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Disney World Holiday Season Begins With Overnight Decor at Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios

Rapid party sellouts are being linked to lower capacity plus higher prices.

Overview

  • Main Street, U.S.A. debuted wreaths and garlands on November 2 after an overnight changeover, with the large Christmas tree still to come before the first party night.
  • Disney’s Hollywood Studios started installing holiday decor on November 1, including the return of the red-and-white stars on Sunset Boulevard.
  • As of November 2, nearly all November dates for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party were sold out, with only November 30 still available and a sellout pace far ahead of last year’s.
  • Multiple outlets report Disney reduced party capacity this year as prices increased, a combination widely cited as driving faster sellouts and shaping guest expectations.
  • Several legacy holiday offerings remain absent, and the Grand Floridian’s signature gingerbread display is paused for lobby refurbishment, as analysts forecast heavy 2025 holiday crowds.