Magic Kingdom Transforms Overnight: First Look at 2024 Holiday Decorations

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Sneak Peek: 2024 Holiday Decor at Magic Kingdom
Posted: Friday November 1, 2024 8:07am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

As the Halloween season ended with the final Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party on October 31, the transformation to the holiday season at Magic Kingdom is officially underway.



The transition from pumpkins to poinsettias began overnight, as crews quickly removed Halloween decorations and started setting up holiday displays across the park.




Main Street, U.S.A., has started to take on its classic festive look with seasonal garlands and wreaths.





More decor and the Christmas Tree in Town Square will be added in the coming days, along with the classic Magic Kingdom holiday music.


The Jungle Cruise gets its holiday makeover, becoming the "Jingle Cruise" with festive jokes, whimsical decorations, and plenty of holiday charm beginning November 2.

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party will begin on select nights from November 8 to December 20, with tickets priced between $169 and $219 per person. This Magic Kingdom holiday event offers holiday party tickets that provide access to festive entertainment and attractions. Guests can enjoy entertainment like Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade, Minnie's Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Show, and Mickey's Most Merriest Celebration castle stage show. The event also features complimentary cookies, cocoa, and holiday-themed attractions, along with special character meet-and-greets and festive dance parties that take place throughout the park. The exclusive event gives guests an opportunity to experience Magic Kingdom with shorter wait times for attractions and unique seasonal offerings.



Beginning November 12, Olaf takes the stage in the "Frozen Holiday Surprise" show, as Cinderella Castle is transformed into a shimmering, crystalized palace for the evening. The show features characters from Arendelle coming together to help create a castle that glows throughout the night.

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DisneyDreamer08Less than a minute ago

Didn’t they also say they couldn’t do the Dream Lights because of the 50th decorations?

Nunu48 minutes ago

100% agree. Did the Brachiosaurus get it's Santa hat/beard and lights this year? Also curious about the interior of Chester and Hester's Dinosaur Treasures. I've always loved it's Holiday decorations.

spectromagic041 hour ago

I have a feeling a lot of it was cut. They would’ve been finished by now with holidays officially starting today. Since they added the new decor package to DAK. Dinolands decorations have slowly been dumbed down minus this years new Santa meet and greet.

DisneyFanatic121 hour ago

Oh my, for sure!

WorldExplorer1 hour ago

Dinoland is still missing a significant amount of decorations; the trees along TriceraTop Spin and both the dinosaur and candy cane shaped lights along the road. I hope they're not done. It deserves it's full package in its last year.

mastromjm3 hours ago

The new entertainment offerings are third-party and were put into production a bit later than normal, perhaps that is why they have hit a snag in posting showtimes

MisterPenguin4 hours ago

https://blogmickey.com/2024/11/hollywood-studios-holiday-entertainment-showtimes/

Thumper 324 hours ago

Check out the Epcot gingerbread pin, another embarrassing oversight not matching the current year.

MisterPenguin4 hours ago

Not any more. They learned to use a retractable crane that gets hidden behind the castle during the day, and they work on it over night.

ToTBellHop4 hours ago

The Y&BC holiday pin this year has the gingerbread lighthouse. That would be an embarrassing oversight.

Stupido6 hours ago

I find it so odd that the Poly doesn't participate. You would think all three stops on the monorail would have something to look at if you're doing a Holiday decorations crawl.

Sirwalterraleigh6 hours ago

I’m so glad they still do the holiday lobby displays…one of those little things that maintain character in the compound

DisneyFanatic126 hours ago

Perhaps! Off the top of my head: Grand Floridian Gingerbread House Contemporary Gingerbread Castle (with dream lights this year) Beach Club Gingerbread Carousel Yacht Club gingerbread Lighthouse (not returning?) Boardwalk Gingerbread Boardwalk Animal Kingdom Lodge Gingerbread Zebra and Giraffe EPCOT Gingerbread Spaceship Earth (new) I know that the Boardwalk, Beach Club, Contemporary, and Grand Floridian displays are up. Haven’t seen the others yet (haven’t been out to the other resorts yet). Edit: https://disneyparksblog.com/disney-experiences/disney-eats-foodie-guide-to-8-cant-miss-gingerbread-displays-2024/

Snow Queen 836 hours ago

Very nice! They seem to bring their A+ game for the Christmas season. I wasn't impressed with the previous holiday. I don't like to say the name of the previous holiday once it's November 1st. But you know what it was. lol