The end date for the 2026 Jingle Cruise holiday overlay at Magic Kingdom has been confirmed, followed immediately by the attraction’s return to its traditional Jungle Cruise experience.

Jingle Cruise End Date Revealed for 2027

According to the Walt Disney World operating calendar, Jingle Cruise is currently scheduled to operate through January 4, 2027, with the regular Jungle Cruise returning on Tuesday, January 5.

As previously announced, Jingle Cruise will return to Magic Kingdom on November 3, 2026. This gives guests approximately nine weeks to enjoy the festive version of the Adventureland attraction.

The seasonal overlay features holiday decorations assembled by the Jungle Cruise skippers using whatever materials they can find, including jungle vines, makeshift ornaments, and misplaced gifts. The boats also receive festive names, while the skippers trade their usual pun-filled commentary for holiday-themed jokes.

Jingle Cruise has been a holiday tradition at Magic Kingdom since 2013. The overlay’s closing date varies from year to year, with the previous season ending on January 1, 2026, before the original Jungle Cruise returned on January 2.

This year’s Jingle Cruise will conclude two days before the end of the broader holiday season at Magic Kingdom on January 6, 2027.

Check out our POV experience on the 2025 Jingle Cruise below:

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