Disney World Just Leaked Holiday Filming Details

The final push is in place for Halloween at Walt Disney World, but Disney is already dreaming about the holidays. Check out the shocking dates for holiday filming at Walt Disney World this year.

Holiday Filming at Disney World

As many Disney fans know, Disney produces a number of shows throughout the holidays. These specials share great entertainment featured inside the Disney Parks and allow guests and Cast Members to be featured on camera.

A few years ago, I (Donna) enjoyed holiday filming at both the Magic Kingdom and EPCOT. Be sure to read the full story from that experience HERE.

This can be a magical experience for many guests, but it does alter the traditional entertainment schedule for guests visiting.

Disney World Holiday Filming Schedule 2026

Typically, we begin to see Christmas decorations adorn EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Disney's Animal Kingdom towards the end of October. Magic Kingdom waits until the final guests leave on the final night of Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party before the first Christmas wreath is hung.

One of the best ways to see when holiday filming may occur at Magic Kingdom is to watch the schedule for the Festival of Fantasy Parade.

On November 10th and November 11th, there are no showtimes for the Festival of Fantasy Parade. All other dates, both before and after, offer a 2:00 pm showtime.

Should you avoid Magic Kingdom for filming?

This is a HUGE indicator that something is happening out of the ordinary on November 10th and 11th over at the Magic Kingdom. This is on track with confirmed filming dates for the past few years as well.

Holiday filming will possibly take place at the Magic Kingdom on November 10 and 11, 2026.

If you have no desire to be part of this filming, you will want to avoid Magic Kingdom on these dates. There will be higher crowds, closed-off walkways, and fewer entertainment options.

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Donna Farmer

Donna has always loved Disney even at an early age. When she was younger her family would joke that she lived in "Donna Land". Even now as an adult, she loves to plan and make magical vacations come to life as she and her family travel "Home" to Walt DisneyWorld. Join her as she brings a little faith, trust, and a little bit of pixie dust to Disney planning.