Jingle Cruise and Frozen Holiday Surprise Returning for 2024 Magic Kingdom Holidays. Disney today has confirmed some of the festive overlays, and delightful merriment that awaits during the 2024 holiday season at Disney’s Magic Kingdom. Not only do we get to celebrate the holidays with our favorite mouse, but we get to go on the Jingle Cruise which returns for another year.
Also returning is the new show from 2023, Frozen Holiday Suprise featuring our favorite citizens of Arrendale, and Olaf! “Ahoy Happy Lids” indeed Mr snowman!
Update: October 14th, 2024 – Disney has updated ride closures and timelines today and it appears Jingle Cruise will return on November 2nd, 2024.
Park Décor
Discover oh-so-jolly holiday trimmings and touches along Main Street, U.S.A., and throughout the park.
Frozen Holiday Surprise
Gather ‘round Cinderella Castle for a dazzling experience illuminating the castle—featuring Elsa, Anna, Olaf, Kristoff, and the Snowgies!
Magic Kingdom will once again host the “Frozen Holiday Surprise” in front of Cinderella Castle, featuring Elsa, Anna, Olaf, Kristoff and the adorable Snowgies
Jingle Cruise
Delight in a festive-yet-familiar adventure when the beloved Jungle Cruise undergoes a yuletide transformation.
Chart a course for high adventure on a scenic and comedic boat tour of exotic rivers across Asia, Africa and South America. During the holiday season, the beloved Jungle Cruise experience is transformed into the Jingle Cruise -for a festive-yet-familiar adventure from stem to stern!
Jungle Cruise is closed for refurbishment until October 18th, 2024. It will reopen in time for the Holiday overlay.
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with festive entertainment, a storybook holiday atmosphere, sweet treats, and more at this yuletide event—offered on select evenings from November 8 to December 20, 2024, from 7:00 PM to midnight.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year at The Most Magical Place on Earth, and one of my favorite holiday traditions is attending Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. This is a separately ticketed seasonal celebration on select nights from Nov. 9 to Dec. 22 at Magic Kingdom Park with festive fun for the whole family to enjoy! Let’s unwrap some of the magical offerings you can experience at this year’s event:
Very Merry Entertainment
The entertainment offerings at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party are sure to make your spirits bright – from festive fireworks over Cinderella Castle to holiday dance parties with your favorite characters, and even a yuletide castle show. And did you know you can experience “snow” on Main Street, U.S.A.? Grab a spot for Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade and watch Magic Kingdom transform into a winter wonderland with a festive processional and Florida flurries.
Characters in their Holiday Best
As a party guest, you’ll have a chance to pose for holiday card photos with festive characters like Jack Skellington and Sally and Scrooge McDuck. You’ll also catch some of your favorite Disney characters dressed in their holiday best! Before your magical evening comes to an end, head to Liberty Square to commemorate the holiday season with a photo with Santa. Looking to add a touch of magic to this classic holiday tradition? Snap a pic with Santa Goofy over in Storybook Circus.
