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Disney Reveals 2025 Christmas Souvenirs — Including a New Loungefly, Minnie Ears, and More

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It’s almost October, which means the peak of the Halloween season is almost here, but it ALSO means that the holiday season is approaching closer and closer!

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We’ve already bought so much Disney Halloween merchandise that our wallets are VERY mad at us, but now we’re already gearing up to prepare to fill our house with some of the amazing new holiday merchandise Disney JUST released online. There are TWO collections you need to check out ASAP, because they’re so cute, we have a feeling they’ll sell out SUPER quick.

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You May Want to Avoid Disney World on These 31 Dates

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Disney World has had a BUSY year in 2025. The Rivers of America and Muppet*Vision 3D have closed to make way for construction on Piston Peak and Monsters, Inc., while GEO-82 and The Beak and Barrel have opened.

Once Upon a Christmastime Parade

With only a few months left in the year, it would be tempting to think that things are calming down. However, there are still some BUSY times left on the Disney World calendar in 2025.

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REMINDER: EPCOT Park Hours Are CHANGING Soon

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If you’re planning a trip to EPCOT soon, there’s something you should know!

2025 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays

The holiday season has arrived in Disney World. The Disney World parks and hotels are decorated. Over at EPCOT, the International Festival of the Holidays kicks off the day after Thanksgiving and runs through the end of the year, and it’s a big draw. That’s why Disney is updating EPCOT’s park hours.

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The New Christmas Collection That Will Sell Out Faster Than Lightning Lanes at Disney World

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BoxLunch has a NEW Christmas collection that is SOOO good.

Christmas decor at the Magic Kingdom 2024

I know, it’s wild to consider that we are already talking about holiday items, but it is just around the corner! Only about one more month until the Disney World parks are decked out in holiday decor. Now is the time to grab these new holiday items before they’re gone. Some are even still only on preorder, but they are already popular!

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An Iconic Disneyland Ride Is Closing SOON!

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We know, we know, we haven’t even got past Halloween yet, but we can’t help that Disney is already thinking about the holiday season! Of course, we can’t wait to celebrate the season at Disneyland Resort with the holiday parade, fireworks show, special treats, and festive decor. We also can’t wait to see “it’s a small world” adorned with thousands of shimmering lights and whimsical decor. 

“it’s a small world” in Disneyland

However, in order to get this iconic attraction ready for the holiday overlay, Disney will need to close it down for a bit. The attraction will be closed starting October 30th, 2025, at Disneyland Park, but it will reopen in time for Holidays at the Disneyland Resort, which kick off on November 14th, 2025.

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An Important CHANGE Is Debuting at EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays This Year

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Oh, hi, we’re just here enjoying Halloween and the whole fall season in Disney World, while also looking ahead to the holidays. So yes, happy Hallowthanksmas. But, hey, it’s time to start planning those holiday trips anyway, right? There’s so much to look forward to, including Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and Jollywood Nights. Oh, and the FOOD…we’re always here for the holiday treats.

Santa in The Odyssey Pavilion at EPCOT

We also LOVE the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays, but this year’s festival is changing up some things. Where you meet Santa in EPCOT during the festival is changing!

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Disney Dropped 2 EXCLUSIVE Discounts

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Are you planning on visiting Disney World anytime soon? Well, if you are, we’re guessing you’re well into the planning phase, including deciding on a budget, how long you want to stay, what tickets you’ll need, and more.

Main Street, U.S.A.

Well, before you book that vacation, we may have a way for you to save money if you happen to live in Florida. That’s because Disney World has dropped deals on hotel rooms and tickets for Florida residents that could save you big bucks on your next holiday trip.

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Reservations Are Now Open for an Exclusive Dining Experience at Disney’s Jollywood Nights

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It’s time to book your dining reservations!

Jollywood Nights!

If you’re going to Jollywood Nights at Hollywood Studios this year, there’s one sit-down restaurant that brings in all the perfect vibes of the holidays into one meal. These reservations tend to go FAST, so here’s all the details you need to know.

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Why You Should Start Planning Your 2026 Disney World Christmas Trip Now

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Ah, the magic of Disney World at Christmastime. Main Street, U.S.A. has snow fluttering down as lights are twinkling all around. You won’t miss the massive Christmas tree right in front of Magic Kingdom, and everything feels 10x more special than it normally does.

Magic Kingdom

To make the most of the magic, you need to plan early so you know where to stay, what to eat, and how to spend your time. 2025 Christmas is only three months away, but really, you should already be looking forward to 2026. Why do we need to plan so early? Let’s talk about it!

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A Word of Warning About These 4 Holiday Problems in Disney World

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If you’re traveling to Disney World this holiday season, there are a few problems you need to be prepared to tackle.

Christmas in Magic Kingdom

This is one of the busiest times of the year for people to visit the parks, and that can have a MAJOR impact on how smoothly your trip goes. But don’t worry — if you’re prepared for the holiday hustle and bustle, you should be able to have an amazing trip. That’s why we’re here to warn you about some problems!

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