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Although its only the beginning of November, Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom is already
gearing up for the Christmas Holiday season.
Did you know that practically overnight the Magic Kingdom goes from looking like this
for Halloween to this with it decorated and ready to go for Christmas.
Well it doesn’t all happen overnight, but most of it does.
On the first night, the Disney team starts the transformation of the Magic Kingdom right
at the front of the park.
The Mickey Silhouette at the front entrance that’s made out of flowers is replaced with
red poinsettias, garland is hung across the front fence and Christmas music can be heard
at the park entrance.
But thats just the beginning of the transformation.
The back side of the train station also gets decorated with Christmas trees and garland
that has citrus fruit.
Lemons and oranges are a perfect little nod to Florida that can be found on a lot of the
garland and wreaths placed on main street.
The Toy Soldiers and candy canes find their home in the flower beds of Town Square, garland
gets hung on the Main Street shops and restaurants, and the lamp posts are given the Mickey wreath
treatment.
Now thats just night one.
The 2nd night of decorating is when the real magic happens and the 65 foot Christmas tree
that soars over Main Street gets put right in the centre of town square.
Now this enormous tree doesn’t come in one piece, it actually comes in 6 different pieces
and is assembled right in the park.
It usually takes crews a minimum of 6 hours to instal this Christmas centrepiece.
While you’re beside the oversized presents or looking up at all the lights and decorations
you really get a sense of how big this tree really is.
The other parks also receive giant Christmas trees usually at the front entrance but this
year at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, they’ve transformed Echo Lake into a winter wonderland
and is now the feature spot for this years Christmas Tree.
On Main Street at the Magic kingdom, there used to be garland and wreaths strung across
either side of the buildings, very similar to what Disney’s Hollywood studios has today
down Hollywood Blvd.
Once the festival of fantasy parade debuted in 2014 these decorations melted away.
The parade floats were too tall to fit under the garland so they were replaced with these
hanging wreaths off the buildings instead.
These actually offer a better non obstructed view of the castle and also get installed
on the 2nd night of decorating.
During the months of November and December, Magic Kingdom has a special ticketed event
called Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party that features a special Christmas parade,
meet and greets, stage shows and fireworks.
There’s an additional cost to attend the Christmas party and if you don’t have a
ticket to the event, don’t worry because theres many other opportunities to experience
Christmas at the Magic kIngdom.
So today we’re gonna be taking a look at 5 ways to experience Christmas for free at
the Magic Kingdom!
Number 5- Main Street USA Just walking up or down main street USA with
everything decorated is an attraction in itself.
Seeing all the detail that goes into the wreaths, garland and lights is a sight to be seen.
And seeing main street decorated during the day and at night are two totally different
experiences, so its definitely worth taking time to experience both.
Now on Christmas party nights the park does close at 6pm but that doesn’t mean that
you can’t stroll down main street to experience the nighttime atmosphere.
By 5:30 or so the sun sets so you have plenty of time see everything lit up.
Don’t forget to get your picture taken in front of the Christmas tree or anywhere along
main street for that perfect Christmas picture.
Now here’s a little bonus tip:
On nights of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas party the castle’s 200,000 lights usually
get lit up during the Frozen Holiday Wish stage show.
Well if you don’t have a ticket for the event, there’s no need to worry cause you’ll
still be able to see the castle lighting happen during the first show at 6:15 before you exit
the park!
Number 4- Main Street Trolley Show Now you’ll wanna make sure you’re at the
park early to experience the main street trolley show.
The show happens 2-3 times a day in the early morning at Magic Kingdom down Main St USA.
During the holiday season its a special show that features a medley of Christmas songs-
{Singing} they’ll be much mistletoe-ing and hearts will be glowing when loved ones
are near.
It’s the most wonderful time.
so be sure to check the park’s time guide for exact performance times that day.
Number 3- Dapper Dan’s The Dapper Dan’s have become a staple of
the Magic kIngdom.
They’re a barbershop quartet that perform along main street and not only do they sing-
{Singing} Its a small world after all, its
but they also play the chimes and tap dance along with a mixture of classic vaudeville
humour.
{Singing} Comet, and ajax and pinesol and Clorox.
Pinesol?
Trying to clean up the act!
Now like the Main street trolley show, the Dapper Dan’s during the holiday season perform
a medley of Christmas holiday favourites in their typical barbershop style of course.
{Singing} Beginning to look a lot like Christmas.
Soon the bells will ring
Rudolph the red nosed reindeer had a very shinny nose.
And if you ever saw it, you would even say it glows.
For when they placed it on his head he began to dance around.
Frosty the snowman had to hurry on his way.
So he waved goodbye saying don’t you cry, I’ll be back again some day
Oh and if you were wondering, those chimes the Dapper Dan’s play are called Deagan
Organ Chimes.
{Singing} He’ll be back again some day
The Dapper Dan’s perform throughout the morning and afternoon on main street so be
sure to check the Magic Kingdom time guide for specific performance times that day!
{Singing} About so Long.
So long!
Have a great day!
Number 2- The Jingle Cruise The world famous Jungle Cruise during the
holiday season at Magic Kingdom gets transformed into the Jingle Cruise for the 5th time this
year from November 2017 through January 2018.
{Skipper} Hi Everyone.
Welcome to the world famous Jingle cruise where we are world famous for being famous
around the world.
My name is Meghan and I’ll be your skipper, your tree stuffer your stocking stuffer, your
secret sant—
{Skipper} Ignore that last one.
Now unlike Disneyland where multiple attractions receive a holiday overlay, this is the only
attraction to receive one at Magic Kingdom and its definitely worth checking out.
Everything about the ride gets the holiday treatment including the rides queue, the Jungle
Cruise boats, the animal show scenes and the skipper’s script.
{Skipper} That zebra over there on the rocks is doing what I do every holiday season- pretend
to be sleeping so that way your extended family doesn’t talk to you.
It works great with extended family members, in laws, siblings you may or may not like.
Trust me I’m an expert in it.
The holiday script keeps the original Jungle Cruise humour alive-
{Skipper} No the in laws came in they destroyed everything.
My presents: I wrapped them so nicely.
and includes all the Christmas puns and jokes you can think of.
{Skipper} That’s awkward I invited all my friends but I don’t see anyone.
Can-oe?
But I do know what the pygmies got for Christmas this year.
A old tree with a boa on top.
Isn’t that nice?
Yea.
I think they wanted two partridges but its hard to find a partridge in a pear tree this
time of year.
The Jingle Cruise is an attraction you shouldn’t miss on your trip to Magic Kingdom during
the holiday season
Number 1- Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire This new castle show debuted in June of 2016
and the great thing about Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire is that with every season,
the show’s finale changes.
Well that goes for the Christmas season so during the holiday’s you can expect to see
the show’s Christmas finale.
{Singing} While the merry bells keep ringing, Happy Holidays to you!
{Show announcer} It is time for our Holiday friendship faire grand dance!
{Show announcer} Please welcome Sir Mickey, and Lady Minnie
{Minnie Mouse} Come one everyone, lets all dance together!
{Everyone Singing} On this day.
Christmas Day.
Come from near, come from far.
Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire performs multiple times per day on the castle stage
in front of Cinderella Castle, so be sure to check the times guide for specific performance
times that day.
Now while you’re around Cinderella Castle, be sure to check out the back side of the
castle either during the day or at night to get a glimpse of the Christmas decorations
back there.
So there you have it, those are 5 ways to experience the Christmas magic for free at
the magic kingdom, if you’re not going to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party.
Now if you’re lucky and in the park on the right days you might get a chance to see them
taping the Disney Christmas specials.
Most of these taping happen in early November but its a great chance to see a behind the
scenes sneak peak at what will be on TV in the weeks to come in the Disney Christmas
Special.
So have you ever been to Magic Kingdom during the holiday season?
If you have whats your favourite thing to do or see at the parks during the holidays?
Leave a comment down bellow and start a conversation!