Disney World December 2025 Schedule: Events, Closures & More
Holiday cheer is here at Walt Disney World Resort. Christmas parties are on the calendar at Magic Kingdom and The Epcot International Festival of the Holidays continues with new narrators this month. Here’s a look at more of what’s on the Disney World December 2025 schedule of events including closures and refurbishments and what’s new at the vacation kingdom. This is what you have to look forward to this month.
What’s on the Schedule at Disney World in December 2025
Epcot International Festival of the Holidays December 2025
The Candlelight Processional features these narrators this month:
- Jordan Fisher December 1 and 2
- Susan Egan December 3 and 4 (New!)
- Ashley Eckstein December 5 and 6
- Ralph Macchio December 7 and 8
- Leslie Uggams December 9 and 10 (New!)
- Marlee Matlin December 11 to 13
- Henry Winkler December 14 and 15 (New!)
- Lauren Daigle December 16 and 17 (New!)
- Gary Sinise December 18 and 19
- Brendan Fraser December 20 to 22
- Luis Fonsi December 23 and 24
- Joel David Smallbone December 25 and 26 (New!)
- Brie Larson December 27 and 28 (New!)
- Sheryl Lee Ralph December 29 and 30 (New!)
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party December Dates
Mickey’s Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom is sold out for 2025.
However, you will still want to know the dates of this event for planning purposes.
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party December 2025 event dates:
- December 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11, 12, 14, 16, 18, 19, 21
In the past, for the week of Christmas both Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade and Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks are part of the regular day at the park. Happily Ever After does not play these nights.
Tip: Heading to a theme park that has a special event in the evening can be a great way to take advantage of low waits. That applies for both Magic Kingdom’s Christmas parties and Hollywood Studios Jollywood Nights. You may find less people in the park overall during the day but especially the last few hours before the party begins as waits start to go down.
For more festive fun, see: Where to Meet Santa at Disney World in 2025
Jollywood Nights at Hollywood Studios
As of early in the month, tickets are still available for most events.
These are the dates for December for Jollywood Nights:
December 1, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20 and 22
DVC Resort Gingerbread Displays 2025
The Grand Floridian may not have a gingerbread house this year due to continued lobby construction but there are more resorts offering this kind of holiday cheer. Gingerbread displays are at a handful of other Disney Vacation Club resorts for the season.
See more including what treats are found at each location: Which DVC Resorts Have Gingerbread Displays and Holiday Treats in 2025?
New Year’s Eve at Disney World
The holiday season ends with some of the most impressive fireworks at Disney World. For New Year’s Eve there are multiple opportunities to enjoy the Magic Kingdom fireworks.
Magic Kingdom‘s New Year’s Eve fireworks show, Fantasy in the Sky, is scheduled for both December 30 and 31 with two shows each night. There is a traditional show that starts before midnight and one earlier in the evening. This gives guests four times to choose from to see this special show.
Epcot rings in the new year around World Showcase with celebrations in each country. There is also a special firework addition for the occasion.
Hollywood Studios does not have a regular firework show but last year a ten second countdown and the Auld Lang Syne song were accompanied by some fireworks at midnight.
Animal Kingdom does not have a nighttime show for New Year’s Eve.
Disney Springs does not have a New Year’s Eve celebration.
Park Closures and Ride Refurbishments in December at WDW
If you’re visiting Walt Disney World in December, remember these are also closed temporarily for refurbishment:
- Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at Magic Kingdom
- Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom
- Disney Jr. Play and Dance! at Hollywood Studios
- Kali River Rapids at Animal Kingdom will reopen this month
- The Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster pre-show with Aerosmith is no longer running at Hollywood Studios. This area is closed off in the queue as Disney begins updating the attraction to the new version starring The Muppets. The ride will close some time in 2026 and reopen as Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets. You can enjoy the coaster with the Aerosmith soundtrack for now.
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