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Disney CONFIRMS a BIG Ride Change Coming to Magic Kingdom on November 3rd

Halloween will be over before you know it, and soon, Mickey wreaths and Christmas trees will be EVERYWHERE in Disney World.

A little boat modification for the holidays

It’s no secret that the holidays are a magical time in Disney World. You’ve got all the festive decor in the parks, the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, and Jollywood Nights. However, one of our favorite parts of the holiday season is the holiday overlay on Jungle Cruise in Magic Kingdom, and now we know that Jingle Cruise will be returning this year on November 3rd.

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Surprise! Change Hit Disney Castle Overnight, and You’re Going To Love It

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Disneyland really said the weather outside is frightful, and it’s time to let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!

Sleeping Beauty Castle!

Christmas at Disneyland is still a month away, but Disney is already prepping for all the festivities ahead. How can we tell? Well, it looks like it’s started snowing in the park already — let us show you!

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Don’t Go To Disney World in November Before Reading THIS

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While the busy Holiday season is just around the corner, November 2025 might not be the best time to visit Walt Disney World.

Christmas in Magic Kingdom

It’s no secret that the end of the year is one of the busiest possible times to visit Walt Disney World thanks to Holiday events like Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, Jollywood Nights, and the Festival of the Holidays. However, those crowds will be exacerbated this year thanks to the many construction projects currently happening across the resort.

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Something NEW Is Coming to Epic Universe Next Month!

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Before you know it, Halloween will be behind us, and the last Halloween Horror Nights will have passed at Universal Orlando.

The GRINCH!

That means one thing…the holiday season is coming soon! Universal recently shared that the holiday season will start this year on November 21st and run through January 4th. However, Universal also shared everything you’ll be able to see and do at the parks this holiday season — and even Epic Universe will have some holiday surprises this year!

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Disney’s Christmas Parade and Fireworks are BACK — Here’s When You Can Watch Them

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If you’re as excited for this year’s holiday season at Disneyland Resort as we are, you’re likely already planning your vacation (or already HAVE it planned).

The holidays at Disneyland

However, so far, we haven’t been able to see when we’ll get a chance to see two of the most iconic parts of the holiday season at this resort — the Christmas Fantasy Parade and “Believe…in Holiday Magic” Fireworks. That’s all changed, though, because now Disney has FINALLY revealed showtimes for them, so we can complete our planning!

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Disney Just Made It WAY Easier to Plan Your Visit to the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays

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Yes, yes, I know that it seems a little early, but it’s time to start thinking about the holidays!

Barn Santa

The EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays returns this year on November 28th, and we are PUMPED. We go to every festival on opening day here at DFB to review all (yes, I mean ALL) the food booths, check out the entertainment, and share with you the best strategies for conquering your visit. So when Disney revealed the holiday storyteller schedule early, you know we just had to let you know!

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32 Critical Dates for Disney World Fans in 2026

By Kendall Waltz 3 Comments

UPDATED April 22, 2026

2026 is in full swing! We saw a lot in 2025, from ride closures to reopenings to hotel refurbishments, plenty of new snacks and merchandise, and just about everything in between. 2025 was great, but we’re now in a new Disney era!

Magic Kingdom’s Cinderella Castle

For your 2026 trip, there are some key dates you’ll want to know before booking your vacation.

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If You Aren’t Staying at This Hotel Near Disney World in December, What Are You Doing?

By Lauren Writtenberry 1 Comment

The largest Marriott hotel in the WORLD is hosting something special this holiday season, and you’re going to want to check this out.

Orlando World Center Marriott Hotel

Orlando World Center Marriott is the largest Marriott hotel in the world, with over 2,000 guest rooms and suites. It boasts a water park (with seven water slides and a lazy river), another pool area, a spa, eight restaurants, an 18-hole golf course, and more. But this holiday season, there will be even more to explore here!

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Uh Oh. Magic Kingdom Park Passes Are Already SOLD OUT for 2 Major Holidays!

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Planning to spend the holidays in Disney World this year? We totally get it, and so many people have the same idea, which is what makes it one of the most popular times of year to visit.

Magic Kingdom during the holidays

If you’re an Annual Passholder or someone else without a date-based ticket that requires a park pass to get into the parks on most days (other than Good To Go dates for APs), we recommend making those park passes well in advance. That’s for a number of reasons, but mostly because those spots can fill up FAST! Now, we have proof of that, because while it may only be October, park passes are already beginning to sell out for Christmas Day.

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NEW Nightmare Before Christmas Starbucks Tumbler Available NOW!

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It’s officially October, but we’ve been celebrating spooky season for almost a month now! That’s right, when it’s Halloween in Disney World, it’s Halloween everywhere…we don’t make the rules.

Jack Skellington and Sally at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Now, Halloween means that we get to see some of the BEST merchandise of the year drop on The Disney Store, including fun decor items, clothing, and SO much more. Well, you know Halloween also means LOTS of Nightmare Before Christmas souvenirs, right? Well, a new Nightmare Before Christmas Starbucks Tumbler is coming soon to The Disney Store!

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Disney CONFIRMS a BIG Ride Change Coming to Magic Kingdom on November 3rd

Surprise! Change Hit Disney Castle Overnight, and You’re Going To Love It

Don’t Go To Disney World in November Before Reading THIS

Something NEW Is Coming to Epic Universe Next Month!

Disney’s Christmas Parade and Fireworks are BACK — Here’s When You Can Watch Them

Disney Just Made It WAY Easier to Plan Your Visit to the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays

32 Critical Dates for Disney World Fans in 2026

If You Aren’t Staying at This Hotel Near Disney World in December, What Are You Doing?

Uh Oh. Magic Kingdom Park Passes Are Already SOLD OUT for 2 Major Holidays!

NEW Nightmare Before Christmas Starbucks Tumbler Available NOW!

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