There are some rides at Walt Disney World Resort that change just for the holiday season. They become extra magical and festive with holiday touches. These are the Disney World rides getting holiday overlays in 2026.
Living With The Land – Glimmering Greenhouses
Living with the Land will transform into Living with the Land – Glimmering Greenhouses. The dates for it this year are November 27th through December 30th. The ride does not close to get its holiday overlay. This ride is located in EPCOT.
Jingle Cruise
Jungle Cruise in Magic Kingdom park will change to Jingle Cruise where it has a Christmas overlay. It’s been getting this for years and is so fun. Disneyland used to do this, but hasn’t for a while. The dates for it are November 3, 2026 through sometime in early January 2027.
Alien Swirling Saucers
Alien Swirling Saucers is located in Toy Story Land in Hollywood Studios park. It is getting a holiday overlay for the first time this year. It will be available November 4, 2026 through January 6, 2027. It will be called Alien Swirling Saucers: Lilypad’s Jams Holiday Tunes.
Rock n Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets
Rock n Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets is getting a holiday version with Electric Mayhem singing Christmas songs. It will be called Rock n Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets: Obligatory Holiday Overlay. It will be available November 4, 2026 through January 6, 2027.
Guardians of the Galaxy – Cosmic Rewind
Guardians of the Galaxy – Cosmic Rewind is changing to Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind – Holiday Remix. It will operate from November 25, 2026 till January 6, 2027. It will have three different Christmas songs on the setlist.
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