Check out if any parties, festivals, openings, or holidays are taking place during your Walt Disney World stay. They can make your vacation even more magical. (Keep in mind that some of these listings require additional tickets, reservations, or registrations.)
2020 CALENDAR
JUST OPENED! Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue at Epcot. Located in The American Adventure Pavilion in the World Showcase
JUST OPENED! City Works Eatery & Pour House (Disney Springs – West Side) The new restaurant serves classic American dishes and offers an extensive beer menu.
Now Until Feb. 29 Carnevale at Maria & Enzo’s (Disney Springs)
Feb. 27 Early Morning Magic Party – Fantasyland
Feb. 28 Disney Villains After Hours Party at the Magic Kingdom
Mar. 1 Early Morning Magic Party – Fantasyland
Mar. 2 After Hours Party at the Magic Kingdom
Mar. 3 Early Morning Magic Party – Fantasyland
Mar. 4 OPENING DAY for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Hollywood Studios. The attraction promises to take you on a ride through a quirky Mickey Mouse cartoon short. Plus, there’s a new theme song!
March 4 The NEW Mickey Shorts Theater opens in Hollywood Studios
Mar. 4 – June 1 Epcot’s 27th International Flower & Garden Festival
Mar. 4 – June 1 Garden Rocks Concert Series (Epcot)
Mar. 4 & 5 Peabo Bryson Performs at Epcot (A Garden Rocks Concert)
Mar. 6-9 The Orchestra starring former members of ELO Performs at Epcot (A Garden Rocks Concert)
Mar. 6-Apr. 25 Festival Disney – an annual middle and high school choir, band and orchestra competition at the Contemporary Resort
- March 6 & 7
- March 12, 13 & 14
- March 19, 20 & 21
- March 26, 27 & 28
- April 2, 3 & 4
- April 16, 17 & 18
- April 23, 24 & 25 (Open to Choral Ensembles ONLY)*
Mar. 6 Disney Villains After Hours Party at the Magic Kingdom
Mar. 6 Onward (Pixar) opens in theaters. Onward is the story of two modern-day elf brothers who use magic to bring back their father, who died when they were very young. The problem is, there may not be enough magic left in the world.
Mar. 9 After Hours Party at the Magic Kingdom
Mar. 10 Early Morning Magic Party – Fantasyland
Mar. 10-12 The Guess Who Performs at Epcot (A Garden Rocks Concert)
Mar. 11 Disney Villains After Hours Party at the Magic Kingdom
Mar. 13-16 Simple Plan Performs at Epcot (A Garden Rocks Concert)
Mar. 15 Early Morning Magic Party – Fantasyland
Mar. 16 After Hours Party at the Magic Kingdom
Mar. 17 St. Patrick’s Day
March 17-19 STARSHIP featuring Mickey Thomas Performs at Epcot (A Garden Rocks Concert)
Mar. 18 Disney Villains After Hours Party at the Magic Kingdom
Mar. 20 Previews begin for Cirque du Soleil’s new show at Disney Springs
Mar. 20-23 Mark Wills Performs at Epcot (A Garden Rocks Concert)
Spring A new barn for “the happiest horses on earth” will open at Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground.
Mar. 22 Early Morning Magic Party – Fantasyland
Mar. 23 After Hours Party at the Magic Kingdom
Mar. 24-26 The Spinners Perform at Epcot (A Garden Rocks Concert)
Mar. 26 Early Morning Magic Party – Fantasyland
Mar. 27-Apr. 20 School Spring Breaks (staggered between the end of March and the week after Easter)
Mar. 27 & 28 Sister Hazel Performs at Epcot (A Garden Rocks Concert)
Mar. 27 Mulan opens in theaters. The live-action film sharing the story of a young woman who pretends to be a male warrior in order to save her father from having to go to war.
Mar. 27 Disney Villains After Hours Party at the Magic Kingdom
Mar. 29 & 30 The Pointer Sisters Perform at Epcot (A Garden Rocks Concert)
Mar. 29 Early Morning Magic Party – Fantasyland
Mar. 30 After Hours Party at the Magic Kingdom
Mar. 30 Rumored Opening of the NEW Space 220 restaurant in Epcot
Mar. 31-Apr. 2 Steve Augeri – Former Lead Vocalist of Journey Performs at Epcot (A Garden Rocks Concert)
Apr. 1 After Hours Party at the Animal Kingdom
Apr. 2 Early Morning Magic Party – Fantasyland
Apr. 3 Disney Villains After Hours Party at the Magic Kingdom
Apr. 3 & 4 Blood, Sweat & Tears Performs at Epcot (A Garden Rocks Concert)
Apr. 5 After Hours Party at the Magic Kingdom
Apr. 5 & 6 Expose’ Performs at Epcot (A Garden Rocks Concert)
Apr. 7 After Hours Party at the Animal Kingdom
Apr. 7-9 Berlin Performs at Epcot (A Garden Rocks Concert)
Apr. 10 Disney Villains After Hours Party at the Magic Kingdom
Apr. 10 & 11 A Flock of Seagulls Performs at Epcot (A Garden Rocks Concert)
Apr. 12 Easter Sunday
Apr. 12 & 13 Atlantic Starr Performs at Epcot (A Garden Rocks Concert)
Apr. 13 After Hours Party at the Magic Kingdom
Apr. 14 After Hours Party at the Animal Kingdom
Apr. 14-16 Tony Orlando Performs at Epcot (A Garden Rocks Concert)
Apr. 16-19 Star Wars Rival Run Weekend
Apr. 17 The Official Premiere of Cirque du Soleil’s new show at Disney Springs
Apr. 17 Disney Villains After Hours Party at the Magic Kingdom
Apr. 17 & 18 High Valley Performs at Epcot (A Garden Rocks Concert)
April 18-22 Earth Day’s Golden Anniversary Celebration. The Animal Kingdom will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day from April 18-22 with an all-day extravaganza the official holiday, April 22 (which also happens to be the Disney Conservation Fund’s 25th birthday). Guest speakers, entertainment, treats, and merchandise will all be part of the celebration and National Geographic will share some secrets for capturing wildlife images and video. A very lucky few will be able to score a reservation for a Tiffins Talk with Walt Disney Imagineer Joe Rohde (registration opens on Feb. 18).
Apr. 19 & 20 Rick Springfield Performs at Epcot (A Garden Rocks Concert)
Apr. 20 After Hours Party at the Magic Kingdom
Apr. 21-23 Christopher Cross Performs at Epcot (A Garden Rocks Concert)
Apr. 22 Earth Day’s Golden Anniversary (A fun day to visit the Animal Kingdom for the park’s 22nd birthday and the Disney Conservation Fund’s 25th birthday!)
Apr. 22 After Hours Party at the Animal Kingdom
Apr. 24 Disney Villains After Hours Party at the Magic Kingdom
Apr. 24-27 Plain White T’s Performs at Epcot (A Garden Rocks Concert)
Apr. 27 After Hours Party at the Magic Kingdom
Apr. 28 & 30 Don Felder – Formerly of The Eagles Performs at Epcot (A Garden Rocks Concert)
May 1 Black Widow (Marvel) opens in theaters
May 1 Disney Villains After Hours Party at the Magic Kingdom
May 1 & 2 Don McLean Performs at Epcot (A Garden Rocks Concert)
May 2 Dapper Day at Hollywood Studios
May 2 After Hours Party at the Animal Kingdom
May 3 Dapper Day at Epcot
May 3 & 4 Casting Crowns Performs at Epcot (A Garden Rocks Concert)
May 5 Cinco de Mayo (A great day to visit Epcot’s Mexico Pavilion)
May 5 After Hours Party at the Magic Kingdom
May 5-7 Ambrosia with Peter Beckett Performs at Epcot (A Garden Rocks Concert)
May 8 Disney Villains After Hours Party at the Magic Kingdom
May 8 & 9 Thelma Houston Performs at Epcot (A Garden Rocks Concert)
May 9 After Hours Party at the Animal Kingdom
May 10 Mother’s Day
May 10-11 The Allman Betts Band Performs at Epcot (A Garden Rocks Concert)
May 11 After Hours Party at the Magic Kingdom
May 12-14 Air Supply Performs at Epcot (A Garden Rocks Concert)
May 14 Disney Villains After Hours Party at the Magic Kingdom
May 15-18 Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone Performs at Epcot (A Garden Rocks Concert)
May 16 After Hours Party at the Animal Kingdom
May 16-17 The Disney Channel Fan Fest at Epcot
May 18 After Hours Party at the Magic Kingdom
May 19 After Hours Party at the Animal Kingdom
May 19-21 Mike DelGuidice & Big Shot Performs at Epcot (A Garden Rocks Concert)
May 22 Disney Villains After Hours Party at the Magic Kingdom
May 22 & 23 Claudia Leitte Performs at Epcot (A Garden Rocks Concert)
May 22-25 Memorial Day Weekend
May 23-24 The Disney Channel Fan Fest at Epcot
May 24 & 25 Daughtry Performs at Epcot (A Garden Rocks Concert)
May 25 After Hours Party at the Magic Kingdom
May 26 After Hours Party at the Animal Kingdom
May 26-28 Marshall Tucker Band Performs at Epcot (A Garden Rocks Concert)
May 27 H2O Glow Nights, 8 – 11 p.m., at Typhoon Lagoon
May 29 Disney Villains After Hours Party at the Magic Kingdom
May 29 & 30 Crowder Performs at Epcot (A Garden Rocks Concert)
May 30 H2O Glow Nights, 8 – 11 p.m., at Typhoon Lagoon
May 30-31 The Disney Channel Fan Fest at Epcot
May 31 & June 1 Survivor Performs at Epcot (A Garden Rocks Concert)
June 3 H2O Glow Nights, 8 – 11 p.m., at Typhoon Lagoon
June 4 GayDays at the Animal Kingdom
June 5 Disney Villains After Hours Party at the Magic Kingdom
June 5 GayDays at Hollywood Studios
June 6 H2O Glow Nights, 8 – 11 p.m., at Typhoon Lagoon
June 6 GayDays at the Magic Kingdom
June 7 GayDays at Epcot
June 10 H2O Glow Nights, 8 – 11 p.m., at Typhoon Lagoon
June 12 Disney Villains After Hours Party at the Magic Kingdom
June 12-14 2020 Electronic Gaming Federation High School National Championship at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Teams will compete in Overwatch, Rocket League, and Super Smash Bros.
June 17 H2O Glow Nights, 8 – 11 p.m., at Typhoon Lagoon
June 19 Disney Villains After Hours Party at the Magic Kingdom
June 19 Soul (Pixar) opens in theaters
Summer TBD Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure opens in Epcot’s France pavilion. A family-friendly adventure with Chef Remy through Gusteau’s restaurant.
June 20 H2O Glow Nights, 8 – 11 p.m., at Typhoon Lagoon
June 21 Father’s Day
June 24 H2O Glow Nights, 8 – 11 p.m., at Typhoon Lagoon
June 26 Disney Villains After Hours Party at the Magic Kingdom
June 27 H2O Glow Nights, 8 – 11 p.m., at Typhoon Lagoon
June 29 Disney Villains After Hours Party at the Magic Kingdom
July 3 Independence Day Observed
July 4 Independence Day
July 4 H2O Glow Nights, 8 – 11 p.m., at Typhoon Lagoon
July 6 Disney Villains After Hours Party at the Magic Kingdom
July 8 H2O Glow Nights, 8 – 11 p.m., at Typhoon Lagoon
July 10 Disney Villains After Hours Party at the Magic Kingdom
July 11 H2O Glow Nights, 8 – 11 p.m., at Typhoon Lagoon
July 15 H2O Glow Nights, 8 – 11 p.m., at Typhoon Lagoon
July 18 H2O Glow Nights, 8 – 11 p.m., at Typhoon Lagoon
July 22 H2O Glow Nights, 8 – 11 p.m., at Typhoon Lagoon
July 24 Jungle Cruise (Walt Disney Studios) opens in theaters
July 25 H2O Glow Nights, 8 – 11 p.m., at Typhoon Lagoon
July 29 H2O Glow Nights, 8 – 11 p.m., at Typhoon Lagoon
Aug. 1 H2O Glow Nights, 8 – 11 p.m., at Typhoon Lagoon
Aug. 5 H2O Glow Nights, 8 – 11 p.m., at Typhoon Lagoon
Aug. 8 H2O Glow Nights, 8 – 11 p.m., at Typhoon Lagoon
Aug. 12 H2O Glow Nights, 8 – 11 p.m., at Typhoon Lagoon
August 13 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Aug. 15 H2O Glow Nights, 8 – 11 p.m., at Typhoon Lagoon
Aug. 19 H2O Glow Nights, 8 – 11 p.m., at Typhoon Lagoon
August 18 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
August 21 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Aug. 22 H2O Glow Nights, 8 – 11 p.m., at Typhoon Lagoon
August 25 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Aug. 26 H2O Glow Nights, 8 – 11 p.m., at Typhoon Lagoon
August 28 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Aug. 29 H2O Glow Nights, 8 – 11 p.m., at Typhoon Lagoon
September 1 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
September 4, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Sept. 4-7 Labor Day Weekend
September 7, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
September 11, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
September 13, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
September 15, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
September 18, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
September 20, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
September 22, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
September 25, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
September 27, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
September 29 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
October 1 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
October 2, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
October 4, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
October 6, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
October 8, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
October 9, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Oct. 12 Columbus Day
October 12, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
October 13, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
October 15, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
October 16, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
October 18, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
October 20, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
October 22, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
October 23, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
October 25, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
October 27, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
October 29, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Oct. 31 Halloween
October 31 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
November 1 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Nov. 5-8 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend (Registration March 10, 2020)
Nov. 6 The Eternals (Marvel) opens in theaters
Nov. 11 Veteran’s Day
Nov. 20-29 Thanksgiving Week (Thanksgiving Day is Nov. 26)
Nov. 21 Dapper Day (Park TBD)
Nov. 22 Dapper Day (Park TBD)
Nov. 25 Raya and the Last Dragon (Disney Animation) opens in theaters
Dec. 18-31 Major Holiday Break for schools
Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve
2021 CALENDAR
Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Year
January 1 New Year’s Day
TBD Opening of the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Hotel
January 1-4 Major Holiday Break for schools
Jan. 6-10 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend (Registration April 7, 2020)
Feb. 18-21 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend (Registration June 9, 2020)
April 15-18 Star Wars Rival Run Weekend (Registration July 14, 2020)
May 28 Cruella opens in theaters
2021 Ratatouille attraction opens in Epcot
2021 Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind (a new attraction/ride) opens in Epcot
2021 Tron attraction opens in the Magic Kingdom
Oct. 1 Walt Disney World’s Official 50th Birthday
2022 CALENDAR
Opening! A new Disney Resort – Reflections
June 5-11 Special Olympics USA Summer Games (ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex)
May 6 Black Panther 2 (Marvel) will be released