2025 is almost over, but Disney magic will continue in 2026. While you may have missed your favorite Disney attraction in 2025, exciting events and activities are planned at Disney World. Expect special events, returning favorites, new dining experiences, and vibrant parades in Orlando's theme parks and hotels. Ready to explore the Most Magical Place on Earth? Read on.
Walt Disney World® event calendar for 2026.
Early 2026
2026 EPCOT© International Festival of the Arts
January 16 to February 23
Frozen Ever After at EPCOT©
February 2026
Disney After Hours
Select nights - from January 12 through July 27, 2026
Spring
2026 EPCOT© International Flower & Garden Festival
March 4 to June 1
Dates to be announced:
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad reopens
Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin reopens
Summer
Cool Kids’ Summer
Disney H2O Glow After Hours at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon
Banana Ball at ESPN Wide World of Sports
May 29 to 30
Bluey and Bingo at Animal Kingdom©
Dates to be announced:
Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live at Disney's Hollywood Studios©
The Magic of Disney Animation opens.
Off the Page
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets opens
Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
May 22
Disney Celebrates America
Memorial Day 2026
Fall
Dates to be announced.
EPCOT© International Food & Wine Festival
Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom©
Winter
Dates to be announced.
Disney Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios©
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom©
EPCOT© International Festival of the Holidays presented by AdventHealth
Level 99 is coming to Disney Springs West Side!
Favorite new and returning shows and parades.
Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away
The Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away parade will feature glowing floats and characters like Moana and Elsa. Enjoy fireworks on Main Street, U.S.A. during breaks!
“The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure,” and “Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After”
Include shows in your Disney vacation planner! Watch Ariel and her friends perform, along with iconic villains battling for the title of the wickedest. Don't miss Hollywood Studios!
Test Track presented by General Motors at EPCOT©
Experience this reimagined high-speed attraction for fun and excitement.
Zootopia: Better Zoogether! at Disney's Animal Kingdom©
A new 4D show is coming to Animal Kingdom© park for a unique experience!
Enjoy a magical experience at Walt Disney World® Resort.
Plan your Walt Disney World® vacation with this event list for 2026! Buy discount tickets early for lower prices and park access. Use the official Disneyland® app for wait times, dining reservations, and more. Enjoy a memorable, budget-friendly trip!
