Disney Halfway to the Holidays

There’s nothing like Christmas in the middle of the summer, to really add a little festive to the Disney’s Halfway to the Holidays kicked off this week with festive fun news about Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, Jollywood Nights, Disney Christmas Merchandise, Disney Christmas Special Events, Snacks and more! And we are here for it! Because nothing fights a heat wave like a little bit of Christmas Cheer.  

Even when we’re not visiting Disney at Christmastime we can still head to the Holiday shop at the Disney Store for Disney Christmas Merchandise, and make Disney Christmas Recipes. So, settle in to the read the lineup of all the fun and festive things happening at Disney Parks this holiday season. Let’s dive into all the Halfway to the Holidays Disney things you can look forward to! 

Halfway to the Holidays Disney Dates

With just 6 months until Christmas, Halfway to the Holidays brings Disney Announcements, Dates, specialty snacks and a sneak peak at Merch! Disney Halfway to Holidays news and announcements get added fun with New Christmas Disney Wallpapers you can grab from the blog this week. Follow along @DisneyParks to learn all the #HalfwaytotheHolidays fun on the way this holiday season. 

Halfway to the Holidays Disney Announcements

• Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Dates: TBD
• Epcot Festival of Holidays Dates: TBD
• Jollywood Nights Christmas Party Dates: TBD
• Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure Park: Begins November 18, 2026
• Very Merrytime Christmas Cruises Dates: TBD
• Disney Christmas Merchandise Release Dates:
  • Browse Disney Holiday Merch

Christmas at Walt Disney World

There is nothing like Christmas at Walt Disney World. From the Disney World Christmas Decorations to the snacks, and the Once Upon a Time Christmas Parade and the Candlelight Processional, there is so much fun to be had. Check out all our Disney Christmas Trip posts for things to do, places to go, and snacks to try!

When Does Christmas Start at Walt Disney World?

Holidays at Walt Disney World begins with the Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom, and the week after sees the completion of decorations up at all the parks and resorts. Including the legacy trees and gingerbread displays you can find at Disney Resorts for Christmas.  Christmas at Walt Disney World lasts until Epiphany..

Christmas at Magic Kingdom

Throughout the holiday season you can head to the Magic Kingdom’s Cinderella Castle stage for a Frozen Holiday Surprise featuring Olaf, Anna, Elsa and Kristoff as they light the castle for the season. Celebrating Christmas at Magic Kingdom is always fun, and you can see and do so much without grabbing the extra ticket for MVMCP.

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

Featuring everything we love about the holidays, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party runs select nights in November and December. Entertainment includes Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade, Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Show and Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration castle stage show. Check out everything you can do at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party.

Christmas at EPCOT 

Over in Epcot Park, you can find the Festival of Holidays, Holiday Cookie Stroll, and holiday performances worth seeing. Be sure to check out everything to do at Epcot for Christmas. 

Epcot Festival of Holidays

The amazing Festival of Holidays at EPCOT Park offers up NEW celebrity speakers at the Epcot Candlelight Processional and new foods, drinks and cookies at the marketplaces across the park! Admission to the EPCOT Festival of Holidays is included with your park ticket. 

Christmas at Hollywood Studios 

Of course you don’t need to grab a Jollywood Nights ticket to get in on the festive fun at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. From projections on the Hollywood Tower Hotel as part of the Flurry of Fun and Season’s Greetings shows, to Woody, Jessie and Buzz Lightyear all dressed up in festive attire in Toy Story Land. There are  plenty of free things to do for Christmas at Hollywood Studios.   

Jollywood Nights

This glitzy and glamourous Christmas Party at Hollywood Studios is offered on select nights November and December. Offering guests an evening filled with seasonal decorations, live entertainment, and a dazzling skating spectacular. 

Jollywood Nights includes 20 unique character experiences with new and returning favorites. Phineas and Ferb, Santa Duffy and Santa Stitch, are part of the crowd and you can meet new friends like Bo Peep, Lotso,  Baloo, and King Louie from TaleSpin. Also included in this years returning favorites, are the shows, What’s This? Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along, Disney Holidays in Hollywood, and Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! 

You can also find a whole new merchandise line featuring Ollie, the most dapper gingerbread man in Hollywood. Jollywood Nights runs from 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. this limited capacity Christmas party at Hollywood Studios is a separately ticketed event.

Christmas at Animal Kingdom

Another favorite returning event this year, is the Merry Menagerie for Christmas at Animal Kingdom. These life size marionettes, interact with you courtesy of cat members who show them off around the park. Check out all the things you can do at Animal Kingdom for the Holidays. 

Christmas at Disneyland Resort | November 18, 2026- January 6, 2027

Christmas at Disneyland is November 18, 2026- January 6, 2027. With Christmas decorations across both Disneyland, and Disney’s California Adventure, you can find even more holiday fun at the resorts and at Downtown Disney. 

Holiday Outfits for Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse

It just wouldn’t be Christmas without a wardrobe change for our favorite magical power couple. Mickey and Minnie Mouse get all dressed up in their wintertime attire for the season. They’ll be available for meet and greets and strolling the park all season. 

Disney Festival of Holidays

The Festival of Holidays at Disneyland Park is part of the festivities at Disney’s California Adventure and offers up new treats, foods, merch and the Candlelight Processional.

Other Disneyland Resort offerings for the season include the Believe in Holiday Magic Fireworks at Disneyland, and World of Color Season of Light at Disney’s California Adventure. As well as the annual Gingerbread House at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel, featuring an elaborate display made of rice crispies, chocolate and more! 

Christmas on Disney Cruise Line 

Head to the deck for Mickey and Minnie’s Holiday Party on a Disney Christmas Cruise this year! And check out all the things that make a Disney Christmas Cruise extra special. Read through our Disney Very Merrytime Christmas Cruise Guide for all the details of what you can do onboard for extra festive fun.

runDisney Virtual 12Ks of Christmas | December 1- 31, 2026

Add some running goals to your holiday, the 12K’s of Christmas with runDisney has returned! With a series of 4K races, and finisher medals that can double as Christmas Ornaments, you can get all the details on the runDisney Virtual Race for the holidays in the post. Including the 2026 runDisney Christmas race medals. 

Christmas Disney Merchandise

Get ready for Disney Christmas merchandise to arrive on DisneyStore.com in September! With new ears, apparel, accessories, plush and gifts, there is plenty to grab in the shop for Gift Giving, Holiday decorating and your next Christmas Disney Trip!  Of course, we also have tons of Christmas Disney Shirts in the shop for your to browse too! Be sure to take a look to help get into the festive season. 

Christmas Disney Recipes

Add a little holiday to the middle of your summer with Disney Christmas Recipes from the parks! Maybe whip up something cozy from our Home Alone Movie Night! And of course there are plenty of  Printable Disney Christmas Recipes from Disney Parks to help fill your week too! 

Christmas Disney Movies and Shows

And of course, now Christmas in July celebration would be complete with loads of Disney Holiday movies, and Disney Channel Christmas Episodes to watch. All to help get you in the spirit of the season…6 months away. 

Halfway to the Holidays at Disney

There you have it! Everything for Disney’s Halfway to the Holidays happening for Christmas at Disney this year! Be sure to check out all our posts on things to do for a Disney Christmas this year.