Seasonal Events

Art displays, performance art, Disney on Broadway concerts, figment-themed activities, culinary art.

• Disney on Broadway concert series
• Interactive art installations and workshops
• Food studios with artfully crafted dishes
• Figment's Brush with the Masters scavenger hunt
• Living statues and performance artists

Included with park admission

Run through all 4 theme parks with finisher medals themed to Disney characters.

• 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and Full Marathon
• Dopey Challenge: complete all 4 races for an extra medal
• Courses run through all 4 Disney World theme parks
• Character photo opportunities along the course
• Exclusive runDisney merchandise and expo

Popular with families, featuring princess-themed medals and costumes.

• 5K, 10K, Half Marathon events
• Fairy Tale Challenge: 10K + Half Marathon combo
• Princess-themed finisher medals
• Many participants run in costumes
• Family-friendly atmosphere

Available to Deluxe resort guests on select nights, with 2 extra hours in select parks after regular closing.

• Exclusive to Disney Deluxe and Deluxe Villa resort guests
• 2 additional hours after regular park closing
• Significantly reduced wait times on popular attractions
• Available at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom on rotating nights

Included with Deluxe resort stay + valid park ticket

All Disney resort guests get 30 minutes early access to all theme parks daily before regular opening.

• Available to all Disney resort hotel guests
• 30 minutes before official park opening
• Select attractions and experiences available
• Great for getting on popular rides with minimal waits

Included with Disney resort stay + valid park ticket

Outdoor kitchens with seasonal dishes, topiary displays, garden-themed activities, concerts in Garden Rocks concert series.

• Dozens of character topiaries throughout the park
• Outdoor kitchens with unique seasonal food and drinks
• Garden Rocks concert series at America Gardens Theatre
• Butterfly garden and play areas for kids
• Spike's Pollen-Nation Exploration scavenger hunt

Included with park admission

30+ global marketplace booths, celebrity chef demos, Eat to the Beat concert series, specialty merchandise.

• 30+ global marketplace booths with small plates and beverages
• Eat to the Beat concert series
• Celebrity chef demonstrations and culinary seminars
• Emile's Fromage Montage cheese crawl
• Remy's Ratatouille Hide & Squeak scavenger hunt

Included with park admission (food/drink extra)

After-hours water park event at Typhoon Lagoon with glow effects, music, and low wait times on all slides.

• Glow-in-the-dark and neon lighting throughout the park
• DJ and dance party atmosphere
• Low wait times on all water slides and attractions
• Complimentary ice cream and select beverages
• Exclusive merchandise

Separate ticket required ($75 - $95/person)

Holiday storytellers in each World Showcase pavilion, Candlelight Processional, holiday kitchens, cookie stroll.

• Candlelight Processional with celebrity narrators
• Holiday storytellers representing traditions from around the world
• Holiday kitchens with festive food and drinks
• Cookie Stroll around World Showcase
• JOYFUL! A Celebration of the Season live show

Included with park admission

Trick-or-treating, exclusive parade (Boo-to-You), Halloween fireworks (Disney's Not So Spooky Spectacular), characters in costumes, low crowds on rides.

• Boo-to-You Halloween parade
• Disney's Not So Spooky Spectacular fireworks
• Trick-or-treating throughout the park
• Rare characters in Halloween costumes
• Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular stage show
• Low wait times on popular rides

$109 - $199/person depending on date

Tip: This is separate from regular park admission. The park closes early to day guests.

Complimentary cookies and hot cocoa stations, exclusive parade (Once Upon a Christmastime), Holiday Wishes fireworks, character meet & greets, snow on Main Street.

• Once Upon a Christmastime parade (exclusive to party nights)
• Minnie's Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks
• Complimentary cookies, cocoa, and apple cider stations
• Snow falling on Main Street U.S.A.
• Rare characters in holiday outfits
• A Totally Tomorrowland Christmas stage show

$169 - $229/person depending on date

Tip: Sells out early for December dates. Buy tickets as soon as they go on sale.

Race through EPCOT and other parks, with post-race Food & Wine Festival party.

• 5K, 10K, Half Marathon events
• Two Course Challenge: 10K + Half Marathon combo
• Post-race party at EPCOT Food & Wine Festival
• Evening/night race start times
• Unique course through multiple parks

Smaller, more exclusive Halloween after-hours event with treats, character encounters, and low wait times.

• Limited attendance for shorter wait times
• Complimentary trick-or-treat candy
• Exclusive cavalcades and entertainment
• Character encounters in Halloween costumes

Tip: Offered on select years as an alternative to the Halloween party. Check Disney's announcements for availability.