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Happy merry holly jolly seasons greetings here! (Bonus points to anyone who gets that reference!)
Happy Holidays!
We’re diving headfirst into the seasonal celebrations in Disney World and Disneyland Resort. Christmas trees are going up, snacks are arriving, and holiday parties are kicking off soon. But first, we’ve got to talk about something very important…gingerbread!
It’s officially the holiday season in Magic Kingdom!
It’s CHRISTMAS!
Christmas decorations have gone up on Main Street, U.S.A., holiday drinks have arrived at Main Street Bakery, and tons of festive merchandise has dropped around the park. It might be tempting to rush over there to grab a Peppermint Mocha and take in all of the merry vibes but don’t forget there is a seriously impressive Christmas display going up right outside of the park. Construction on the giant gingerbread house at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa began a few days ago, and they have already made a ton of progress. Come check it out!
Things are about to look real merry and bright soon.
The holidays will be here sooner than you think!
The holidays are fast approaching — in Disney World, anyway — and we’ve learned TONS of new details about what is coming to the parks in the next few months. Disney recently shared news about the Jollywood Nights holiday party, a new Frozen show at Cinderella Castle, and more. Now, we’ve learned that some of our favorite holiday decor is returning to select hotels — giant gingerbread displays!
A Disney World stay involves a lot of planning. There are dining reservations, park tickets and reservations that must align, transportation options, and booking where you’ll call “home” for your next visit.
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Update: Though heavy construction continues on the exterior of the hotel, it seems that the construction within the lobby has ended and the construction walls have been removed.
Could one of the most ICONIC holiday displays in Disney World be in danger this year?
Grand Floridian Lobby at Christmastime
The holiday season typically brings a number of unique decorations and celebrations to Disney World. At EPCOT, 2023 will bring the return of the International Festival of the Holidays. This year, we’ll also see the return of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and the start of the NEW Disney Jollywood Nights party. The holiday fun extends beyond the parks with decor, snacks, and more at Disney Springs and Disney’s hotels. But we’re very worried about one particularly iconic holiday display this year…
The holiday season at Disney’s Parks and Resorts is filled with delights like food, festivities, and FUN!
Christmas in Magic Kingdom
And if you ask us, it’s never too early to start planning for all the holiday happenings!!
Listen, the amount of holiday sweets we’ve eaten as a company in the past few weeks is enough to keep half the dentists in America in business…
So many sweet treats!
…but we’re not stopping now! We’ve tried sweets all around the Disney World parks and resorts as Christmas, Hanukkah, and Thanksgiving treats arrived, and now it’s time to hit up ANOTHER gingerbread display to see what they’ve got in store. Ho ho ho, let’s go!
There are so many ways to celebrate the holiday season in Disney World — and not all of them require a ticket.
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
If you have the budget, you can check out all the decorations inside each Disney Park, or even buy a ticket for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, but you can also enjoy some of the most iconic holiday displays inside Disney World hotels! One such display is now officially open and we’re taking you with us to check it out.
There are so many holiday traditions that we all love and cherish, and Disney has a unique way of putting its own special twist on those traditions.
Gingerbread is one of those iconic holiday treats, and Disney World’s popular life-size Gingerbread House is one of those iconic spots during the holidays. We love watching its construction, breathing in the gingerbread-scented air, and of course, buying gingerbread treats from its little store window.
Pull out the Mariah Carey and dump out the pumpkin spice friends, the holiday season is basically HERE. And you know what comes with the holidays? GINGERBREAD!
Disney’s Contemporary Resort
You might be well aware of the holiday merchandise you can get online, and the holiday decor and snacks that pop up in the parks, but if you aren’t going to Disney World’s hotels to celebrate the season, you’re doing it WRONG.
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