Published by Elizabeth Morgan
Planning a trip to Walt Disney World in 2024?
Whether you’re a seasoned Disney vacationer or a first-timer, knowing what events are happening throughout the year can significantly enhance your experience.
With so much to see and do at Disney World, from festivals to special parties to runDisney events, having a comprehensive calendar of events can help you make the most of your magical vacation.
In this guide, I’ll walk you through the Walt Disney World Calendar of Events for 2024, highlighting key dates and happenings each month so you can plan your visit with confidence.
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January
- January 1-3: Holiday Activities
- January 1: New Year’s Day
- January 3-7: runDisney Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
- January 9: Return of the Disney Dining Plan, ALL-DAY Park Hopping Returns, and Park Pass Reservations No Longer Required.
- January 10 – April 10: Disney After Hours at Hollywood Studios Select Nights 9:30 pm- 12:30 am
- January 11 – April 8: Disney After Hours at Magic Kingdom Select Nights 10:00 pm- 1:00 am
- January 12 – February 19: Epcot International Festival of the Arts at Epcot
- January 12-14: College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championships
- January 13-17: Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend
- January 15: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- January 25: Disney Vacation Club DVC Moonlight Magic at EPCOT
February
- January 12 – February 19: Epcot International Festival of the Arts at Epcot
- January 10 – April 10: Disney After Hours at Hollywood Studios Select Nights
- January 11 – April 8: Disney After Hours at Magic Kingdom Select Nights
- February 2 – April 4: Disney After Hours at EPCOT Select Nights
- February 9 – February 13: NFL Pro Bowl Week
- February 2-4: National Dance Team Championship
- February 9-12: National High School Cheerleading Championship
- February 11: Super Bowl Sunday
- February 11-15: Valentine’s Day
- February 16-20: President’s Day Weekend
- February 11-17, 2024: Mardi Gras Week
- February 13: Fat Tuesday
- February 14: Ash Wednesday
- February 22-25: runDisney Princess Half Marathon Weekend
- February 27: Disney Vacation Club DVC Moonlight Magic at Animal Kingdom
- February 27: Walt Disney World 2025 Vacation Resort stays and theme park tickets for 2025 are available to purchase
- February 28 – May 27: Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival
March
- January 10 – April 10: Disney After Hours at Hollywood Studios Select Nights
- January 11 – April 8: Disney After Hours at Magic Kingdom Select Nights
- February 2 – April 4: Disney After Hours at EPCOT Select Nights
- March 1: Egg-stravaganza Easter Egg Hunt at EPCOT
- February 28 – May 27: Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival
- March 1 – April 6: Spring Break from most high schools and colleges
- March 1-3: Contest of Champions Nationals
- March 8-10: International All-Star Cheerleading Championship
- March 17: St. Patrick’s Day
- March 21: Disney Vacation Club DVC Moonlight Magic at EPCOT
- March 29: Good Friday
- March 31: Easter Sunday
April
- January 10 – April 10: Disney After Hours at Hollywood Studios Select Nights
- January 11 – April 8: Disney After Hours at Magic Kingdom Select Nights
- February 2 – April 4: Disney After Hours at EPCOT Select Nights
- February 28 – May 27: Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival
- March 1 – April 6: Spring Break from most high schools and colleges
- April 16-22: Earth Week Activities at Animal Kingdom
- April 18 – April 21: runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend
- April 20-21: Dapper Day Spring Outing
- April 22: Earth Day
- April 23: Disney Vacation Club DVC Moonlight Magic at Animal Kingdom
- April 25-28: TENTATIVE Halfway to Halloween
- April 24-26: ICU Cheerleading World Championship
- April 26-29: USASF The Cheerleading Worlds
May
- February 28 – May 27: Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival
- May 1: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 35th Anniversary
- May 2-5: The Summit-Varsity All-Stars Cheerleading and Dance Championship
- May 4: Star Wars Day. May the Fourth Be with You!
- May 5: Cinco De Mayo
- May 10-12: Twirlmania International Championships
- May 12: Mother’s Day
- May 24-28: Memorial Day Weekend
- May 24 – September 2: Dreams that Soar Drone Show at Disney Springs
- May 25 – August 31: H20 Glow Nights at Typhoon Lagoon After Hours Select Nights
- May 27: Memorial Day
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June
- June 1 – August 31: runDisney Virtual Series
- May 24 – September 2: Dreams that Soar Drone Show at Disney Springs
- May 25- August 31: H20 Glow Nights at Typhoon Lagoon After Hours Select Nights
- May 30 – June 3: Gay Days Orlando
- May 30 – June 3: One Magical Weekend at Walt Disney World
- June 1: Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon 35th Anniversary
- June 4: Disney Vacation Club DVC Moonlight Magic at Typhoon Lagoon
- June 9: Donald Duck’s 90th Birthday
- June 10: Joy Inside Out Meet and Greet Debuts at Pixar Place, Hollywood Studios
- June 10 – September 6: The Lion King 30th Anniversary Celebration at Animal Kingdom
- June 10 – September 6: Encanto Sing-a-Along at EPCOT Communicore Plaza Stage
- June 16: Father’s Day
- June 21-30: Department of Defense Warrior Games at ESPN Wide world of Sports
July
- May 24 – September 2: Dreams that Soar Drone Show at Disney Springs
- May 25- August 31: H20 Glow Nights at Typhoon Lagoon After Hours Select Nights
- June 10 – September 6: The Lion King 30th Anniversary Celebration at Animal Kingdom
- June 10 – September 6: Encanto Sing-a-Along at EPCOT Communicore Plaza Stage
- July 1 – August 12: TENTATIVE Flavors of Florida Event at Disney Springs
- July 3-9: Fourth of July Weekend (July 4, 2024)
- July 4: Independence Day
- July 11: Disney Vacation Club DVC Moonlight Magic at Typhoon Lagoon
- July 25 – November 16: TENTATIVE Epcot International Food and Wine Festival
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August
- May 24 – September 2: Dreams that Soar Drone Show at Disney Springs
- May 25 – August 31: H20 Glow Nights at Typhoon Lagoon After Hours Select Nights
- June 10 – September 6: The Lion King 30th Anniversary Celebration at Animal Kingdom
- June 10 – September 6: Encanto Sing-a-Along at EPCOT Communicore Plaza Stage
- July 25 – November 16: TENTATIVE Epcot International Food and Wine Festival
- August 9 – October 31: TENTATIVE Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom
- August 18-24: TENTATIVE World Princess Week
- August 27: Disney Vacation Club DVC Moonlight Magic at Hollywood Studios
- August 9 – October 31:TENTATIVEMickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Partyat Magic Kingdom
September
- July 25 – November 16: TENTATIVE Epcot International Food and Wine Festival
- August 9 – October 31: TENTATIVE Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom
- August 30 – September 3: Labor Day Weekend
- September 2: Labor Day
October
- July 25 – November 16: TENTATIVE Epcot International Food and Wine Festival
- August 9 – October 31: TENTATIVE Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom
- July 25 – November 16: TENTATIVE Epcot International Food and Wine Festival
- October 3: Rosh Hashanah
- October 12: Yom Kippur
- October 11-15: Columbus Day Weekend
- October 14: Columbus Day, Indigenous Peoples’ Day
- October 31: Halloween
- October 31 – November 3: runDisney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend
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November
- July 25 – November 16: TENTATIVE Epcot International Food and Wine Festival
- November 5: Election Day
- November 6 – December 20: TENTATIVE Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom
- November 7-8: Jersey Week
- November 8-12: Veterans Day Weekend
- November 11: Veterans Day
- November 24-30: Thanksgiving Week
- November 26, 27, 29: ESPN Events Invitational
- November 28: Thanksgiving
- November 29 – December 25: TENTATIVE Epcot International Festival of the Holidays
December
- November 6 – December 20: TENTATIVE Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom
- November 29- December 25: TENTATIVE Epcot International Festival of the Holidays
- December 1- 31: runDisney Virtual 12Ks of Christmas
- December 7-14: Pop Warner Week
- December 7-8: Dapper Day Holiday Outing at Disney World.
- December 18-31: Christmas Weeks
- December 25: Christmas
- December 31 – January 1, 2025: New Year’s Celebrations
Conclusion
With this comprehensive calendar of events for Walt Disney World in 2024, you can now plan your magical vacation with confidence.
Whether you’re aiming to avoid the crowds or looking forward to specific festivals and events, knowing what’s happening each month at Disney World can help you make the most of your visit.
From thrilling races to enchanting festivals, there’s something for everyone at the most magical place on earth. Start marking your calendar and get ready for an unforgettable adventure at Walt Disney World!
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