Holiday Decorations start appearing at Disney’s Animal Kingdom – Here is what to Expect coming in 2023. It is November 1st, 2023, and we are seeing the first decorations appearing at Animal Kingdom. This is making us really excited for this year’s Holiday season.
Tomorrow we will be at Magic Kingdom, Grand Floridian, Beach and Yacht Club, Boardwalk, and who knows where else getting all the 2023 gingerbread and decorations.
The lanterns are glowing on top of both Discovery Trading Company and Island Merchantile. Featuring Squirrels, Owls, Birds of different varieties, and Doves together. The lanterns really glow beautifully at night time. Which compliments the Tree of Life Awakenings Holiday Edition when that nighttime show starts soon.
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Cheerful decor and festive flotillas are some of the holiday highlights at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. In addition to meetings with favorite Disney characters and Santa himself, guests can interact with a Merry Menagerie of life-size, artisan-sculpted animal puppets daily on Discovery Island. The park’s iconic Tree of Life also awakens each evening with a colorful tableau of wintry tales accompanied by a musical score.
With so much to see and experience, there’s no end to the delight that holidays inspire at Walt Disney World Resort. Plan your visit today.
Discover the magic of nature—and enjoy seasonal delights along the way.
Highlights include:
- Merry Menagerie – See Discovery Island come to life with artisan-sculpted puppets of arctic animals—like penguins, reindeer, foxes and polar bears.
- Tree of Life Awakenings Holiday Edition – Watch in awe as the park’s magnificent icon shimmers and sparkles each evening, accompanied by a heartwarming musical score. Experience begins at dusk and is subject to change.
- Meet Favorite Disney Pals at Adventurer’s Outpost – Pose for a photo with Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse all decked out in their holiday attire.
- Seasonal Décor – Discover festive trimmings and touches around the park.
