Annual Parties and Festivals at Disney World

Walt Disney World hosts annual festivals and parties at both EPCOT Park and Magic Kingdom. Be sure to check out the Walt Disney World Events Calendar for the things that may be happening during your vacation. No matter what time of year you visit Walt Disney World there is always something fun going on. On our Disney Blog, we write these a lot; from the Boo To You Parade lyrics to the Food and Wine Festival Menus, there is so much to share when these events arrive each year. EPCOT Festivals are included with your park ticket, while other parties and after-hours events are available at an extra cost. 

Festivals at Epcot Park

Held annually, EPCOT Park offers four festivals a year that coincide with the seasons. As such you can count on loads of reasons to visit Disney World throughout the year, no matter which season you visit the park. Check out the EPCOT Festival Schedule 2024 for all the dates and details on each festival.

Festival of the Arts

January- February. The Festival of the Arts at EPCOT features artists, performances, and culinary creations. More than 100 artists fill the park with art booths, demonstrations, and more. This winter festival at EPCOT features fine art, culinary art, and performance art.  

Flower and Garden Festival

March- May. The Flower and Garden Festival offers fresh foods, garden and flower displays across the park, and performances. 

Food and Wine Festival

August- November The Food and Wine Festival showcases foods and wines of all kinds, stretching across the World showcases countries with cultural cuisine, and special performances at the Eat to the Beat concerts. 

Festival of Holidays

November- December. The Festival of Holidays fills the holiday season with specialty food, festive performances, and the unforgettable Candlelight Processional performance. 

Parties at Magic Kingdom

Available with the purchase of an extra ticket, the parties at Magic Kingdom are some of the best. Our best advice is to skip the day park ticket, and instead just buy the party ticket for the day of your visit. Party attendees can enter Magic Kingdom as early as 4pm and stay through close, giving you a better chance to ride the rides, with fewer crowds! 

Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party

August- October. This annual Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom is all about family fun. Check out everything you can do at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party.

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

November- December. Magic Kingdom at Christmas gets more beautiful at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party with snowfall on Main Street and the Once Upon a Christmas Time Disney Christmas Parade.

Parties at Hollywood Studios

Christmas at Hollywood Studios was already pretty festive, with kitschy decorations and the Sunset Season’s Greetings show. However, if you’re looking for extra after hour fun in the park, Jollywood Nights is an event to consider. This glitz and glamour party takes place after hours at Hollywood studios and offers a chance to dress up, and enjoy themed events across the park. You can see exclusive shows at this event and enter the park as early as 6pm to start your party night. 

Jollywood Nights

November- December. This glitz and glamour party offers exclusive shows, entertainment, snacks, and limited capacity in the park. See everything you can do at Jollywood Nights.