Disney World Unwraps 2025 Holiday Plans with Hotel Deal
Get ready for dazzling holiday parties, "it's a small world" surprise, and a glimpse into Princess Tiana's next adventure
Walt Disney World is buzzing with exciting announcements, promising a future filled with holiday magic and classic charm. Even as we swelter in the summer heat, Disney is already turning our thoughts to the highly anticipated holiday season. Get ready to mark your calendars because Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom and Disney Jollywood Nights at Disney's Hollywood Studios are set to return, offering enchanting, separately ticketed celebrations from early November through late December 2025.
But the magic doesn't stop there. A beloved staple, "it's a small world," is getting a heartwarming update, and get ready to "dig a little deeper" with Princess Tiana as a groundbreaking traveling exhibit, "Tiana's Joyful Celebration," kicks off in 2026.
Disney is truly full of surprises this week, blending nostalgic updates with thrilling glimpses into the future. Here’s this week’s headlines.
Disney World unveils enchanting 2025 holiday events: The heat might be getting to you this summer, but Disney World just announced its 2025 holiday events. From Nov. 14 through Dec 31, 2025, Disney World invites you to immerse yourself in the ultimate holiday celebration.
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party info and dates released: Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, a beloved yuletide tradition, is set to return to Magic Kingdom for 24 select nights this holiday season. This separately ticketed event promises an enchanting celebration for the whole family, filled with classic entertainment, delightful treats, and exciting new character greetings.
Jollywood Nights events, tickets announced for holiday season: Prepare for a dazzling fusion of Tinseltown sparkle and festive cheer as Disney Jollywood Nights returns to Disney’s Hollywood Studios for its third year. This separately ticketed event promises 13 nights of unforgettable holiday magic, running from Nov. 8 to Dec. 22.
Save 20% on rooms this Holiday Season: Save up to 20% on rooms at select Disney Resorts Collection hotels this holiday season. Offer is valid for stays most Sunday to Thursday nights from Oct. 12 to Nov. 20, 2025; and most nights from Nov. 23 to Dec. 25, 2025.
“it’s a small world” to add new lyrics: One of Disney’s most iconic attractions, “it’s a small world,” is set to receive a significant and heartwarming update. A brand-new verse, penned by the late, legendary songwriter Richard Sherman, will be incorporated into the ride’s finale scene at both Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort, beginning July 17.
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Disney launches Tiana’s new traveling exhibit in 2026: Get ready to “dig a little deeper” into the world of Princess Tiana! Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) and The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis announced “Tiana’s Joyful Celebration,” a groundbreaking traveling exhibition. It will continue to 12 more cities after 2026.
Magic Kingdom Changes Map: It didn’t take long for Disney World to change the Magic Kingdom map once the Rivers of America, Tom Sawyer Island, and the Liberty Square Riverboat were permanently closed. There is now just one large empty swath. The area will be turned into a Cars-themed section.