Christmas Holiday Season line-up announced for Walt Disney World 2018

Posted: Monday July 9, 2018 1:52pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Disney has unwrapped details on its 2018 Christmas Holiday Season entertainment, and with it comes a few new enhancements to some existing offerings.

Sunset Seasons Greetings 2018 laser concept art

At Disney's Hollywood Studios from November 8 2018 to January 6 2019, Sunset Seasons Greetings will return accompanied by new laser effects.

Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! continues for its third year, and guests can meet Santa at the Once Upon a Time shop November 10 to December 24, and Santa Goofy after he steps in December 25.

Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! show

Finally, the recently opened Toy Story Land will feature holiday songs on Alien Swirling Saucers.

Alien Swirling Saucers ride

At the Magic Kingdom, things remain largely unchanged, with Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party being the main holiday draw, beginning November 8 2018.

Epcot's International Festival of the Holidays begins November 18 and will see a return of the Holiday Kitchens kiosks around World Showcase, and Chip and Dale's Christmas Tree Spree scavenger hunt will be on sale for $6.99.

2017 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays decor

Reflections of Earth will see the addition of the holiday finale, and the Candlelight Processional runs from November 22 to December 30 2018.

At Disney's Animal Kingdom, Diwali, the holiday Festival of Lights in India, will be part of the new live show UP! A Great Bird Adventure from November 8 2018.

UP! A Great Bird Adventure overview

Disney Springs will continue its Christmas Tree Trail in the Marketplace from November 8 2018 to January 5 2019, and Santa's Chalet will be available from November 8 to December 31.

Stitch's Holiday Gift hunt also returns this year.

Disney Springs Christmas Tree Trail 2017

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MisterPenguinSep 13, 2018

The crane's in place ready to go...

dgp602Sep 13, 2018

Is there a dedicated 2018 Holiday decoration thread yet? I am wondering if the crane that puts the castle lights on has appeared yet?

Disney MadduxJul 13, 2018

Eh, only thing I'm interested in is the Christmas Party at MK (which may or may not be because of two cuties that are gonna have a meet-n-greet during it).

ToTBellHopJul 13, 2018

Yes and then they go full Purge until Holiday Wishes.

MisterPenguinJul 13, 2018

In the lighting show, they ask permission from the crowd. It's mob rule.

JohnDJul 13, 2018

You’re thinking of the castle light show in MK. I agree. Elsa and her friends squat on Cindy’s castle like uninvited guests. Elsa without asking lights the castle. Sorry Cindy no wish from the Fairy Godmother. Anyway the other post was talking about the Frozen show at DHS.

SteveAZeeJul 13, 2018

Are they both gingers?

kay8tchJul 13, 2018

I still remember something they had at the refreshment port at Epcot one holiday season, guessing 5 years ago or so. Cornbread waffle with turkey, dressing, gravy and cranberry sauce rolled in half. It was GLORIOUS. Haven’t seen it since, but I look on the holiday offerings every year, just in case.

Goofnut1980Jul 12, 2018

that's my kinda cupcake!

ToTBellHopJul 11, 2018

There was a gingerbread cupcake at Wilderness Lodge last year that changed my life. We are very happy together and have two children together.

disney4life2008Jul 11, 2018

I hope that horrible show goes away! Bring back Cinderell's wish.

HauntedMansionFLAJul 11, 2018

Hopefully the Muppets area gets some love this year. Love DHS during the holidays.

Goofnut1980Jul 10, 2018

I just need the gingerbread cupcake they had at HS in Fairfax Fare area to come back. It was there a few years ago.. holy moly batman! it was delicious!

disneyworld66Jul 10, 2018

I was hoping we would get a Spectacle of Dancing Lights like replacement in Muppet Courtyard, but realistically we wont see a change in the holiday celebration until after Star Wars Land and the accompanying construction is done.