Before You Arrive

When parking at Disney Springs, please arrive at least 60 minutes before any scheduled event, show or reservation.

A family of 4 dancing to live music during The Christmas Tree Stroll at Disney Springs in Walt Disney World Resort
Holidays at Disney Springs
Celebrate the holidays at Disney Springs during this limited-time event! Shop, dine and play the day away as you enjoy family-friendly fun this festive season—November 11, 2026, to January 3, 2027.
Holiday Activities
Get in the Christmas spirit when you discover so many things to do at Disney Springs—like listening to merry music, searching for Christmas trees and so much more! The following activities are complimentary to all Guests!
A mother and 2 children smiling near illuminated holiday decor
Festive Décor

Stroll through Disney Springs to feast your eyes on luscious garlands and Christmas lights hanging from every avenue. Take advantage of photo-ops in front of yuletide signage and elaborately decorated trees.

Plan Your Day
Fill your day with shopping adventures, holiday dishes and joyful seasonal activities.
  • A family of 4 smiling near illuminated holiday decor
    Festive Family Outing
    Festive Family Outing

    Bring everyone together for shopping, dining and interactive holiday activities.

    Shop

    • Discover festive apparel and charming accessories when you shop the Mickey Mouse and Family Christmas Collectionat World of Disney.
    • Shop hundreds of ornaments and home decor galore at Disney Days of Christmas. Ornaments can even be personalized to add a date, name or small phrase!

    Dine

    • Enjoy a chocolate-lovers’ dream with merry desserts from The Ganachery like the Disney Holiday 
    • Ganache Box or the Hot Sipping Ganache.
    • Delight in the Gingerbread Cone from Swirls on the Water—it’s the perfect festive treat for the whole family!

    Play

    • Take the Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll presented by AdventHealth—go on a merry search for jolly Christmas trees that will delight adults and kids alike!
    • Don’t miss your opportunity to Meet Santa Claus right in Disney Springs! Plus, you can even send your Christmas list to the North Pole at Once Upon a Toy.
    A family of 4 smiling near illuminated holiday decor
  • Friends enjoying desserts and drinks at a table decorated with holiday lights and ornaments
    Have a Merry Friendsmas
    Have a Merry Friendsmas

    Gather some of your favorite people for an outing celebrating the spirit of the season.

    Shop

    • Visit the Hallmark Holiday Pop-Up Shop—a limited-time location inspired by the magic and storytelling of the Hallmark Channel original movie Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True.
    • Discover new festive fashion trends and unique home décor collections at Marketplace Co-Op.

    Dine

    • Visit the sparkling lights of Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar and order the Frosted Passage Martini Tito's Handmade Vodka, Mozart White Chocolate Liqueur, Bols Crème de Cacao Liqueur and Cream.
    • Indulge your sweet tooth with the Tree Petite Cake or Peppermint Cheesecake Mousse from Amorette’s Patisserie.

    Play

    • Delight in enchanting day-to-night entertainment filled with holiday cheer—including all-new Toy Solider Stilt Walkers and Peppermint Skaters.
    • Stick around after the sun sets and see snow fall each night in Town Center.
    Friends enjoying desserts and drinks at a table decorated with holiday lights and ornaments

  • Creme brulee topped with a holiday Mickey Mouse chocolate medallion and meringue

    Enjoy seasonal delights at Amorette’s Patisserie like the Gingerbread Crème Brûlée—Crème Brûlée with Gingerbread Spices, topped with Meringue and Caramelized Pecans.

    Breaded baked brie bites topped with crispy bacon and fresh herbs

    Journey to Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar to enjoy this Crispy Danish Brie, Lingonberry Marmalade and Candied Black Pepper Bacon.

    A cocktail garnished with sugared cranberries on a skewer sitting beside pinecones and ornaments

    Visit outdoor bars throughout Disney Springs and order the Cranberry Paloma—Patrón Silver Tequila, Cranberry Juice, Sweet-and-Sour and Grapefruit Juice, garnished with Berries.

Shopping

Search for items on everyone’s wish list as you explore the shops at Disney Springs.

Three Guests wearing Disney holiday apparel sit near a decorated Christmas tree
Mickey Mouse and Family Christmas Collection

Shop for apparel, accessories and more featuring Mickey Mouse and his pals in playful poses that celebrate the simple joy of the holidays.

Shop this collection at World of Disney and Disney’s Days of Christmas.



Frequently Asked Questions

What is there to do during the holiday season at Disney Springs?
There are many ways to shop, dine and play at Disney Springs during the holiday season. Browse through holiday merchandise collections offered at World of Disney and Disney’s Days of Christmas. Feast on festive dishes—including decadent desserts—at restaurants all across Disney Springs. Plus, enjoy yuletide entertainment offerings like Toy Solider Drummers and so much more!

 

When are the holidays celebrated at Disney Springs?
Celebrate the holidays at Disney Springs from November 11, 2026, to January 3, 2027. Please be aware that certain offerings—like Meeting Santa Claus—may have individual operating dates.

 

Are holiday activities at Disney Springs free?
Disney Springs offers many complimentary offerings during the holiday season, including:

  • Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll presented by AdventHealth
  • Meet Santa Claus
  • Nightly Snowfall
  • Seasonal Roaming Entertainment (like Toy Soldier Stilt Walkers, Strolling Piano, Douglas Fir and more)

Plus, access to the parking garages at Disney Springs is complimentary year-round.

 

Where can I meet Santa Claus at Disney Springs?
You can meet Santa Claus in Santa’s Marketplace hosted by Dairy Does More—located near Disney’s Pin Traders from November 11 to December 24, 2026.

A virtual queue will be in place to meet Santa Claus near Disney’s Pin Traders in Disney Springs (subject to availability).

You can use the My Disney Experience app to enter the virtual queue. A standby queue will not be available. 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
  • 5:00 PM

Learn more about the virtual queue.