Disney Springs Holiday Events
November – December
At Disney Springs you can enjoy the sights and sounds of the holiday season. Window shopping takes on a whole new meaning as you enjoy the wonderful holiday displays celebrating traditions from different cultures. You can even see the nightly snowfall in Town Center every 30 minutes throughout the season!
Christmas Tree Stroll
At Disney Springs, Christmas and holiday cheer can be found around every corner. The Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll brings elaborately decorated Disney Christmas trees to the neighborhoods throughout Disney Springs. Each of the twinkling trees will be themed to personify beloved Disney characters, stories and celebrations.
This complimentary activity map can be picked up at participating locations throughout Disney Springs including: City Works Eatery & Pour House, Luxury of Time by Diamonds International, LEGO, Joffrey's Coffee and Tea, and Crystal Arts.
Meet Santa
In 2024, a new Santa Claus greeting location in the marketplace invites families to take festive photos with Santa. The cozy setting, filled with cheerful decorations and holiday music, creates a perfect backdrop for memorable family photos. Guests can join a virtual queue via the My Disney Experience app to meet Santa now through December 24.
Entertainment
Outdoor DJs play holiday music at the Waterside Stage and at Exposition Park across from Disney’s Candy Cauldron during the day to get guests in the spirt of the season.
In the evening, stilt-walking toy soldiers, skating snowflakes and a snowfall (intermittently at Town Center and West Side) add a touch of magic for holiday shoppers.
Disney Springs Holiday Treats
Seasonal treats are available at various shops and confectioneries throughout Disney Springs.
No matter where you visit in Walt Disney World during the holiday season, there are tons of bites, sips, and treats to be had. You simply cannot miss the Holiday Mine Car Meatballs or the O’ Ham ‘n’ Cheese Trees at Jock Lindsey's Holiday Hangar Bar, and so much more! Check out all of the special holiday food and drink here.
Complimentary self-parking is available at all Disney Springs garages and surface lots. Walt Disney World Resort guests enjoy complimentary transportation between their Disney Resort hotels and Disney Springs.
Disney Springs Holiday Shopping
More than 100 shops make up Disney Springs, so it's the perfect place to find just the right gift for your loved ones. Disney fans will find a treasure trove of gift ideas at the newly reimagined World of Disney, which features an entire section dedicated to holiday merchandise, as well as the largest collection of Disney Parks merchandise in the world. Choose from a wide range of stores, including specialty boutiques and name brands everyone will recognize.
Special festive décor and live holiday performances will add an extra touch of wonder to holiday shopping. And in the evening, guests visiting Town Center will experience a magical snowfall, bringing the spirit of the North Pole to Central Florida. For the perfect wrap-up to a holiday visit to Disney Springs, visit Jock Lindsay’s Holiday Bar; back by popular demand, this seasonal favorite has returned with yuletide touches alongside festive food and craft cocktails – there’s something on the menu for everyone!
