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Gingerbread Displays, Christmas Decorations and more returning to Walt Disney World Hotels for the Holidays 2025

  • Writer: Emma Walton
    Emma Walton
  • Jul 9
  • 5 min read
Walt Disney World has announced that the much loved gingerbread displays, and magical Christmas decor is once again returning to the resort hotels for the holidays.

Walt Disney World 2025 Holiday Happenings - Christmas Lights, Festive Fun and More!

The holidays are one of the most magical time to be in Orlando, and this year there is so much in store for the upcoming holiday season across Walt Disney World, and it's not just the theme parks that get an extra sprinking of holiday magic!


From November 14 through December 31, 2025, get ready to deck the halls as Walt Disney World hotels comes to life with larger than life gingerbread displays, twinkling Christmas decor, themed food and beverage items, and so much more.  


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With more than 25 Disney Resort hotels to choose from in the Disney Resorts Collection, there are plenty of ways to make this holiday season special for you and your loved ones.


With special offers, much loved gingerbread displays, stunning decor and countless moments of joy, there’s so much to see and do at each of the Disney Resort hotels during the holiday season.  


Spot Christmas Decorations and More at Select Disney Resort Hotels

Looking to take Instagram-worthy pictures with Christmas trees, joyful decorations and incredible gingerbread displays? Or are you looking for a place to exchange gifts with family members while soaking in the sounds of peaceful holiday music and smelling the sweet aroma of gingerbread?


The Disney Resort hotels offer a wide array of bright and merry holiday decor, with several hotels offering state-of-the-art gingerbread displays to see.


Yes, the gingerbread displays are back, but sadly the iconic, larger than life gingerbread house at Disney's Grand Floridian will be missing, due to a huge refurbishment program that is underway in the lobby of the hotel.


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The pastries teams at Walt Disney World work tirelessly to brings the gingerbread displays to life. Their passion goes into every detail, and this year expect diplays at Disney’s Contemporary Resort , Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, and more.


Set Your Sights on Larger-than-Life Holiday Decor at Walt Disney World Resorts

Many Disney Resort Hotels offer themed food and beverage items during the holiday season, such as special holiday gingerbread treats.


Maybe you are someone like me who loves to enjoy a tropical Christmas celebration at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, or maybe you prefer to check out a seaside holiday by the shore at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn. No matter what your ideal vacation looks like, there’s something in store for kids, parents and grandparents alike to play and plan the holiday vacation of their dreams in 2025. 


2025 Holiday Fun at Walt Disney World Resort

Book Special Offers for Merry Holiday Savings

Looking to celebrate the best time of the year in a Disney Resort hotel with plenty of benefits including 30 minutes of early theme park entry and, for guests of Disney Deluxe Resort hotels or Disney Deluxe Villas, extended evening park hours?


Friends and families can save up to 20% on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels, while also receiving up to a $100 Walt Disney World Resort Dining & Shopping Card when adding four-day (or longer!) standard theme park tickets to their stay.


This offer is available to book starting July 10 for stays most Sunday to Thursday nights October 12-November 20, 2025, and most nights November 23-December 25, 2025.


Visit DisneyWorld.com/SpecialOffers on July 10, 2025, to get offer details. 



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Gingerbread Displays and Christmas Decorations Returning to Walt Disney World Resort Hotels for the Holidays 2025

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