Get wild as you celebrate the holiday season at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Animal Kingdom has the most unique decorations for the holiday season. As you explore the park, take time to look for the creative Christmas decorations.
New for 2024 Asia Africa Pandora Discovery Island Dinoland U.S.A. Character Meets Holiday Decorations Tips
New for 2024
- This year, you can meet Santa Claus at the 75th Annual Dino Institute Holiday Party on the patio at Restaurantosaurus. Guests can meet him from November 12-December 24.
Asia
The magic of nature will receive a holiday touch with the inclusion of Diwali, the holiday Festival of Lights in India, as part of the new live show UP! A Great Bird Adventure. There will be glowing flowers, lanterns and more that illuminate the square between Anandapur Theater and the waterfront stage.
Africa
In Harambe, holiday decor blends the inspiration and style of western traditions with the colors and textiles of authentic African celebrations. Harambe performers will introduce holiday-inspired enhancements.
Pandora – The World of Avatar
Here, the ex-pats who are living and working here will bring a little Christmastime fun to their alien home, with a display at Pongu Pongu of kitschy holiday decor. This decor will combine vintage pieces from Earth with items handcrafted from materials indigenous to Pandora.
Discovery Island
When entering Discovery Island, the first thing you will see is sparkling white holiday decorations. There will be colorful, animal-inspired luminaries lining the area rooftops, as well as wire-frame lanterns in the shape of beautiful birds. In addition, during the day, Discovery Island will also feature a holiday gathering of winter animals, realized in the form of life-size, artisan-sculpted puppets in the form of reindeer, foxes, penguins polar bears, and more.
Once the day turns to night, the rooftop luminaries and bird lanterns all around Discovery Island will light up and glow. In addition, the Tree of Life Awakening will include a series of wintry tales projected on the Tree of Life.
Dinoland U.S.A.
Guests will be able to get into the spirit with colorful holiday decorations in the style of Donald Duck and pals all in honor of Donald’s Dino-bash.
Character Meet and Greets
Over at Dinoland, Donald Duck and his pals will meet with guests and pose for photos
You can also meet the holiday hosts with the most, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, dressed in their festive finest together at Adventurers Outpost.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Christmas Decorations
Disney’s Animal Kingdom park will be decked out for the holidays. Animal Kingdom has a large range of decorations from tacky and kitschy decor in Dino-land to all natural decor in Africa. Don’t miss these very different holiday decorations as you explore the park.
TheMouseForLess Disney’s Animal Kingdom Christmas Holiday Tips
- Be sure to check out the huge Christmas tree at the park’s entrance with its amazing animal-themed decorations.
- Look for holiday goodies at Kusafiri Bakery and Creature Comforts.
- The puppets in Discovery Island are a must stop. You will not regret interacting with these characters. They even feel like they are real life animals!
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