Disney has released information regarding the holiday offerings there will be for this festive period and whilst there is a lot to smile about, many Disney fans may be disappointed to hear that Cinderella Castle Dream Lights will not be returning this year.
This news won’t come as much of a surprise to many due to the fact that Cinderella Castle Dream Lights did not take place last year at the start of the 50th anniversary due to the decorations already present on Cinderella’s castle for this celebration.This is the third season that this popular offering has not been part of the festive offerings and it looking less and less likely that it will return next year either.
The illumination of Cinderella’s castle to give the illusion of it being covered in snow and icicles has truly been a spectacle to see and a highlight for many Disney fans in previous years.
This year, Cinderella Castle will be lit up with projections which will rotate with the Beacon of Magic projections for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. There will be a whole host of seasonal decor throughout Main Street, U.S.A and a range of limited-time treats will be available at select locations.
Over at EPCOT the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays presented by AdventHealth will kick off on November 25, where holiday kitchens will please guests with seasonal flavors. The Candlelight Processional is returning from November 25 to December 30 and there will be Guardians of the Galaxy holiday overlay and performances around the World Showcase to celebrate the holiday season.
At Disney’s Hollywood Studios guests can enjoy seeing the Santa Claus Motorcade and For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration. There will be dazzling holiday decor throughout the park and special features in Toy Story Land. The Hollywood Tower of Terror will get nightly projections alternating with the Beacon of Magic and Minnie will make an appearance for Minnie’s Holiday Dine and Holywood & Vine.
Finally, at Disney’s Animal Kingdom the Tree of Life will shimmer and sparkle every evening with festive cheer. Guests can enjoy seeing the Santa Claus Festive Flotilla which will sail down the Discovery River as well as the Discovery Island Drummers. Discovery Island will come to life in the Merry Menagerie featuring puppets of arctic animals including reindeer, polar bears, penguins and foxes.
There is certainly a lot of offer for the holidays this year throughout the Walt Disney World Resort. What are you most looking forward to? Are you disappointed that Cinderella Castle Dream Lights is not returning this year? Let us know your thoughts by leaving us a comment below or on our Facebook page.