Walt Disney World has officially released its seasonal food guide for the 2026 holiday season, detailing new snacks, dishes, and beverages available across Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, and Disney Springs. The Christmas season at the resort runs from November 13, 2026, to January 6, 2027, with specific dining availability varying by location throughout this period. Notable new items include a peppermint-chocolate cookie dough brownie ice cream sandwich at Santa’s Holiday Grove in Animal Kingdom and Life Day Wookiee Cookies at Hollywood Studios. The guide also highlights expanded holiday menus at the Plaza Restaurant in Magic Kingdom and various table-service locations in Disney Springs, such as Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ and The Ganachery. While the list is comprehensive, it does not yet include details for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party or EPCOT’s International Festival of the Holidays, which are expected to be announced later. Critics note that many of the most popular seasonal items remain exclusive to paid special events rather than daytime park hours.
Key Points:
- The Christmas season at Walt Disney World runs from November 13, 2026, to January 6, 2027.
- Santa’s Holiday Grove in Animal Kingdom will offer a new Peppermint-Chocolate Cookie Dough Brownie Ice Cream Sandwich starting November 13.
- Hollywood Studios locations like Backlot Express and Milk Stand will serve Life Day Wookiee Cookies featuring cassis eggnog buttercream.
- The Plaza Restaurant in Magic Kingdom Main Street, U.S.A., will have an expanded holiday menu available from November 1 through January 2.
- EPCOT’s International Festival of the Holidays begins on Black Friday and concludes on December 30, 2026.