Planning a Disney vacation in 2020? Check out the Walt Disney World 2020 Calendar of Events. Here you’ll find all the holidays, and Disney events that may or may not affect your Disney Vacation Plans. If you’re traveling to Walt Disney World get ready for openings of new rides, services and shows. Add your general holiday crowds, new experiences, annual festivals and you’re sure to have plenty to do!
Updated 6/18/2020
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Walt Disney World 2020 Calendar of Events
The Walt Disney World 2020 Calendar has been changed ALOT this year due to the 2020 Walt Disney World Closure. But, Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom OPEN July 11, 2020 and Epcot and Hollywood Studios OPEN July 15, 2020. For details on any of the events below read What’s New at Walt Disney World for 2020! You can also check out all the new things Walt Disney World has planned before the 50th Anniversary in 2021 if you’re considering postponing your next vacation until 2021, or later.
January 2020
January 1-6, 2020: Holiday Activities
January 1, 2020: New Year’s Day
January 8– 12, 2020: runDisney Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
January 17-Feb 24, 2020: Epcot International Festival of the Arts at Epcot
- Disney Festival of the Arts 5 Reasons You Should Visit
- Disney Festival of the Arts Foods We Love
- Disney Photo Spots at Festival of the Arts
- Disney World Festival of the Arts Must Do’s
- Disney World Festivals and Parties
- Disney’s Festival of the Arts Basics & FAQ
- Epcot Festival of the Arts A Beginners Guide
- Epcot Festival of the Arts in One Day
- Epcot Festival of the Arts Menus 2022
- Festival of the Arts 2020 Merchandise Favorites
- Festival of the Arts at Epcot with Kids
- Festival of The Arts Joffrey’s Copycat Recipes At Home
- Festival of the Arts Recipes at Home: Pop’t Art copycat recipe
- Festival of the Arts Top 10 Tips
- Joffrey’s Coffee Crawl at Walt Disney World
- Our Top 10 Epcot International Festival of the Arts Tips
- The EPCOT Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine at the Festival of the Arts
- What’s New at Disney’s Festival of the Arts?
January 17 – 20, 2020: Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend
January 25-27, 2020: NFL Pro Bowl Week
February 2020
Jan 17-Feb 24, 2020: Epcot International Festival of the Arts at Epcot
February 2 : Super Bowl Sunday
February 13 – 18, 2020: Valentine’s Day/President’s Day Weekend
February 20 – 23, 2020: runDisney Princess Half Marathon at ESPN Wide World of Sports
February 23- 29, 2020: Mardi Gras Week
February 26: Ash Wednesday
March 2020
Walt Disney World Closed Mar 16- Read about Walt Disney World Closing 2020
Egg-stravaganza: To Be Announced
March 4- June 1, 2020: Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival
- Bloomin’ Blueberry Lemon and Ginger Tea Recipe Disney’s Flower and Garden
- Disney World Festivals and Parties
- Disney’s Flower and Garden Festival Menus 2021
- Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Best Foods
- Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Guide for Beginners
- Epcot Flower and Garden Festival One Day Itinerary
- Epcot Flower and Garden Festival with Kids
- Epcot Flower and Garden Festival: Our Favorite New Things
- Epcot Flower and Garden Festival: Stuff to Know
- Epcot Flower and Garden Festival: What’s New?
- Flower and Garden Festival Merchandise
- Flower and Garden Festival Photo Tour
- Flower and Garden Festival Tips and Tricks
- Flower and Garden Watermelon Cucumber Slush Copycat Recipe
- Our Favorite Foods at Disney’s Flower and Garden Festival 2021
- Our Top 10 Favorite Foods at the Flower and Garden Festival
- Spike’s Pollen Nation Game at The Flower and Garden Festival
- Walt Disney World Flower and Garden Festival Checklist
- Warm Cheese Strudel Copycat Recipe from Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival
March 17, 2020: St. Patrick’s Day
March 10 – 31, 2020: Spring Break
April 2020
Walt Disney World Closed Mar 16- Read about Walt Disney World Closing 2020
March 4- June 1, 2020: Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival
Party for the Planet at Disney’s Animal Kingdom: To Be Announced
April 10, 2020: Good Friday
April 10 – 13, 2020: Easter
April 16th – April 19th, 2020: runDisney Star Wars Rival Run Weekend at ESPN Wide World of Sports
May 2020
Walt Disney World Closed Mar 16- Read about Walt Disney World Closing 2020
March 4- June 1, 2020: Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival
May 1-3, 2020. Dapper Day
May 4, 2020: Star Wars Day. May the Fourth Be With You!
May 5, 2020: Cinco De Mayo
May 10, 2020: Mother’s Day
May 22 – 25, 2020: Memorial Day Weekend
May 27 – Aug. 29, 2020: Disney H2O Glow Nights at Typhoon Lagoon
June 2020
Walt Disney World Closed Mar 16- Read about Walt Disney World Closing 2020
May 27 – Aug. 29, 2020: Disney H2O Glow Nights at Typhoon Lagoon
June 2- 8, 2020: Gay Days Orlando
June 4- 8, 2020: One Magical Weekend at Walt Disney World
Jun 21, 2020: Father’s Day
July 2020
Walt Disney World Reopens in July. Read about the Reopening of Walt Disney World 2020
Independence Day Activities :To Be Announced
May 27 – Aug. 29, 2020: Disney H2O Glow Nights at Typhoon Lagoon-CANCELLED
July 1- 6, 2020: Fourth of July Week
July 4, 2020: Independence Day
July 15, 2020: A Taste of EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival
August 2020
May 27 – Aug. 29, 2020: Disney H2O Glow Nights at Typhoon Lagoon- CANCELLED
A Taste of EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival
- Brazilian Cheesy Bread Disney Recipe from the Food and Wine Festival
- Disney Epcot Food and Wine Festival Menus 2021
- Disney World Festivals and Parties
- Epcot Food and Wine Festival at Walt Disney World Guide
- Epcot Food and Wine Festival Favorite Foods
- Epcot Food and Wine Festival For Beginners
- Epcot Food and Wine Festival Gluten Free Foods
- Epcot Food and Wine Festival Tips
- Epcot Food and Wine Festival with Kids
- Epcot International Food and Wine Festival Merchandise 2021
- What’s New at Epcot’s International Food & Wine Festival in 2021?
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom – CANCELLED
September 2020
A Taste of EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom –CANCELLED
- Boo To You Parade Lyrics
- Boo To You Parade Photo Tour at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
- Boo To You Parade Tips for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
- Disney World Festivals and Parties
- Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party at Walt Disney World Ultimate Guide
- Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Must Dos
- Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Snacks
- New Things at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
- Top 5 Tips for Disney’s Not So Spooky Spectacular Fireworks Show
September 4-7, 2020: Labor Day Weekend
September 19, 2020: Rosh Hashanah
September 28, 2020: Yom Kippur
October 2020
A Taste of EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom – CANCELLED
October 9 – 12, 2020: Columbus Day Weekend
October 31, 2020: Halloween
November 2020
A Taste of EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival
November 1, 2020: Gay Days Orlando at Walt Disney World
November 5, 2020: Election Day
November 5: Holiday (Christmas) Activities
November 5 -9, 2020: runDisney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend Updated: VIRTUAL
November 11, 2020: Veterans Day
November 22 – 28, 2020: Thanksgiving Week
Epcot International Festival of the Holidays at Epcot: To Be Announced
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom: To Be Announced
December 2020
Epcot International Festival of the Holidays at Epcot: To Be Announced
- Candlelight Processional at Festival of Holidays Top 5 Tips
- Disney Festival of Holidays at Epcot A Beginners Guide
- Disney World Festivals and Parties
- Epcot Festival of Holidays Food We Loved
- Epcot Festival of Holidays Menus 2021 UPDATED
- Guide to the EPCOT Festival of Holidays Cookie Stroll
- Things to do at Festival of Holidays at Disney World
- What’s New for the Festival of Holidays at Disney World?
Holiday Filming at Magic Kingdom at Magic Kingdom:To Be Announced
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom: To Be Announced
- Disney World Festivals and Parties
- Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Treats
- Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party: A Beginner’s Guide
- Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party: Pros & Cons
- Once Upon a Christmastime Parade Disney Christmas Photo Tour
December 20 – 30, 2020: Christmas Weeks
You forgot to add start wars day! May the 4th be with you!
Done! Thanks for the add, they apparently make special shirts and everything for Star Wars Day! Yay!