Celebrate the Holidays at Walt Disney World Theme Parks

Starting November 11, prepare for a spectacular season of holiday joy at Walt Disney World® Resort. In all four Theme Parks and Disney Springs®, you’ll discover incredible and countless ways to make memories as you get wrapped up in everything from delightful décor to exciting entertainment and sensational shopping.

You’ll feel extra merry and bright at Magic Kingdom® Park thanks to sensational sights, lights, decorations with all the trimmings, plus greetings with Santa himself!

At Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park, festive décor and decked-out flotillas with some of your favorite Disney Characters (and Santa) await. Listen as holiday music with a worldly beat fills the air. Discover a Merry Menagerie—life-size, artisansculpted animal puppets—as they roam Discovery Island ® during the day. And when evening comes Holiday Awakenings will show on the Tree of Life®... coming to life with a series of wintry tales, complemented by familiar and heartwarming holiday music.

Over at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®, get ready to be swept up in Yuletide adventures like Sunset Seasons Greetings on The Hollywood Tower Hotel. Boasting amazing effects and “snow”, this experience also includes songs and cheer brought to you through on-screen appearances by Mickey, Minnie, Olaf and friends.

Starting November 24th, EPCOT® International Festival of the Holidays presented by AdventHealth will inspire you with the Candlelight Processional – a joyous retelling of the Christmas Story by a celebrity narrator accompanied by amazing singers and orchestration. You can also savor treasured recipes from around the globe at Holiday Kitchens throughout the Park...and embark on a sweet Holiday Cookie Stroll while you’re at it. During your tour around the world, you’ll also discover festively dressed performers bringing time-honored traditions to life – you may even spot Santa, as well.

Finally, at Disney Springs®, you’ll find Happily Whatever You’re After. Shop more than 100 retail destinations complete with unique holiday gifts, signature Disney apparel, and more. You’re sure to find the perfect gifts for everyone on your list (including yourself)! Plus, among all the delightful decorations, you can experience The Disney Springs® Christmas Tree Stroll presented by AdventHealth, live entertainment and a visit with Santa. 

Here are more details about what is available in each theme park:
Magic Kingdom® Park

• Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party! Join Mickey for a festive celebration with live entertainment, spectacular fireworks, an oh-so-jolly parade and more! This separate ticketed event takes place on select nights, November 9 -December 22, 2023.
• Seasonal Décor. Explore holly, jolly trimmings and theming throughout Main Street, U.S.A and the park.
• Jingle Cruise. During the holiday season, the beloved Jungle Cruise undergoes a yuletide transformation. It’s a festive-yet-familiar adventure from stem to stern!
• NEW! Frozen Holiday Surprise. For the first time in forever, Guests will be able to join Elsa, Anna, Olaf, Kristoff, and the Snowgies in front of Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom for a brand new Frozen-inspired entertainment experience that will illuminate the castle in a whole new way. This delightful new offering can be seen during regular park hours and during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party.

EPCOT®

• EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. Beginning November 24th, surround yourself with seasonal sights, sounds and flavors during thisjoyous festival boasting with Holiday Kitchens and scrumptious Holiday Cookie Stroll.
• Candlelight Processional. This beloved long-standing tradition of heartwarming performances return at America GardensTheatre
• Meet Santa Claus at the Odyssey Paviliono Get in the holiday spirit by joining Santa Claus in his snow-covered sleigh—November 24 to December24, 2023.
• Living with the Land – Glimmering Greenhouses. Celebrate the most bountiful time of the year on a special voyage through greenhouses glimmering with dazzling lights—November 24 to December 30, 2023.
• More Holiday Entertainment. Experience jolly holiday performances around World Showcase.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios®

• NEW! Disney Jollywood Nights. It’s giving holiday glam. It’s giving a brand-new nighttime party coming to Disney’s HollywoodStudios select nights this November–December. It’s Disney Jollywood Nights!
• Sunset Seasons Greetings. Hollywood Tower Hotel will transform into a unique holiday-themed display.
• Minnie’s Holiday Dine at Hollywood & Vine. Don’t miss Minnie and friends at this popular restaurant! Reservations are strongly recommended.
• For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration. Look forwardto an unforgettable holiday finale featuring everyone’s favorite snowman, Olaf!’
• Dazzling Holiday Décor. Discover seasonal style at every turn – including special holiday touches in Toy Story Land.
• Toy Story Land Characters in Holiday Attire. See some Pixar pals decked out for the season.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park

• Merry Menagerie. Delight in winter wonders as Discovery Island springs to life with artisan-sculpted puppets of arctic animals
• Tree of Life® Awakenings – Holiday Edition. Watch the Tree of Life shimmer and sparkle each evening, accompanied by a heart-warming musical score. Experience begins at dusk and is subject to change.
• Meet Favorite Disney Pals at Adventurer's Outpost. Pose for a photo with Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse all decked out in their holiday attire.
• Seasonal Décor. Discover festive trimmings and touches around the park.

Disney Springs®

• Special Entertainment. Meet Santa and enjoy festive holiday tunes with live musical performances and DJs.
• Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll presented by AdventHealth. Discover Christmas around every corner, as you come across a collection of elaborately decorated Disney Christmas trees throughout Disney Springs
• Let it Snow!  In the evenings, delight in a magical snowfall, adding an extra touch of wonder to your holiday shopping.
• Jock Lindsey’s Holiday Bar o Decked out for the season, this restaurant-meets-lounge offers a fun holiday take on it’s menu, eyecatching décor and more!

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