If you’re familiar with Disney Springs, you already know it’s a great destination for shopping and dining. Now that the Holidays at Disney Springs have arrived, though, it’s getting even better.
Imagine dozens of restaurants and more than 100 stores all decked out for the holiday season. Want to know more about how you can experience the sparkling lights, Christmas music, live entertainment, and holiday festivities? We’ve got you covered!
Specialty Menu Items at Disney Springs Restaurants
Amorette’s Patisserie
We’re big fans of the wine slushies at Amorette’s Patisserie, and they’ve released a new flavor just in time for the holidays: Cranberry Chardonnay!
See what we thought of the new wine slushie here.
D-Luxe Burger
D-Luxe Burger is also getting in on the festive fun with their Holiday Turkey Burger. For dessert, they’re offering a Cookies n Cream Peppermint Gelato Shake.
Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’
Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ has lots of fun lined up for you this season! Starting on December 1, if you wear an ugly sweater in to dine, you get a free slice of special Holiday Hummingbird Cake with your purchase of an entree or appetizer. SOLD!
Special holiday drinks are on on the way, too! Last year’s fan favorite, the Ole Smokey Shine Nog, will be back for the season. A new drink for 2018, the Holiday RumShine, will be arriving!
The Ganachery
Does anything say “Christmas” better than chocolate and peppermint? At the Ganachery, you’ll find this fun Mickey Santa Piñata, Peppermint Bark, and three new flavors of ganache: Candy Cane, Dark Chocolate Snowflake, and Eggnog.
See photos of all of The Ganachery’s holiday items here.
Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar
Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar never fails to deliver when it comes to fun seasonal drinks! This year, partake in the Jock Frost, Jock’s Old Fashioned, Jock’s Holiday Nog, or the Florida Mule.
Maria and Enzo’s Ristorante
Gather your family for Sunday Brunch… in your best matching Christmas pajamas! When you dine in matching jammies, Maria and Enzo’s Ristorante will give you a free family photo.
AristoCrepes, BB Wolf’s Sausage Co., Dockside Margaritas, The Daily Poutine, and The Polite Pig are also expected to release special holiday goodies throughout the season, so watch this space – we’ll keep you posted.
The Disney Springs Christmas Tree Trail
The Disney Springs Christmas Tree Trail is back for 2018 with 27 beautiful trees! Experience magical snow and walk through a winter wonderland of holiday decorations featuring your favorite characters.
How cute is this Minnie and Mickey Tree?
We love the Blue Fairy‘s wand on this Pinocchio tree, too! The Christmas Tree Trail is full of adorable Disney details just like this.
And if you get hungry while wandering the trail, there’s a snack stand where you can pick up a Holiday Mickey Pretzel or a Frozen Eggnog!
Take a tour of ALL of the Christmas Trees and Trail details here.
Stitch’s Disney Springs Holiday Gift Hunt
This one’s fun for the whole family! Dash through Disney Springs in search of everyone’s favorite blue alien: Stitch!
Get your Holiday Gift Hunt Guide at Amorette’s Patisserie, Basin, the Christmas Tree Trail, The Ganachery, MAC Cosmetics, Marketplace Co-Op, Once Upon a Toy, Rainforest Cafe, Sperry, Star Wars Galactic Outpost, UNIQLO, and Wolfgang Puck Express.
Time for exploring the Springs with your family — a fun adventure, especially when the parks are super crowded for the holidays.
Holiday Decor Throughout Disney Springs
You’ll find sparkling holiday decorations no matter where you go at Disney Springs! This clever steampunk deer is located just outside of the Orange Parking Garage.
Find the official Disney Springs Christmas Tree in the Town Center. Want a family picture? PhotoPass Photographers are often stationed here.
These extra-large holiday baubles light up and change color at night. So pretty!
Special Holiday Entertainment
Disney Springs celebrates Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa. DJ dance parties and live music will be happening nightly. You might even spot some Toy Soldiers!
To celebrate Hanukkah, musical group Kalinka will perform from December 2 – 9. In celebration of Kwanzaa, UHURU will perform on December 26 and 27.
Exclusive Holiday Merchandise
Get your holiday shopping done for the whole family… and maybe pick up a little something for yourself, too! 😉
This gorgeous, limited-edition Ornament dress is available at Marketplace Co-Op – Cherry Tree Lane.
Notice all of the sweet Disney details on the fabric? We see Dumbo, Haunted Mansion, Enchanted Tiki Room, Prince Charming’s Regal Carousel, and it’s a small world references!
This sparkly Mickey ornament bag could be the perfect outfit completer, too.
Whew – that’s a lot of Disney family fun all in one place this holiday season!
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Your turn: Which element of the Holidays at Disney Springs are you most excited about? Leave a comment and let us know!
Lee Harrington says
What year is this? I was just there 12/23 and it is wrong.
DFB Gigi says
Hi Lee. This article is from 2018.