of the Holidays features global traditions, live entertainment, and food booths. A Candlelight Processional at America Gardens Theatre runs nightly with celebrity narrators. Holiday Storytellers share festive traditions from their home countries around World Showcase.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios will feature “Sunset Seasons Greetings” projecting holiday scenes onto the Hollywood Tower Hotel each evening. Frozen Sing-Along Celebration gets a holiday finale, while Minnie’s Holiday Dine at Hollywood & Vine offers character dining with festive food and desserts.
In Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Merry Menagerie puppet show returns to Discovery Island, featuring polar bears and reindeer. Tree of Life Awakenings – Holiday Edition features seasonal projections every 10 minutes after dark. Mickey and Minnie meet in explorer outfits at Adventurers Outpost.
At Disney Springs, the Christmas Tree Stroll returns with themed trees, including a Haunted Mansion tree. Nightly snowfalls return in the Town Center. Jock Lindsey’s Holiday Bar offers seasonal bites and cocktails.
A special appearance by Santa is planned across all four theme parks and Disney Springs through December 24.
Guests can enjoy extended evening hours at Deluxe Resorts, while hotels offer holiday-themed food and beverage items. Room savings are available for stays from October to December, with more details to come.
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