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 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 […]
One of the best things about the EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival are the beautiful Disney themed topiaries all around the theme park. Disney’s horticulture team works with Disney Imagineering to merge technical and […]
The best part of any EPCOT festival are the outdoor food kitchens you can find around the theme parks. Outdoor kitchens during the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival showcase a variety of spring flavors. Each […]
Easter at Walt Disney World can be a great way to celebrate the holiday. You can find an Easter scavenger hunt at EPCOT along with great treat options around the resort hotels and theme parks! […]
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