By: Disney Destinations
November 18, 2024
‘Tis the season at Walt Disney World Resort, and there are so many ways we’ve decked the halls for the season! With twinkling lights and festive decorations around every corner, this is the perfect time for guests to gather their loved ones for merry activities, savor delicious seasonal treats and create cherished memories together. Let’s unwrap some of the new holiday offerings guests can experience this year:
Watch the Holiday Magic Unfold at the World of Disney Windows
For the first time ever, the windows at the World of Disney store interact with guest’s MagicBand+ to create holiday magic for the entire family. Each of the windows has festive fun mixed with unique animations and personalization that appear with a tap of a MagicBand+. There are two storylines featuring fan-favorite characters that guests don’t want to miss this holiday season. Be sure to check out all the windows, which may even give guests some inspiration for writing their own letters to Santa.
Visit Santa’s Marketplace
Guests can Santa’s Marketplace near Disney’s Pin Traders and share their Christmas list with Santa in person! Or if guests are looking to spread holiday cheer with a family Christmas card, the Disney PhotoPass team is ready to capture the perfect photo of the whole family.
When guests arrive at Disney Springs, they can join the virtual queue to visit Santa and enjoy holiday shopping while they wait.
Watch the Holidays Come Alive on the Christmas Tree Stroll Presented by Advent Health
One of our favorite things to do during the holiday season is see all the different trees on the Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll presented by AdventHealth, and we are so excited that it returned this year with some new additions! Guests can stroll across Disney Springs to see the entire collection of beautifully decorated Christmas trees celebrating some Disney, Pixar, Star Wars and Super Hero favorites. As guests stroll through Disney Springs to discover more trees, they should be sure to look and see which ones have interactions they can engage with MagicBand+ experiences presented by Luxury of Time by Diamonds International.
In between taking advantage of these new and enhanced holiday offerings, guests can’t forget to savor the delicious treats and seasonal entertainment throughout Disney Springs. Between the Toy Soldier Stilt Walkers, Roller Blading Snowflakes and Brass Brand, there is seasonal flair around every corner. Our personal favorite way to end a day of holiday shopping at Disney Springs is by enjoying one of the nightly “snow” flurries at the Town Center Christmas tree and tasting the new and returning items at Jock Lindsey’s Holiday Bar.
With so many new offerings and returning favorites this year at Disney Springs, it’s the perfect opportunity to carry on family traditions while creating new ones. Guests should gather up their loved ones and make plans to visit before December 30—it’s all wrapped up and ready for them to enjoy!
