The Christmas Tree Trail is now open at Disney Springs. It is open daily from 11 AM to 11 PM. You can get a picture with Santa Claus. You can also buy Christmas merchandise and snacks.
The Disney Parks tree is decorated with bows, monorails, and the icons of each park. It is topped with Cinderella Castle.
The Mickey and Minnie tree is decorated with dots, bells, and a hidden Stitch. It is topped with a Minnie bow.
The Sleeping Beauty tree is decorated with flowers, butterflies, and balls of yarn. It is topped with Maleficent’s staff.
The Little Mermaid tree is decorated with fish, shells, and pearls. It is topped with King Triton’s trident.
The Frozen tree is decorated with snowflakes, ice skates, and blue ornaments. It is topped with carrots.
The Mulan tree is decorated with flowers and paper fans. It is topped with flowers.
The Aladdin tree is decorated with jewels and gold ornaments. It is topped with the Genie’s lamp.
The Beauty and the Beast tree is decorated with yellow bows, candlesticks, and books. It is topped with the Enchanted Rose.
There are posters all around the tree trail with references to Disney films. This poster says, “Mittens for Kittens.”
This poster says, “Fly Red Carpet Airlines.”
The Princess and the Frog tree is decorated with lily pads and cooking items. It is topped with three trumpets.
The Haunted Mansion tree is decorated with Madame Leota’s tombstone and the Bride. It is topped with the spinning clock.
The Snow White tree is decorated with flowers, magic mirrors, and jewels. It is topped with flowers.
The Toy Story tree is decorated with paper rings, alien ornaments, and sheriff badges. It is topped with Angel Kitty.
The Pinocchio tree is decorated with strings, wooden toys, and a violin. It is topped with Pinocchio’s hat.
The Disney Villains tree is decorated with flowers and spell books. It is topped with birds and Ursula’s tentacles.
The Dumbo tree is decorated with circus animals, pennants, and peanut bags. It is topped with Dumbo’s hat.
The Robin Hood tree is decorated with coin bags, archery targets, and a wanted poster. It is topped with King John’s crown.
The Peter Pan tree is decorated with swords and a pirate ship. It is topped with Peter’s hat.
The Star Wars tree is decorated with jawas, Chewbacca’s bandolier, and BB-8. It is topped with a green lightsaber.
The Tangled tree is decorated with flowers, paint palettes, and lanterns. It is topped with flowers.
The Lion King tree is decorated with animal print and lion masks. It is topped with a Simba figure.
The Cinderella tree is decorated with pumpkins, a swan, and a clock. It is topped with a glass slipper.
The Mary Poppins tree is decorated with penguins, butterflies, and red bows. It is topped with Mary’s umbrella.
The Fantasia tree is decorated with buckets, flamingoes, and mushrooms. It is topped with the Sorceror’s hat.
Hello friends! Today is my birthday, and it’s also the start of Christmas at Walt Disney World.
Three Christmas specials are being filmed this weekend for ABC. Pentatonix and Ally Brooke performed at Hollywood Studios yesterday. Upcoming performances will be filmed at Magic Kingdom.
The Epcot International Festival of the Holidays will begin on November 29. The park is still currently celebrating the Food and Wine Festival.
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party begins tonight. Disney Parks Blog will be live-streaming “Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks” tonight at 9:55 PM ET.
Hollywood Studios has Christmas decorations all around the park. The Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! fireworks are returning until January 5, 2020. Sunset Seasons Greetings is a projection show that runs on the Hollywood Tower Hotel as it “snows” on Sunset Boulevard.
Animal Kingdom is joining in the Christmas fun this year. Some of the decorations include animal puppets, lanterns, and glowing flowers. The Tree of Life will have new winter projections at night.
The Disney Springs Christmas Tree Trail opens today. New this year are trees inspired by Aladdin and The Lion King. Santa Claus will be meeting guests inside the trail. Stitch’s Holiday Gift Hunt is a scavenger hunt around Disney Springs that guests can complete for a surprise gift. Plenty of Christmas merchandise will be on sale around Disney Springs.
I recently got a weekday annual pass for Walt Disney World. I purchased the pass online, then picked up my card at Disney Springs. For my first visit as a passholder, I decided to go to Animal Kingdom. The weather was great – it was cloudy and cool and slowly warmed up.
I got to Animal Kingdom around 11 AM. I parked in the giraffe lot and took the tram to the entrance. When I got into the park, I took the train to Rafiki’s Planet Watch. I decided to get in line for The Animation Experience. It’s a quick drawing class where you get to draw an animal Disney character.
Our instructor was named Mike. We drew Bruce the shark from Finding Nemo. It took about 30 minutes to complete and I had a lot of fun. Next, I rode Expedition Everest with a FastPass. Then I went through the animal trails in Asia and Africa.
For lunch, I ate at Harambe Market. I got the roasted vegetable bowl and lemonade.
After lunch, I rode Kilimanjaro Safari. There were several giraffes and hippos out. One giraffe had a stick hanging out of its mouth. We saw one male lion sleeping.
Next, I walked over to Pandora to ride Flight of Passage. The line was about an hour long. It was about 4:45 PM when I left the park. I had a lot of fun and I can’t wait to have more adventures at Disney World!
Villains After Hours will run select nights from February 7 to July 10, 2020. Villains Unite the Night is a stage show starring Hades, Meg, Maleficent, and more. Maleficent the dragon will move through the park at night. Pirates of the Caribbean and Space Mountain will receive villain-themed additions. Popcorn, ice cream, and select bottled beverages are included in the cost of admission. Special event food and merchandise will be available for sale. The event does not include character meet and greets with villains.
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party ends its 2019 run tonight. Cast members at trick or treat locations across the park hand out free candy. The Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular is a stage show where the Sanderson Sisters are introduced to other familiar villains. The Boo-to-You Halloween Parade travels down Main Street USA with villains, pirates, ghosts, and more. The new fireworks display is called Disney’s Not So Spooky Spectacular. Special characters are available for meet and greets, including Moana, the Seven Dwarves, and more.
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party will run select nights from November 8 to December 22, 2019. Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration is a stage show celebrating the spirit of Christmas. A Frozen Holiday Wish is a Frozen stage show where Elsa “freezes” the castle. The Once Upon a Christmastime Parade features familiar Disney characters and Santa Claus. Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Show is a new fireworks display. There are free snacks like cookies, chocolates, hot cocoa, and more. Special characters will have meet and greets, including Santa Goofy, Sandy Claws, and more.
The Epcot International Festival of the Arts will run from January 17 to February 24, 2020. Artwork is sold in several locations around the park. There are photo ops involving famous pieces of art. There are also interactive drawing and painting opportunities for guests. The Disney on Broadway Concert Series features a rotating cast of Broadway stars. The seasonal scavenger hunt is called Figment’s Brush with the Masters.
The Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival will run from March 4 to June 1, 2020. Topiary displays and gardens can be found all over Epcot. The Garden Rocks Concert Series runs 7 days a week. Outdoor kitchens serve specialty food, including the popular violet lemonade. The seasonal scavenger hunts are Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration and the Eggstravaganza egg hunt.
The Epcot International Food and Wine Festival is currently running until November 23, 2019. The Eat to the Beat Concert Series is running until November 19. Global Marketplaces can be found across Epcot selling special food and beverages. The seasonal scavenger hunt is called Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak.
The Epcot International Festival of the Holidays will run from November 29 to December 30, 2019. Holiday Kitchens around the World Showcase serve festive food. The Candlelight Processional takes place with rotating choir members and narrators. The seasonal scavenger hunt is called Chip & Dale’s Christmas Tree Spree.
Orlando is known for its theme parks, but there are so many other attractions that people can enjoy. Here are 5 fun places to visit whether you’re a tourist or a local.
Kissimmee airboat rides are a great way to see the wildlife of Orlando. I saw lots of birds and several alligators on an airboat tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the lake, and told us that winter is best for spotting alligators sunning themselves.
Mini golfing is a popular activity for families visiting Orlando. Disney has two places to play mini golf, Winter Summerland and Fantasia Gardens. CityWalk has Hollywood Drive-In mini golf. Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf, Bonanza Golf, Mighty Jungle Golf, and Congo River Golf are all along Route 192.
ICON Park off International Drive is a fun place to spend a few hours. The ICON wheel takes you up 400 feet over Orlando. The Orlando StarFlyer is the tallest swing ride in the world. SeaLife Aquarium has sharks, jellyfish, stingrays and more. Madame Tussauds wax museum brings you face-to-wax face with Walt Disney, Taylor Swift, and more.
Tree Trek is a challenging obstacle course above the ground. There are four adult courses that increase in difficulty. At the end of your trek, you can take a long zip line ride. It’s best to visit when the weather is cooler than average.
Escape rooms can be found all over, but my first time trying one was here in Orlando. There are several to choose from, including The Escape Game, America’s Escape Game, and The Escape Effect. There are varying time limits and levels of difficulty.
Today I went to Disney Springs before work to do some window shopping. Halloween merchandise is still available and there is a bit of construction going on.
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil is now playing at the AMC movie theater.
Over by the dine-in side of the theater, there’s a Maleficent poster photo op with wings.
Walls are up for the Beatrix restaurant.
Ample Hills Creamery will be coming to Disney Springs.
At Disney Style, I found this amazing Pizza Planet spirit jersey.
There are plenty of Toy Story items in case you’re visiting Toy Story Land.
This grape soda Ellie badge tank top is so cute!
This merchandise looks like it came from the 80s.
UNIQLO has a collection for Frozen 2.
The Pixar Vacation shirts are on sale for $5.90.
At World of Disney, there are plenty of Star Wars toys.
Here is some more Star Wars merchandise.
This matching rainbow outfit looks inspired by Magic Kingdom in the 70s.
This shirt and tank make a nice matching set.
Marketplace Co-Op has a cute new Pixar dress and a purse.
At the Christmas Shop, Christmas glasses and tumblers are available.
These cute ornaments are Mickey’s House, Minnie’s House, and the Fire Station with Pluto.
A Castle and a Wish 