Holiday Activities and Tree Stroll Return to Disney Springs

The holiday season has officially arrived at Disney Springs, bringing a variety of seasonal activities, themed decorations, and limited-time food offerings to the shopping and dining district at Walt Disney World.

What's new

This year’s Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll features several new additions to its lineup of themed trees. Visitors can look for new displays inspired by *Bluey* and *Monsters, Inc.* alongside returning favorites like *The Princess and the Frog* and *Encanto*. Guests can pick up a map to participate in a scavenger hunt to locate each tree throughout the property.

In Town Center, a nightly tree lighting ceremony now takes place, accompanied by artificial snowfall. For those looking for holiday photos, the Disney PhotoPass Studio in the Marketplace has debuted a winter village backdrop with glowing lanterns and snowy garland. No reservations are required for these photos, and they are included for guests who have purchased Memory Maker.

When and where

These holiday offerings are currently active at Disney Springs.

* Santa Claus: Meeting guests at a designated location; visitors should check the My Disney Experience app for specific daily availability and his current location.

* Dining: Seasonal menus are available at Amorette’s Patisserie (Mickey Glove Linzer Cookies and Tree Petite Cakes), The Ganachery (Hot Sipping Ganache Kits), and Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar (Hot Chocolate Flights).

* Shopping: Personalized ornaments are available at Disney’s Days of Christmas, while seasonal apparel is stocked at World of Disney and the Marketplace Co-Op.

What it means for your visit

Because Disney Springs does not require a park ticket or a reservation, it is a practical destination for the first or last day of a trip. However, the addition of the Tree Stroll and the nightly snowfall in Town Center typically draws larger crowds, especially on weekend evenings.

If you plan to meet Santa, prioritize checking the virtual queue or standby status in the My Disney Experience app as soon as you arrive, as his availability can fill up quickly. For those wanting to avoid the heaviest crowds while shopping for holiday merchandise, visiting on a weekday morning is recommended. If you are interested in the PhotoPass Studio, going early in the day can help you avoid the lines that form once the sun sets and the holiday lights turn on.

Source: Disney Parks Blog