With the holidays right around the corner, we have some news as to what you can expect at Walt Disney World this coming holiday season.
Holiday experiences that draw big crowds will be on hiatus this year as well, such as Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and Candlelight Processional at Epcot.
However, we are excited to share A Twinkle of Magic at Walt Disney World.
Starting November 6th and running through December 30th, you will be able to enjoy festive décor, themed merchandise, seasonal food & beverage offerings and entertainment all across Walt Disney World Resort including at all four theme parks and Disney Springs Plus Santa Claus will make time for special pop-up appearances at each location, waving and exclaiming holiday wishes to all.
There will be festive flotillas at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, there will be merry motorcades and of course Minnie Mouse will be hosting a yuletide gathering for all her friends at Hollywood & Vine starting Nov. 6. Santa Goofy will be there, along with Minnie and more in their holiday best.
Over in Epcot, you will see holiday promenades and starting a bit later on November 27, you can celebrate highlights from the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. Holiday kitchens will return around the World Showcase promenade with favorites like American Holiday Table featuring Slow-roasted Turkey with Stuffing and Bavaria Holiday Kitchen with dishes like Cheese Fondue in a Bread Bowl.
You can step inside World ShowPlace to enjoy the returning group, JOYFUL!, who present a journey through R&B, Gospel, contemporary and traditional Christmas and holiday music. Also, the Voices of Liberty will bring their incredible 8-part harmonies to the America Gardens Theatre stage for a special concert of favorite carols and songs of the season. There are plenty more details about this festival to come, so stay tuned.
In Magic Kingdom, character cavalcades will take on a special holiday twist, with Christmas friends on festive floats in their holiday finest. Gingerbread Men? Check! Elves and Reindeer? Check, check! And the Toy Soldiers will join the Main Street Philharmonic as they march through Magic Kingdom Park, bringing musical holiday cheer for all to hear. Plus, when night falls, special projection effects will give a festive look to Cinderella Castle this year, providing a colorful backdrop for your photos. The appearance of the iconic castle will be transformed with a rotating series of designs including a whimsical Christmas sweater and a regal overlay of red, green and gold ornamentation. This will be in place of the Castle Dream Lights.
At Disney Springs, you will discover Christmas around every corner as once again displays of elaborate decorated Christmas trees will be spread throughout this destination. In the evening, you will encounter a magical snowfall and to top it off, Jock Lindsey will once again be turning his hangar bar into Jock Lindsey’s Holiday Bar complete with a limited time festive menu.
Disney Resort Hotels will also be decked out with their iconic trees and other festive decor. Please note that gingerbread displays will not be returning this year due to physical distancing guidelines.
The Holidays at Walt Disney World is one of our favorite times and while this year will look different, there are so many fun and exciting new things to check out. Contact your Upon A Star Agent to see how you can add A Twinkle of Holiday Magic to your next Walt Disney World Vacation.