Six Reasons To Visit Walt Disney World For The Holidays
A visit to Walt Disney World any time of the year is magical. There’s always something different going on! I’ve only gotten to visit Walt Disney World for the holidays once, but that had to be one of my favorite trips so far! I’ve got a list of reasons why you should visit Walt Disney World for Christmas at least ONCE in your life!
6. The Smells
Every year after Thanksgiving and through the new year, the Disney Parks transform! You’ll definitely notice a change in the decor of the parks, but one change you may not notice is the scent. On Main Street, you’ll usually smell vanilla year round, but for Christmas the scent is changed to peppermint! Between the lights, the decorations, and the peppermint smell, it’s definitely a perfect Christmas feel on Main Street in Magic Kingdom.
5. The Christmas Trees
When Disney does anything, they do it BIG! Christmastime is no exception in their theme parks. If you think the theming of their attractions is cool, wait until you experience all of the different trees around the Walt Disney World resort! How many Christmas trees are there at the resort? 1,300 different trees can be found on property at Christmastime! Each tree has a unique look, down to the ornaments! For example, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios trees will be geared toward a movie and film theme. Aside from the Walt Disney World theme parks, each resort has trees with their own themes as well! When you visit, be sure to check out as many trees as you can.
4. The Weather
If decorations aren’t a drive for you, the weather should be! No matter where you’re coming from, it’s pretty likely that the weather in Central Florida is warmer! While snow and cold weather is great, it can be nice to get away from that for a little while and still enjoy the rest of the Christmas experience!
3. The Holidays Around The World
One experience that Walt Disney World offers that other parks don’t is the chance to experience different countries all in one park. This experience is enhanced at Christmastime when you can learn about the holidays in each of these counties. Between specific foods for the holiday season served around the World Showcase and the Storytellers in each country, there is a lot of see and do! One of my favorites is visiting the American Adventure and listening to the Voices of Liberty sing Christmas Carols!
2. The Food
The snacks at Walt Disney World are already amazing, but there’s just something about new treats for the holiday season! The Main Street Confectionary is full of treats that have a Christmas look! For example, you can enjoy a snowflake candied apple or a Christmas Mickey rice crispy treat! Cool mint cupcakes and plenty of other red and green treats can be found around the resort! In the World Showcase, you can taste Gingerbread ice cream in France and it’s pretty magical!
1. The Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
When most people think of Walt Disney World for Christmas, their first thought is Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party! Who can blame them? It’s kind of a big deal! This is a Christmas experience like no other. There’s a magical snowfall, Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmastime Parade, Holiday Wishes fireworks show and special character greetings! The event only takes place on certain nights throughout November and December from 7:00 PM to midnight and there is a separate event fee for access to this party!
If you find yourself looking for a special vacation for the holiday season, keep Walt Disney World in mind! Everyone should experience Christmas at Disney at least once in their lives. It’s definitely not your average trip to the Happiest Place on Earth!
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Olivia
December 23, 2016 at 2:13 pmThis is such an adorable post! I haven’t been to Disney since I was a kid so this definitely made me a little nostalgic. Enjoy your holidays girl!
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Jasmin N
December 23, 2016 at 2:16 pmI was in DisneyWorld during the Holidays several years ago & it was amazing 🙂 would love to go back someday!
Holly
December 23, 2016 at 3:48 pmIt’s so funny that I stumbled upon this post, because I’m actually going Orlando on the 26th! We’re going to Universal Studios first, and then doing Disney for a few days. I can’t wait to see what it looks like, and am definitely looking forward to all that you mentioned in this post 🙂 Happy holidays! xx
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Sabra of Great Green Heron
December 23, 2016 at 3:50 pmYou had me and number four- the weather. When it’s 9 degrees out, thinking about Florida is about all I do. ;-0
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Ellie
December 23, 2016 at 3:59 pmOh my gosh your gift are so fun!! Looks like such a fun place to spend time with A young Family. 🙂
Misa
December 23, 2016 at 4:31 pmI’ve never really been a huge fan of this place but I wouldn’t mind going at least once to know 🙂
kittylimon
December 24, 2016 at 4:52 amSounds like it would be amazing, would love to do this at least once even though I’m not a big christmas person I imagine it would still be really fun 🙂
Mimi
December 24, 2016 at 6:36 amAll sounds like really inviting reasons why to go during the holidays! Bucket list 🙂
amy
December 24, 2016 at 3:46 pmI always love visiting Disney World, especially during ht holidays! I went during Christmas time two years ago and loved it!
xoxo,
Amy | Pastel N Pink
Yulissa
December 25, 2016 at 9:59 pmThe first time we visited Disney World was early November, so we saw many Christmas decor. I wish to visit near to Christmas. We are planning our next trip next year but can’t decide on a date.
edira
December 26, 2016 at 1:48 amSounds super fun! The holidays is indeed a magical time to spend at such a magical place!
Chrissy
December 26, 2016 at 8:23 amI live about an hour from Walt Disney World and it’s a lot of fun, looks like a lot of great tips you have too!
Kirsten
December 26, 2016 at 9:38 amI bet Epcot is so much fun during the holidays! Disneyland always gets way too crowded for my place, but I bet in Disneyworld the crowds are a little more spread out among the four parks! Their decorations are amazing though.
Jamie Beckham
December 26, 2016 at 11:09 amI have never been to Disney during Christmastime, but have seen enough pictures to know it’s magical!
Definitely on my bucket list.
xx, Jamie
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Summer @ Coffee With Summer
December 26, 2016 at 11:10 amAh! This would be SO so fun!
Lauren
December 26, 2016 at 11:31 amWhat a great post! I’ve only been to Disney once as a teenager but now with a peanut of my own, I look forward to watching her discover the magic. We love destination holidays so this is perfect! The holidays around the world sounds so interesting 🎉
Cristina
December 26, 2016 at 12:15 pmI’ve been to Disney world twice but never over the holidays – it looks magical!
X,
Cristina
Agnes
December 26, 2016 at 12:16 pmDisney world seems like such a fun and happy place. Cant wait to take my future kids there one day.
Lisa Elaine
December 26, 2016 at 12:16 pmI’ve been during the holidays before and it was so magical! I’m going back in march and can not wait!!! Great post!
Lisa Elaine
Cristina
December 26, 2016 at 12:17 pmI’ve been to Disney twice but never over the holidays – sounds magical!
Jnellie
December 26, 2016 at 2:11 pmSuch an adorable post. I’ve been to Disney once. And I really want to spend the holidays there. Forever child at heart.
Anna
December 26, 2016 at 2:27 pmI want to go to Disney again so badly! It’s been about 4 years since I’ve been, but I love it!
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Rachel
December 26, 2016 at 2:46 pmI still haven’t been to Disney World but the Holidays seem like a magical time to visit!
Mihaela Echols
December 26, 2016 at 3:37 pmThe food, The trees the smells it all sounds so amazing!!!!
Amber Myers
December 26, 2016 at 6:42 pmI love Disney World! I do hope to visit during the holidays one day. Right now we usually only go during the spring.
Anne Thornley-Brown
December 26, 2016 at 7:52 pmMan would this ever be a dream way to spend the Christmas holidays. Truly magical
Jessica Lam
December 26, 2016 at 8:29 pmI definitely wanna visit someday! I can imagine how cute it’d be during the holidays 🙂
Elizabeth O.
December 26, 2016 at 10:15 pmThere’s nothing better than Disney for the holidays! It’s awesome to be able to spend it in Disney World. I have been to one of their parks recently and you can definitely see and feel the holiday spirit!
Greta
December 26, 2016 at 10:35 pmI so want to visit Disney during the holidays one year! You’ve convinced me. It sounds so magical!
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Krysten
December 26, 2016 at 10:54 pmI haven’t ever been in the first place. I think I would like it most around the holidays.
I’m now convincing my partner that we should do this.
Annaliese
December 26, 2016 at 11:06 pmMy parents and I went to Disney in December when I was 6 years old, but I would love to do it again now that I’m an adult! Disney really is magical!
xoxo A
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The Travel Ninjas
December 26, 2016 at 11:52 pmDisney World for the holiday season sounds great. The Christmas around the world exhibit is very interesting. We’d love to try all the foods and hear the storytellers.
Milica Momcilovic
December 26, 2016 at 11:58 pmWe have visited Disney World during the holiday season 4 years ago! It was super fan!
Anne
December 27, 2016 at 12:03 amI’ve never been to Disneyland , but it has always been in my bucket list. The holiday season looks like the best time to visit. I would love to visit someday soon…
Jenni Petrey
December 27, 2016 at 6:23 amThis is one place that I would love to take my children to one day. They would just love it there, time to start saving!
Rachel Ritlop
December 27, 2016 at 8:05 amI love Mickey’s very Merry Christmas! I love Disney during the holidays. Such an awesome place
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Jenny
December 27, 2016 at 8:47 amI’d love to go to Disney during the holidays! It’s definitely on my bucket list.
Natasha
December 27, 2016 at 9:17 amAll wonderful reasons to visit during the holidays! I so want to visit!
Leigh Borders
December 27, 2016 at 12:48 pmI went to Disney World onetime around the holidays and had a blast. I would love to go back and take the kids.
Isaly Holland
December 27, 2016 at 7:17 pmI have never been to Disney World. But I plan on doing it in the future (: And because of your recommendation, it will be doing a holiday season!
xoxo
Isaly Holland
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Jill Conyers
December 28, 2016 at 3:41 amWe’ve been to disney many times including during the holidays. It’s a magical experience.
Meg Jones
December 28, 2016 at 9:43 amAhhhh the smells of Disney during the holidays. I love that you posted about the smells because they are amazing!!
Sephie
December 28, 2016 at 1:53 pmAll of these are so true! Last year we didn’t even have a tree at home because we were at the parks and resorts every night for almost a month, so we let them do the decorating! LOL
Becky @ Disney in your Day
December 28, 2016 at 2:15 pmI managed to get down for a short weekend trip the weekend before Christmas. It was so worth it as Disney during the holidays is amazing! I didn’t have time to do Mickey’s Christmas Party but Epcot was awesome.
Lisa
December 28, 2016 at 4:06 pmI just love Disney at Christmas too – we visited Orlando and Paris this Christmas and they were just so beautifully decorated.
Manavi Siddhanti
December 29, 2016 at 3:45 amBeing a Disney lover, visiting Disney land is in no.1 in my wishlist. 😭
You guys look so happy and cheerful. Hope you had fun. 🙂 Happy holidays. 🎄 😁
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Lydia Monson
December 31, 2016 at 10:16 pmI literally just got back from a family trip to DisneyWorld! It’s definitely twice as magical in the Christmas time. DW during Christmas is my favorite!
Victoria Stacey
January 2, 2017 at 11:38 amI bet it’s gorgeous in the ‘winter’ time. I’d love to go to Disney for the holidays!