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.
Jollywood Nights is a ticketed holiday party that takes place at Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World. Similar to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, this event took place in the evening and offered exclusive holiday […]
Walt Disney World debuted a new After Hours event at Hollywood Studios for the 2023 holiday season called Disney Jollywood Nights. The dates of this event land around the same dates we see for Mickey’s […]
Pride Month is a celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community and takes place through the entire month of June. Walt Disney World celebrates each year with themed food items and pride merchandise in the theme parks. […]
Halloween continues to increase in popularity each year at the theme parks but especially at Disneyland! Disneyland and Walt Disney World both host ticketed Halloween events each year with themed attraction overlays, exclusive party entertainment, […]
Disney goes all out for the Halloween season at Disneyland, Walt Disney World and on the Disney Cruise Line. Halloween at Disney brings themed overlays on popular attractions, ticketed Halloween parties, and a large selection […]
Walt Disney World during the holiday season is one of the best times of the year! Disney World goes all out for Christmas with celebrations in all the parks including a special holiday party at […]
For fitness enthusiasts and Disney fans, runDisney race weekends at Walt Disney World are essential experiences that are unlike any other running event. Disney World has four running events each year, including the Walt Disney […]
New Year’s Eve at Walt Disney World is one of the most popular nights of the year in the parks. Christmas time at Walt Disney World is still in full swing with the festivities usually […]
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is the most popular Walt Disney World Christmas event and draws large crowds every year which is why it’s essential to show up prepared with the best tips. Mickey’s Very […]
Walt Disney World is known for its enchanting experiences and magical moments, and Mother’s Day is no exception. This year for Mother’s Day at Disney World there are some special activities and delicious treats that […]
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