November tip of the month
November sees the entire Walt Disney World property including the parks, resorts and transportation take on a very merry (couldn't help that) holiday flavor.
Resorts continue to have fall decor up, but it won't be long before Christmas takes center stage. Whether you like the enormous tree in the lobby of the Wilderness Lodge or the equisite decorations that engulf the lobby of the Grand Floridian you will find the resorts at Walt Disney World get in the Christmas spirit early.
Events that are ongoing and coming up at Walt Disney World this month include;
The 15th Annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival- Continuing through November 14th this is the finest way to sample food and wine from more than 25 countries. Read all about it here; Epcot International Food and Wine Festival homepage, Dazzling dining demos at Disney, 15 great reasons to go to the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival, and look for an updated story on some of the long time favorite dishes in early November.
Festival of the Masters- November 12-14, This year Disney celebrates the 35th Festival of the Masters in the Downtown Disney area. Work from over 100 award-winning artists will be on display. This event is a local favorite and it will get crowded each day. Try parking by the AMC Theaters and strap on those walking shoes. Enjoy the many shops that are Downtown Disney from the Marketplace all the way to Westside. Don't worry about getting hungry as there are plenty of options for you to pick from. This is a free event AND there is no charge to park at Downtown Disney.
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party- On selected nights November 8th - December 19th. Celebrate the holiday season at Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party at the Magic Kingdom with Mickey and all his pals. Enjoy Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas Parade with Santa making an appearance, meet and greet with Disney characters throughout the park, walk down Main Street U.S.A. as snow falls each evening, have a cup of complimentary hot cocoa and some cookies, and finish the evening with a special holiday themed fireworks display.
Holidays Around the World/ Candlelight Processional- November 26th - December 30th. There is no better place to visit than Epcot during the holiday season. See how other countries across the golbe celebrate the holidays as Epoct is filled with festive decorations and live entertainment. Enjoy the nightly Candlelight Processional to really get in the holiday spirit (I get the shivers just thinking about it).
The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights- Let's not forget the massive light display at Disney's Hollywood Studios that is a must see if you are visiting the parks between November 8th and January 3rd. With the sounds of holiday music soothing guests as they walk through and the smell of those cinnamon sugar roasted pecans along with the "snow" falling throughout the display this is one of the best experiences to be found throughout Walt Disney World property during the holidays.
By mid-November many of the Walt Disney World resorts will be in full winter holiday regalia and several are worth visiting purely for their decorations.
Disney's Wilderness Lodge- The gianormous Christmas wreathes and garland that decorate the outside of the Lodge are just teasers as you will see as you stroll through the front doors and into the lobby. Taking up a good portion of the lobby is a multi-story Christmas tree and there are holiday decorated garlands running along many of the wooden rails in the lobby.
Disney's Contemporary Resort- You'll notice the huge Christmas tree outside of the resort and the gingerbread display inside is always very nice.
Disney's Polynesian Resort- One of the few resorts that still has a gingerbread house contest for its culinary cast members. Look for the gingerbread houses in the first or second floor of the lobby.
Disney's Yacht Club and Beach Club- The Yacht Club is host to the coolest Christmas train village this side of Epcot and the Beach Club usually has a really interesting gingerbread house display in the lobby. Can you find every hidden Mickey on it?
Disney's Boardwalk Resort and Villas- Home to another gingerbread display and finding the hidden Mickey's on it will kill some time as the kids (both big and small) look to find every one.
Disneys' Grand Floridian Resort- Saving one of the best for last as the Grand Floridian is always a favorite for both children and their adults. The huge Christmas tree that seems to stretch to the ceiling, the decorations along the stairwells, and of course the life size gingerbread house where you may purchase a delicious gingerbread shingle.
As you can see, this is one of the best months to plan a visit to Walt Disney World. Enjoy!
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