Now that summer is
officially over and there’s a bit of a chill in the brisk autumn air, the
winter holidays are virtually visible just around the corner. With them will
come all the sparkling celebrations of the season and nowhere will it be more
evident than at the Walt
Disney World Resort in Orlando,
Florida.
As in years past, guests of all ages will find an overflowing abundance of
Yuletide cheer across the Resort, from festive entertainment and dazzling décor
to seasonal merchandise and specially themed treats.
As The Most
Magical Place on Earth prepares for the most wonderful time of year, we’ll take
a look at the special daytime experiences guests can look forward to when the
Walt Disney World Resort decks its halls, starting in mid-November.
Magic Kingdom
Park
The holiday season
kicks off at Magic Kingdom Park on November 12, with festive décor lining Main
Street, U.S.A., and holiday-themed food and drinks available throughout the
park. Guests can enjoy special entertainment experiences like the "Frozen
Holiday Surprise!" show at Cinderella Castle, where Olaf and his friends
from Arendelle transform the edifice into a glittering crystalized palace for
the evening.
Another must-see is the Jingle Cruise, a holiday overlay of the
Jungle Cruise, in which the wild attraction is infused with festive jokes and
holiday cheer, beginning on November 2.
EPCOT
This holiday season, the
EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays presented by AdventHealth returns
from November 29 to December 30, 2024, during which the park dons vibrant décor
and puts forth special offerings.
Guests can enjoy captivating stories about
holiday traditions from around the world at World Showcase; a tribute to
Christmas with “JOYFUL! A Celebration of the Season” blending Gospel, R&B,
and holiday music; and a sing-along Candlelight Processional at America Gardens
Theatre, featuring a mass choir, 50-piece orchestra, and more. This year, the
fan-favorite show will welcome new celebrity narrators, including Nico Santos,
Ralph Macchio and Titus Burgess, to the stage.
The seasonal event also
showcases festive international cuisine as Disney’s Holiday Kitchens deliver diverse
culinary offerings across the park. Guests can also bask in the glowing holiday
displays at “Living with the Land – Glimmering Greenhouses” while learning
about the foods produced here that are featured in the resort’s holiday
celebrations.
Disney’s
Hollywood Studios
Starting November
12, Disney’s Hollywood Studios will undergo a dazzlingly festive transformation
in which holiday magic combines with classic Hollywood nostalgia. This year sees
the introduction of new seasonal entertainment, including performances by the
Holiday Spirit Band throughout the park, and other festive acts like holiday
musicians and juggling elves.
In Toy Story Land, guests can enjoy
larger-than-life holiday decorations in Andy’s backyard and encounter “Toy
Story” characters in their festive attire.
Don’t miss the special finale of
“For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Singalong Celebration”, featuring Olaf
and plenty of seasonal songs. As night falls, Sunset Seasons Greetings returns,
in which the Hollywood Tower Hotel is magically transfigured into various
holiday-themed scenes, including a Muppets gingerbread masterpiece, a Toy Story
hotel, a frosty corner of Arendelle and a Dickensian village from
“Mickey’s Christmas Carol!”.
Disney Springs
At Disney Springs
this Yuletide season, guests can immerse themselves in festive fun with
delightful holiday treats, nightly snowfalls, seasonal merchandise and enchanting
holiday entertainment. The Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll presented by
AdventHealth features gloriously themed trees inspired by Walt Disney Studios,
Disney Animation, Pixar, Star Wars and Marvel with stunning displays showcasing
such classic stories as “The Lion King”, “The Nightmare Before Christmas”, “Coco”,
“Lilo and Stitch”, and more. MagicBand+ integration adds an extra layer of
holiday magic to the experience.
Shoppers can explore seasonal collections at
World of Disney and Disney’s Days of Christmas to find the perfect gifts, while
Jock Lindsey’s Holiday Bar serves up festive drinks and bites in a
holiday-themed setting.
Disney Resort
Collection Hotels
Of course, the festive
cheer extends beyond just the parks this holiday season, offering guests a
chance to immerse themselves in the magic of the season at uniquely transformed
resort hotels. Each is decked out with its own majestic Christmas tree
reflecting the resort’s theme and infused with Disney storytelling.
Visitors
can enjoy exploring the many intricate gingerbread displays while savoring the
delightful aromas that accompany this time-honored tradition. Additionally,
limited-time holiday treats are available at select eateries and shops, making
a tour of the hotels an ideal way to forge some unforgettable family memories.
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