Hi Joyce!
My family spent our first Thanksgiving at the Walt Disney World Resort last autumn. It was a beautiful time to visit and it gave me the perfect boost of the holiday spirit! I did give serious consideration to the
Disney Vacation Club Thanksgiving Dinner but eventually decided to keep my original dinner reservation at
The Crystal Palace. My son’s high school marching band was visiting and performing, and I wanted to meet up with them during the same time as the dinner.
The details of a Disney Vacation Club Thanksgiving Dinner for 2019 have not yet been announced. It has been offered for the past several years at the Fantasia Ballroom of
Disney’s Contemporary Resort and for 2017 and 2018 it was held between 3 PM and 5 PM. Also for the past two years, the announcement on details and booking was made toward the end of September. I find that by following Disney Vacation Club and the
Disney Parks Blog on Facebook and Twitter, I usually see announcements of these events pretty quickly. Last year since I was also stalking this event, I was checking every few days at that time to be sure I didn’t miss it.
In the past, the event has included a buffet meal with non-alcoholic beverages, as well as a cash bar. There has also been live entertainment and a special photo opportunity! I was a little worried that dinner in the parks wouldn’t quite feel like a holiday to me, and I liked the idea that the Disney Vacation Club event would offer something special and traditional so that it would truly feel like Thanksgiving. We did end up having a lovely meal with Winnie the Pooh and friends, and then still made a 22-pound turkey when we got home. My husband really likes turkey!
I’m sorry I don’t have specific details for you yet, but I hope this information helps a little bit with your planning, Joyce. Please come back if you have more questions as your visit approaches.
Wishing you
Membership Magic!- Kate