Orlando Holidays 2026–27
Prices & schedules checked October 25, 2026
Late November through early January is peak season in Orlando. The big parks run holiday overlays included with regular admission, plus some separately ticketed evening parties. Dates below are from the parks’ own holiday pages and Universal’s August 6, 2026 press release.
Universal Orlando Resort Holidays
- Season: November 14, 2026 through January 3, 2027 (Universal press release).
- Included with park admission (examples from the release): Christmas in The Wizarding World across Hogsmeade, Diagon Alley and Ministry of Magic; Grinchmas in Seuss Landing; Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s at Universal Studios Florida; first-time holiday décor in parts of Epic Universe.
- Separately ticketed: Universal Holiday Tour on select dates Nov 14, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027; pricing begins at $69.99 per person plus tax (press release).
Universal Holiday Parade / Holidays (official)Universal Holidays 2026 press releaseUniversal park tickets (official)
Walt Disney World holiday season
- Overall holiday framing on Disney’s holidays page: November 13 to January 6.
- Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party (Magic Kingdom, separately ticketed): select nights from November 8 to December 22, 2026 per Disney’s party page.
- Disney Jollywood Nights (Hollywood Studios, separately ticketed): select nights from November 7, 2026 to January 5, 2027 per the holidays page.
- EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays / Candlelight Processional: Candlelight Processional performances listed November 27 – December 30, 2026 on the holidays page.
Disney World Holidays (official)Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party (official)Disney tickets (official)
Kennedy Space Center holiday closures
The Visitor Complex is closed Thanksgiving Day (November 26, 2026) and Christmas Day (December 25, 2026). Late December evenings run later (to 7 p.m. on several dates) — see the KSC guide.
Who the holiday season suits
- Universal Holidays overlays: great if you already hold park tickets — much of the décor and parade framing is included with admission (confirm the current year’s release).
- Separately ticketed parties (Mickey’s Very Merry, Jollywood, Universal Holiday Tour): for visitors who want a dedicated evening event — buy on official park sites only.
- Skip peak holiday weeks if… you hate crowds and surge pricing; late January is calmer for the same parks without the overlays.
Party tickets and hotel rates rise quickly for these weeks. We don’t invent third-party party product codes; book parties on the official park sites.