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It’s only July, but Christmas is already on the mind in Walt Disney World. Disney officially announced the return of the holiday season that is set to begin November 8. It will include all the amazing holiday decor, the tasty festive treats and enchanting entertainment that makes the season special at Disney World.
Hollywood Studios
Disney’s Hollywood Studios will see the return of the popular Jingle Bell, Jingle Bam fireworks show and Sunset Seasons Greetings. Sunset Seasons Greetings will be “plussed” to include new laser effects.
Additionally, Alien Swirling Saucers will receive a new seasonal audio track full of holiday favorites. All holiday offerings in Hollywood Studios are scheduled for November 8 – January 6 and are currently listed on Character Locator to add to your touring plan. Note: Santa is supposed to begin November 10 and end on December 24. Santa Goofy will take over through December 31.
Magic Kingdom
The Magic Kingdom will experience its annual transformation into an enchanted holiday world. A Frozen Holiday Wish should return along with Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party which is offered various nights in November and December. I would expect A Frozen Holiday Wish to begin November 6 or earlier.
Epcot
Epcot will continue with it’s holiday traditions with it’s annual Epcot International Festival of the Holidays on November 18 and the Candlelight Processional will begin November 22, 2018. A partial list of Candlelight Processional narrators and Candlelight Dining Package information was released recently.
Animal Kingdom
Animal Kingdom will offer the new Diwali, the holiday Festival of Lights. It will be in India as a part of the UP! A Great Bird Adventure
Disney Springs
Disney Springs will continue its annual tradition of holiday decor with the Christmas Tree Trail in the Marketplace area. You’ll also find Santa Claus and many opportunities to purchase many Christmas gifts for family and friends.
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Brandi
Thursday 6th of September 2018
Is Thanksgiving week always blacked out for the MK Christmas party?
kennythepirate
Thursday 6th of September 2018
Never offered then. Parks are too busy
Jessica
Sunday 15th of July 2018
Is Jingle Bell Jingle Bam really that early? Is it dark then? May need to change some ADR times.
kennythepirate
Sunday 15th of July 2018
It's just a place holder. Actual time will come later
JJ
Wednesday 11th of July 2018
Will you please post info as you get it on the Christmas Special tapings? It's always during our trip and sometimes it messes with schedules!
kennythepirate
Wednesday 11th of July 2018
Certainly
Rachael Rife
Monday 9th of July 2018
We will be catching one of the first Christmas parties Nov 9th can’t wait as it will be my first time to see Disney Christmas style :•
Regina
Monday 9th of July 2018
When will the resorts have decorations up?
kennythepirate
Tuesday 10th of July 2018
It takes most of November