When do they decorate disney world for christmas
If you are planning a trip to Disney World to see the Christmas decorations, you may be wondering when those decorations actually go up!
The good news is that it is earlier than you might think…
Looking for more information on all things Christmas at Walt Disney World? We have you covered
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Magic Kingdom
Because of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, Magic Kingdom gets decked out first – and the entire process happens in the days between the last Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and the first Christmas party (which is typically about a week later).
In fact, it is such a magical transformation that you can even find amazing time-lapse videos (like the one below) that give you a peek into the process:
By the time of the first Christmas party (which is November 8th in 2024) the park should be entirely decorated except for maybe the giant tree.
When that goes up can depend on the Christmas parade taping they do for ABC. Because of its size, the tree can interfere with the taping, so they generally leave it down until they get all the shots they need for the show.
When (and where) the parade taping happens used to be easier to predict
Disney World is fabulous all year, but there is something extra magical when visiting during Disney World Christmas season. The wide variety of Disney World Christmas decorations, activities, and entertainment make this our favorite time of year. Use our complete 2025 Disney World Christmas guide to understand what is available and plan your own special holiday experience.
When Does Disney World Decorate For Christmas?
Magic Kingdom
is the first place to get a Disney World Christmas transformation in early November. Almost overnight Magic Kingdom turns from spooky to festive when transitioning from Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party.
The last Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party is October 31, 2025 which means Magic Kingdom holiday decorations should begin appearing around November 1, 2025. Although Magic Kingdom decorations appear starting November 1 they aren’t completely ready until November 8, which is the night of the first Christmas party.
Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom
get a sprinkle of holiday decor early in November and are usually transformed by mid-November. For the 2025 holiday seaso
When does Disney World decorate for Christmas?
Everyone has their own (sometimes strong) opinion on the appropriate time to celebrate the holiday season. Some people put their tree up as soon as the last trick-or-treater has gone home on Halloween night, while others staunchly oppose even listening to a Christmas song until after Thanksgiving.
If you are planning a fall or winter trip to Walt Disney World, you may be curious to know where the Central Florida theme park starts its holiday celebrations. The good news is that Disney World starts to deck the halls shortly after Halloween. However, with four theme parks and more than two dozen hotels (not to mention Disney Springs) to decorate, not every wreath can be hung, and every tree topped at the same time.
Read on to learn more about when each Disney World park and hotel decorates for the holidays, as well as how long you have to enjoy them before the decorations are packed away in the attic (OK, it's actually a 160,000-square foot warehouse) until next year.
Magic Kingdom is the first park to get holly and jolly
If you've ever visited Disney World for the final Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party of
Disney World Christmas 2025 Ultimate Guide
Our guide to Christmas 2025 at Walt Disney World offers tips for Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and hotels. It covers entertainment, crowds, food, free things to do, decorations, tips & tricks. Plus, what’s new & returning for the holiday season, dates & details. (
Updated July 15, 2025
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Walt Disney World officially kicks off Christmas on November 14, 2025 and end on December 31, 2025. However, there are several exceptions to these dates, most notably with both Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and Disney Jollywood Nights starting before the holiday season starts. On the other hand, EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays runs from November 28 through December 30, 2025.
Decorating starts earlier and is finished later than November 14, 2025 (see When Does Walt Disney World Decorate for Christmas?), and you’ll start hearing the sounds and seeing the sights of Christmas from late October through early January 2026. Walt Disney World has started revealing details about the 2025 holiday season, but there are still some things we don’t know. This guide shares official details, pr