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Have you been good this year?
Hey Santa!
We hope so, because Santa Claus is watching! He’s making his list, checking it twice, and preparing for the big event — Christmas. But he’s not the only one getting ready for Christmas…Disney World is too! Of course, they’re gearing up for the upcoming Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in Magic Kingdom and EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays. But that’s not all — they also have a year-round offering that prepares guests for Christmas!
Yes, we’re already thinking ahead to the holiday season. Yes, it’s still technically summer, but don’t @ us! We can’t help but be excited about everything the holiday season will bring to Disneyland!
The Holidays at Disneyland
We already have dates for Disney California Adventure’s Festival of Holidays, and we know what holiday festivities to expect this year at both Disneyland AND Disney California Adventure. But there’s another activity returning this year that features the big guy himself — and no, we don’t mean Mickey, WE MEAN SANTA!
When it comes to the holidays, there’s no shortage of festivities to partake in around Disney World.
Hollywood Studios Christmas Decorations
You can watch a holiday parade, gaze at festive fireworks, and party with characters at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in Magic Kingdom. Or, you can enjoy decorations, stories, music, and cuisine from various cultures, courtesy of the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays! And, just like any EPCOT festival, the park will be jam-packed with these unique offerings. So, to help you keep track of everything there is to enjoy, here is our list of everything we know about EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays!
If we know one thing about Disney, it’s that the holiday season can NEVER come too early.
Holiday joy!
At the Disney parks, holiday decorations pop up right after Halloween ends (sometimes before), and holiday festivals aren’t far behind! We’ve even seen mid-summer holiday merchandise reveals. But are we REALLY ready to get in the holiday spirit right now?
It’s December, which means we can unapologetically be in the festive spirit 24/7!
Main Street lookin’ pretty!
We’re talking about holiday apparel, parties, treats, and music! And, when it comes to holiday treats, Downtown Disney has a new one that may win the award for most Instagrammable!
You can see Santa in a number of spots in Disney World this year.
SANTAAAAA
In Animal Kingdom, you’ll find Santa on a boat. In Hollywood Studios, Santa appears in a special motorcade. You can also spot him during Very Merriest After Hours in Magic Kingdom, and Santa will soon arrive in EPCOT. But, what if you don’t have a park ticket? Well, you could still see Santa if you follow some special steps!
It’s holiday time in Disneyland Resort!
It’s the holidays in Disneyland Resort!
In addition to all the festive decor in the parks, Festival of Holidays has debuted in Disney California Adventure (DCA), and while you’re making your way around DCA and trying all the new holiday foods, you can stop and meet Santa Claus himself!
It’s officially the holiday season in Disney World!
The Grand Floridian’s Christmas Tree just went up!
We went to the first Disney Very Merry After Hours this week, saw the iconic gingerbread house go up in the Grand Floridian, found new decorations in the parks, and tried more festive food. The other night, we saw Santa at Disney Very Merriest After Hours in Magic Kingdom, and today, we spotted him at a couple of the other parks!
We’re having a holiday-joy-fueled night in Magic Kingdom!
Santa in Magic Kingdom
That’s right, it’s night one of Disney Very Merriest After Hours and we’re covering ALL of the festivities LIVE. There’s a LOT of entertainment to see and treats to eat, but we’re starting the night with a certain familiar face that we are SO happy to see.
It’s July and you know what that means…it’s time to start celebrating the holiday season!
Hey there Santa!
We’ve already celebrated #HalfwayToTheHolidays with some special announcements from Disney, and now we’re continuing the fun with some Christmas in July celebrations! Today we’re taking a look at some special holiday secrets in Disney World that you should know about. We’re talking about all of those things that pop up during the holidays that are totally underrated and often overlooked. How many of these have you totally skipped over in the past?
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