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Walt Disney World Holiday Season 2024
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Starship824
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I didn't see any world on Jollywood Nights, is that returning?
wannabeBelle
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I didnt see anything on that as of yet, but I know earlier they were holding auditions for performers for that so......I would believe so?? Marie
Looks like it:
Walt Disney World has shared its first look at what’s planned for the 2025 holiday season. The offerings largely follow previous years, with holiday entertainment, decorations, themed food and beverage, and character experiences running November 14 through December 31. Disney has not yet released dates for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party or Disney Jollywood Nights, although both will return for 2025.
Walt Disney World Reveals 2025 Holiday Plans
Walt Disney World Reveals 2025 Holiday Plans
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And from the DPB:
In case you didn’t hear, there is a ton in store for this upcoming holiday season across Walt Disney World for kids, parents, grandparents and anyone looking to stir up some joyful fun. Whether you’re looking for a perfect late-night event at Disney Jollywood Nights and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party or looking to explore traditions from around the world during the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays presented by AdventHealth, there’s plenty to experience across all four theme parks, Disney Springs, Disney Resort hotels and so much more during this holly and jolly time.
2025 Christmas at Disney World - Holiday Fun for Everyone
Get the dates and details for the holiday. Christmas at Disney World 2025 will bring lights, Santa, and new Christmas memories for all.
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and also https://www.wdwmagic.com/events/dis...sney-world-in-2025-as-casting-calls-begin.htmLooks like it:
Walt Disney World has shared its first look at what’s planned for the 2025 holiday season. The offerings largely follow previous years, with holiday entertainment, decorations, themed food and beverage, and character experiences running November 14 through December 31. Disney has not yet released dates for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party or Disney Jollywood Nights, although both will return for 2025.
Walt Disney World Reveals 2025 Holiday Plans
Walt Disney World Reveals 2025 Holiday Plans
And from the DPB:
In case you didn’t hear, there is a ton in store for this upcoming holiday season across Walt Disney World for kids, parents, grandparents and anyone looking to stir up some joyful fun. Whether you’re looking for a perfect late-night event at Disney Jollywood Nights and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party or looking to explore traditions from around the world during the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays presented by AdventHealth, there’s plenty to experience across all four theme parks, Disney Springs, Disney Resort hotels and so much more during this holly and jolly time.
2025 Christmas at Disney World - Holiday Fun for Everyone
Get the dates and details for the holiday. Christmas at Disney World 2025 will bring lights, Santa, and new Christmas memories for all.
mattpeto
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In a podcast episode I recorded with Scott Gustin a couple of months back (unfortunately the recording was lost due to a technical issue), he thinks the Gingerbread House won’t ever return to Grand Flo. Causes an issue for paying guests staying at the Grand Flo.
Disone
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Nope. It will be back. Too much of a money maker. And honestly amount of grand Floridian guests complaining about the crowds are easily outmatched by the amount of Grand Floridian guests complaining that there's no gingerbread house.
In a podcast episode I recorded with Scott Gustin a couple of months back (unfortunately the recording was lost due to a technical issue), he thinks the Gingerbread House won’t ever return to Grand Flo. Causes an issue for paying guests staying at the Grand Flo.
The gingerbread house has a direct impact in excess of $1 million in revenue for the Grand and an indirect impact in the ability to sell rooms during the holiday season at extremely high rates.
Disone
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Imagine the Goodwill they would generate, if they brought both back? This year. On the heels of closing the Muppet's and the rivers of America, they need this Goodwill.
I used to think statements of the attendance decline were overstated. Maybe 10-15% which isn't good by any business model at all but it's also not the end of the world and somewhat expected with epic opening down the street. But having been there recently on Sunday, oh my God it was way more than 10 to 15%. The Magic Kingdom felt like Disneyland on a Wednesday in September.
I think Walt Disney World is in dire need of some wins and good will with their guests But I also believe they are woefully unaware of this.
mattpeto
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I hope you’re right. I’m skeptical.
Brian
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It is absolutely coming back.
aladdin2007
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Heard this as well, not necessarily for that reason, though probably a part of it. I can't see the bar and gingerbread house operating at the same time that would be a mess. This was their way out of it and the cost of doing it, regardless of what two month profit came in from it, the bar will bring in year round profit to make up for it. Disney has been trying to decrease foot traffic for a while now across property. Bad business in my opinion, but their messed accounting reigns supreme.
In a podcast episode I recorded with Scott Gustin a couple of months back (unfortunately the recording was lost due to a technical issue), he thinks the Gingerbread House won’t ever return to Grand Flo. Causes an issue for paying guests staying at the Grand Flo.
Disone
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It's the opposite, they went out of there way to avoid this. It was suppose to happen in 23, pushed to 24 and then Pushed back again to 25 and possibly 26. Finally they ripped the bandaid off and just said do it in 2025 and get it over with.
If they were trying to get rid of foot traffic they would also get rid of all the other gingerbread displays at the other Resorts. None of which make us much money as the gingerbread house at the Grand. No the Disney accountants are not trying to find ways decrease foot traffic with acceptable declines in revenue. If they're making money they're perfectly okay with the front traffic.
The new bar may bring a new year-around revenue stream but they will still get a huge revenue boost by doing the gingerbread house. It's not a one or the other type thing.
I'm more interested in how that Christmas tree is going to fit with the bar there. I'm waiting for the announcement, and I don't have inside knowledge on this just speculating on my own, that the Christmas tree in the lobby will also be canceled for 2025. I can't imagine they're going to put the tree so close to an actual construction site. And then once it's done will there be room for the tree?
TheMaxRebo
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No idea if they would ever do it but would be nice to see the gingerbread house somewhere at Disney Springs and would make it easier for people (locals) to get there and buy gingerbread and no overrun Grand Flo
Disone
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Heard and okay. Fingers crossed
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DisneyDreamer08
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On sale July 16th for resort guests
DisneyDreamer08
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Does Fantasmic still happen for day guests on a Jollywood night?
I'm going to close this thread now that we have 2025 details
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Walt Disney World Announces Holiday 2025 Details
Walt Disney World Reveals 2025 Holiday Plans
Walt Disney World Reveals 2025 Holiday Plans
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