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.
The holiday season begins at Walt Disney World in November and runs until the first week of January which allows for plenty of time for guests to plan a seasonal vacation to one of the […]
EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is one of the most popular EPCOT festivals and arguably the food marketplace festival that started it all at EPCOT. This festival takes place in late summer and continues […]
Walt Disney World celebrates the 4th of July with two fireworks shows in Magic Kingdom and EPCOT, plus a list of specialty food items available at the parks and hotels. Walt Disney World’s 4th of […]
The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is a very popular festival that takes place each year at EPCOT in the late summer through the fall. The festival features food marketplaces across the park representing […]
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom is one of the biggest highlights of the Halloween celebration at Disney World, with party dates taking place on several nights from mid-August through the end of October. […]
Halloween at Walt Disney World is one of the best seasons to enjoy with so many delicious treats, events, and decorations. There is so much to do and enjoy, but the hallmark experience is Mickey’s […]
EPCOT in Walt Disney World is known for its abundance of festivals that take place year-round. These festivals have continued to grow in size each year offering marketplace food booths, entertainment, special merchandise, and more. […]
Disney World GayDays Orlando features a multi-day celebration in the Orlando area including events at Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando. This event is considered the #1 premier LGBTQIA+ vacation experience taking place over five […]
Walt Disney World H20 Glow After Hours is a special ticketed event that takes place at Typhoon Lagoon which is one of Disney’s two water parks. These after-hour events take place after the water park […]
May 4th is a special date for Star Wars which is also referred to as “May the 4th Be With You!” Disneyland has a few special events honoring May 4th in their theme park including […]
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