One Disney World holiday celebration is exclusive to Disney Vacation Club members.
The holiday season is one of the busiest periods at Walt Disney World, with seasonal entertainment spread across all four theme parks, Disney Springs, and the resort's hotels. This year's lineup includes Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, Disney Jollywood Nights, and the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays.
While some experiences are included with regular admission, others require separate tickets. Disney also offers certain events exclusively to Disney Vacation Club Members, who receive additional benefits through the company's vacation ownership program.
These perks include exclusive lounges, special discounts, and access to events such as Moonlight Magic, which gives eligible members the opportunity to visit Disney theme parks after regular operating hours.
This December, Disney is bringing back another members-only experience at one of its oldest dinner shows.
Disney Announces Exclusive December Performances
Disney Vacation Club has confirmed that Hoop Dee Holidays will return to Walt Disney World on December 1 and December 8, 2026.
The event is a festive version of Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue, the long-running dinner show held at Pioneer Hall at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. Unlike standard performances, these special holiday events are reserved for eligible Disney Vacation Club Members and their guests.
Reservations are already open through Disney Vacation Club Member Services, meaning guests without access to an eligible membership cannot book the performances independently.
WDWMAGIC shared the announcement on X on November 3:
Disney Vacation Club Hoop Dee Holidays returns to Fort Wilderness for 2026. The Member-exclusive show runs two nights only, December 1 and December 8, and booking is open now through Member Services.
Hoop Dee Holidays debuted in 2023, with performances held on November 28 and December 12. Disney has since brought back the seasonal event several times, including in 2025.
The Christmas edition adds festive entertainment to the familiar show. Previous years have also included a special pre-show and a commemorative keepsake for attendees.
In 2025, tickets cost between $75 and $83 for adults and between $45 and $50 for children ages 3 to 9, depending on seating category. Disney has not yet confirmed whether the same prices will apply in 2026.
Previous booking rules have also limited attendance to Disney Vacation Club Members eligible for Membership Extras. However, members could bring up to 11 guests, allowing nonmembers to attend as part of their party.
The restrictions are particularly relevant because standard Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue performances do not require Disney Vacation Club membership.
What Happens to Regular Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue Bookings?
Although Disney has reserved two December dates for its exclusive holiday event, Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue is not becoming a permanent members-only experience.
Regular performances remain available to Walt Disney World guests, regardless of whether they own a Disney Vacation Club membership.
The show has been a fixture at Fort Wilderness since 1974, making it one of the few surviving entertainment experiences from Walt Disney World's earliest years.
According to Disney's D23, Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue initially opened on June 30, 1974, as a temporary summer production featuring six college interns.
Its popularity convinced Disney to introduce a permanent cast that September. More than 50 years later, the show remains one of America's longest-running dinner productions.
The two-hour experience combines live country music, dancing, audience participation, and comedy with an all-you-care-to-enjoy meal. Guests are served fried chicken, smoked barbecue ribs, cornbread, macaroni and cheese, and strawberry shortcake.
The production has seen relatively few major changes over the decades. One notable update came in 1979, when Disney replaced the original apple pie dessert with strawberry shortcake.
It also survived a lengthy interruption during the COVID-19 pandemic, eventually reopening on June 23, 2022, with some updates to its script and scenery.
Today, Disney lists three standard seating times for the show: 4 p.m., 6:15 p.m., and 8:30 p.m. on operating days. Guests can choose from three seating categories, with advance payment required when making reservations.
The dinner show is also eligible for the Disney Dining Plan, with each guest redeeming two Table-Service meals.
For visitors hoping to catch a performance during their Christmas vacation, the regular version remains an option on available dates.
However, guests wanting the special Hoop Dee Holidays experience on December 1 or December 8 will need to attend with an eligible Disney Vacation Club Member.
