Walt Disney World is getting ready to share its holiday plans, and fans now know when to look for the news. A teaser on the Disney Parks Blog points to a wave of holiday announcements arriving on June 24. The hints are wrapped in a festive graphic, and one detail already gives away part of what is coming. Here is what the teaser shows and what guests can expect from the reveal.
A Fireplace Teaser With Hidden Clues
The new Halfway to the Holidays graphic features a row of stockings hung over a fireplace. Each one holds a clue, and the headline invites readers to tap a stocking to see what is tucked inside. The art carries a short rhyme that wraps up with a specific date, telling guests that the secrets will be shared on June 24.
This approach follows Disney’s earlier holiday tease, which set the stage for the announcements now on the way. By spreading the clues across several stockings, Disney is giving fans a reason to keep checking back as more details appear.
The KERMIE Stocking and Jollywood Nights
One stocking in the graphic is labeled KERMIE, a clear nod to Kermit the Frog. That name points toward Disney Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, since Kermit and Miss Piggy host the Holidays in Hollywood portion of the event.
Disney has already confirmed that Jollywood Nights returns in 2026 for its fourth year. The after-hours party focuses on a vintage Hollywood theme, harder-to-find characters, and stage shows built around the season. With the stocking offering this hint, fans can reasonably expect Jollywood Nights dates to be part of the June 24 update.
Holiday Events Likely on the Schedule
Halfway to the Holidays usually serves as the moment Disney lays out its full holiday calendar at Walt Disney World. In past years, the event has delivered dates for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom and the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, with Jollywood Nights often arriving in the same window.
All three events have already been confirmed to return in 2026, so the remaining question is timing. Guests can expect party dates, ticket sale windows, and possibly a first look at holiday merchandise. More stockings may also appear before the 24th, which could point to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party.
What to Watch For on June 24
The graphic ties everything to June 24, the day Disney plans to reveal what each stocking is hiding. That date should bring the schedule details guests need to start planning fall and winter trips around the holiday offerings.
Anyone hoping to attend a hard-ticket event will want to pay close attention, since dates and ticket windows tend to shape the busiest planning decisions. Holiday merchandise previews, if included, would give fans an early sense of what to look for in the parks.
Conclusion
Disney’s latest teaser sets a clear marker for June 24, when Walt Disney World is expected to share its 2026 holiday event schedule. With a KERMIE stocking pointing to Jollywood Nights and confirmed returns for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, the reveal should give guests the dates and details they need to plan ahead. Until then, the stockings on the mantel offer a fun preview of what is to come.
Written by
Rachel Van Norman
Contributing Writer
Rachel fell deeply in love with all things Disney as a little girl. Now as a wife and a mother herself, she shares this Disney obsession with her son and everyone around her. From her love of princesses to eating all the Disney food, Rachel spends her time radiating Disney magic and keeping everyone up to date on Disney news.
