Yes, we’re enjoying the spooky vibes and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, but can you not hear the sleigh bells in the distance?! That’s right, the holidays are just around the corner, and Disney World is going to look completely different!

Crazy enough, October is almost over, which means it’s time to start thinking about next month. November might be the biggest month of the year at Disney World, because there are a ton of MAJOR changes that take place. From decor to parties to ride closures, here are all the big changes you need to know about for next month!

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party begins!

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party officially begins on November 8th, with the special ticketed event taking place on select nights at Magic Kingdom through December 22nd. The Christmas party has a ton of special offerings, including entertainment like Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration, Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade, and Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks. The party will also give access to Magic Kingdom attractions (some with special holiday overlays), exclusive character meet-and-greets, festive treats, and free cookies and cocoa all night long!

Jollywood Nights begins!

There’s another Christmas party coming to Disney World, and this one kicks off November 7th. Of course, we’re talking about Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The special ticketed event takes place on select nights through January 5th, so it goes on longer than MVMCP.

Jollywood Nights offers Holidays in Hollywood and a Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-A-Long. You can also enjoy exclusive character meet-and-greets, an ice skating show, Jazzy Holidays at the Hollywood Brown Derby, decor, and merchandise. There’s also the Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! nighttime spectacular.

Tickets for both Mickey’s Very Merry and Jollywood Nights are slowly selling out already, so if you want to go, don’t wait to grab your spot!

Festival of the Holidays begins!

While Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios have Christmas events that require a separate ticket, EPCOT will be welcoming back the International Festival of the Holidays for all guests. The 2026 Food & Wine Festival is scheduled to end on November 21st, but then the holiday festival will start on Black Friday, November 27th. The Festival of the Holidays has a lot to offer, including holiday food booths, merchandise, a cookie stroll, and holiday storytellers around the World Showcase.

What we love the most about the festival is the Candlelight Processional. It’s a nightly event that features celebrity narrators reading the Biblical Christmas story, joined by a 51-piece orchestra, the Voices of Liberty, and a choir of more than 150 Disney Cast Members and community singers.

Holiday Decor around Disney World

Honestly, the holiday decor at Disney World alone is enough to make going worth it. Each of the four parks will see tons of lights, garlands, festive music, ornaments, and a giant Christmas tree! Disney Springs will have its Christmas tree stroll, and it may occasionally snow (wink, wink). The most underrated part of the holidays at Disney World, though, is the Disney World Resorts. From trees to gingerbread facades, you have to make sure you hop from resort to resort, checking out all the decor.

Holiday Ride Overlays

There are quite a few rides that will look completely different in a month, as they get transformed with holiday overlays. Some we’ve seen before and some are brand-new. In Magic Kingdom, the Jungle Cruise will be changed to the Jingle Cruise, while the Tomorrowland Speedway will also get a holiday overlay. Both of those rides will be for general admission guests to experience. Space Mountain, Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor, and Mad Tea Party will have holiday ride overlays, but those will be EXCLUSIVE to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party.

Over in EPCOT, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind will be getting a brand-new holiday track from November 25th, 2026 through January 6th, 2027. The songs will include:

• “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” by Andy Williams
• “Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24” by Trans-Siberian Orchestra 8
• “Christmas Wrapping” by The Waitresses

Also, Living with the Land will be transformed into Glimmering Greenhouses, featuring holiday decor and lights. Trust us on this one — you need to go at night! Both of these rides overlays will be available to all EPCOT guests.

Then, in Hollywood Studios, we’ll be seeing two ride overlays. Alien Swirling Saucers will change its intergalactic soundtrack to one filled with holiday-themed music. At night, Christmas-colored lights will light up the attraction. The songs on the ride will include Toyland, Deck the Halls, Swirling, Swirling Saucers, and Joy To The Swirl. The other ride is Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets: Obligatory Holiday Overlay, where the entire experience gets an overlay! Festive music will play throughout the courtyard, and the entire pre-show will change! Rehearsals for the holiday spectacular have begun, and a few familiar Muppets friends will stop by the studio to offer a helping hand. Three holiday songs will be used on the ride, including:

• Holiday Road – The Electric Mayhem ft. Kermit the Frog and Fozzie Bear
• Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) – The Electric Mayhem ft. Jennifer Hudson
• Silver Bells – The Electric Mayhem ft. Cyndi Lauper

Tiana’s Bayou closes

You’ll be able to enjoy Tiana’s Bayou Adventure on November 1st, but then the ride will be temporarily closed. The closure begins on November 2nd, and it is expected to reopen sometime in December. Disney is calling this a “routine refurbishment,” so there shouldn’t be any major updates added to the attraction.

Typhoon Lagoon closes

The WHOLE of Typhoon Lagoon will be closed next month. Throughout November and the following months, Typhoon Lagoon Water Park will be closed for refurbishment. Disney has yet to announce a reopening date for the park, but guests can still enjoy Blizzard Beach during the time of closure.

There’s a lot to prepare for at Disney World this November, and if you couldn’t tell, we can’t wait for the holidays to arrive! For more Disney news and updates, make sure to stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog.

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