The Holly Jolly Season is Just Beginning at Disney Springs!
Do you feel that chill in the air? Well maybe everywhere else in the country does except at Walt Disney World! The temperature is beginning to dip at Walt Disney World and Disney Springs…into the 70s! So, that must mean it’s the start of the most wonderful time of the year at Disney Springs! The Holly Jolly season!
Guest visiting Disney Springs this holiday season are in for some real treats! From a limited-time MAC Cosmetics extravaganza to a larger-than-ever Disney Springs Christmas Tree Trail, there’s something for everyone to get in the holiday season at Disney Springs this year.
Here are our favorites:
MAC Shiny Pretty Things
MAC Cosmetics is launching their iconic holiday collection in a big way. This year’s collection features metallic colors to illuminate and sparkle and to celebrate, MAC Cosmetics is hosting Disney Springs’ largest event of the year with a kaleidoscope of colors, Guests an expect to find over-the-top stage shows and a complimentary make-up application with top MAC artists daily from noon to midnight with intermittent from 3:30pmto 11pm. The fun happens over at Waterview Park next to Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar. Appointments can be made in advance but walk-ups are welcome too! For additional information, please CLICK HERE.
The Disney Springs Christmas Tree Trail
The popular Disney Springs Christmas Tree Trail is back for 2018 and bigger than ever! This year’s trail features 25 different Christmas trees inspired by beloved Disney classics. To make your visit to the Christmas Tree Trail even more magical, specialty food and beverage items are available for purchase including frozen hot chocolate!
The 2018 Disney Springs Christmas Tree Trails has five new trees themed after Disney favorites of “Toy Story,” the Haunted Mansion, “Star Wars,” Disney Springs, and the four Walt Disney World Parks. Get your cameras ready for the Haunted Mansion one!
The trail is located in the Marketplace across from Once Upon a Stoet and is open daily until January 6, 2019 from 11 am to 11pm.
Santa’s Chalet
Looking for the big man himself, Santa Claus? Then you are in luck! Guests visiting the Christmas Tree Trail can also mark a visit with Santa off their list.
Have little ones, and not looking forward to a long wait in line? Then I have even more good news! As in the past, you can check in at the podium and give them your cell phone number. When it’s your turn to sit on Santa’s lap, you will receive a text message and can bypass any long wait lines. Genius!
Santa is accepting visitors daily until December 24, 2018 from 11am to 11pm.
Holiday Shopping
Is there any better place to shop in all of Walt Disney World than Disney Springs? I think not! And with the newly reimagined World of Disney Store, holiday shopping just got that much easier. Guests visiting World of Disney can find new Mickey Mouse Club apparel and accessories to an entire line of holiday-inspired surprises that give a playful nod to some of your favorite Disney characters. (Ugly Christmas sweaters, anyone?!) If you have a princess fan, then today (November 22) is your day as a new princess wardrobe dress set complete with accessories and four princess-perfect costumes have just debuted.
Friday, November 23 marks the day of the debut of the new Disney Dogs Dooney & Bourke Collection with a matching dress from The Dress Shop at Cherry Tree Lane inside the Marketplace Co-Op.
If you are an Alex & Ani fan like me, head over to Ever After Jewelry & Co on Saturday, November 24 for the premiere of the new Alex and Ani Rose Gold Filigree Bracelet. It’s gorgeous!
Don’t forget Disney Springs for all of your Black Friday needs too. Most stores will be open for all of your shopping needs as early as 8am. While there, pick up Disney Springs Black Friday Holiday Shopping Guide for additional details on special offers and product launches.
Shopping Fuel
Looking to fuel up during all that festive fun and shopping? Then stop by one of the several Disney Springs restaurants and kiosks for a full meal or just a sweet treat.
Until January 1, 2019, D-Luxe Burger is offering breakfast daily from 8:30 am to 10:30 am featuring breakfast sandwiches, burgers, crispy chicken biscuit, egg white frittata sandwich, Greek yogurt parfaits, fries, coffee, juices, and shakes. For additional information, please CLICK HERE.
Even if you can’t make into the Walt Disney World Parks, a visit to Disney Springs is a must during the holiday season. From all of the festive treats and drinks, the shopping, and Stitch’s Holiday Gift Hunt, it is the perfect place to start spreading holiday cheer!
It’s not too late to start planning your visit to Disney Springs and Walt Disney World! There are still some great deals and discounts available for this holiday season and beyond! Fill out the form below or send an email to Holly@MickeyTravels.com for a FREE, no-obligation quote. As an agent with MickeyTravels (a Platinum Earmarked Agency), I will be on hand to help you with everything from finding your perfect package to nabbing those hard-to-get dining and FastPass reservations. I work with all Disney Destinations. Best of all, my services are absolutely FREE. Get in touch via email at Holly@MickeyTravels.com or calling 954.401.9577. Also, make sure to CLICK HERE to follow along with my Facebook page for all things Disney and giveaways!
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