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Disney 2026 Holiday & Halloween updates

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Walt Disney World’s 2026 holiday season runs Nov 13, 2026–Jan 6, 2027. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party returns for 25 nights (Nov 8–Dec 22), while Hollywood Studios’ Jollywood Nights runs Nov 7, 2026–Jan 5, 2027. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom is currently running through Oct 31, featuring new entertainment like Captain Jack’s Buccaneer Bash and Stitch’s Masquerade Mashup. Operational updates include Magic Kingdom closing to regular guests at 6 p.m. on party nights and a shift for the ‘Happily Ever After’ nighttime spectacular to an earlier 9 p.m. showtime on select nights starting Oct 5. At ~~Disneyland Resort,~~ EPCOT, the Halloween season has officially kicked off. The Haunted Mansion Holiday overlay, inspired by ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’, has returned. This year’s ballroom features an edible gingerbread house designed Candlelight Processional will run nightly from Nov 27 to ~~resemble the mansion’s façade, complete~~ Dec 20, 2026, with a twirling skeleton ballerina. Additionally, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa has introduced a themed confection display featuring edible scenes of Jack Skellington and Oogie Boogie. Retail and seasonal expansions include a new ~~‘DISNEY HALLOWEEN’ collection~~ dining packages offering guaranteed seating at ~~Disney Stores featuring characters like Mickey Mouse and Winnie~~ the Pooh in costumes, alongside a ‘CAT MINNIE AND FIGARO’ collection. Sam’s Club is also offering a Disney Halloween Village 10-piece indoor decoration set. At Downtown Disney, free weekly movie nights begin Sept 9 with ‘Cruella’, and seasonal activities such as Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit are scheduled. Food vendors are launching limited-time September flavors, including chocolate peanut butter cup beignets, America Gardens Theatre. Additionally, the ~~Honey Boo Latte, and an Apple Ice Cream Series. New 2026 holiday announcements include EPCOT’s~~ “Glimmering Greenhouses at The Land Pavilion” ~~tour, running~~ tour will run Nov 27 through Dec 30, with reservations opening Sept 26. Disneyland Resort is expanding its Halloween Time celebrations with updated mid-century style signage at the Downtown Disney entrance, a new Pineapple Dole Whip waffle cone at the Tiki Juice Bar, and an ‘Inside Out’ themed photo booth at Disney California Adventure. Seasonal merchandise includes character keychains and villain-themed headbands. At Disneyland Paris, seasonal celebrations will run from Nov 7, 2026, to Jan 6, 2027. For the first time, the World of Frozen area will host Christmas festivities, featuring Nordic-inspired decorations, musical performances led by Olaf, and character encounters with Anna and Elsa.

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