Today, Disney is celebrating Halfway to the Holidays by announcing that the holiday season will be in full swing beginning November 12, 2021. The holidays season returns to Walt Disney World during the “World’s Most Magical Celebration” which will mark the resorts 50th anniversary.
You will be completely immersed in holiday decor, entertainment, food, drinks, and holiday-themed merchandise at all four theme parks, Disney Resort hotels and Disney Springs.
Here’s what we know!
As you have come to expect the holidays will be truly magical at Magic Kingdom Park. Main Street USA will be fully adorned with holiday magic as special holiday projections will appear most nights on Cinderella Castle. On some nights, the castle will transform into a Beacon of Magic which will be available nightly at select theme parks.
Disney Very Merriest After Hours will debut on November 8th as an a new special-ticketed event. It will be available on select nights through Dec. 21. The four hours of festivities will delight guests with “Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks,” Disney characters throughout the park, holiday music and décor, treats included and so much more! As with other Disney After Hours events, a limited number of tickets will be sold for this event. It’s held after regular park operating hours, with lower wait times and access to more than 20 select attractions.
Tickets will go on sale next month, with an early purchase window available to guests of select Walt Disney World Resort hotels. Contact your Guru Travel Advisor for more information.
The Hollywood Tower Hotel will once again twinkle with projection effects, transforming into a snowy corner of Arendelle, a Muppets gingerbread masterpiece, a Toy Story Hotel, and a Dickensian village inspired by “Mickey’s Christmas Carol.” This holiday show will also alternate with the tower’s nightly transformation into a Beacon of Magic.
Santa Clause will make appearances down Hollywood Boulevard with his merry motorcade. You will also be able to enjoy “For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration,” with its festive finale featuring everyone’s favorite snowman, Olaf. Minnie Mouse is also returning to host her festive meal at Hollywood & Vine at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Minnie and her friends will be donning their holiday best – even Santa Goofy will be there! And throughout the season, vintage-themed holiday décor will shine bright across the park.
It will be a wild holiday time at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park with the return of seasonal décor and festive Disney character flotillas sailing down Discovery River to the sounds of joyful songs of the season. The park’s centerpiece – The Tree of Life – becomes another Beacon of Magic most nights during the 50th anniversary celebration. During the holiday season there’s even more magic inspired by nature as the holiday edition of Tree of Life Awakenings also take place most nights.
What could be more magical than shopping, dining and enjoying entertainment in a winter wonderland at Disney Springs. Disney Springs will transform into a winter wonderland full of sparkling lights, enhanting decor and holiday surprises. Enjoy the return of the Christmas Tree Stroll and magical snowfall.