Walt Disney World Holiday Season 2024

[ToTBellHop]

is it good or noticeable changes? still nothing in whispering canyon?

Same style just new.

Negative on WC.

 

[ToTBellHop]

You know, looking back on it, Disney always had a sort of certain charm in the 70's and early 80's with its notable C List celebrities they'd get to appear in TV specials like this. And with the odd exception of Elton John, that is definitely a C List.

But somehow, when it's actually happening, the C Listers of today aren't as charming at the time as they'll be 20 years from now.

Also, I'm pretty sure a couple names on that guest list are going to be mentioned in the upcoming Sean Combs trial.

Could this be the last yeah I have to hear John Legends awful, woke “Baby, It’s Cold Outside”? I’m pretty woke but…cringe.

 

[spectromagic04]

It doesn't seem like Disney is decorating any F&B locations anymore. I have noticed that all decor has returned to Merchandise locations though.

Diamond Horseshoe and Biergarten have full decor. And La Hacienda de San Angel has minimal decor but has at least wreaths. There might be more but there’s at least still some table service restaurants that decorate.

 

[ToTBellHop]

Diamond Horseshoe and Biergarten have full decor. And La Hacienda de San Angel has minimal decor but has at least wreaths. There might be more but there’s at least still some table service restaurants that decorate.

Glad we booked Biergarten!

 

[peter11435]

What’s baffling to me is this bothering you. You act like it’s important. It’s trivial.

Now you’re getting it.

This entire forum is trivial. Everything we talk about here is insignificant in the grand scheme of the things. Just because something isn’t important to you doesn’t mean it’s not important to others. I’m sure there are things you place importance in that others don’t care about.

 

[aladdin2007]

Diamond Horseshoe and Biergarten have full decor. And La Hacienda de San Angel has minimal decor but has at least wreaths. There might be more but there’s at least still some table service restaurants that decorate.

I wonder if Chefs de France have their wreaths and garlands like they use to

 

[DCBaker]

Wilderness Lodge got a brand new tree and lights this year.

Here’s a look at the tree from today:

 

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Voices of Liberty November 2024 Performance

Voices of Liberty November 2024 Performance

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[DCBaker]

Disney has added performance times for Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade and Mickey's Most Merriest Celebration to the calendar during the last week of December.

Here are the showtimes for Holiday entertainment:

Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade: 12pm and 3pm through December 31
Mickey's Most Merriest Celebration: 7:05pm, 8:35pm, 9:40pm and 10:35pm through December 29
Minnie's Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks: 8pm through December 29

 

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2024 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays Main Entrance Decor​

 

[DCBaker]

Here are Festival of the Holidays entertainment showtimes listed for today at EPCOT:



Odyssey Pavilion - Meet Santa Claus: 11am, 12:30am, 2pm, 3:30pm 5pm

Mexico Pavilion - Las Posadas Celebration: 11:05am, 11:55am, 12:45pm, 2:45pm, 3:50pm, 4:55pm



Norway Pavilion - A Mischievous Magical Barn Santa: 11:40am, 12:30pm, 1:35pm, 2:30pm, 4:20pm, 5:20pm, 6:10pm, 7pm


China Pavilion - Chinese Lion Dancer: 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm


China Pavilion - Si-Zhu Trio: no time listed



Italy Pavilion - La Befana: 11:15am, 12:15pm, 1pm, 1:55pm, 3:30pm, 4:15pm, 5pm, 5:40pm



Japan Pavilion - Daruma Storyteller: 10:45am, 11:45am, 12:45pm, 1:35pm, 2:35pm, 4:15pm, 5pm, 5:45pm



Between the Morocco and France Pavilions - Hanukkah Storyteller: 12pm, 1pm, 1:50pm, 2:50pm, 3:45pm, 5:05pm, 5:50pm, 6:30pm


France Pavilion - Père Noël: 10am, 11:05am, 12:10pm, 12:50pm, 2:20pm, 3:25pm, 4:30pm, 5:15pm



United Kingdom Pavilion - Father Christmas: 11:45am, 12:35pm, 1:30pm, 2:20pm, 3:50pm, 4:50pm, 5:35pm, 6:40pm



Canada Pavilion - Canadian Holiday Voyageurs: 2:20pm, 3:30pm, 4:35pm, 5:35pm, 6:25pm, 7:30pm


CommuniCore Plaza Stage - JOYFUL! A Celebration of the Season: 1:05pm, 2:10pm, 3:15pm, 4:20pm

 

[networkpro]

Remember to avoid a quarter mile around Communicor Hall during Painful! occurrences unless you enjoy off key squalls of a cat being electrocuted. Unfortunately our dinner plans are in Epcot today.

*update* The new stage location muted the squalling, but not the incessant thumping of thier percussion as it's still quiet audible in the Germany pavilion area. Thankfully it's not covered so the showers drove them away this afternoon.

 

[wdwmagic]

Figment Holiday Sweater Inspired by His Ride Outfit Now on Sale at EPCOT​

Figment Holiday Sweater Inspired by His Ride Outfit Now on Sale at EPCOT

Figment Holiday Sweater Inspired by His Ride Outfit Now on Sale at EPCOT

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Giant Gingerbread Spaceship Earth Lights Up EPCOT’s 2024 Festival of the Holidays​

Giant Gingerbread Spaceship Earth Lights Up EPCOT's 2024 Festival of the Holidays

Giant Gingerbread Spaceship Earth Lights Up EPCOT's 2024 Festival of the Holidays

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EPCOT 2024 Festival of the Holidays Opens with New Offerings at CommuniCore Hall and Plaza​

EPCOT 2024 Festival of the Holidays Opens with New Offerings at CommuniCore Hall and Plaza

EPCOT 2024 Festival of the Holidays Opens with New Offerings at CommuniCore Hall and Plaza

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[ᗩLᘿᑕ ✨ ᗩζᗩᗰ]

I'm likely to face criticism for saying this, but I believe the artisans behind the Spaceship Earth gingerbread display missed the mark. While it's undoubtedly an impressive feat, I don't think it captures the true essence of the holiday season. Those same geodesic tiles could easily be replicated using cardboard and achieve a similar visual impact. The fact that it's made of gingerbread is "on-point" but for me, that's only half the equation. The other half is about capturing the warm, inviting spirit of the holiday season and embracing the whimsy and charm of gingerbread baking during the holidays.

The beacons of light could have been designed using traditional accents like spice drops or peppermint candies, which I think would have enhanced the overall experience. Don't get me wrong; it's a skillfully crafted piece. However, for me, it falls short of truly feeling festive.

 

[James Alucobond]

I think the gingerbread Spaceship Earth looks great. Problem is that it's still floating in the middle of a mostly empty convention hall with a few decals. This space needs to have a lot more content for every single festival to even approach a state that doesn't feel utterly wasteful and pointless.

 

[Brian]

There's fewer Christmas trees in the 'glittering grove' than there are on display at your local Home Depot.

Thoroughly unimpressive.