DISNEY NEWS ROUNDUP: Festival of the Holidays Details; Christmas Party Dates & Details; Joyllywood Nights Details; Holiday Merch Preview & More
The holiday season dominated the Disney news this week. We got dates and details for all the holiday parties and festivals. There’s also a great upgrade to the My Disney Experience app that is going to improve the payment process for a lot of guests. All this and more below in this week’s news roundup.
1 – Disney Reveals EPCOT Festival of the Holidays Dates & Details
The lights! The music! The treats! And the magic of the holidays! It’s all coming back with the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays presented by AdventHealth. The month-long celebration is the perfect way to immerse yourself in the spirit of the holidays, and we’re filled with joy to share details about this year’s tinsel-filled festival.
Click here for dates and full details.
2 – Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Details & Dates Announced
Get ready because the dates for one of the most popular special ticketed events has been announced for the 2026 holiday season! Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is back with so much to offer!
Click here for dates and full details.
3 – Disney Announces 2026 Jollywood Nights Dates, Tickets & Sneak Preview
Walking down Sunset Boulevard at Hollywood Studios during the holidays feels like stepping into a Christmas movie. Silver garlands drape across the street, giant ornaments take over the landscape, and glowing reindeer hang from the lampposts like something straight out of a retro postcard. During Jollywood Nights, Hollywood Studios sparkles with performances, elegant décor, specialty food & drinks, exclusive entertainment, and lower ride wait times.
Click here for dates and full details.
4 – Disney Offers Preview of 2026 Holiday Merchandise
Disney is looking ahead to the holiday season with Halfway to the Holidays! In addition to dates and details on the return of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, Jollywood Nights, the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays, and more, Disney has released a look at upcoming holiday merchandise!
5 – My Disney Experience App Adds New Support for Disney Gift Cards
Disney has made a major improvement to the My Disney Experience App when it comes to using Disney gift cards. Guests can know store gift card information in the app for use as a recurring payment. Previously, gift card information had to be entered for each individual transaction.
6 – Disney World Adds More Good-to-Go Days for Passholders
Disney World has added more Good-to-Go Days for annual passholders. Good-to-Go Days allow passholders to visit the parks without the need for prior reservations.
7 – NEWS: Disney Releases Third Season of Behind the Attraction
If you’re like us, you can’t get enough of the behind-the-scenes coverage of everything Disney. Good news! The third season of Behind the Attraction is now streaming on Disney+.
What’s New and Happening Now at Walt Disney World Resort
May 26-September 8 – Cool Kid Summer
Click here for full details on all the 2026 Cool Kid Summer special offerings and activities.
Click here for Cool Kid Summer sales offerings.
Now Open – Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Staring the Muppets
Click here to learn more about the updates on Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets.
Now Open – Soarin’ Across America
Click here to learn more about Soarin’ Across America.
Click here for a behind the scenes look at the making of Soarin’ Across America.
Now Open – Zootopia: Better Together – Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Click here to learn more about the story of Zootopia: Better Together and learn the opening date.
Now Open – Beak & Barrel Tavern, Adventureland, Magic Kingdom
Click here to step inside the upcoming Beak & Barrel coming to Magic Kingdom.
Click here for a look at the menus at the Beak and Barrel.
Now Running – Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away
Click here to learn more at Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away at Magic Kingdom.
Coming to Walt Disney World
Click here to learn more about The Magic of Disney Animation coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Click here for full 2026 Eat to the Beat concert lineup.
New & Coming Soon to Disney Cruise Line
Disney Destiny
Click here to view our Day 1 Instagram Story of our Disney Destiny Preview Cruise.
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Click here to view our Day 3 Instagram Story of our Disney Destiny Preview Cruise.
Click here to learn about the Disney Destiny’s Christening Ceremony.
Click here for “Family Dining on the Disney Destiny – What You Need to Know”
Click here for 10 Character Encounters on the Disney Destiny You Don’t Want to Miss!
Itineraries in 2025-2026
Click here for details on Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 itineraries; now booking!
Click here to learn more about the 2026 summer itineraries with Disney Cruise Line.
Click here to learn more about the fall 2026 and spring 2027 itineraries for Disney Cruise Line.
Disney Adventure, Sailing from Singapore
Click here for the grand reveal of the Disney Adventure, sailing in 2026!
Click here for details about the Disney Adventure, sailing from Singapore in 2026.
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