It may only be October, but Disney is READY to celebrate the holiday season!
We’ve spotted holiday merchandise online, a holiday Starbucks mug, and holiday decorations. Now, Disney has shared more details about what to expect during the holiday season in one particular park.
We’ve already heard about Disney’s Very Merriest After Hours event, which will be taking place in Magic Kingdom, and some other holiday details.
But Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be getting in on the holiday festivities too! Earlier today, Disney announced that the Merry Menagerie will be returning to Animal Kingdom this holiday season.
If you’re not familiar with it, the Merry Menagerie is a form of holiday entertainment that takes place on Discovery Island. As part of the Merry Menagerie, various winter animals are transformed into life-size puppets.
Cast Members maneuver these puppets around to greet guests as musicians accompany them. The puppets include reindeer, foxes, polar bears, penguins, and more, and they are SERIOUSLY adorable.
We can’t wait to see these puppets back in action!
Just look at them!
As part of the holiday season, guests will also find characters like Goofy and Chip ‘n’ Dale dressed in festive costumes as they float through Discovery River. And be on the lookout for Santa in Animal Kingdom too as he voyages down the river.
At night, the Tree of Life awakenings will also return with some wintery tales complemented by a “holiday-inspired musical score.” Between those awakenings, the Tree of Life will sport its “Beacons of Magic” look that was created as part of the 50th Anniversary.
We’ll keep an eye out for more details about the holiday season celebrations coming to Disney World. Be sure to check back with us for more updates!
Click here to see more about how parades are coming back for the holidays in Disney World!
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MORE Disney World Holiday INFO!
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Get All of the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays
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Learn Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events
Watch Our Video About What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays
Check Out Our Photos & Reviews of the Holiday Treats in Disney World from 2022
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