Hi Anita! Welcome to planDisney! It's always great to chat Disney with a fellow Palmetto State resident!
You've picked a great time to visit the Walt Disney World Resort later this year! The holiday season is one of my favorite times to spend here and for many reasons! Main Street, U.S.A. and the
Magic Kingdom Park are decked out in holiday décor.
Disney's Hollywood Studios is jamming out to holiday tunes and its festive decorations can be found throughout the entire park. Be sure to take some time to explore the resorts as well. Many of the lobbies have special displays set up that are fun to check out.
Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa will typically have a gingerbread display in the main lobby while Disney Wilderness Lodge has an enormous Christmas tree that is a must-see.
Attending the holiday parties at the Magic Kingdom are some of the best times I have had while vacationing at Walt Disney World. With the announcement made recently that Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party is returning this year, there is much optimism from many Guests that the Christmas Party will also make its triumphant return. Last year, Disney did introduce the
Very Merriest After Hours special event that took the place of the traditional party. The event started later than the party typically did but it did have many of the elements that make the event ever so special. I would continue to check out the
Disney Parks Blog for any news or announcements regarding this event.
In regards to your vacation package, you should still be able to modify it up to 30 days before your arrival date. This should include modifications to both your resort and ticket package. If there is a holiday-themed party this year, I would guess that it would be announced prior to this date. You should have plenty of time to make changes to your package. Your first stop should be to log on to your
My Disney Experience account and scroll down to "My Plans, Reservations, & Tickets". There may be a "Change Ticket" option located here to be able to modify. If you are having trouble using the site, I would consider
calling the Existing Ticket line to discuss your options with a Cast Member. They will be able to make any changes for you over the phone.
Anita, I hope this information helps you in the planning process for your upcoming vacation! Have an amazing time at the Most Magical Place on Earth!
See ya real soon!
Greg