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!
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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
- 2024 EPCOT Festival of the Arts Guide
- A Year of Walt Disney World Events By Month
- Best Foods at EPCOT Festival of the Arts at Disney World
- Deconstructed Apple Pie à la Mode Festival of the Arts Copycat Recipe
- Disney Festival of the Arts 5 Reasons You Should Visit in 2024
- Disney Festival of the Arts Photo Ops
- Disney Festival of the Arts Top 10 List
- Disney World Festival of the Arts Must Do’s 2024
- Disney’s Festival of the Arts Planning Tips
- Epcot Festival of the Arts in One Day
- Epcot Festival of the Arts Menus 2024
- Festival of the Arts at Epcot with Kids
- Festival of The Arts Joffrey’s Coffee Recipes At Home
- Festival of the Arts Recipes at Home: Pop’t Art copycat recipe
- The EPCOT Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine at the Festival of the Arts
- What’s New at Disney’s Festival of the Arts 2024?
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
Egg-stravaganza: To Be Announced
March 4- June 1, 2020: Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival
- 2024 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Guide
- 5 Kid-Friendly Activities at Disney’s Flower and Garden Festival
- A Year of Walt Disney World Events By Month
- Best Foods at EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival
- Bloomin’ Blueberry Lemon and Ginger Tea Recipe from EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival
- Epcot Berry Buckle Recipe from the Flower and Garden Festival
- EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Checklist 2024
- EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival In One Day
- EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Menus 2024
- EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Merchandise 2024
- EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Tips and Tricks
- EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival with Kids
- EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival Photo Tour
- Spike the Bee Pollen Nation Game at the Flower and Garden Festival
- Warm Cheese Strudel Recipe from EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival
- Watermelon Cucumber Slush Recipe from EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival
- What’s New at the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival 2024?
March 17, 2020: St. Patrick’s Day
March 10 – 31, 2020: Spring Break
April 2020
Walt Disney World Closed Mar 16
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
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
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, 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
- 2024 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Guide
- A Year of Walt Disney World Events By Month
- Best Foods at the Epcot Food and Wine Festival
- Brazilian Cheesy Bread Disney Recipe from the Food and Wine Festival
- Disney’s Epcot Food and Wine Festival with Kids
- EPCOT Food and Wine Festival 2023 Menus
- Epcot Food and Wine Festival Gluten Free 2023 Menus
- Epcot Food and Wine Festival Things to Do
- Epcot International Food and Wine Festival Merchandise
- Top 15 Foods at the Epcot Food and Wine Festival 2023
- Top 7 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Tips
- What’s New at the Disney EPCOT Food & Wine Festival 2024?
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
- 8 Things to Do at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
- A Year of Walt Disney World Events By Month
- Boo To You Parade Lyrics from Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
- 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 Halloween Costumes For Three People
- Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party 2023 Walt Disney World Ultimate Guide
- Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Must Dos
- Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Snacks at Walt Disney World
- Top 5 Tips for the Not So Spooky Spectacular Disney Halloween Fireworks
- What’s New at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party 2023?
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
- A Year of Walt Disney World Events By Month
- Candlelight Processional Dining Package Review
- Christmas at Epcot for the Holidays 2023
- Disney EPCOT Festival Tips
- EPCOT Candlelight Processional Guide 2023
- EPCOT Festival of Holidays Cookie Stroll 2023 Locations
- Epcot Festival of Holidays Menus 2023
- EPCOT Festival of Holidays Must Dos 2023
- Epcot Festival of Holidays Top 10 Tips 2023
- EPCOT International Festival of Holidays Guide
- The Best Foods at Festival of Holidays Epcot
- What’s New at Disney’s Festival of Holidays 2023?
Holiday Filming at Magic Kingdom at Magic Kingdom:To Be Announced
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom: To Be Announced
- A Year of Walt Disney World Events By Month
- Is Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Worth it? Pros and Cons
- Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Beginner’s Guide
- Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Food 2023
- Once Upon a Christmastime Parade Lyrics and Photo Tour at Magic Kingdom
- Top 10 Things to Do at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
December 20 – 30, 2020: Christmas Weeks
Rochelle Mariah is a writer, designer and photographer with an MLIS in Information Science and a B.S. in Arch and Design. Determined to make Planning a DIY Disney Vacation easier she makes lots of lists and drinks lots of coffee. When not designing apparel at Polka Dot Pixie Shop, she's watching old movies and planning the holidays. She has been traveling to Disney destinations since 2010.
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!