Mickey knows how to celebrate the season, the parks light up with excitement for all ages. Joyful music fills the air. Disney Characters don their merriest attire and enchanting entertainment can be found around almost every turn, if you think Disney World is Magical just wait until you see it at Christmas time. The holiday season begins at Walt Disney World usually starts the first week of November with all the decorations up by the 2nd week, and runs until the first week of January which allows for plenty of time for you to plan a seasonal vacation to one of the Happiest Places on Earth!

Let’s start with Disney Springs to begin your fun magical Christmas season. With free parking garages and no entry fee Disney Springs is a great one stop place for food, shopping and fun.

You can start with the Christmas tree stroll, at Disney Springs you will discover 19 unique trees, each one themed after different characters, movies, attractions, and more. It’s magical and a fun free activity for the whole family November 10 through December 30, 2023. Enjoy a festive jaunt as you encounter elaborately themed Christmas trees! During your exploration, you’ll find Christmas trees celebrating some Disney, Pixar, Star Wars and Super Hero favorites like Coco, Frozen, Toy Story, Star Wars, Wish, Moana, The Princess and the Frog, The Lion King, Haunted Mansion, Guardians of the Galaxy, and more. Pick up a complimentary map highlighting the location of each sparkling Christmas tree.

Then, be on the lookout for beautifully decorated Christmas trees as you explore Disney Springs. As you discover each tree, match the corresponding sticker to the location on your map. Once you’ve found them all, bring your map to one of the locations listed above for a special surprise, interact with select Christmas trees like never before with your MagicBand.

Plus, look for these trees across Disney Springs and use your MagicBand+ for a colorful surprise:

• Encanto
• Frozen
• Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse
• Town Center
• Wish

You can find the map on my Disney experience but if you want to pick up a paper map so that you can track the trees you find with the cute stickers that come with it, you can pick those up for free at the following locations:

• City Works Eatery & Pour House
• Planet Hollywood
• Joffrey’s Coffee and Tea Company
• The LEGO Store
• Crystal Arts by Arribas Brothers

Shopping; Find great gifts for everyone on your list including you! Browse the latest merchandise collections at World of Disney, Disney’s Days of Christmas and more! Get into the holiday spirit all year round when you explore a shop brimming with festive decorations and keepsakes. Commemorate your Disney vacation with a personalized souvenir! For a small fee, one of the artists will handwrite your name, a meaningful phrase or date on an ornament.

FOOD FOR THE SEASON

Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar: This family-friendly waterfront outpost is all decked out for the holidays! Dive into the festive fun under sparkling lights and festive sights and dine on tasty treats. Holiday highlights include:

• O’ Ham N’ Cheese Trees: Puff Pastry, Pitt Ham, Cheddar Cheese, Garlic Herb Butter and Sugar Plum Jam
• Ganachery Board: Handcrafted Board for your Chocolate Displays
• Naughty or Nice Deviled Eggs: Crispy Ham with Sweet Honey Glazed (Nice) or Spicy Honey Glazed (Naughty)
• Cranberry Barbeque Meatballs: All-Beef Meatball, Cranberry Barbecue Sauce, Orange Goat Cheese, Granny Smith Apple, Spiced Walnuts, Orange Supremes and Crispy Basil
• Here We Come A-Croquetting: Turkey Croquettes, Sweet Potato Purée, Bacon-Cranberry Jam, Turkey Gravy and Herbed Gremolata
• Jock’s Famous Pigs in the Blanket: Debriziner Sausage, Puff Pastry and Cranberry Mustard Sauce
• Merry Margarita: Lunazul Reposado Tequila, Domain de Canton Ginger Liqueur, Lime and Pear Juices, Cinnamon Syrup and Hibiscus Syrup—garnished with a Holiday Sugar Piece and Lime Wedge
• Ginger Mule: Frangelico Liqueur and Stoli Vanil Vodka topped with Fever-Tree Ginger Beer and garnished with a Cinnamon Stick and Cranberries
• Eternal Snow Fall: St. Augustine Cane Vodka, St Augustine Gin, Tipplers Orange Liqueur, Siesta Key Silver Rum, Chipotle Pineapple Syrup and Sour Mix topped with a float of Bols Blue Curacao Liqueur—garnished with a Snowflake Sugar Piece and Star Fruit
• Holiday Cherry Cocktail: Stoli Vanil Vodka, Heering Cherry Liqueur, Simple Syrup and Red Cranberry Juice with edible Glitter—garnished with a Cherry

For Other Seasonal Menu Items these delightful dining locations for more festive fare:

D-Luxe Burger

• Beef Wellington Burger: Two-Pressed Signature Blend Patties, Mushroom Duxelles, Gruyere Cheese, Dijon Mustard Aïoli and Herb Puff Pastry Bun (available October 16, 2023 through January 2, 2024)
• Caramel Apple Pie Shake: Vanilla Gelato blended with Dark Caramel Sauce, Granny Smith Apple Syrup, Cinnamon Syrup and Graham Cracker Crumbs—topped with Whipped Cream, Caramel and Graham Cracker Crumbs (available November 9, 2023 through January 2, 2024)

Dockside Margaritas

• Spiced Cranberry Paloma: Lunazul Reposado Tequila, Cranberry Juice, Grapefruit Juice, Lime Juice and Spiced Simple Syrup (available November 9, 2023 through January 2, 2024)

Outdoor Bars

• Holiday Rum Punch: Bols Blackberry Brandy, Bols Creme de Banana Liqueur, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Orange Tangerine Syrup and Orange Juice—garnished with an Orange Wedge

Santa Greetings at Once Upon a ToyVisit with jolly old Saint Nick at Once Upon a Toy from November 10 through Dec 24, 2023.

Nightly Live Holiday Entertainment

Behold holiday-themed stilt walkers and a rollerblade duo roaming Town Center, Santa Sleigh DJ serving up joyful tunes throughout the Marketplace, and many dazzling displays designed to put you in the spirit of the season.

Amorette’s Patisserie

Dining located at Town Center

Behold artfully made pastries, signature cakes and other delectable treats at this upscale, French-style bakery.

A Dessert Lover’s Dream Come True

Amorette means “little love” in French. And that’s exactly the spirit behind all of the edible works you’ll find on display inside this quaint confectionery—from showstopping cakes to savory crêpes.

Pair your favorite sweet with a glass of bubbly, as champagne and sparkling wine are sold by the bottle or glass—cheers!

Pre-Order Specialty Cakes

Enhance any special occasion by placing an advance order for a crowd-pleasing creation. Choose an Amorette’s Signature Cake, which features 11 layers of Red Velvet Cake, Chocolate Cake, Cherry Mousse, Chocolate Mousse, Raspberry Pate De Fruit Jelly and Italian Buttercream. Or choose from 5 Disney Character-inspired dome cakes, available in 4 flavors:

• Chocolate Chiffon Cake, Milk Chocolate Mousse, Orange Pate De Fruit Jelly
• Lemon Chiffon Cake, White Chocolate Mousse, Strawberry Pate De Fruit Jelly
• Gluten-Friendly Biscuit Sans Farina (Flourless Chocolate Cake), Dark Chocolate Mousse
• Premium Bar – Chocolate Chiffon Cake, Ice Cream Flavored Mousse

Scroll through the gallery on this page to see images of these specialty cakes!

Each masterpiece is presented in a beautiful keepsake box.

Amorette’s Patisserie Cake Decorating Experience

Activity

locatedat Disney Springs

Decorate a Character Dome Cake during a class with a talented Disney pastry artist! One reservation can accommodate up to 2 Guests so you can even bring a pal $199 per Person (tax not included)