2017 Holidays at Disney World: What's New & What's Returning

[NYCgrrl]

Thanks for taking the effort to put all this info in one place!

 

[TheJRock300]

Does that mean the castle light up and the christmas tree at MK won't be up until Nov 9?

Last year went right after halloween and the next couple of days the tree and frozen event was going on?

 

[CAS239]

What exactly is the source of this rumor? I saw the wdwinfo article and that doesn't even mention an actual source and only mentions Disneyland.

I believe their going off by this time last year it had already been announced and there had been signs/promos for it, but no sign of anything yet.

 

[PlutoTheDog89]

I believe their going off by this time last year it had already been announced and there had been signs/promos for it, but no sign of anything yet.

@MaC410

Honestly, I think Irma pushed a lot back. Anyone know if Jungle Cruise is back up and running? I'd assume they're still assessing damage and fixing things, then there will be an announcement.

 

[CAS239]

@MaC410

Honestly, I think Irma pushed a lot back. Anyone know if Jungle Cruise is back up and running? I'd assume they're still assessing damage and fixing things, then there will be an announcement.

Yes jungle Cruise is back open

 

[trill2017]

I have a couple of questions to help plan for my short holiday trip. First, would the Jingle Cruise be more fun during the day or at night? Second, I don't have a lot of time but I'd like to see some resort decorations. Which do you think will be more festive--Wilderness Lodge or Animal Kingdom Lodge?

Thanks!

 

[NYCgrrl]

Something has gone boogily woogily with my ability to quote so bear with my
^^^^^

I've heard from a traditional POV Wilderness Lodge is one of the best decorated resort hotels possibly only surpassed by the Grand Floridian.

No idea about the Jingle Cruise.

 

[trill2017]

Thanks!

 

[minniebeth]

I have a couple of questions to help plan for my short holiday trip. First, would the Jingle Cruise be more fun during the day or at night? Second, I don't have a lot of time but I'd like to see some resort decorations. Which do you think will be more festive--Wilderness Lodge or Animal Kingdom Lodge?

Thanks!

We've done Jingle Cruise both day and night. We prefer night, or when it's darker, at least, for some of the holiday lights to be lit up. There are lights shining on the displays as well, so you get the best of both worlds. (Regular and lit decor.)

PlutoTheDog89, thanks so much for starting this thread! Great place for all the holiday info!

 

[trill2017]

Thanks, but now that DL has canceled theirs, I suspect MK's won't be far behind.

 

[minniebeth]

Thanks, but now that DL has canceled theirs, I suspect MK's won't be far behind.

That would be disappointing

 

[MrToadfan]

I'm wondering what age group the Chip and Dale Christmas Ornament Hunt will be best geared toward. I realize it's new this year, but I'm wondering if anyone has done the Easter Egg Hunt or Ratatouille version that can offer some insight. Thanks for starting this thread PlutoTheDog89!

 

[DisneyDork1969]

I'm wondering what age group the Chip and Dale Christmas Ornament Hunt will be best geared toward. I realize it's new this year, but I'm wondering if anyone has done the Easter Egg Hunt or Ratatouille version that can offer some insight. Thanks for starting this thread PlutoTheDog89!

I'm 47 and I'm so doing the Chip & Dale Ornament Hunt....LOLOLOL....

 

[MrToadfan]

I'm 47 and I'm so doing the Chip & Dale Ornament Hunt....LOLOLOL....

Love this! Well it's a given that I'm going to do it as well at age 39, but I'm wondering if my 5 year old will be able to keep up with me or not

 

[randumb0]

No drone show?

 

[minniebeth]

No drone show?

Waiting to hear info about this as well. We were all set to see it on the last night of our trip this past January (one of the final nights it was showing) and it was cancelled due to high winds. Hoping to catch it this time around!

 

[Disneymaddness]

So excited! It's our first time going at Christmastime and we can't wait!

 

[margot31]

The frozen holiday wish...is that every night? Or only party nights? Generally what time is that if its every night?

 

[randumb0]

Waiting to hear info about this as well. We were all set to see it on the last night of our trip this past January (one of the final nights it was showing) and it was cancelled due to high winds. Hoping to catch it this time around!

I was there that same night. It was both cold and windy.

 

[hiroMYhero]

No drone show?

The Intel drone show is on the Disney Springs schedule:

• Holidays at Disney Springs: November 11-January 8
  • Snowflake & Toy Soldier Stilt Walkers Roaming throughout Disney Springs 6:00pm-10:00pm
  • Holiday Carolers in the Marketplace 6:00pm-10:00pm
  • Meet Santa at his Chalet in the Marketplace across from Ghirardelli 12:00pm-10:00pm(thru December 24)
  • Meet Santa Goofy at the Santa Chalet in the Marketplace across from Ghirardelli 12:00pm-10:00pm(December 25-30)
  • Starbright Holidays - An Intel Collaboration at 7:00 & 8:30pm