New Holiday Entertainment Coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom in 2024

Oct 15, 2024 in "Holidays at Disney's Animal Kingdom"

Posted: Tuesday October 15, 2024 3:10pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

As the Walt Disney World holiday season approaches, Disney has revealed some new details on the festive line-up at Disney's Hollywood Studios and Disney's Animal Kingdom for 2024.

At Disney's Hollywood Studios, holiday activities kick off on November 12 with three new entertainment acts designed to add fresh energy to the park's seasonal atmosphere.

The Juggling Elves bring lighthearted comedy and impressive juggling skills to Echo Lake, while the Holiday Spirit Band, a brass ensemble, will perform festive tunes that encourage guests to join in the fun. For those who love high-energy performances, the Seasons Jukebox marching band delivers hard-hitting horns, percussion, and dancers performing holiday classics with a modern twist.

Alongside these new acts, guests can also enjoy returning seasonal highlights. The Frozen Sing-Along Celebration will once again feature its holiday overlay, offering a wintry take on the popular show. Santa Claus will also be making appearances at It's A Wonderful Shop, giving guests the opportunity to meet him in a more intimate setting. As the sun sets, Sunset Seasons Greetings transforms Sunset Boulevard into a winter wonderland, complete with festive projections on the Hollywood Tower Hotel and magical snowfall.

Over at Disney's Animal Kingdom, Santa Claus will be making a new appearance at the 75th Annual Dino Institute Holiday Party on the patio of Restaurantosaurus, where he will greet guests as part of the students' and faculty's festive celebration.

The Merry Menagerie returns, featuring a collection of life-sized animal puppets that roam Discovery Island, interacting with guests in a playful, whimsical way.

Mickey and Minnie Mouse will also be available for meet-and-greets at Adventurers Outpost, dressed in their holiday best. After a day of exploring the park, guests can end the evening with the Tree of Life Awakenings, where seasonal projections of winter animals light up the iconic tree, creating a peaceful close to the day's celebrations.


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    ToTBellHopJan 17, 2025

    BrianJan 17, 2025

    The main tree did.

    ToTBellHopJan 17, 2025

    That’s…special. Should’ve come down when Festival of the Holidays ended.

    wdwmagicJan 17, 2025

    EPCOT still has holiday decor up today on day one of Festival of the Arts.

    HauntedPirateJan 16, 2025

    Can't. They first need to have the brand-new Mickey's Egg-stravaganza Easter parties, followed by the debuting Mickey's Summer-tastic Party. Only then can they think about Halloween parties in early August.

    wdwmagicJan 16, 2025

    EPCOT today still has the American Adventure Tree and most its its entrance and World Showcase decor up. It is going to be a busy night tonight!

    Fido ChuckwagonJan 16, 2025

    Not Halfway to Halloween. Halfway to Halfway to Halloween. That should be like right now! They should have parties!

    MisterPenguinJan 16, 2025

    Keep decorations up for Chinese New Years!!

    ToTBellHopJan 16, 2025

    They have in the past (though not last year, I don’t think). Some years, there were even special treats that week in April.

    Fido ChuckwagonJan 16, 2025

    Perhaps they’re just a little early for Christmas 2025.

    spectromagic04Jan 16, 2025

    And the Christmas music is still playing.

    wdwmagicJan 16, 2025

    Christmas Tree is still up at Animal Kingdom as of Jan 16

    TTA94Jan 16, 2025

    Lol, well a lot more would be better if WDW was like Tokyo lol, but anyway. It is a shame WDW doesn’t do more for Easter.

    Fido ChuckwagonJan 16, 2025

    I’m going to have to stop you right there…

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