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Every 2026–27 holiday date we track
Walt Disney World
- Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party (Magic Kingdom): November 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 24, 25, 27, 29; December 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 13, 15, 17, 18, 20, 22. 7:00 PM to midnight; party guests can enter Magic Kingdom from 4:00 PM. Source: Walt Disney World: Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party
- Disney Jollywood Nights (Hollywood Studios): November 7, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28; December 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 23; January 2027 3, 5. 7:30 PM to 12:30 AM; party guests can enter Hollywood Studios from 5:30 PM. Source: Walt Disney World: Disney Jollywood Nights
- EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays (EPCOT): Nov 27, 2026 to Dec 30, 2026. Source: Walt Disney World: Entertainment at EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays (Candlelight Processional schedule)
- Candlelight Processional (EPCOT): Nov 27, 2026 to Dec 30, 2026. Nightly at 4:45 PM, 6:30 PM and 8:00 PM, America Gardens Theatre. Source: Walt Disney World: Entertainment at EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays (Candlelight Processional schedule)
- Meet Santa Claus at EPCOT (CommuniCore Hall) (EPCOT): Daily through Dec 24 (Disney doesn't list a start date on this page). Source: Walt Disney World: Entertainment at EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays (Candlelight Processional schedule)
- Holidays at Walt Disney World (decor and seasonal overlays) (All four parks): Nov 13, 2026 to Jan 6, 2027. Source: Walt Disney World: Holidays at Walt Disney World Resort
- Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind holiday songs (EPCOT): Nov 25, 2026 to Jan 6, 2027. Source: Walt Disney World: Holidays at Walt Disney World Resort
Disneyland Resort
- Holidays at the Disneyland Resort (Disneyland and Disney California Adventure): Nov 13, 2026 to Jan 6, 2027. Source: Disneyland Press Room: Holidays at the Disneyland Resort, Nov. 13, 2026 to Jan. 6, 2027 (Aug. 26, 2026)
- Disney Festival of Holidays (Disney California Adventure): Nov 13, 2026 to Jan 6, 2027 (end date not announced). Source: Disneyland Press Room: Holidays at the Disneyland Resort, Nov. 13, 2026 to Jan. 6, 2027 (Aug. 26, 2026)
- Meet Santa (Mickey's Toontown Trolley Barn and Redwood Creek Challenge Trail) (Disneyland and Disney California Adventure): Nov 13, 2026 to Dec 24, 2026. Source: Disneyland Press Room: Holidays at the Disneyland Resort, Nov. 13, 2026 to Jan. 6, 2027 (Aug. 26, 2026)
Universal Orlando
- Holidays at Universal Orlando Resort (Universal Orlando Resort): Nov 14, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027. Source: Universal Orlando Resort press release: 2026 event dates
- Universal's Holiday Parade featuring Macy's (Universal Studios Florida): Nov 14, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027. 5:30 PM daily (reported by WDW News Today, not yet on Universal's page; check the Universal app). Source: Universal Orlando: Universal's Holiday Parade featuring Macy's; WDW News Today: Full details of 2026 Holidays at Universal Orlando Resort (Oct 2026) (independent site, unverified)
- Grinchmas (Seuss Landing) (Islands of Adventure): Nov 14, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027. Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular: 10:15 AM, 11:15 AM, 12:15 PM, 1:15 PM, 3:30 PM, 4:30 PM, 5:30 PM and 6:30 PM (reported by WDW News Today; not yet confirmed by Universal). Source: Universal Orlando Resort press release: 2026 event dates; WDW News Today: Full details of 2026 Holidays at Universal Orlando Resort (Oct 2026) (independent site, unverified)
- New Year's Eve celebrations (Universal Orlando theme parks and CityWalk): Dec 31, 2026. Source: Universal Orlando Resort press release: 2026 event dates
Disney Cruise Line
- Thanksgiving at Sea (Very Merrytime sailings) (Disney Cruise Line): Nov 21–Nov 28 7-Night Very Merrytime Eastern Caribbean from Port Canaveral; Nov 22–Nov 29 7-Night Very Merrytime Mexican Riviera from San Diego; Nov 23–Nov 27 4-Night Very Merrytime Bahamian from Port Canaveral; Nov 23–Nov 27 4-Night Very Merrytime Bahamian from Fort Lauderdale; Nov 25–Nov 29 4-Night Very Merrytime Bahamian from Port Canaveral; Nov 25–Nov 29 4-Night Very Merrytime Western Caribbean from Galveston; Nov 25–Nov 30 5-Night Very Merrytime Bahamian from Fort Lauderdale. Source: Disney Cruise Line: Thanksgiving at Sea 2026 sail dates
- At sea on Christmas Day (Florida departures) (Disney Cruise Line): Dec 19–Dec 26 7-Night Very Merrytime Eastern Caribbean on Disney Treasure from Port Canaveral; Dec 21–Dec 27 6-Night Very Merrytime Bahamian on Disney Dream from Fort Lauderdale; Dec 23–Dec 27 4-Night Very Merrytime Bahamian on Disney Fantasy from Port Canaveral; Dec 23–Dec 28 5-Night Very Merrytime Bahamian on Disney Destiny from Fort Lauderdale; Dec 24–Dec 28 4-Night Very Merrytime Bahamian on Disney Wish from Port Canaveral. Source: planDisney (Disney's official Q&A panel): Christmas cruise from Florida; Disney Cruise Line: Very Merrytime Cruises
Candlelight Processional narrators, 2026
| Dates | Narrator |
|---|---|
| Nov 27–Nov 28 | Jordan Fisher |
| Nov 29–Dec 1 | Gary Sinise |
| Dec 2–Dec 3 | Benjamin Bratt (new) |
| Dec 4–Dec 5 | Whoopi Goldberg |
| Dec 6–Dec 7 | Robin Roberts (new) |
| Dec 8–Dec 9 | Jason Kelce (new) |
| Dec 10–Dec 12 | Neil Patrick Harris |
| Dec 13–Dec 14 | Josh Groban (new) |
| Dec 15–Dec 16 | Lauren Daigle |
| Dec 17–Dec 19 | Ralph Macchio |
| Dec 20–Dec 21 | Henry Winkler |
| Dec 22–Dec 23 | Lacey Chabert (new) |
| Dec 24–Dec 25 | Jodi Benson |
| Dec 26–Dec 27 | Simu Liu |
| Dec 28–Dec 30 | Eva Longoria |
Questions
When is Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2026?
Disney lists 25 party nights at Magic Kingdom: November 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 24, 25, 27, 29; December 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 13, 15, 17, 18, 20, 22, 2026. The party runs 7:00 PM to midnight and ticket holders can enter from 4:00 PM. Disney lists tickets at $189 to $229 plus tax depending on the night, $10 less for ages 3 to 9.
What are the Disney Jollywood Nights 2026 dates?
Disney lists 15 nights at Hollywood Studios: November 7, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28; December 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 23; January 2027 3, 5. It runs 7:30 PM to 12:30 AM with entry from 5:30 PM. Disney lists tickets at $169 to $199 plus tax, $10 less for ages 3 to 9.
Who narrates the Candlelight Processional in 2026, and on which dates?
Disney's schedule for EPCOT's America Gardens Theatre (shows at 4:45, 6:30 and 8:00 PM, Nov 27 to Dec 30, 2026): Jordan Fisher (Nov 27–Nov 28); Gary Sinise (Nov 29–Dec 1); Benjamin Bratt (Dec 2–Dec 3); Whoopi Goldberg (Dec 4–Dec 5); Robin Roberts (Dec 6–Dec 7); Jason Kelce (Dec 8–Dec 9); Neil Patrick Harris (Dec 10–Dec 12); Josh Groban (Dec 13–Dec 14); Lauren Daigle (Dec 15–Dec 16); Ralph Macchio (Dec 17–Dec 19); Henry Winkler (Dec 20–Dec 21); Lacey Chabert (Dec 22–Dec 23); Jodi Benson (Dec 24–Dec 25); Simu Liu (Dec 26–Dec 27); Eva Longoria (Dec 28–Dec 30). Disney notes narrators can change without notice.
When do the holidays start at Walt Disney World, Disneyland and Universal Orlando in 2026?
Walt Disney World: Nov 13, 2026 to Jan 6, 2027 (EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Nov 27 to Dec 30). Disneyland Resort: Nov 13, 2026 to Jan 6, 2027. Universal Orlando: Nov 14, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027. Each comes from the resort's own announcement.
Does Magic Kingdom close early on party nights?
Yes. On Very Merry Christmas Party nights Magic Kingdom closes early for regular day guests, and Hollywood Studios does the same on Jollywood Nights. The finder shows the posted day-guest hours for each party night on your dates, from the park hours we track, or says when hours aren't posted yet.
Which Disney cruises are at sea on Christmas Day 2026?
Disney's planDisney panel lists these Florida departures: Disney Treasure Dec 19–26 (Port Canaveral, 7 nights), Disney Dream Dec 21–27 (Fort Lauderdale, 6 nights), Disney Fantasy Dec 23–27 (Port Canaveral, 4 nights), Disney Destiny Dec 23–28 (Fort Lauderdale, 5 nights) and Disney Wish Dec 24–28 (Port Canaveral, 4 nights). Sailings leaving Dec 26 or later are not Very Merrytime cruises.
Where do these dates come from?
From Disney, Disneyland, Universal and Disney Cruise Line pages and press releases, checked on Oct 25, 2026, linked on every event. Two Universal show times come from an independent news site and are labeled unverified. We don't show anything we couldn't source.
Why don't you show ticket prices for every night?
Disney publishes a price range, not a price per night, so we show the range Disney gives and nothing more. Danny can price exact nights and packages for you.
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