{"id":168914,"date":"2023-12-12T19:23:10","date_gmt":"2023-12-12T19:23:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/culture.org\/?p=168914"},"modified":"2023-12-12T19:23:10","modified_gmt":"2023-12-12T19:23:10","slug":"disney-world-holiday-celebrations-2023-a-complete-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/culture.org\/entertainment\/disney-world-holiday-celebrations-2023-a-complete-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Disney World Holiday Celebrations 2023: A Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discover the magic of the holidays at Disney World in 2023. From festive parades and decorations to special characters and delightful foods, explore the full guide to making your holiday season unforgettable.<\/span><\/p>\n           <!--  <script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n                jQuery(document).ready(function() {\r\n                    jQuery(\".key-accordion-item .key-menu\").on(\"click\", function() {\r\n                        if (jQuery(this).parent().hasClass(\"active\")) {\r\n                            jQuery(this).next().slideUp();\r\n                            jQuery(this).parent().removeClass(\"active\");\r\n                        } else {\r\n                            jQuery(\".key-content\").slideUp();\r\n                            jQuery(\".key-accordion-item\").removeClass(\"active\");\r\n                            jQuery(this).parent().addClass(\"active\");\r\n                            jQuery(this).next().slideDown();\r\n                        }\r\n                    });\r\n                })\r\n            <\/script> -->\r\n\r\n\r\n            <!-- start html -->\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"news-key-takeaway-wapper\">\r\n                                <span style=\"background-color:#39b54a;\">Key Takeaways<\/span>\r\n                <ul class=\"news-key-nbox\" style=\"border-color:#39b54a;background-color:rgba(57, 181, 74, 0.1);\">\r\n                                                        <li>Walt Disney World transforms into a holiday wonderland with nearly nine miles of garlands and over 15,000 ornaments.<\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>Unique holiday experiences across different parks, including Christmastime parades, festive shows, and special character encounters.<\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>Extensive holiday food and drink offerings, ranging from themed treats at Disney Springs to special menus at various park locations.<\/li>\r\n                                                <\/ul>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            \n<h2><b>The Holiday Spectacle Across Disney World Parks<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disney World&#8217;s theme parks each offer a unique holiday experience, brimming with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/culture.org\/art-and-culture\/art-events\/san-diegos-vibrant-arts-scene\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">festive<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> decorations, parades, and special events. Here&#8217;s what each park has in store:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Magic Kingdom:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A 65-foot <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/culture.org\/art-and-culture\/music\/top-12-christmas-albums-of-2023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christmas<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tree greets visitors, with classic decorations and the Jingle Cruise. The highlight is Mickey\u2019s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade, featuring iconic Disney characters and Santa Claus.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Epcot:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The International Festival of the Holidays showcases global traditions, including \u201cLas Posadas With Mariachi Cobre\u201d and the Candlelight Processional with celebrity narrators like Neil Patrick Harris and Brendan Fraser.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Disney\u2019s Hollywood Studios:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A nostalgic holiday makeover with vintage decorations, a holiday projection show on the Hollywood Tower Hotel, and Santa meet-and-greets.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Disney\u2019s Animal Kingdom:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Understated yet beautiful decorations with a focus on animal-themed luminaries, Diwali celebrations, and the Merry Menagerie of life-size puppets.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Special Holiday Events and Parties<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disney World hosts exclusive holiday events and parties, offering unique experiences:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Mickey\u2019s Very Merry Christmas Party:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> An iconic event in Magic Kingdom featuring unlimited cookies, hot cocoa, special shows, and holiday-themed attractions. Prices range from $159 to $199.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Disney Jollywood Nights: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A glamorous, adult-focused party at Disney\u2019s Hollywood Studios, featuring rare characters, special food and drinks, and live entertainment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Disney Springs:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A hub for holiday shopping and dining, featuring the Christmas Tree Stroll and nightly snowfall for a festive atmosphere without a park ticket.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Festive Foods and Drinks Galore<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disney World&#8217;s holiday season is a feast for the senses, offering an array of special foods and drinks:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Epcot&#8217;s Holiday Kitchens:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> International festive foods like smoked salmon potato latkes and b\u00fbche de No\u00ebl.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Disney Springs: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unique holiday treats at various locations, from gingerbread cheesecakes to holiday cocktails.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Resort Hotels: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each resort offers its own festive culinary delights, including special holiday menus and seasonal treats.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Tips for the Ultimate Holiday Experience<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maximize your holiday experience at Disney World with these tips:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Best Time to Visit: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Early December, especially weekdays, offers a less crowded experience.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Reservations: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Book park visits and dining experiences in advance due to limited capacity and high demand during the holiday season.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Stay at Disney Resorts: <\/b>For an immersive holiday experience, consider staying at a Disney resort, many of which feature unique decorations and holiday activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":10028,"featured_media":168915,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3385],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-168914","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-entertainment"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/168914"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10028"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=168914"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/168914\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/168915"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=168914"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=168914"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=168914"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}