Holiday festivities are coming to Walt Disney World Resort! Beginning November 12, enjoy the wintertime fun at all four theme parks, Disney Springs, and select resorts – along with some extra magic sprinkled in for the 50th anniversary.
Magic Kingdom
Main Street Decorations
At Magic Kingdom, enjoy festive decor up and down Main Street U.S.A. At night, holiday projections will appear on Cinderella’s Castle, alternating with its general 50th anniversary lighting.
Disney Very Merriest After Hours
Select nights throughout the holiday season, guests can enjoy a separately ticketed After Hours event at the Magic Kingdom – featuring 20 attractions, included holiday treats, and “Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks.”
Hollywood Studios
Holiday Shows
Once again the Hollywood Tower of Terror will transform into a holiday masterpiece with projections featuring characters and sights from Frozen, Toy Story, The Muppets, and more! Additionally, the Frozen Sing-Along show in the Hyperion theater will feature a special Christmastime finale.
Santa Claus Motorcade
See the Big Guy himself in his very own motorcade!
Hollywood & Vine Holiday Meal
Minnie Mouse will host a special holiday meal with her pals and Santa Claus. More details to be released later, I am sure!
Animal Kingdom
Tree of Life
The park’s centerpiece, the Tree of Life, will alternate between holiday projections and 50th anniversary lighting.
Character Calvacades
Disney characters will sail down the Discovery river, accompanied by festive songs.
Epcot
International Festival of the Holidays
Epcot’s traditional Christmastime festival will return from November 26 – December 30. While more details will be released at a later date, the festival is expected to include Holiday Kitchens, performances by the Voices of Liberty, and a Cookie Stroll.
Disney Springs
Holiday Decor
The entire shopping and dining complex will come to life with holiday lights and sparking decorations. Select locations will also feature a surprise snowfall!
Disney Springs Christmas Tree Trail
The Christmas Tree Trail will return with elaborately decorated trees, inspired by your favorite Disney movies and characters.
Jock Lindsey’s Holiday Bar
Jock Lindsey’s Hanger Bar will become the Holiday Bar with special decorations and a limited time menu.
Disney Resorts
Select Disney Resorts will offer holiday decorations, gingerbread house displays, and/or specialty menus.
Even if you don’t want to pay for a specialty ticket to the Holiday After Hours event, there’s plenty of festive fun to be had all over Walt Disney World. I can’t wait to see the projection shows on the Tower of Terror and Tree of Life!
