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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ToTBellHop14 days ago

Brian14 days ago

The main tree did.

ToTBellHop14 days ago

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

wdwmagic14 days ago

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

HauntedPirate15 days ago

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.

wdwmagic15 days ago

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 Chuckwagon15 days ago

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

MisterPenguin15 days ago

Keep decorations up for Chinese New Years!!

ToTBellHop15 days ago

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 Chuckwagon15 days ago

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

spectromagic0415 days ago

And the Christmas music is still playing.

wdwmagic15 days ago

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

TTA9415 days ago

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 Chuckwagon15 days ago

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