News Walt Disney World Christmas holidays 2022

[wdwmagic]

Notably, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bam! does not return to Disney's Hollywood Studios, neither do the Cinderella Castle Dreamlights at Magic Kingdom. Instead, theme park icons will continue to transform into Beacons of Magic in between showings of glittering holiday-themed displays.

Disney unwraps full details for the 2022 holidays at Walt Disney World - Jingle Bell Jingle Bam! and Castle Dreamlights do not return

Here is an overview of the holiday season across Walt Disney World for 2022.

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[ToTBellHop]

This year, they can hide behind their EXCITING 50th anniversary celebration to explain away these rather paltry offerings.

But, next year?

 

[HauntedPirate]

This year, they can hide behind their EXCITING 50th anniversary celebration to explain away these rather paltry offerings.

But, next year?

"Due to unforeseen economic conditions, we will not be able to offer more Christmas decorations outside of projections. And, of course, Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, with tickets starting at only $299/person!"

From my viewpoint: No lights on the castle = Cheap. And an indication that most physical effects like that are on their way out around the parks, to be replaced by projections. Because TDO can't get enough projections.

 

[mattpeto]

I don't expect Holiday D-Lights to return, but there is still a webpage for the tour FWIW:

Disney’s Holiday D-Lights Tour | Walt Disney World Resort

Visit backstage areas of 3 theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort for a look at how they’re transformed for the holidays on this 5-hour evening tour.

disneyparks.disney.go.com

Of course the tour also references RoE...

It would be ironic if the 50th decorations are removed, the dreamlights return and a new RoE show is featured in Epcot in 2023.

 

[ToTBellHop]

"Due to unforeseen economic conditions, we will not be able to offer more Christmas decorations outside of projections. And, of course, Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, with tickets starting at only $299/person!"

At least give MK a new Christmas Tree…I swear that old thing came from Ancient Mesopotamia.

 

[TDLFan]

No Epcot holiday fireworks tag...AGAIN. UGH!

 

[Nunu]

At least give MK a new Christmas Tree…I swear that old thing came from Ancient Mesopotamia.
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Indeed. As long as there's Gingerbread Cookie ornaments on it, I'm in!

 

[ToTBellHop]

No Epcot holiday fireworks tag...AGAIN. UGH!

Guests will be delighted by Harmonious in its farewell season, instead. As a special holiday treat, guests will be invited to purchase a new $85 holiday spirit jersey and a $5 hot cocoa to enjoy during the show!

Remember, YOU are the Magic during the 50th. Disney isn’t doing this for you.

 

[wdwfan22]

Jingle Bell Jingle BAM is dead and never coming back. I can't believe anyone is surprised by this.

 

[iMax]

Being that the 50th decorations is still on the castle it makes sense, Disneyland did the same during the 60th…

But I swear if they don’t come back next year (with a new lighting ceremony)

 

[TTA94]

Being that the 50th decorations is still on the castle it makes sense, Disneyland did the same during the 60th…

But I swear if they don’t come back next year (with a new lighting ceremony)

Paris is getting some type of new lighting for their castle this year. They recently installed them on the castle turrets. I hope if the MK Dreamlights do not return as they were, they return in a new way, maybe permanently installed.

 

[James Alucobond]

Paris is getting some type of new lighting for their castle this year. They recently installed them on the castle turrets. I hope if the MK Dreamlights do not return as they were, they return in a new way, maybe permanently installed.

I would hope for this but certainly not count on anything similar happening. I personally kind of hate the Dreamlights during the day.

 

[arich35]

So nothing new for this year?

 

[wdwfan22]

Being that the 50th decorations is still on the castle it makes sense, Disneyland did the same during the 60th…

But I swear if they don’t come back next year (with a new lighting ceremony)

The Dreamlights are another entertainment offering that will surprise me if they ever return. Disney seems to be content with using projections.

 

[Disstevefan1]

The Dreamlights are another entertainment offering that will surprise me if they ever return. Disney seems to be content with using projections.

I agree with you, its most likely Dreamlights are gone forever.
Another thing gone that I looked forward to every year.
That did it, it just reminded me of the Osborne lights

 

[ToTBellHop]

So nothing new for this year?

Actually, there are several new activations this year, like spirit jerseys and brownies with whimsical new sprinkles.

 

[DCBaker]

Details on the Storytellers at EPCOT -

Storytellers
Throughout the holidays, World Showcase comes alive with the legends and lore of the season.

Las Posadas Celebration – Mexico Pavilion
¡Feliz Navidad! Join the fun and pageantry of Las Posadas with dancers, piñatas and the music of Mariachi Cobre.

Performance Details:

• Sundays through Thursdays
• 11:05 AM, 12:05 PM, 1:05 PM, 3:05 PM, 4:10 PM and 5:15 PM
• 25-minute performances

A Mischievous Magical Barn Santa – Norway Pavilion
Celebrate the season with laughter as a mischievous Barn Santa visits Sigrid, an unsuspecting Christmas storyteller.

Performance Details:

• Sundays through Saturdays
• 11:35 AM, 12:35 PM, 1:35 PM, 2:35PM, 4:35PM, 5:35 PM, 6:35 PM and 7:10 PM
• 15-minute performances

Chinese Lion Dancer – China Pavilion
Catch a glimpse of this colorful performance that brings good fortune and happiness in the Lunar New Year.

Performance Details:

• Sundays through Saturdays
• Noon, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM
• 15-minute performances

La Befana – Italy Pavilion
Come hear the tale of La Befana, the kind-hearted witch who visits sleeping young children on the Eve of the Epiphany.

Performance Details:

• Sundays through Saturdays
• 11:30 AM, 12:15 PM, 1:00 PM, 2:40 PM, 3:35 PM, 4:20 PM, 5:05 PM and 5:45 PM
• 15-minute performances

Santa Claus – The Odyssey Pavilion
Get ready for Christmas with Santa Claus now through December 24. Whether you know him as St. Nick, Père Noël or Father Christmas, a visit with jolly Santa Claus brings good cheer to the season.

Performance Details:

• Sundays through Saturdays
• 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM and 6:30 PM
• 60-minute performances

Daruma Storyteller – Japan Pavilion
Hear the fascinating story of the Daruma doll and the Japanese customs of the New Year!

Performance Details:

• Sundays through Saturdays
• 11:20 AM, 12:40 PM, 1:40 PM, 3:20 PM, 4:20 PM, 5:05 PM, 5:50 PM and 6:35 PM
• 15-minute performances

Hanukkah Storyteller – Between Morocco and France Pavilions
Guests will discover an entertaining celebration of Hanukkah along World Showcase promenade, where a storyteller recounts traveling abroad to explore the diverse music and traditions of Hanukkah around the world.

Performance Details:

• Sundays through Saturdays
• 10:15 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:40 PM, 1:15 PM, 2:45 PM, 3:45 PM, 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM
• 15-minute performances

Père Noël – France Pavilion
Visit with Père Noël and rediscover the magic of Christmas through the letter of a delightful child.

Performance Details:

• Sundays through Saturdays
• 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:10 PM, 12:50 PM, 2:15 PM, 3:15 PM, 4:30 PM and 5:15 PM
• 15-minute performances

Father Christmas – United Kingdom Pavilion
Join Father Christmas as he rings in the season, sharing the traditions of the United Kingdom and good cheer.

Performance Details:

• Sundays through Saturdays
• 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:40 PM, 1:30 PM, 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM
• 15-minute performances

Canadian Holiday Voyageurs – Canada Pavilion
Explore holiday customs from the various regions of Canada on a musical tour of the Great White North with the Canadian Holiday Voyageurs.

Performance Details:

• Sundays through Saturdays
• 11:45 AM, 12:45 PM, 1:45 PM, 3:25 PM, 4:30 PM and 6:35 PM
• 20-minute performances

 

[ToTBellHop]

Details on the Storytellers at EPCOT -

Storytellers
Throughout the holidays, World Showcase comes alive with the legends and lore of the season.

Las Posadas Celebration – Mexico Pavilion
¡Feliz Navidad! Join the fun and pageantry of Las Posadas with dancers, piñatas and the music of Mariachi Cobre.

Performance Details:

• Sundays through Thursdays
• 11:05 AM, 12:05 PM, 1:05 PM, 3:05 PM, 4:10 PM and 5:15 PM
• 25-minute performances

A Mischievous Magical Barn Santa – Norway Pavilion
Celebrate the season with laughter as a mischievous Barn Santa visits Sigrid, an unsuspecting Christmas storyteller.

Performance Details:

• Sundays through Saturdays
• 11:35 AM, 12:35 PM, 1:35 PM, 2:35PM, 4:35PM, 5:35 PM, 6:35 PM and 7:10 PM
• 15-minute performances

Chinese Lion Dancer – China Pavilion
Catch a glimpse of this colorful performance that brings good fortune and happiness in the Lunar New Year.

Performance Details:

• Sundays through Saturdays
• Noon, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM
• 15-minute performances

La Befana – Italy Pavilion
Come hear the tale of La Befana, the kind-hearted witch who visits sleeping young children on the Eve of the Epiphany.

Performance Details:

• Sundays through Saturdays
• 11:30 AM, 12:15 PM, 1:00 PM, 2:40 PM, 3:35 PM, 4:20 PM, 5:05 PM and 5:45 PM
• 15-minute performances

Santa Claus – The Odyssey Pavilion
Get ready for Christmas with Santa Claus now through December 24. Whether you know him as St. Nick, Père Noël or Father Christmas, a visit with jolly Santa Claus brings good cheer to the season.

Performance Details:

• Sundays through Saturdays
• 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM and 6:30 PM
• 60-minute performances

Daruma Storyteller – Japan Pavilion
Hear the fascinating story of the Daruma doll and the Japanese customs of the New Year!

Performance Details:

• Sundays through Saturdays
• 11:20 AM, 12:40 PM, 1:40 PM, 3:20 PM, 4:20 PM, 5:05 PM, 5:50 PM and 6:35 PM
• 15-minute performances

Hanukkah Storyteller – Between Morocco and France Pavilions
Guests will discover an entertaining celebration of Hanukkah along World Showcase promenade, where a storyteller recounts traveling abroad to explore the diverse music and traditions of Hanukkah around the world.

Performance Details:

• Sundays through Saturdays
• 10:15 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:40 PM, 1:15 PM, 2:45 PM, 3:45 PM, 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM
• 15-minute performances

Père Noël – France Pavilion
Visit with Père Noël and rediscover the magic of Christmas through the letter of a delightful child.

Performance Details:

• Sundays through Saturdays
• 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:10 PM, 12:50 PM, 2:15 PM, 3:15 PM, 4:30 PM and 5:15 PM
• 15-minute performances

Father Christmas – United Kingdom Pavilion
Join Father Christmas as he rings in the season, sharing the traditions of the United Kingdom and good cheer.

Performance Details:

• Sundays through Saturdays
• 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:40 PM, 1:30 PM, 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM
• 15-minute performances

Canadian Holiday Voyageurs – Canada Pavilion
Explore holiday customs from the various regions of Canada on a musical tour of the Great White North with the Canadian Holiday Voyageurs.

Performance Details:

• Sundays through Saturdays
• 11:45 AM, 12:45 PM, 1:45 PM, 3:25 PM, 4:30 PM and 6:35 PM
• 20-minute performances

Well this all is much-appreciated. World Showcase has really improved in 2022 from its sad pandemic state.

 

[heapster411]

"Due to unforeseen economic conditions, we will not be able to offer more Christmas decorations outside of projections. And, of course, Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, with tickets starting at only $299/person!"

From my viewpoint: No lights on the castle = Cheap. And an indication that most physical effects like that are on their way out around the parks, to be replaced by projections. Because TDO can't get enough projections.

Makes you think that "Paycheck Chapek" really wants to decorate with aluminum trees and a color wheel?

 

[castlecake2.0]

It looks like holiday decor is slated to return to Toy Story Land this year. I hope this means that restaurants will also get their decor packages back again this year.