Hoppy holidays! Each year, Disney Springs transforms into a winter wonderland for the holiday season, showcasing twinkling lights, special decorations and holiday surprises (and shopping, of course). The Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll features a collection of different themed trees, and you can even get some individual time with Santa Claus himself! Plus, you can enjoy festive evening entertainment, dining and shopping experiences.
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- How can I get to Disney Springs to enjoy the holiday festivities? You can take Disney transportation, including buses (and ferry boats at select Disney resorts), to Disney Springs. If driving yourself, there are free parking garages and lots.
- What is the Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll? As a complimentary activity, you can pick up a map that shows where 19 themed Christmas trees are located throughout Disney Springs with corresponding stickers. Once you've located and placed a sticker on each tree location on the map, you can redeem for a special surprise.
- Where does Santa Claus meet at Disney Springs? He meets at Santa's Marketplace close to Disney's Pin Traders and Disney's Days of Christmas. You do need to join a virtual queue via the My Disney Experience app due to limited space.
- Where can I find holiday dining? It depends on individual dining locations, but many have holiday menus and offerings for the season.
- Are there any holiday shopping discounts? Yes! If you pick up the Christmas Tree Stroll map, there are select offers for both dining and shopping locations at Disney Springs, valid from Nov. 13 to Jan. 4, 2026.
Overview of the Holidays at Disney Springs
Disney Springs is the perfect place to get both your holiday shopping done and have a festive time! From themed treats and decor to a Christmas Tree Stroll scavenger hunt, we've made our list of special festivities at Disney Springs (and checked it twice) so that you can get in on the holiday fun, too.
Check out our latest Frog Squad Vlog — the Undercover Tourist team explores all the fun activities you can find at Disney Springs during the holiday season.
Christmas Decorations at Disney Springs
Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll
As the main holiday attraction at Disney Springs, the Christmas Tree Stroll just keeps getting better each year! We love seeing the different themed trees, including returning classics and special newcomers. I'd suggest spending an extra minute at each one to comb through all of the details. Just be prepared to step aside if other frog families are waiting to take a picture.
The formerly named Christmas Tree Trail was modified to a Stroll in 2016, which means the featured trees are spread all around the four neighborhoods of Disney Springs! Each tree has a different Disney theme. Many of them are based on movies such as "Lilo and Stitch" or "Coco" while others are based on Disney World attractions, such as the Haunted Mansion — a fan-favorite tree confirmed to return this year. There's even usually one dedicated to Annual Passholders!
As you walk around admiring the trees, you can participate in a scavenger hunt for a festive surprise! Before you start your tree tour, pick up a free Christmas Tree Stroll map at Crystal Arts by Arribas Brothers, City Works Eatery & Pour House, The Polite Pig, House of Blues, Havaianas and The LEGO Store. (Psst — these spots are also the redemption locations where you can go after you complete the hunt.) The map includes stickers representing each tree's theme. When you come across a tree, place the corresponding sticker onto the correct blank space on your map.
The Christmas Tree Stroll can be even more interactive if you hoppen to be wearing a MagicBand+. This year, your MagicBand+ can interact with the following trees:
- Annual Passholder
- "Haunted Mansion"
- "Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas"
- "Star Wars"
Once you’ve completed this merry mission, show your completed map to a cast member at one of the redemption locations for a festive surprise. This year, Lily and Tad filled out their own separate maps so they could each get a prize. It’s the perfect activity to keep the tadpoles busy while one parent sneaks away to get some secret Christmas shopping done!
Also, keep that map handy! On the back of it, you'll find discounts for various restaurants and retail locations at Disney Springs. By the time we were done, we were hungry frogs and got 10% off our dinner at Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza!
In Town Center, enjoy the larger-than-life tree and experience "snow" flurries in the evening. Catch these flurries every 30 minutes from sundown on.
Christmas Entertainment at Disney Springs
On select nights, you'll be able to listen to a rotating lineup of regional and local bands play live tunes on first-come, first-served seating at the Waterside Stage. It's a great way for the tadpoles to let loose and burn off energy before bedtime … that is, if all the shopping hasn’t already tired them out! Keep an eye out for roaming entertainers such as icicle and toy soldier stilt walkers, a Santa sleigh DJ, toy soldier drummers, seasonal skaters and a brass band playing holiday tunes throughout Disney Springs.
Don't froget to meet Douglas Fir, a roaming tree that interacts with guests!
Entertainment schedules vary. Check your My Disney Experience app for showtimes.
Meeting Santa at Disney Springs
Good Ol' Saint Nick is also visiting Disney Springs this year, from Nov. 13 through Dec. 24! You can have individual time with Santa Claus at his marketplace located near Disney's Pin Traders. Be sure to join the virtual queue in the My Disney Experience app (when in use). One person can request to join for the entire party, with a maximum size of 1o people.
The wait may vary depending on demand once you join the queue (you can continue shopping and exploring during that time). For us, it only took about 10 minutes to receive a push notification that we could return to Santa's Marketplace by 1 p.m. Once called, enjoy one-on-one time and get a photo with a festive backdrop. PhotoPass photographers are typically available to capture this wonderful moment. Keep in mind that you must be at Disney Springs to join the virtual queue. A virtual queue does not guarantee you entry — but don't worry, there are plenty of other spots to see and meet Santa Claus before he takes off on Christmas Eve! After we met Santa this year, Santa's helpers gave out complimentary milk and cookies.
Whether it's before or after you meet Santa, you can also stop by Once Upon a Toy to write him a letter.
Photo Opportunities
Aside from a photo with Santa himself, there are plenty of photo opportunities throughout Disney Springs. You can even stop by Disney's PhotoPass Studio (next to Ghirardelli and the Marketplace Co-Op) for some fun, festive backdrops (perfect for your family holiday card!).
Festive Food and Seasonal Flavors at Disney Springs
Maria & Enzo's Ristorante
This year, families can indulge in a festive family-style breakfast and meet with Santa! Catch this limited-time experience on Dec. 13, 14, 20, 21, 23 and 24, 2025. Reservations fill up quickly — don't wait!
Jock Lindsey’s Holiday Bar
Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar receives a festive makeover again this year! Along with over-the-top decorations, the bar has a limited-time menu with holiday eats and drinks, including Holiday Mine Car Meatballs, A Wreath of Wellington and Boughs of Holly Deviled Eggs. The popular Hot Cocoa Flight is also returning!
Amorette's Patisserie
If Hot Cocoa Crème Brûlée is calling your name, then you must make a stop at Amorette's Patisserie. Savor a festive holiday dessert menu that features a North Pole Bar, Gingerbread House Petit Cake, Christmas Tree Croquembouche, Peppermint Bark Cheesecake, and a Mickey Sweater Hat Dome Cake.
The Ganachery
Indulge your sweet tooth even more at The Ganachery! These artisans have been hard at work making a delectable lineup of very merry sweets, including a Gingerbread Ganache Square, an Irish Cream Hot Sipping Ganache, a Sticky Toffee Ganache Square, Mickey Chocolate-Covered Gingerbread Cookies and a Chocolate-Peppermint S'more. There's even a Disney Holiday Ganache box available, making it the perfect gift!
Other Specialty Holiday Sweets and Treats at Disney Springs
You won't have to look hard to find seasonal sweets and treats at Disney Springs! Other treats include:
- Tropical Holiday Tree Sundae and Mickey Gingerbread Cone (Swirls on the Water)
- Pomegranate Margarita (Dockside Margaritas)
- Peppermint Bark Hot Fudge Sundae and Peppermint Hot Cocoa (Ghirardelli Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop)
- Gingerbread Float, Arctic Fizz and Coke Cinnamon (Coca-Cola Store)
- Peppermint Mocha Latte (Joffrey's Coffee & Tea Company)
- Gingerbread Churro (Sunshine Churros)
- Gingerbread Tiramisu, Peppermint Affogato and Blood Orange Mimosa (Vivoli il Gelato)
- Sven Reindeer Food Waffle Sundae (Marketplace Snacks)
- Cranberry Paloma (West-Side Landing Outdoor Food Carts)
Most seasonal snacks debut in the second week of November and run through the first week of January.
Holiday Shopping at Disney Springs
Who's ready for some shopping! With lots of variety, you'll be able to check everyone off your list at Disney Springs. World of Disney and Disney's Days of Christmas are your one-stop shops for Christmas ornaments, stockings and everything in between. For example, did you know you can even get your ornament personalized at Disney's Days of Christmas?
In conclusion, Disney Springs offers a lot to get into the holiday spirit! What's your favorite themed tree along the Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll? Got any Disney Springs shopping or dining tips for the holidays? Be sure to share in the comments below!
Related: The Complete Guide to Walt Disney World Resort Christmas Events
Hoppy planning!
