The Disney Springs Christmas Tree Trail made its debut last year. Fitting, since 2016 was the year that Disney Springs celebrated its Grand Opening from the area’s transformation from Downtown Disney.
Christmas Tree Trail sign
And, just like Disney Springs itself, the Holiday Christmas Tree Trail itself has expanded this year, too! Last year’s Trail featured 15 Christmas Trees, themed to Disney films and characters.
Mickey and Minnie Tree
Mickey and Minnie Tree
But this year’s Trail features a few more Trees complete with fun backdrops.
101 Dalmations Tree
101 Dalmations Tree Area
Alice in Wonderland Tree
Alice in Wonderland Tree
Just like — well, everywhere else in Disney World — taking in all the details is the best part!
Mary Poppins Tree
Mary Poppins Tree
The taped-up KITE!! I can’t even!!!!
You may even spy the Disney Springs Fine Establishments Tree 🙂 .
Disney Springs Tree sign
Disney Springs Establishment sign
There’s also a snack stop this year.
Snacks Stop
Nothing super fancy; just Hot Cocoa, Glazed Almonds and such.
Snacks at Christmas Tree Trail
But it doesn’t matter the time of year — whenever I catch the fragrance of Glazed Almonds in the air, I think of the holidays. So, they’re a nice fit here.
Glazed Almonds
There’s even a Seasonal Hard Cider and Ciroc Vodka with Lemonade on tap. Happy Holidays, y’all!!
On Tap
AND there’s a check-in area to set up your time in the Virtual Queue to meet SANTA CLAUS in his Chalet, which has changed locations this year.
Meet Santa in Disney Springs
It’s now in the middle of the Christmas Tree Trail.
Santa’s Chalet
So, as you can see, it’s not just Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios where the Holiday Season is in full swing (with Epcot soon to follow when the Festival of the Holidays begins on November 19th). Be sure to stop by Disney Springs for even more festive fun!
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I’m a Californian and love my almonds; but I would have expected glazed pecans! Or better yet, it is Christmas and why not roasted chestnuts?
I’d like to see all of the different themes and ornaments. It’d be a lot of fun!
What a great time last night taking the walk through, last year it felt a little ‘thrown together’. We checked in to the Santa queue at the entrance by Earl of Sandwich, by the time we strolled through and got some pictures with the tree (about 35 minutes) we got a text that Santa was ready. Really well done this year. You *have to* go at night, under the lights, with the snow machines on. Really feel slick Christmas. Even when it was 68 degrees at 9:00.
My only complaint would be the loud dance party at the splash pad in front of Earl of Sandwich, which drowned out the Christmas music for the first half of the trail.
Good to hear it’s better than last year, which was totally underwhelming. Maybe we’ll give it a second chance on our staycation in December.
Loved the trees and enjoyed the silver lady watched her for a long time what a nice display saw it last year and thought it was beautiful but this year is even better thanks for the show
Is there a cost to see the Christmas tree trail or Santa?
How long are the trees going to be there after Christmas? We don’t get there until January 3rd. Would love to see all the trees.
Wanda, the official word from Disney is January 6.
John, no cost!