UPDATED November 5, 2025
2025 is already well into summer, and that means a lot of events and happenings are right around the corner for The Most Magical Place on Earth!
Magic Kingdom
On top of the usual events and opportunities Disney World offers throughout the year, 2025 is bringing loads of construction and new attractions to the parks (or at least, laying the groundwork for them). If you’re taking a trip this year, make sure you’ve got these dates locked into your head to assist with your planning!
November 2025
- ONGOING: August 28th – November 22nd: EPCOT Food and Wine Festival
- November 5th & 6th: Disney World Annual Passholders will be able to preview Animal Kingdom’s new Zootopia attraction
- November 6th: Minnie’s Holiday Dine begins at Hollywood & Vine in Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- November 7th: The new Zootopia: Better Zoogether! opens in Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- November 7th – December 21st: Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party takes place on select nights in Magic Kingdom
- November 8th – December 22nd: Disney Jollywood Nights takes place on select nights in Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- November 10th: The Perch — the NEW lobby bar at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort — opens!
- November 14th – December 31st: It’s the Holiday Season in Disney World!
- November 14th & 15th: Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic
- November 28th – December 30th: EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays
- The Candlelight Processional is a beloved tradition during the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays and runs for the duration of the event.
Santa!!
December 2025
- November 7th – December 21st: Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party takes place on select nights in Magic Kingdom
- November 8th – December 22nd: Disney Jollywood Nights takes place on select nights in Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- November 14th – December 31st: It’s the Holiday Season in Disney World!
- November 28th – December 30th: EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays
- The Candlelight Processional is a beloved tradition during the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays and runs for the duration of the event.
EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays
We’ll be sure to bring you updates on new events as they are added, so stay tuned to DFB!
6 Dates to Consider When Planning Your 2025 Disney World Vacation
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