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Jingle Cruise Sets Sail Again at Magic Kingdom on November 3
The most pun-derful time of the year is returning to the jungle! Disney’s fan-favorite holiday overlay, Jingle Cruise, officially returns to Magic Kingdom on Monday, November 3, 2025, kicking off the festive season with laughter, lights, and a boatload of holiday cheer.
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Every winter, the classic Jungle Cruise attraction in Adventureland gets a jolly makeover as skippers trade their safari gear for Santa hats and swap jungle jokes for holiday puns. Guests will spot festive props scattered throughout the queue and ride scenes — from ornaments and tinsel to floating gifts and letters “lost” on the river. Even the boats themselves get new, holiday-inspired names.
The overlay reimagines the Jungle Cruise storyline as the skippers and their crew attempt to celebrate the holidays while stranded in the jungle. Expect plenty of tongue-in-cheek humor, makeshift décor, and surprises that only Disney’s most “seasoned” explorers could come up with.
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Jingle Cruise has become a beloved tradition for many Disney guests, typically launching just ahead of other major holiday offerings like Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and Magic Kingdom’s full transformation into a winter wonderland.
The overlay will run throughout the holiday season before the ride reverts to its traditional Jungle Cruise theme in early January.
So grab your cocoa, don your best ugly sweater, and get ready for a cruise that’s merry, bright, and just a little wild.
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