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Home > Travel Information and Tips > Disney Hotels at Christmas

Disney Hotels at Christmas

December 13, 2023 by Misty Griffin

Disney Contemporary Hotel, Christmas

It’s that very special time / And the magic that you’ll find / On that once upon a Christmastime – Once Upon a Christmastime Parade Lyrics

No one can dispute how beautiful and special Christmas at Walt Disney World is. They roll out the tinsel like no one else. We could write a book detailing just how much is done on the resort property during the Christmas holiday season, which I’m sure has been done (somewhere). Instead, we decided to highlight a few of “our favorite things” about Disney Hotels during Christmas.

Christmas Trees

The Christmas tree is the centerpiece that ignites the holiday spirit.

Disney Polynesian Hotel, Lobby Christmas Tree

Few things get you in the holiday spirit like the Christmas Tree and at Disney it is truly a magical experience. Every hotel on the resort property has a beautiful tree in the lobby to greet you as you come in. Each hotel’s tree is different and is typically themed around the hotel where it is displayed.

Grand Floridian, Christmas Tree, Lobby, Walt Disney World

Decorations

Love Christmas, not just because of the presents but because of all the decorations and lights and the warmth of the season. — Ashley Tisdale

Like the parks, the hotels are decked from head to toe in Christmas decorations. It’s virtually impossible to NOT be in the Christmas spirit when at a Disney resort.

Grand Floridian, Walt Disney World Resort
Grand Floridian, Walt Disney World
Grand Floridian, Walt Disney World
Animal Kingdom Lodge, Walt Disney World
Animal Kingdom Lodge

Gingerbread Houses

The smells of Christmas are the smells of childhood. — Richard Paul Evans

The Gingerbread Houses/creations are truly works of art! Every Christmas resort chefs put together creations in the lobby. They also have yummy treats for purchase at the display. Not all resorts have Gingerbread displays. If you are staying at a resort that does not have a display, be sure and visit one that does. The smell’s alone is worth the time!

Grand Floridian, Gingerbread House
Rice Krispie Tree, Grand Floridian
Animal Kingdom Lodge, Gingerbread Animals
Contemporary Gingerbread House
Cookie, Contemporary Resort Gingerbread Display
Contemporary Gingerbread Display

Gifts

Christmas is doing a little something extra for someone. — Charles M. Schulz

“Shopping” and “Disney vacation” tend to be synonymous, but during the holidays shopping at a Disney resort is really special. There are gifts in the stores that are only available during the holiday season. Guaranteeing that the hard to shop for person on your list has something EXTRA special under the tree!

Polynesian Resort
Polynesian Resort

Whenever you visit a Disney resort during the holidays the holiday spirit permeates every part of your stay.

If you’d like to visit a Disney resort during the Christmas holiday season, Magical Memory Planners are prepared to help you. Disney has several special events during the holiday season. Festival of the Holidays & Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party are two of our favorites.

Magical Memory Planners is an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner agency.

Filed Under: Travel Information and Tips Tagged With: Walt Disney World

About Misty Griffin

Misty Griffin has been in the travel industry for many years. She was a Magical Memory Planners online content creator from 2021-2024 and loves to travel and experience new places with her husband and boys.

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