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DVC Announces 2026 Moonlight Magic Calendar, Adds Three Late-2025 Animal Kingdom Nights

Phased registration applies to eligible DVC owners, who may attend only one date per season.

Overview

  • Disney’s Animal Kingdom adds Moonlight Magic on October 29, November 18, and December 15, 2025, with early registration October 2 and general registration October 9; qualifying resort reservations must be finalized by September 28.
  • The 2026 slate features nine nights across parks: Animal Kingdom (Jan 20), EPCOT (Feb 12, Sep 10), Disney California Adventure (Feb 23), Hollywood Studios (Apr 22, Jul 20), and Typhoon Lagoon (Jun 25, Aug 4, Aug 20).
  • Early/general registration windows for 2026 are set by season: Winter opens December 16/19, Spring opens February 26/March 5, and Summer opens June 4/11.
  • Access is limited to Membership Extras–eligible owners; each membership can register the member plus up to four guests or the number on a qualifying resort booking, and the registering member must attend.
  • Events are complimentary after-hours gatherings with reduced waits, character meet-and-greets, special entertainment, and snacks; capacity is limited, a virtual queue is used for sign-ups, and walk-ins are not permitted.