The decorations begin with the November 24 sailing. Some of the planned holiday activities include:
- A nearly three-deck-tall tree lighting ceremony in the atrium lobby, where "snow" magically falls
- A Christmas Eve visit from Santa Goofy, with surprises for kids - enrolled in children's programming
- International holiday caroling by crew members from around the globe
- Special family time, when families join together to design and decorate their own gingerbread houses
- Classic holiday story time in the atrium hosted by favorite Disney Characters
- Traditional holiday feasts in Disney's three themed dining rooms
- Presentations of Santa Claus 2: The Mrs. Claus and Treasure Planet
- Multiple faith and non-denominational holiday services
- A ship-wide party to ring in 2003 and a New Year's Day tailgate party at ESPN Skybox and Promenade Lounge