DISNEY NEWS ROUNDUP: Holiday Room Sale; Christmas Party Details; Small World Changing; Holiday Offerings Revealed; Food & Wine Concert Lineup; Festival of the Holidays Details & More
As we head into the middle of summer, Disney shared all kinds of holiday news this week to get us excited for the holiday season. We’ve a very rare holiday season discount offer for rooms, dates and details on Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and Jollywood nights, as well as plenty of holiday offerings at all of the parks, Disney Springs, and resorts that don’t need an extra ticket. Learn about all of the holiday offerings and more below.
1 – Walt Disney World Announces Holiday Festivities Details
From November 14 through December 31, 2025, Walt Disney World will light up with festive décor, themed food and beverage items, special holiday entertainment, new holiday merchandise, and more! Paired with daytime offerings like the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays presented by AdventHealth, there is something for everyone to enjoy this holiday season. All four theme parks, Disney Springs, and Disney Resort hotels will transform into a holiday wonderland for all to delight in. Visit the link below for all the details!
2 – Dates and Details Announced for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is the place to be for a yuletide extravaganza! This separately ticketed event will run for 24 select nights from November 7 to December 21. Returning entertainment includes “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade,” “Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks,” and “Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration stage show. Guests can enjoy complimentary Christmas cookies, hot cocoa, seasonal décor, and experience classic holiday fun for the whole family.
Click here for the dates and details for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in 2025.
3 – Dates and Details for the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays
The EPCOT Festival of the Holidays returns in 2025, and guests can trade their turkey for Christmas trees from the end of November through the end of December. Offering bites and beverages at Holiday Kitchens around the park, festive sights and returning fan-favorite entertainment including the Candlelight Processional, “JOYFUL!,” World Showcase Storytellers and more, this seasonal festival shares holiday cheer from around the globe. Learn more about this festival at the link below.
Click here to get the dates and details for the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays.
4 – Dates and Details Announced for Disney Jollywood Nights
For its third year, Hollywood glamour meets holiday cheer at Disney Jollywood Nights. This separately ticketed event returns to Disney’s Hollywood Studios for 13 nights from November 8 to December 22. Guests can enjoy 5 hours of festive fun, as the event runs from 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. It’s a night for glitter and glam, giving guests the perfect chance to wear their holiday best! Learn more at the link below!
Click here for the dates and details of Disney Jollywood Nights in 2025.
5 – Ways to Save this Holiday Season at a Walt Disney World Resort
Guests can save up to 20% on select Disney Resort hotel stays and receive a $100 Disney Shopping and Dining gift card when adding four-day tickets to their stay.
Friends and families can celebrate the best time of year at a Disney Resort hotel while enjoying exclusive benefits like early theme park entry and extended evening park hours. This offer is available to book starting on July 10 with a travel window between October 12 and Christmas Day. Visit the link below to learn more!
6 – 2025 Eat to the Beat Concert Series Lineup and Dining Package On-Sale Date Revealed
From August 28 to November 22, the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLE invites guests to sip, savor, and stroll their way through a global celebration of cuisine, culture, and music. This fan-favorite festival is also turning up the volume with this year’s lineup of performers for the 2025 Eat to the Beat Concert Series presented by Florida Blue.
Set against the picturesque backdrop of America Gardens Theatre at EPCOT, this beloved concert series brings together a vibrant mix of international headliners and local rising stars, offering a dynamic soundtrack to your festival experience. From high-energy anthems to nostalgic throwbacks, there’s something for every kind of music fan. Visit the link below for the full lineup and information on booking the dining package!
Click here to learn about the Eat to the Beat Concert Series Lineup and Dining Package details.
7 – Disney World and Disneyland to Debut ‘it’s a small world’ Finale Scene Lyrics
The late Richard Sherman wrote a new verse to the iconic song, “it’s a small world,” as his final gift to Disney. The last verse of this beloved song will debut in the finale scene of “it’s a small world” at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort beginning July 17, 2025. Learn more about this new verse at the link below.
Click here to learn more about the new verse in “it’s a small world.”
8 – Save, Sip, and Stay with New Offer at Local Resort
Caribe Royale Orlando has created a special offer as a sign of appreciation for their growing social media audience.
The Disney Good Neighbor Hotel’s new “Socially Savvy Stay” deal includes 20% off the Best Available Rate for stays now through October 5, 2025, with no minimum stay required. Plus, guests will enjoy a complimentary flight from The Venetian Chop House or Rum Bar with their stay. Book HERE
Minutes from Walt Disney World Resort and other top attractions, Caribe Royale Orlando is an all-suite resort with luxurious yet affordable accommodations, eight on-site dining options, theme park transportation, and plenty of other top-tier amenities.
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Click here for new information about Disney Starlight coming to Magic Kingdom.
July 22 – Test Track Reopens
Click here to learn the reopening date for Test Track at EPCOT.
August 15-October 31, Select Nights – Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Click here for the dates and more details on Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.
August 28 – November 22 – 2025 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival
Click here for the dates and other details for the 2025 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival.
November 7 – December 21, Select Nights – Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
Click here for the dates and details for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in 2025.
November 8 – December 21, Select Nights – Disney Jollywood Nights
Click here for the dates and details of Disney Jollywood Nights in 2025.
November 14 – December 31 – Holiday Season at Walt Disney World
November 28-December 30 – EPCOT Festival of the Holidays
Click here to get the dates and details for the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays.
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