There’s naughty and nice on the Disney Springs Christmas list. Nice would include unique dining, gift shopping and festive entertainment. And there’s totally naughty like Amorette’s instagram worthy holiday treats. Disney Springs Christmas events begin November 8th and run until December 30th 2024.
Many ask ‘Does Disney Springs Do Anything At Christmas”? And the answer is a big festive Yes! It’s magical! There’s shopping galore, restaurants overflowing with festive feasts, plus live holiday entertainment and Christmas cheer all around.
Disney Springs is decked out in splendor for the holidays, with over 2,000 decorations and a shimmering 45 foot Christmas tree. Each piece of elegant Christmas decor has been custom designed to fit in with the classic Florida town theme.
And it wouldn’t be the holidays without snowfall. Snow flurries are forecast every evening throughout The Town Center of Disney Springs.
Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll
Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll is returning once again for the 2024 season. Wander around and check out multiple themed trees, each inspired by Disney films and characters. Each one features unique decorations and designs from much-loved Disney and Pixar movies, super hero’s and star wars.
You’ll find Christmas trees themed with:
Mickey Mouse & Minnie Mouse | Moana 2| Toy Story | The Lion King | The Nightmare Before Christmas| Haunted Mansion | Star Wars | Coco | Guardians of the Galaxy | Lilo and Stitch | Encanto | The Princess and the Frog | Wish | Disney Parks | Disney+ | Annual Passholders
Christmas trees are dotted throughout all four neighborhoods of Disney Springs.
Pick up a Christmas Tree Stroll Map and place a sticker on the map with the correct icon, then take to one of the redemption centers for a surprise.
You can collect a map from these Disney Springs locations:
- City Works Eatery & Pour House
- Crystal Arts by Arribas Brothers
- Joffrey’s Coffee and Tea Company
- The LEGO Store
- The Luxury of Time by Diamonds International
Christmas Tree Stroll 2024 MagicBands+ Interactions
Keep an eye open for the MagicBand+ sign next to the trees below. They will have interactive lights and festive effects.
- Moana 2
- Toy Story
- The Lion King
- The Nightmare Before Christmas
- Haunted Mansion
- Annual Passholder
- Star Wars
- Coco
- Guardians of the Galaxy
- Disney+
- Lilo and Stitch
- Mickey Mouse & Minnie Mouse
- Encanto
- The Princess and the Frog
- Wish
- Disney Parks
Can You See Santa at Disney Springs?
Yes, you can visit Santa during Disney Springs Christmas. Santa will be at Disney Springs located in his marketplace near Disney’s Pin Traders from November 8th to December 24th 2024 from 10 a.m.- 9 p.m.
Disney PhotoPass photographers will also be on hand to capture digital portraits for purchase.
A virtual queue is in operation via the My Disney Experience App and there is no standby line available. There are multiple opportunities to join the virtual queue at 9am, 11am, 1pm, 3pm and 6pm. You must be in Disney Springs to join the virtual queue and you can request to join for everyone in your group, up to 10 people.
You will need to be in Disney Springs to join the virtual queue. Check full details.
Disney Springs Christmas Entertainment
A host of Disney Springs Christmas street entertainers will keep the smile on your face throughout all areas of Disney Springs. Spot the Strolling Pianist belting out popular tunes and holiday hits. Pop carolers and acapella groups will be making regular appearances. And you can’t miss the toy soldier stilt-walkers and snowflake skaters.
Once Upon a Time stage area will be buzzing with a live DJ and Christmas cheer. The holiday themed DJ at Marketplace Waterside Stage will have you dancing to Christmas music, playing games or taking part in fun-for-all activities.
Plus live artists, Dj’s, dance parties and more. You can check the daily schedules on the Disney Springs event calendar.
Disney Springs at Christmas is a Shoppers Paradise
There are over 100 specialty shops, retail brands and unique boutiques throughout Disney Springs. The perfect place to pick up that hard to find gift. Remember that weight if you’re flying though!
The world’s largest Disney character store
Trendsetters will appreciate the apparel and accessories at the likes of Coach, Anthropologie, Lilly Pulitzer, Kate Spade and Supderdry. Kids will love stores like Once Upon a Toy, LEGO Store and M&M’s Store.
In Marketplace, shop till you drop looking for that perfect seasonal offering at Disney’s Days of Christmas, Art of Disney, World of Disney or Marketplace Co-Op.
You can even pamper your pooch at the Disney Tails located in Marketplace.
In Town Center, pick up that perfect gift in one of the many designer brand label stores such as ALEX AND ANI and Pandora.
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Disney Springs Christmas Dining & Treats
Disney Springs truly shines with a lineup of festive food and drink offerings. There’s no shortage of options during Disney Springs Christmas events, whether you’re in the mood for fine dining or finger licking picking.
At Amorette’s Patisserie, decadent holiday-themed creations make for a perfect seasonal treat. The Ganachery is another sweet stop, offering handcrafted chocolates, unique seasonal flavors and the chance to see chocolate-making magic in action. Head to Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar for themed cocktails and snacks in a fun Indiana Jones-inspired setting.
Paddlefish are offering Santa’s “Good List” Boil (on Christmas Day only). This holiday-inspired seafood feast features Key West Pink Shrimp, Cedar Key Little Neck Clams, PEI Mussels, cornbread, red potatoes and sweet corn. Terralina Crafted Italian are also offering a Christmas Day Special of Porcini Prime Rib with a herb rub, served with roasted garlic mashed potatoes and crispy brussels sprouts topped with pancetta. There’s a festive Christmas Punch available too on Christmas Day. Check out our Christmas Day Dining Guide for more ideas if you are looking for Christmas Day lunch or dinner.
For something savory, try Homecomin’ Kitchen by Chef Art Smith. This Florida-themed eatery is known for its Southern-style dishes and will be offering unique holiday specials that are sure to make your Christmas meal memorable. D-Luxe Burger have a limited time Beef Wellington Burger which is two signature blend patties, mushroom duxelles, gruyere cheese, Dijon-mustard aïoli served in a herb puff pastry bun.
Disney Springs Christmas Naughty and Nice Treat List:
Amorette’s Pattiserie
- Christmas Present Petit Cake: Chocolate chiffon, milk chocolate mousse, and coconut-pecan filling – Available Nov. 8 through Dec. 28
- Christmas Snickerdoodle Cookie Croissant: Croissant dough, snickerdoodle cookie, and holiday sprinkle plaque – Available Nov. 8 through Dec. 31
- Peppermint Swirl Cheesecake: Peppermint cheesecake, dark chocolate mousse, chocolate cookie crust, and white chocolate-peppermint coating with crushed peppermint pieces – Available Nov. 8 through Jan. 4
- Mini Christmas Croquembouche: Chocolate Pâte à Choux, chocolate-hazelnut custard, and chocolate ganache – Available Nov. 8 through Dec. 31
- Yule Log: Caramel-milk chocolate mousse, spiced orange gelee, chocolate chiffon, and a chocolate décor – Available Nov. 8 through Jan. 4
- Mickey Gingerbread Cookie: Gingerbread cookie dipped in milk chocolate and garnished with sugar Christmas lights – Available Nov. 8 through Dec. 31
- White Mocha Crème Brûlée: White chocolate crème brûlée with espresso, white chocolate crispy pearls, and chocolate espresso beans – Available Nov. 8 through Jan. 4
- Winter Macaron Sandwich: Macaron, almond cheesecake, and cranberry-cherry jam – Available Nov. 8 through Jan. 4)
- Toy Solider Mickey Dome Cake: Chocolate chiffon, milk chocolate mousse, and coconut-pecan filling – Available Nov. 8 through Dec. 31
Enzo’s Hideaway – All Available Nov. 1 through Dec. 31
- Apple Dram: Buffalo Trace, St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram, Monin Caramel Apple Butter Syrup, Enzo’s bitters, and dehydrated apple chip.
- Apple Spritz: Mionetto Prosecco, Angry Orchard, and Monin Caramel Apple Butter Syrup
- Holiday Haze: Absolut Vanilla, Frangelico, crème de cacao, coconut milk, and cinnamon
- Cocoa Blush: Skrewball, crème de cacao, Faretti Biscotti liqueur, and cherry juice
The Edison
- Fall for You – Angel’s Envy, Italicus Rosolio di Bergamotto, spiced apple tincture, fee foam, lemon juice and ghost leaf.
- Peppermint Patty – Peppermint-infused vodka, Caffè Borghetti espresso liqueur, Tempus crème de cacao, half-crushed peppermint rim
- Cosmic Poinsettia – Infused Stoli elit, Belle de Brillet pear brandy, St. George spiced pear, cinnamon syrup, lime juice
- Cup O’ Cheer – Nonalcoholic Offering – Apple cider, cinnamon syrup, cranberry juice and lemon juice
Erin McKenna’s Bakery NYC – All Available Dec. 2 through Dec. 31
- Christmas Waffle: Vanilla cake bar half dipped in chocolate with a scoop of vanilla buttercream drizzled in chocolate with red and green sprinkles (Plant-based)
- Gingerbread Cupcake with vanilla buttercream, sprinkled cinnamon, and an edible gingerbread man topper (Plant-based)
Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew All Available Dec. 1 through Jan. 5
- Holiday Donuts: Six pack of Christmas donuts celebrating the season with a snowman, palm tree adorned in lights, poinsettias, colorful sprinkles, and peppermint décor
Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar – All Available Nov. 7 through Dec. 30
- Air Tours Bacon and Waffles with breakfast sausage waffle, mini quiche, and candied bacon with bourbon-maple syrup
- Holiday Mine Car Meatballs: Maple-Bourbon Meatballs, Granny Smith Apple and cranberry chutney, sweet potato hay and thyme
- O’ Ham ‘n’ Cheese Trees: Baked puff pastry, cheddar, smoked ham, herb pesto, Monterey Jack star, and infused honey
- Here We Come a-Croquetting: Turkey croquettes, cranberry jam, turkey gravy, sweet potato puree, and herb gremolata
- Naughty or Nice Deviled Eggs: Crispy ham, sweet honey-glazed (Nice) or spicy honey-glazed (Naughty)
- Jock’s Famous Pigs in the Blanket: Debreziner Sausage, puff pastry, and cranberry mustard
- Coquito with Cookies: Santa cutout sugar cookie, hot cocoa cookie, pistachio wreath cookie, and Coquito with Bacardí Rum
- Jock’s Fruitcake: Heering Cherry Liqueur, Cointreau Liqueur, white cranberry juice, and cupcake-flavored syrup topped with whipped cream and a holiday treat
- Lump of Coal: Absolut Vodka, Chambord Liqueur, Bols Blue Curaçao Liqueur, hibiscus syrup, and lime juice with glitter and a black sugar rim
- Tannenbaum: Malibu Coconut Rum, Midori Melon Liqueur, DOLE Pineapple Juice, and cream of coconut garnished with a red sugared rim, whipped cream, and holiday sugar piece
- Hot Chocolate Flight
- Spiced Caramel: Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum
- Peanut Butter: Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey
- Peppermint-White Chocolate: Bols Crème de Menthe White Liqueur
Marketplace Snacks All Available Nov. 8 through Dec. 31
- Sven Reindeer Food Waffle Sundae: Vanilla and chocolate soft-serve swirl, white and dark chocolate-coated pretzels, M&M’S Milk Chocolate Minis, cinnamon cereal, marshmallow sauce, and a white chocolate coin
Morimoto Asia All Available Nov. 1 through Dec. 31
- Pearadise Tea: Monin Pear Syrup, Monin Desert Pear Syrup, green tea, lime juice, and simple syrup (Non-alcoholic)
- Bloom & Fall: Woodford Reserve Rye Whiskey, banana oleo saccharum, parsley syrup, Bittermens Scarborough bitters, and lactic acid
- Midnight Ube Spritzer: Captain Morgan, Monin Ube Syrup, Dolin Génépy le Chamois Liqueur, shiso essence, yuzu, and Highball Hard Seltzer
- Tarutomēpuru “Tart Maple”: Knob Creek Smoked Maple Bourbon, cinnamon syrup, Fee Cherry Bitters, Fee Black Walnut Bitters, and lemon juice
- Aki “Autumn Bliss”: Copper & Kings Apple Brandy, red wine, Lazzaroni Amaretto, pineapple juice, yuzu, filthy cherry syrup, and Bittermens Ginger Bitters
Pizza Ponte Available Nov. 1 through Dec. 31
- Orchard Chill: Absolut Vanilla, Pinnacle Salted Caramel Vodka, apple cider, and allspice dram
Paddlefish Available Dec. 25 only
- Santa’s “Good List” Boil: Key West Pink Shrimp, Cedar Key Little Necks, PEI Mussels, cornbread, red potatoes, and sweet corn
Swirls on the Water Available Nov. 7 through Jan. 7
- Peppermint-Chocolate Swirl Cone: Peppermint and chocolate soft-serve swirl inside a red velvet cone garnished with peppermint bark and holiday sprinkles
- Christmas Tree Sundae: Pistachio soft-serve in a waffle cone bowl with whipped cream, sprinkles, chocolate fudge, and candy Christmas lights
Terralina Crafted Italian Available Dec. 25 only
- Porcini Prime Rib: Porcini and herb rub, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, crispy Brussel sprouts, and pancetta
- Christmas Punch: Tito’s Handmade Vodka, DeKuyper Amaretto, cranberry juice, and apple juice topped with ginger ale and garnished with a lime and a cherry
The Edison Available Nov. 1 through Dec. 31
- Cup o’ Cheer: Apple cider, cinnamon syrup, cranberry juice, and lemon juice (Non-alcoholic)
- Fall for You: Angel’s Envy, Italicus Rosolio di Bergamotto, spiced apple tincture, Fee Brothers Fee Foam, lemon juice, and a ghost leaf
- Peppermint Patty: Peppermint-infused vodka, Caffè Borghetti Espresso Liqueur, Tempus Crème de Cacao, and a half-crushed peppermint rim
- Cosmic Poinsettia: Infused Stoli Elit, Belle de Brillet Pear Brandy, St. George Spiced Pear, cinnamon syrup, and lime juice
The Ganachery Available Nov. 8 through Dec. 31
- Eggnog Ganache Square: Eggnog ganache covered in dark chocolate
- Mickey Ornament Chocolate Piñata: Milk chocolate shell filled with dark chocolate-covered peppermint marshmallows
- Hot Sipping Ganache Kit: Hot ganache chocolate blend
- Gingerbread Ganache Square: Gingerbread spices and honey ganache covered in milk chocolate
- Gingerbread-Pecan Toffee: Spiced toffee enrobed with milk chocolate and encrusted with toasted pecans and gingerbread crumbs
- Disney Holiday Ganache Box: Assorted ganache squares in holiday flavors
- Mickey Chocolate-covered Gingerbread Cookies: Spiced gingerbread cookies enrobed in milk chocolate and dark 65% chocolate
- Olaf Hot Cocoa Surprise: Milk chocolate shell filled with The Ganachery Hot Cocoa Mix and house-made marshmallows
Vivoli il Gelato
- Gingerbread Tiramisu: Tiramisu cream with layers of gingerbread cake soaked in three different milks – Available Nov. 18 through Jan. 4
- Reindeer Shake: Chocolate gelato, chocolate sauce, whipped cream, and sprinkles – Available Nov. 18 through Jan. 6
- Elf Shake: Mint chocolate chip, chocolate sauce, whipped cream, and sprinkles – Available Nov. 18 through Jan. 5
- Pomegranate Mimosa: Pomegranate sorbetto, prosecco, and orange juice – Available Nov. 18 through Jan. 4
- Pomegranate Spritz: Pomegranate sorbetto, prosecco, and Sprite – Available Nov. 18 through Jan. 4
A Disney Springs Christmas is wrapped with festive spirit, delightful dining and family-friendly activities for the 2024 holiday season. It’s a can’t-miss spot for a dose of Disney holiday magic without the park pass. With activities, shopping and treats for everyone, it’s a wonderful destination to create some holiday memories. We hope our Disney Springs Christmas Guide helps!
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