Walt Disney World Holiday News 2018

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Walt Disney World Holiday News 2018

Walt Disney World Holiday News 2018 – We can NOT wait until the holidays and all of the holiday fun that comes to Walt Disney World resort! Check out some of the things they have in store for us this year!


Walt Disney World Holiday News 2018

From captivating dƩcor and unique character experiences to delicious treats and magical moments, there is something for everyone during the holiday season at Walt Disney World Resort, starting Nov. 8. Here is a preview of the festivities that await guests.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Guests will experience a Flurry of Fun at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Nov. 8-Jan.6, with festive entertainment and exciting holiday touches around the park.

The newĀ Toy Story LandĀ will feature special seasonal fun, such as holiday songs on Alien Swirling Saucers.

Sunset Seasons GreetingsĀ returns this year with impressive new laser effects and ā€œsnow.ā€ Guests will witness spectacular projections of beloved Disney Characters – Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Olaf and others – sharing their favorite seasonal stories as holiday magic transforms the famous Hollywood Tower Hotel into scenes of the season.

The nighttime spectacularĀ Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!Ā will combine state-of-the-art projections, fireworks, special effects and music to create a one-of-a-kind holiday experience.

Guests will meet Santa at the Once Upon a Time shop Nov.10-Dec. 24, and Santa Goofy after he steps in Dec. 25.

Magic Kingdom Park

Charming decorations, holiday treats, a sparkling icy castle and more will await guests at Magic Kingdom Park, transforming it into an enchanting holiday wonderland.

The holiday festivities at the park will also includeĀ Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party,Ā a specially ticketed, limited-attendance celebration that will take place on select nights starting Nov. 8. Each night of the event will feature an exclusive showing ofĀ Holiday WishesĀ fireworks and performances ofĀ Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade,Ā A Totally Tomorrowland ChristmasĀ andĀ Mickey’s Most Merriest CelebrationĀ stage show. Guests will also experience the beauty of a scintillating Cinderella Castle, meet characters in their festive finery and even enjoy complimentary cookies and cocoa.

For more information about this specially ticketed party, guests can visitĀ Disneyworld.com/Christmasparty.

Epcot

Guests will discover joyous holiday traditions from 11 World Showcase nations during Epcot International Festival of the Holidays. Beginning Nov. 18, this year’s festival will deliver a yuletide extravaganza.

Seasonal tastes from around the globe are served at specialĀ Holiday Kitchens.

World Showcase pavilions come alive with the sights and sounds ofĀ special entertainmentĀ celebrating each country’s holiday heritage.

Chip and Dale will be collecting ornaments for their Christmas tree. InĀ Chip & Dale’s Christmas Tree SpreeĀ scavenger hunt, guests will purchase a map and stickers from select merchandise locations and travel around World Showcase looking for the famous chipmunks with their ornaments. Guests will then return their completed maps for a festive surprise, courtesy of Chip and Dale. Maps are available for $6.99 (plus tax).

The nightly fireworks display,Ā IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth, will feature an additional holiday finale.

One of the most popular Epcot traditions, theĀ Candlelight Processional, returns. This retelling of the Christmas story will feature a celebrity narrator accompanied by a 50-piece orchestra and a choir. Performances will run three times each night from Nov. 22-Dec. 30.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

New this year, the magic of nature will receive a holiday touch with the inclusion ofĀ Diwali, the holiday Festival of Lights in India, as part of the new live show UP! A Great Bird Adventure. Starting Nov. 8, guests will join fun-loving pals Russell and Dug from Disney•Pixar’s ā€œUpā€ in discovering some of the world’s most exotic birds.

Disney Springs

Disney Springs will be the perfect destination for holiday shopping, dining and entertainment, with the chance to experience holiday magic along the way. Festivities run Nov. 8-Jan. 5:

Guests will stroll through theĀ Christmas Tree TrailĀ and view custom-decorated holiday trees, each dedicated to a popular Disney theme featuring characters like Mary Poppins, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, among others.

AtĀ Santa’s Chalet,Ā Santa Claus will accept Christmas wish lists and welcome guests. From Dec. 25-Dec. 31, Santa Goofy will take over after Old Saint Nick heads back to the North Pole.

Guests will take part inĀ Stitch’s Holiday Gift HuntĀ and discover where the mischievous Experiment 626 is hiding.

Holiday Fun at Resort Hotels

Resorts across Walt Disney World will be decked out for the holidays. Special offerings include:

Life-size edible creations will take shape at select resorts. A holiday gingerbread house atĀ Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & SpaĀ will be home to The Bake Shop, where guests will pick up holiday treats, including the namesake gingerbread. A life-size, edible spinning carousel is a holiday tradition atĀ Disney’s Beach Club Resort, while a holiday village with a miniature train takes center stage atĀ Disney’s Yacht Club Resort.

In the lobbies ofĀ Disney’s Wilderness LodgeĀ andĀ Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, guests will take in the grandeur of massive Christmas trees.

No holiday is complete without a special dining experience. Holiday menus that celebrate the season will be found at restaurants throughout Walt Disney World. For holiday dining information and reservations, guests can call (407) WDW-DINE.

Ring in the New Year at a Walt Disney World Resort Hotel

To celebrate the New Year, guests will be able to choose between two New Year’s Eve celebrations at Disney’s Contemporary Resort.Ā Pixar Party: A New Year’s Eve CelebrationĀ andĀ Disney Countdown to Midnight,Ā including an option to purchase VIP access to theĀ Ink and Paint Club.Ā Both celebrations will feature entertainment, music, food and refreshments, plus a viewing of the Magic Kingdom New Year’s Eve fireworks to cap off the night.

To make it even easier to vacation at Walt Disney World during the holidays, guests can visitĀ www.DisneyWorld.com/Holidays.


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