Family at EPCOT Festival of the Holidays; father holding son; mother eating a cookie wearing Santa hat
  • On Oct 20, 2024
    Sandy from PA Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    Planning to schedule a 4:00 Hoop-De-Doo dinner. I’m hoping we will be able to schedule a holiday sleigh ride after dinner. What time should I aim to schedule, to ensure enough time between dinner and arriving at the sleigh pick up point? Thank you!

    Season's Greetings, Sandy! From the looks of it, you're planning a magical night full of laughs and merriment at Disney's Fort Wilderness Campground during your holiday visit! The Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue is my favorite dinner destination at the Walt Disney World Resort, and I know you'll have a rootin'-tootin' grand time at Pioneer Hall!

    Sandy, the Holiday Sleigh Rides load at Tri-Circle D Ranch Barn, which is conveniently located very near to Pioneer Hall at the Settlement of Disney's Fort Wilderness. The 4 PM show should end right around 6 PM, so I would encourage you to try to make your reservation for around 6:30 PM or a little later so you have time to exit dinner and make your way over to your sleigh ride! The sleigh ride will take you on a 25-minute adventure around the campground and bring you back to the Settlement area to unload. From here, you can take an internal bus up to the front of the campground if you parked your car there before dinner, or you can opt to take a ferryboat back to Magic Kingdom Park, depending on your final destination of the evening!

    Sandy, planning a visit during Christmas week is sure to be magical and busy, so keep an eye on the Disney Parks Blog for all the details about holiday snacks and special events so you don't miss any of the joy being brought to Disney World for the season. I definitely recommend checking out the EPCOT Candlelight Processional, my favorite feature during the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. With special guest narrators and the beautiful, blended Voices of Liberty retelling the story of Christmas, it's one holiday tradition that is truly special. If you're interested in attending, dining packages open for booking on October 29 to ensure seating and a delicious meal bundled together!

    I ho-ho-hope this helps, Sandy! If you have any other planning questions before your arrival, come on back to planDisney and let us know! 

    Happy Holidays,
    Alison
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Meet the Panelist: Alison, Louisiana

I'm Alison - a wife, mom, and teacher from New Orleans, LA. My first childhood visit to the Walt Disney World Resort sparked a lifelong love of this magical place, and I still find magic in both the new and nostalgic on each visit! I understand the changing dynamics of planning a practically perfect vacation; no matter how large your group is or what your interests are, I look forward to helping you create magical memories and discover unique experiences to make them even more enchanting! Learn More About Alison

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