Although I have visited Walt Disney World more than 20 times, I have never had the opportunity to make it to the parks during the holiday season. Earlier this month, I was blessed to to make my first holiday time trip to Walt Disney World with my mom and my 10 year old daughter. It was definitely worth the wait! I was able to squeeze an amazing amount of holiday fun into our 4 day trip.
I was most looking forward to seeing the extravagant holiday decorations in both the parks and the resorts, and I was definitely not disappointed! Magic Kingdom Park glistened with beautiful lights, including Queen Elsa’s dazzling icy display on Cinderella Castle. Main Street, U.S.A was so gorgeous with the garland and wreaths strung about. Epcot had its own holiday flair. I especially loved checking out the various themed decorations around the World Showcase. Although the parks’ décor was spectacular, the resort decorations were not to be outdone! I was able to check out several of the resort displays. Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa’s Christmas tree was breathtaking, and the life-size gingerbread house was right out of a storybook. Disney’s Contemporary Resort did not disappoint with its Frozen inspired gingerbread display (and the treats were awesome, too!). Disney’s Beach Club Resort held a working gingerbread carousel that was awe-inspiring, and the train display at Disney’s Yacht Club had so many tiny details to take in. No corner of Walt Disney World was missed in the holiday splendor. I am so thrilled that I finally had the opportunity to take it all in.
Walt Disney World offers so many special holiday activities that is was nearly impossible to see them all in 4 days. I was able to attend Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, which was as fun as I was expecting. The Once Upon A Christmastime Parade was so festive- I especially loved the toy soldiers! Holiday Wishes was fantastic to see as well. The parades and fireworks were pretty crowded, but the ride lines were lower than an average day. In Epcot, I was able to see The Candlelight Processional for the first time, and was blown away. It was such an awe-inspiring celebration of the story of Christmas- definitely not to be missed. In Hollywood Studios, we were able to take a walk through of the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights. This is truly a sight to see! It was amazing to watch those millions of lights dance to the music.
All in all, it was too short of a trip to see all of the amazing offerings that Walt Disney World has to offer. I hope to make it back next year to spend more time exploring the storytellers int eh World Showcase and checking out the decorations in the resorts that I missed. I feel so blessed to have finally experienced my beloved Walt Disney World at the holidays! Sharing this visit with my family was the perfect way to start off my holiday season.
Happy holidays to all, and best wishes for a magical 2015!
