Disney will indeed be going all out for the 2020 holiday season at Walt Disney World Resort. Even though we won’t have Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, the Castle Dream Lights or Candlelight Processional (because they draw big crowds) there will be plenty of holiday magic to experience during this holiday season like snow at Disney Springs, Character experiences, and special Christmas decorations, food, and merchandise.

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The festive Walt Disney World holiday decor will be up beginning on November 6, 2020 through December 30, 2020.

Here are just some of the events you’ll see at Walt Disney World, more events are going to be announced soon.

Cinderella Castle will be dressed for the holiday season 2020 using projection mapping

Magic Kingdom

  • Cinderella Castle will be transformed with a rotating series of designs including a whimsical Christmas sweater and a regal overlay of red, green, and gold ornamentation.

  • You’ll see Disney characters dressed for Christmas on festive floats throughout the park.

  • Gingerbread Men, elves, and reindeer and the infamous Toy Soldiers will join the Main Street Philharmonic as they march through the Magic Kingdom bringing musical holiday cheer for all to hear.

  • Santa Claus will make special pop-up appearances at select times and locations inside the park.

  • Limited time seasonal food & beverage offerings.

  • Holiday-themed merchandise.

Epcot

  • Characters dressed in Christmas attire will make appearances around World Showcase on parade floats.

  • World ShowPlace will host JOYFUL!, a journey through R&B, Gospel, contemporary and traditional Christmas, and holiday music.

  • The Voices of Liberty will be performing at the American Gardens Theatre for a special concert of favorite carols and songs of the season.

  • The Holiday kitchens will return around World Showcase promenade with favorites like the American Holiday Table featuring Slow-roasted Turkey with Stuffing and Bavaria Holiday Kitchen with dishes like Cheese Fondue in a Bread Bowl.

  • Epcot will be adorned in classic holiday decorations.

  • Santa Claus will make special pop-up appearances at select times and locations inside the park.

  • Holiday-themed merchandise

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

  • Holiday-themed motorcades will make their way through the park with Disney characters dressed in their holiday best.

  • Hollywood Studios will be decorated for Christmas.

  • Santa Claus will make special pop-up appearances at select times and locations inside the park.

  • Limited time seasonal food & beverage offerings.

  • Holiday-themed merchandise.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park

  • Festive flotillas with Disney characters will meander through the park.

  • Santa Claus will make special pop-up appearances at select times and locations inside the park.

  • Limited time seasonal food & beverage offerings.

  • Holiday-themed merchandise.

Disney Springs

  • There will be a collection of elaborately-decorated Disney Christmas trees spread throughout this retail, dining, and entertainment destination. 

  • In the evening, the areas within Town Center, West Side, and The Landing will encounter a magical snowfall

  • Jock Lindsey’s Holiday Bar will once again have holiday décor and a limited-time menu filled with festive favorites.

The hotels at Walt Disney World will be decorated for Christmas in 2020

Disney World Hotels

  • Hotel lobbies will feature iconic Christmas trees and other festive decorations.

  • The gingerbread displays will not return to the Resort hotels this year.


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For over 12 years Darren Wittko has been helping people save money at Walt Disney World as both, a travel writer and a travel advisor with Magical Vacations Travel. He’s featured in the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World as a Best of the Best Disney Travel Agent. Darren resides in Celebration, FL.


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Darren Wittko

For over 12 years Darren Wittko has been helping people save money at Walt Disney World as both, a travel writer and a travel advisor with Magical Vacations Travel. He’s featured in the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World as a Best of the Best Disney Travel Agent. Darren resides in Celebration, FL.

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