Walt Disney World Holiday Season 2024

[peter11435]

for a park that carries the resort's most beloved and popular program event, Candlelight Processional, you would think the decor would be better. They do nothing anymore, Germany and Italy get a lit garland and that's about it. The restaurants get nothing anymore, the music isn't there, the main tree area is barren and boring...they do as little as possible.

Every country except Morocco gets holiday decorations.

 

[jrhwdw]

If I had to hazard a not-an-insider guess, I’d guess none of that is happening. I have doubts Starlight will debut in May.

One would think continued disappointments would introduce some realistic expectations but yet here we are.

You think I'm not skeptical of TDO and all of TWDC?????? HA!!!!!!

 

[HauntedPirate]

The SSE "When We're Together" is a nice mini-show.

Since they insist on ruining nighttime SSE with those horrid LED pucks, I abstain from watching any such shows.

 

[HauntedPirate]

You think I'm not skeptical of TDO and all of TWDC?????? HA!!!!!!

Given your penchant for wanting all kinds of things to return, plus wanting this and that and the other thing for each park, you don't give off the vibe of someone who looks at WDW with rational thought.

 

[Brian]

Since they insist on ruining nighttime SSE with those horrid LED pucks, I abstain from watching any such shows.

They're really not noticeable from afar, and blend in well when you do see them.

They are awful insofar as a few of them routinely end up out of sync or off and stick out like a sore thumb.

 

[HauntedPirate]

They're really not noticeable from afar, and blend in well when you do see them.

They are awful insofar as a few of them routinely end up out of sync or off and stick out like a sore thumb.

When I can't look at SSE because they have them turned up so bright, that's not "blend in well". I took a great picture of them being used to enhance the natural beauty of the geosphere, but 98% of the time they are an eyesore. But the most common denominators ooo!!! and ahhh!!! over them, so here we are.

 

[DCBaker]

Details for meeting Santa at the former Star Wars Trading Post in Disney Springs:

Meet Santa​

Visit Santa Claus at Santa's Marketplace hosted by Bauducco, near Disney’s Pin Traders from November 8 through December 24, 2024.

Once you’ve arrived at Disney Springs, use the My Disney Experience app to enter the virtual queue to meet Santa Claus. There will be multiple opportunities to enter the virtual queue throughout the day, including:

• 9:00 AM
• 11:00 AM
• 1:00 PM
• 3:00 PM
• 6:00 PM

Important Information

• You must be at Disney Springs to enter the virtual queue.
• One person in your party can request to join the virtual queue for your entire party. They will receive a push notification when your party is ready to return. This push notification will open to a link to a digital entry code. If you are unable to find your digital entry code, select the 3-line "hamburger" icon in the app and select "Virtual Queues."
• There is a maximum party size of 10 people.
• The virtual queue is subject to availability.
• A standby queue will not be available.

 

[Ayla]

The tree is up at MK, so does that mean no taping of the Christmas Parade this week/weekend?

 

[dennis-in-ct]

“We make Spaceship Earth light up with Christmas colors, what more do you rubes want?!?!”

I miss the Christmas arches at Epcot

 

[dennis-in-ct]

When I can't look at SSE because they have them turned up so bright, that's not "blend in well". I took a great picture of them being used to enhance the natural beauty of the geosphere, but 98% of the time they are an eyesore. But the most common denominators ooo!!! and ahhh!!! over them, so here we are.

I remember seeing the lights on spaceship earth for Harmonious and thought they were painfully bright.
But when we saw Luminous, it seemed like they dimmed the light and it looked soooooo much better.

 

[JMcMahonEsq]

I remember seeing the lights on spaceship earth for Harmonious and thought they were painfully bright.
But when we saw Luminous, it seemed like they dimmed the light and it looked soooooo much better.

How close are people staring into SSE that they rind the lights "painfully bright?"

 

[dennis-in-ct]

How close are people staring into SSE that they rind the lights "painfully bright?"

I was far away - and it was too bright - not unlike the aggressive brightness of some led headlights. I mean, how safe is it when *I* can’t see due to the obnoxious brightness. There are times that I see “spots” in my eyes from those car headlines like a flash went off

 

[Comped]

The tree is up at MK, so does that mean no taping of the Christmas Parade this week/weekend?

I'm hearing the possibility of it being filmed this weekend? I haven't had it 100% confirmed, but I was told it was happening.

 

[ToTBellHop]

I'm hearing the possibility of it being filmed this weekend? I haven't had it 100% confirmed, but I was told it was happening.

Correct. Not sure why they need to. The decor and the parade never change. They’ll roll out Mariah or Christina to belt out a Christmas carol so loudly they can hear it at the new Universal in Texas.

It never changes. And Mariah never ages because she’s frozen 11 months of the year. Hard to believe but this is the 85th year she’s performed “All I Want for Christmas”.

 

[mf1972]

Each of the story tellers get a decorated mini-stage. The band in Biergarten sings Christmas songs. The BGM around world showcase is 'holiday' music. The Voices of Liberty do holiday songs. Then there's the tree...

But the best is LwtL's Christmas decorations. The queue is over an hour for that ride when it gets dark.


The SSE "When We're Together" is a nice mini-show.

we’re staying at the YC next month & planned on going to epcot & check out LWTL at nighttime. i wasn’t aware it gets that crowded. good to know.

 

[meggo819]

we’re staying at the YC next month & planned on going to epcot & check out LWTL at nighttime. i wasn’t aware it gets that crowded. good to know.

I’d love to see it too! Anyone know if LWTL will be decorated by 11/13? Or will it not be until Food & Wine is over?

 

[DCBaker]

According to operating hours on the Walt Disney World website, Jingle Cruise runs through January 2, 2025, with Jungle Cruise returning January 3.

 

[Comped]

Correct. Not sure why they need to. The decor and the parade never change. They’ll roll out Mariah or Christina to belt out a Christmas carol so loudly they can hear it at the new Universal in Texas.

It never changes. And Mariah never ages because she’s frozen 11 months of the year. Hard to believe but this is the 85th year she’s performed “All I Want for Christmas”.

Probably because they want to advertise Tiana or something? Could also be easier to film something in MK vs DL now. As for it not changing... Would be nice to see new Christmas and Easter parades.

 

[Merlin0402]

How is the Christmas tree STILL crooked after all these years? It looks worse than ever this year, why does no one care enough to fix it?

 

[MisterPenguin]

I’d love to see it too! Anyone know if LWTL will be decorated by 11/13? Or will it not be until Food & Wine is over?

Unlikely. It officially started Nov 28 last year and all signs point to Nov 29 this year. Tho, some of the decorations may be placed out earlier.