NEWS: 2024 Festival of the Holidays Details & More Holiday Offerings Announced for Disney World

Get out your calendars because Walt Disney World has announced plans for the 2024 holiday season! In addition to the return of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and Jollywood Nights, more holiday fun can be had around the resort, including the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays. Catch all the details below.

Here are all the details from Disney Cast Member Alex Gonzalez:

We are halfway to the most wonderful time of the year and there really is no better place to celebrate the holidays than at The Most Magical Place On Earth!

From dazzling decorations and special parades to exclusive events and mouth-watering seasonal treats, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. And since we are Halfway to the Holidays, here are [details] that will have you planning the ultimate holiday getaway to Walt Disney World Resort.

EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Presented by AdventHealth  

Holidays are a global tradition – and I can’t get enough of the sights, the sounds, and the sensational flavors at the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays starting on Nov. 29 through Dec. 30! Enjoy festive traditions from around the world with amazing holiday storytellers, delicious dishes, merchandise, entertainment and more, each celebrating unique cultural traditions.

Get ready to satisfy your festive cravings at Holiday Kitchens. Located throughout the park and serving up a mouth-watering array of seasonal foods and drinks, there are delicious treats waiting for you from around the globe.

One of the highlights for me is the Candlelight Processional. Listening to a celebrity narrator tell the Christmas story, accompanied by a full orchestra and mass choir, is such a moving experience—it truly captures the magic of the holidays. Keep an eye out on the Disney Parks Blog for this year’s lineup of narrators.

More Festive Offerings Across Walt Disney World Resort 

I’m thrilled to share that many of your favorite holiday offerings are returning to our parks and Disney Springs this season!

At Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, the enchanting Merry Menagerie of artisan-sculpted winter animal puppets will be back amidst the beautiful holiday décor. And don’t forget to meet Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Daisy in their festive attire!

Over at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the yuletide projection show on the Hollywood Tower Hotel is making a comeback, and you can catch Woody, Jessie and Buzz Lightyear in their festive attire in Toy Story Land.

Magic Kingdom will once again host the “Frozen Holiday Surprise” in front of Cinderella Castle, featuring Elsa, Anna, Olaf, Kristoff and the adorable Snowgies.

Meanwhile, Disney Springs is the perfect spot for holiday shopping, with dazzling decorations and the popular Christmas Tree Stroll. And don’t miss the magical snowfall in Town Center—yes, snow in Central Florida!

To put the bow on top, Santa Claus will be making appearances across all four parks, Disney Springs, and Disney Water Parks, where he’ll be donning his tropical holiday beachwear. Get ready to snap the perfect family portrait!

Gingerbread Houses and Décor Galore 

Staying at a Disney Resort hotel is an experience like no other, immersing you in the same legendary detail, service and storytelling found in the parks. Now picture that with Christmas trees, joyful decorations and the oh-so-delicious smell of gingerbread displays crafted by our world-class culinary teams!

To make it all even sweeter, starting on June 27, you can save up to 30% on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels for stays most nights from Nov. 24 to Dec. 25, plus other savings for stays most Sunday to Thursday nights between Oct. 6 to Nov. 21. You can also get a free Park Hopper option added to your tickets when you upgrade to a Walt Disney Travel Company package that includes a non-discounted 4-day or longer date-based ticket.

I can’t wait for the merriest time of the year at  Walt Disney World. For more information, be sure to check out DisneyWorld.com/Holidays.

We’ll be sharing even more details as we get closer to the most wonderful time of the year, so gather your loved ones and get ready to immerse yourself in the holiday magic that only Disney can deliver!

*All entertainment and offerings are subject to change. 

For Resort Offer:  **Savings based on the non-discounted price for the same room. Theme Park tickets and options valid for admission beginning on the date of check-in and must be used within a limited number of days, depending on ticket length. Visit Disneyworld.com/usage for more details.