Need a Disney World Christmas Checklist for your Disney Vacation? We have been collecting everything we can to prepare for a Christmas Vacation to the most magical place on Earth. Snow on Main Street? Cocoa and Cookies? Jingle Cruise? You bet! For our shop, we started designing Disney Christmas shirts in July so we’ve been in holiday mode for a while. But, when it comes to Christmas at Walt Disney World we’ve made a list. This Walt Disney World Christmas Checklist covers all four parks, Disney Springs, and the Resorts, so we don’t miss a thing! Because with so many holiday activities, you’re sure to want to experience them all!
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Christmas Events at Disney World
First things first. If you, dear reader, have anything to share- tips, tricks, words of caution about Disney World at Christmas- let us know! We are always looking for great tips about making the holidays more magical! As avid Disney Vacationers and current Annual Passholders, we have stashed loads of Disney tips and tricks in our Disney Vacation toolbox. But, Christmas at Walt Disney World isn’t an annual trip for us, because we’re usually avoiding the crowds ( which are the worst through the holiday season) and have loads of family holiday fun at home to enjoy. Still, we simply can’t get enough of all the magic in the Walt Disney World Parks for Christmas. Here’s what you can find in each area of the resort through the holidays.
Magic Kingdom at Christmas
If you’re looking for all things Merry and Bright, then head to Disney’s Magic Kingdom for Christmas. things to keep the holiday spirits up.
- Frozen Holiday Surprise Castle Lighting *NEW 2023*
- Cinderella Castle Holiday Projection Show
- Christmas Snacks at Magic Kingdom
- Magic Kingdom Christmas Decorations
- Disney Christmas Merchandise
- Jingle Cruise on the Jungle Cruise
- Holiday Trolley featuring the Dapper Dans
- Main Street Philharmonic and Toy Soldier March
- The Christmas Shoppe
- Christmas Cavalcades
- Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party November 9- December 22, 2023
- Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration
- Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Show
- Once Upon a Christmastime Parade
- Exclusive Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Food
Check out the Web Story: Walt Disney World at Christmas- Magic Kingdom
Hollywood Studios at Christmas
Hollywood Studios is one of our favorite places at Christmastime. Check out our top 5 reasons Christmas at Hollywood Studios offers some of the best Disney World Christmas decorations, snacks, and free shows.
- For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-a-long Olaf’s special Holiday Finale
- Sunset Seasons Greetings Tower of Terror Show
- The Muppets
- Toy Story
- Frozen Arendelle
- Mickey’s Christmas Carol
- Flurries of Fun Billboards Show
- Minnie’s Holiday and Vine Dining Experience
- Toy Story Land Decorations
- Christmas Snacks at Hollywood Studios
- Christmas Decorations at Echo Lake
- Disney Christmas Merchandise
- Grab the New Christmas Popcorn Bucket!
- Holiday Character Cavalcades Santa Claus Merry Motorcade
- Jollywood Nights Christmas Party November 11- December 20, 2023 *NEW 2023*
- What’s This? Nightmare Before Christmas Spirited Singalong
- Disney Holidays in Hollywood with Kermit and Miss Piggy
- Twilight Soiree at the Tip Top Club Hollywood Tower Hotel
- Jazzy Holidays at Hollywood Brown Derby
- Jingle Bell Jingle BAM!
- Holiday Fiesta En La Calle Street Fair
Check out the Web Story: Walt Disney World at Christmas- Hollywood Studios
Epcot at Christmas
Epcot for the holidays is all about foods and decorations from around the world. Along with music, performances, and more. Christmas at EPCOT is included with your park ticket and offers up some of the best holiday activities at Disney World. Perfect to help you really get into the feeling of the festive season.
- EPCOT International Festival of Holidays November 24- December 30, 2023
- Holiday Kitchens. Check out the Festival of Holidays Menus
- Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Expedition Scavenger Hunt Game
- Holiday Storytellers in each country
- Holiday Cookie Stroll
- Candlelight Processional
- Christmas Snacks at EPCOT
- Christmas Decorations
- Disney Christmas Merchandise
- Living with the Land Merry and Bright Nights
- Musical Performances
- Voices of Liberty
- Mariachi Cobre
- JAMMitors at the Mill Stage Canada World Showcase
- JOYFUL! A Celebration of the Season
- The EPCOT Pianist at World Showplace
- Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind Holiday Overlay
Check out the Web Story: Walt Disney World at Christmas- EPCOT
Animal Kingdom at Christmas
Animal Kingdom at Christmastime is magical! You can see a new digital show on the Tree of Life, holiday marionette animals, and holiday overlays across the park.
- Christmas Snacks at Animal Kingdom
- Christmas Decorations
- Merry Menagerie Animal Marionettes
- Disney Christmas Merchandise
- Tree of Life Awakenings Holiday Edition
- Kitschy Holiday Decor in Pandora
- Holiday Character Flotillas
Check out the Web Story: Walt Disney World at Christmas- Animal Kingdom
Disney Resorts at Christmas
One of our favorite things is visiting Disney Resorts for Christmas! With amazing decorations, Gingerbread displays, and seasonal snacks, the Disney Resorts pull out all the stops for the holidays. And as one of our favorite things to do for Christmas at Walt Disney World without a park ticket, it’s pretty kind to your Disney budget too.
- Gingerbread Displays at Disney Resorts
- Christmas Gingerbread Carousel at Disney Beach Club Resort
- Christmas at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Resort
- Christmas at Coronado Springs Resort
- Christmas Trees at Disney Resorts
- Christmas Snacks at Disney Resorts
- Christmas Decorations
- Disney Christmas Merchandise
Check out the Web Stories
- Walt Disney World at Christmas- Disney Resorts for Christmas
- Walt Disney World at Christmas- Gingerbread Carousel Tour
Disney Springs at Christmas
Offering shopping deals and Christmas Trees across the shopping center, Disney Springs brings on the festive with evening and weekend music, entertainment and “snow,” through the season!
- Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll
- Santa’s Winter Watercade
- Holiday Entertainment
- Toy Soldier Stilt Walkers
- Snowflake Skaters
- Waterside Stage Holiday Music
- Let it Snow Flurries in Town Center, in the evenings
- Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar Holiday Takeover
- Breakfast with Santa at Marie and Enzo’s
Check out the Web Story: Walt Disney World at Christmas Without a Park Ticket
Christmas at Walt Disney World
What are your favorite things during the holidays at Disney? Save these Walt Disney World checklists to your phone and check out what’s new for Christmas at Disney. If you’re strapped for time and looking for more holiday fun, then check out our Top 10 Things to Do at Walt Disney World for Christmas. Happy Holidays!
Rochelle Mariah is a writer, designer and photographer with an MLIS in Information Science and a B.S. in Arch and Design. Determined to make Planning a DIY Disney Vacation easier she makes lots of lists and drinks lots of coffee. When not designing apparel at Polka Dot Pixie Shop, she's watching old movies and planning the holidays. She has been traveling to Disney destinations since 2010.
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