Season's Greetings, Hayley! It looks like you're ho-ho-hoping for some
holiday magic on your upcoming visit to the Walt Disney World Resort! I'm excited to chat with you today and help you plan your jolly holiday!
Hayley, at this time, not too many details have decked the halls about Santa appearances or the extravagant gingerbread displays that are built each year at select Disney Resort hotels. But, not to worry, I've got some information that will hopefully help give us a timeline to look forward to in the coming weeks! I'm actually arriving just a few days after you, so I've been curious about the holiday offerings myself!
Santa arrived at
Disney Springs Marketplace last season on November 10. At this time, no details for 2024 have been announced, but keep an eye on the
Meet Santa page of the Disney Springs website for future announcements as well as the
Disney Parks Blog. If your vacation plans include a visit to Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, it was
recently announced that Santa would be available for meet and greets with guests starting on November 12 at Restaurantosaurus as part of the Dino Institute's Holiday Party on the Patio! This brand-new, festive location will bring a little joy to the prehistoric world!
And while we're talking about the jolly man himself, don't forget about Santa Goofy! At
Disney's Hollywood Studios, you can find him and some of his pals dressed in their holiday best at
Hollywood and Vine during Minnie's Holiday Dine; this special character dining experience starts on November 6!
Hayley, while Santa is an iconic symbol of Christmas, the gingerbread display at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa creates a magical combination of the sights, sounds, and tastes of the season for all who visit. This year will celebrate the 25th anniversary of this culinary creation, and while a date has not been released, last year the gingerbread house debuted on November 8. You can
read all about the delicious details online as we await further announcements for 2024!
I hope this helps you to get excited about the holiday festivities at the Most Magical Place on Earth! I'm counting down the days alongside you, Hayley, and wishing you a magical vacation and holiday season! If you have any other questions before your visit, come on back and let us know!
planDisney is always happy to help you make a list, and check it twice, so you don't miss a moment of the magic!
Happy Holidays,
Alison