Below, you will find everything you need to know about the special events at Disney World including after-hours parties and events, holidays, and EPCOT festivals.
Throughout the year, Disney World will celebrate major holidays like Halloween and Christmas with special food, entertainment, and decor, as well as separately ticketed parties like Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom. EPCOT Festivals run throughout the year, bringing special concerts, marketplace food booths, merchandise, and more to the park.
Below is information on some of the key special events you’ll see at Disney World during the year.
As summer fades into fall, Walt Disney World begins one of its most popular seasonal events, the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. Among the event’s highlights are free concerts in the theme park, and […]
The countdown is on to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, ushering in Walt Disney World‘s 2026 spooky season with its first party on August 7. As the event approaches, dates are selling out for the popular […]
On select nights, after Walt Disney World theme parks close to the general public, Disney After Hours provides an opportunity for guests to pay a premium price to stay in the park and enjoy low […]
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Walt Disney World is fast approaching another year of family-friendly spooks, kicking off much earlier than many would consider the start of the Halloween season. If you’re considering attending the […]
Walt Disney World goes all out for the holiday season, with expansive decorations and large Christmas trees at every theme park and resort hotel, plus a flurry of exclusive events that only happen during the […]
Guests staying at official Walt Disney World resort hotels receive special perks not available to other visitors, including extra time in the theme parks. One of the most popular perks, available to guests at select […]
Walt Disney World is gearing up for this fall’s EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival with new announcements. This includes concert musicians and dates recently revealed. The extremely popular annual festival is known for its food […]
Disney After Hours nighttime events provide access to Walt Disney World theme parks after they close to the general public for the day. Known for mostly low wait times for popular rides and unlimited snacks, […]
EPCOT at Walt Disney World rotates through five unique festivals each year. As fall draws near, so does the next festival on deck: the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. Like all EPCOT festivals, this […]
Some of the most popular Walt Disney World events are the ticketed After Hours offerings that allow guests to access the theme parks after they close for the day. These events offer access to popular […]
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