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High 10 Disney World Resort Inns at Christmas

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September 28, 2025
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High 10 Disney World Resort Inns at Christmas


Whether or not you need to keep within the high lodge at Walt Disney World throughout your Christmas journey or simply go to, this record is for you. This ranks resorts based mostly their spirit of the season by way of decorations, gingerbread shows, background music & extra–the whole lot that enhances the ambiance and makes the vacations at these resorts particular. (Up to date September 27, 2025.)

As we’ve stated numerous occasions now, Christmas is our favourite time to go to (and if you happen to haven’t, learn our Final Christmas Information to Walt Disney World). We’ve visited Walt Disney World yearly at Christmas for the final decade, and have stayed in practically each lodge through the Christmas season, together with the entire ones on this record. Those we haven’t stayed at, we’ve visited.

For individuals who aren’t planning a lodge keep, however need to go to the perfect resorts through the vacation season, confer with our Free Self-Guided Yuletide Tour at Walt Disney World. That covers loads of the identical floor when it comes to a proof of the decor at every resort, however this put up balances each the sweetness and the sensible aspect of issues. In different phrases, which resorts are greatest for a Christmas-time keep, not simply which of them you need to go to.

With that stated, there actually is not any ‘one-size matches all’ suggestion. Some folks will love the country attraction of two of our high decisions, and others will discover that isn’t their cup of tea. Some folks will need to be as near Magic Kingdom as attainable for its vacation choices, and others would possibly desire Christmas at Animal Kingdom. This record relies on our private preferences, so take into account your individual accordingly.

Let’s check out the High 10+ Walt Disney World resort resorts at Christmas…

T10. Artwork of Animation & Pop Century Resorts

The primary of two ‘sister resorts’ to make the record are Artwork of Animation and Pop Century Resorts, that are linked due to Era Hole Bridge, the place the shared Skyliner station is positioned. That additionally makes it simple to entry each resorts from Hollywood Studios or Epcot, do you have to need to do our aforementioned vacation resort tour.

Decorations at each are largely present in its foyer. Pop Century options retro-inspired fashion, with objects which may’ve graced homes within the Fifties. There’s additionally a enjoyable Christmas background music loop. It’s an analogous story at Artwork of Animation, albeit with character drawings and different inventive objects gracing timber and shows. Two extra variables that doubtlessly present attraction is that loads of friends beautify their room home windows (greater than some other resort, in our anecdotal expertise) and the Forged Members right here appear to have enjoyable with the vacations.

There are gingerbread show contests, and a few enjoyable choices within the foyer on choose nights. We definitely wouldn’t gravitate in the direction of these two for a Christmas journey, but when your funds solely permits for a Worth Resort, Pop Century is a powerful selection.

T10. Riviera Resort

It’s a little bit of a travesty that Walt Disney World’s latest resort doesn’t rank greater through the vacation season. A part of that is merely a matter of structure. Imagineering eschewed a grand foyer for a extra intimate house when designing the property. As such, there’s merely no room for an outsized icon Christmas tree. Given the cramped situations, there actually isn’t room for a life-sized edible gingerbread show, both.

Nevertheless, there was ample alternative for the vacation companies group to lean into its supposed theme with charming outdated world ornaments and different uniquely European decor. As an alternative, the whole lot is comparatively nondescript and appears like a missed alternative. It’s what you can discover in any regular fashionable lodge in America, which feels about par for the course with Disney’s Riviera Resort.

T10. Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

Talking of squandered potential, it’s equally disappointing that the Poly doesn’t do extra for Christmas. We have been hoping that the Island Tower would possibly convey one thing to the desk, and maybe it nonetheless will in its second 12 months. However because it stands, that is essentially the most underwhelming of the monorail loop resorts through the vacation season.

The decorations within the foyer and thru a few of the longhouse halls are completely stunning, with flowers, heat colours, and different visible motifs consultant of the fusion of the tropic and Christmas. It’s simply too dangerous the resort’s decor package deal is half-hearted as in comparison with the highest Deluxes on this record. The Polynesian additionally not does the gingerbread village that was discovered exterior the monorail station.

Particularly disappointing is the Polynesian’s lack of a tall, “icon” Christmas tree. Following the removing of the water characteristic within the foyer, there’s now sufficient room right here for a jaw-dropping tree because the centerpiece. But, nothing. As an alternative, the resort upgraded from a small Christmas tree to a average sized one. Sadly, that’s not sufficient. If this resort have been embellished to its full potential, it’d simply be within the high 5, particularly when you think about its ease of entry for each Magic Kingdom and Epcot through the vacation season.

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9. Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter

One of many underrated thematic gems of Walt Disney World is Port Orleans French Quarter, which is more and more neglected as a result of it doesn’t have novel transportation or a elaborate new tower. That is very true at Christmas, when the resort has an added vibrance and heat, conveyed by a slate of Mardi Gras-infused Christmas decorations.

Whereas this decor shouldn’t be practically as formidable as New Orleans Sq. at Disneyland (a loopy comparability because it’s a average resort, not an in-park land), the scaled-back Christmas decor package deal accomplishes a lot of the identical vibe fairly properly. You may as well take a romantic stroll alongside the Sassagoula River (or carriage trip!) to take a look at the extra bucolic decorations of Port Orleans Riverside.

They’re nearly as fairly, and value seeing if you happen to’re staying at French Quarter. Comfort to Disney Springs, which continues to enhance its vacation choices, additionally scores French Quarter factors.

8. Fort Wilderness Campground

Other than lights round Pioneer Corridor and a few timber embellished right here and there, Disney doesn’t do a ton for Christmas at Fort Wilderness. So why, then, does it rank so extremely? The friends.

Fort Wilderness at Christmas is mainly what you get after exhibiting a bunch of events with RVs the Osborne Lights and saying “do your greatest to match that!” The campers and ‘Fort Fiends’ who usually spend all the season (or a few weeks) wintering in Walt Disney World actually go all out, and these home made shows ooze character (and in lots of instances, characters like Mickey Mouse) and have an amazing quantity of attraction.

We additionally discover the pure, rustic and secluded environment of Fort Wilderness to be the right vibe for Christmas, giving it some bonus factors there. Comfort to each Magic Kingdom and Wilderness Lodge give Fort Wilderness a slight enhance, too.

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7. BoardWalk Inn

The decorations at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn appear to vary yearly. There was a life-size edible show, which was a carousel for a number of years, then a stationary fire, then a gingerbread home serving treats. Extra not too long ago, it has featured a smaller village of gingerbread homes.

Past the centerpiece, the entire foyer is completely embellished, with attractive vintage-inspired decorations all through it that embody a bunch of seaside and amusement park puns. There’s additionally a moderately-sized tree within the outside courtyard. Although they’re missing the icon tree and flash of different centerpiece shows, BoardWalk Inn is a wonderful resort at Christmas, and the entire right here is actually greater than the sum of its components. It’s simple to underestimate BoardWalk at Christmas, however the vibe is nice.

6. Up to date Resort

The Up to date has the tallest at Walt Disney World and a cool “life-size” edible shows inside, so if you happen to’re approaching this guidelines fashion, it ought to rank close to the highest. Nevertheless, the tree is exterior (and appears prefer it’s from the Nineteen Seventies…however nonetheless has a sure attraction to it) and the Mary Blair-inspired edible show is missing as in comparison with different resorts.

Furthermore, the random decorations all through the resort are pretty underwhelming, all of which makes for a lodge that doesn’t precisely exude the vacation spirit. It does rating factors for a few causes if you happen to’re planning a Christmas keep, although: strolling proximity to Magic Kingdom (essentially the most Christmas-y park at Walt Disney World) and a superb location for viewing the particular fireworks throughout Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Occasion on nights you’re not going to the celebration. That is very true if you happen to keep in Bay Lake Tower or in any other case have entry to the High of the World Lounge.

5. Gran Destino Tower at Coronado Springs

Gran Destino Tower has underpromised and overdelivered on the thematic entrance. That additionally extends to Christmas! Along with the tried and true Christmas decorations that adorn Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort and its conference heart, a brand new overlay and lighting scheme has been launched at Gran Destino.

One distinctive factor that Gran Destino Tower does is remodel a lot of its foyer with the flick of swap (or, extra seemingly, laptop) by way of programmable lighting that turns a lot of the foyer purple and inexperienced and not using a single ornament being put in. Whereas it’s lacking a gingerbread show, it has nearly the whole lot else, together with a Christmas tree that’s nearly icon dimension.

Furthermore, the garland and adorning ornaments are all on-theme for the resort, and the Christmas-time ambiance is enveloping. The foyer appears like a terrific place to decompress through the holidays after an extended day in one of many parks.

4. Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

That is usually the #2 entry on our record, nevertheless it slips for Christmas 2025 as a result of it’s unknown simply what Grand Floridian will do to embellish for the vacation season given the constructing of the Chook Cage Bar and reimagining of the foyer. All of that’s presupposed to wrap up round November, however we already know there can be no gingerbread home for Christmas 2025.

Regardless, you can not go improper with the Grand Floridian at Christmas. It’s unquestionably essentially the most elegant resort at Christmas, and if you happen to don’t pine for the country look of Wilderness Lodge, the Grand Floridian could be your best choice.

Anybody who has been to Walt Disney World at Christmas is aware of the draw of Grand Floridian at Christmas: the life-size gingerbread home and the large Christmas tree, adorned with stunning decorations. Past that, you have got lavish decor throughout the resort–it appears like an extremely upscale tackle Christmas.

Whereas the foyer is extremely chaotic through the day with guests coming to see what is definitely the most important draw for vacationers at Christmas, I actually take pleasure in sitting in right here late at night time, listening to the music, and watching friends go. If I have been reserving a keep right here through the Christmas season, I’d keep away from the primary constructing because of the crowds.

3. Yacht & Seaside Membership Resorts

Whereas these are separate sister resorts with distinct persona at Christmas, it’s simple to lump them collectively since they’re mainly one large resort. Nevertheless, they contrasting kinds between the 2 are fairly stark. In Seaside Membership, you have got cool, pastel-colored decorations that includes aquatic life. In Yacht Membership, the fashion is extra masculine, with darker colours and boats adorning the timber. Every is gorgeous, however the level is that they don’t share a standard fashion.

Along with the decorations, every has an iconic draw for Christmas. Yacht Membership has an enormous, meticulously-crafted village by means of which a practice runs. You might spend hours poring over the main points right here and nonetheless not spot the myriad hidden Mickeys, Disney references, and different Easter eggs.

Then there’s the ‘edible’ gingerbread carousel at Seaside Membership, which is all the time elaborate and a neat centerpiece that showcases a unique theme yearly. Neither resort has an ‘icon’ Christmas tree, so that they’re usually neglected at Christmas, however we really feel the decorations listed below are among the many most elaborate of any Walt Disney World lodge.

2. Animal Kingdom Lodge

Animal Kingdom Lodge is the African counterpart of Wilderness Lodge. That’s a super-simplistic discount of each resorts, however there are some plain parallels. A lot of the 12 months, I’d say Animal Kingdom Lodge has the sting in nearly each regard. Not so at Christmas. Whereas Wilderness Lodge captures the ambiance of Christmas completely, Animal Kingdom Lodge doesn’t really feel transportive. It’s “simply” a lodge embellished for Christmas.

Nonetheless, it’s a lovely lodge that’s embellished actually, rather well. The massive icon tree is the centerpiece of Christmas at Animal Kingdom Lodge, and this beautifully-decorated tree is arguably the greatest in all of Walt Disney World. It’s simply higher than the timber in every of the parks, and rivals these at Wilderness Lodge and the Grand Floridian as greatest total.

The main points and design of the decorations at Animal Kingdom Lodge are additionally actually intelligent, and plentiful. The one factor that separates the 2 lodges is the “really feel” of the decor, and whereas that’s subjective, Wilderness Lodge’s Christmas decorations really feel like an natural a part of the expertise to me. Animal Kingdom Lodge additionally loses factors for comfort, because it’s solely actually handy to Animal Kingdom, which is the least Christmas-y park at Walt Disney World.

1. Wilderness Lodge

The undisputed MVP of Christmas at Walt Disney World. In fact, there’s the 60-foot tree that’s gorgeously embellished within the lodge’s foyer. Nevertheless, the true attraction of Wilderness Lodge at Christmas is its rustic ambiance, tranquil really feel, and plentiful smaller decorations adorning numerous components of the lodge.

Roaring fireplaces and a Christmas background music so tranquil that I typically put it on at house to place me to sleep spherical out the vacation choices, and if you happen to sit down on one of many comfortable chairs close to one among these fireplaces, don’t be stunned if that stress-free background music and the crackle of the fireplace places you proper to sleep.

As you may think from my evocative language above, that is the one resort-hotel that’s actually transportive at Christmas. After spending a couple of minutes subsequent to the fireside, you’ll neglect you’re in balmy central Florida. It feels extra such as you’re in a setting that may very well be house to a “actual” northern, woodsy Christmas.

Even when it’s 90º exterior, I can sit in that foyer and picture being again house the place I grew up in Michigan, sitting by the fireside with snow falling exterior. As an added bonus, Fort Wilderness is a peaceable stroll or boat trip away, and the decorations there that the RV house owners put up are significantly enjoyable.

There you have got our high decisions for Walt Disney World resorts at Christmas. The highest two most likely come as no shock, however they’re removed from the one glorious choices for locations to remain through the vacation season. Actually, something on this record is nice at infusing seasonal spirit into your journey. If in case you have the monetary means, we extremely advocate a kind of.

With that stated, each resort at Walt Disney World will get decked out for Christmas to various levels. The opposite decisions aren’t any slouches, and there are positively some good choices for budget-conscious vacationers or Walt Disney World veterans who need to attempt one thing new. Irrespective of the place you keep, the Christmas ambiance at Walt Disney World is infectious, and also you’ll discover lots to maintain you within the vacation spirit throughout your time within the parks.

Planning a Walt Disney World journey? Find out about resorts on our Walt Disney World Inns Critiques web page. For the place to eat, learn our Walt Disney World Restaurant Critiques. To economize on tickets or decide which sort to purchase, learn our Suggestions for Saving Cash on Walt Disney World Tickets put up. Our What to Pack for Disney Journeys put up takes a singular have a look at intelligent objects to take. For what to do and when to do it, our Walt Disney World Experience Guides will assist. For complete recommendation, the perfect place to begin is our Walt Disney World Journey Planning Information for the whole lot it’s good to know!

YOUR THOUGHTS

Do you have got a favourite lodge through the vacation season at Walt Disney World? Ideas on any of the resorts on our record if you happen to’ve stayed at them throughout Christmas-time? Contemplating one among these or a unique off-site lodge? Do you agree or disagree with our record? Any questions we may also help you reply? Listening to your suggestions–even once you disagree with us–is each attention-grabbing to us and useful to different readers, so please share your ideas under within the feedback!

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Whether or not you need to keep within the high lodge at Walt Disney World throughout your Christmas journey or simply go to, this record is for you. This ranks resorts based mostly their spirit of the season by way of decorations, gingerbread shows, background music & extra–the whole lot that enhances the ambiance and makes the vacations at these resorts particular. (Up to date September 27, 2025.)

As we’ve stated numerous occasions now, Christmas is our favourite time to go to (and if you happen to haven’t, learn our Final Christmas Information to Walt Disney World). We’ve visited Walt Disney World yearly at Christmas for the final decade, and have stayed in practically each lodge through the Christmas season, together with the entire ones on this record. Those we haven’t stayed at, we’ve visited.

For individuals who aren’t planning a lodge keep, however need to go to the perfect resorts through the vacation season, confer with our Free Self-Guided Yuletide Tour at Walt Disney World. That covers loads of the identical floor when it comes to a proof of the decor at every resort, however this put up balances each the sweetness and the sensible aspect of issues. In different phrases, which resorts are greatest for a Christmas-time keep, not simply which of them you need to go to.

With that stated, there actually is not any ‘one-size matches all’ suggestion. Some folks will love the country attraction of two of our high decisions, and others will discover that isn’t their cup of tea. Some folks will need to be as near Magic Kingdom as attainable for its vacation choices, and others would possibly desire Christmas at Animal Kingdom. This record relies on our private preferences, so take into account your individual accordingly.

Let’s check out the High 10+ Walt Disney World resort resorts at Christmas…

T10. Artwork of Animation & Pop Century Resorts

The primary of two ‘sister resorts’ to make the record are Artwork of Animation and Pop Century Resorts, that are linked due to Era Hole Bridge, the place the shared Skyliner station is positioned. That additionally makes it simple to entry each resorts from Hollywood Studios or Epcot, do you have to need to do our aforementioned vacation resort tour.

Decorations at each are largely present in its foyer. Pop Century options retro-inspired fashion, with objects which may’ve graced homes within the Fifties. There’s additionally a enjoyable Christmas background music loop. It’s an analogous story at Artwork of Animation, albeit with character drawings and different inventive objects gracing timber and shows. Two extra variables that doubtlessly present attraction is that loads of friends beautify their room home windows (greater than some other resort, in our anecdotal expertise) and the Forged Members right here appear to have enjoyable with the vacations.

There are gingerbread show contests, and a few enjoyable choices within the foyer on choose nights. We definitely wouldn’t gravitate in the direction of these two for a Christmas journey, but when your funds solely permits for a Worth Resort, Pop Century is a powerful selection.

T10. Riviera Resort

It’s a little bit of a travesty that Walt Disney World’s latest resort doesn’t rank greater through the vacation season. A part of that is merely a matter of structure. Imagineering eschewed a grand foyer for a extra intimate house when designing the property. As such, there’s merely no room for an outsized icon Christmas tree. Given the cramped situations, there actually isn’t room for a life-sized edible gingerbread show, both.

Nevertheless, there was ample alternative for the vacation companies group to lean into its supposed theme with charming outdated world ornaments and different uniquely European decor. As an alternative, the whole lot is comparatively nondescript and appears like a missed alternative. It’s what you can discover in any regular fashionable lodge in America, which feels about par for the course with Disney’s Riviera Resort.

T10. Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

Talking of squandered potential, it’s equally disappointing that the Poly doesn’t do extra for Christmas. We have been hoping that the Island Tower would possibly convey one thing to the desk, and maybe it nonetheless will in its second 12 months. However because it stands, that is essentially the most underwhelming of the monorail loop resorts through the vacation season.

The decorations within the foyer and thru a few of the longhouse halls are completely stunning, with flowers, heat colours, and different visible motifs consultant of the fusion of the tropic and Christmas. It’s simply too dangerous the resort’s decor package deal is half-hearted as in comparison with the highest Deluxes on this record. The Polynesian additionally not does the gingerbread village that was discovered exterior the monorail station.

Particularly disappointing is the Polynesian’s lack of a tall, “icon” Christmas tree. Following the removing of the water characteristic within the foyer, there’s now sufficient room right here for a jaw-dropping tree because the centerpiece. But, nothing. As an alternative, the resort upgraded from a small Christmas tree to a average sized one. Sadly, that’s not sufficient. If this resort have been embellished to its full potential, it’d simply be within the high 5, particularly when you think about its ease of entry for each Magic Kingdom and Epcot through the vacation season.

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9. Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter

One of many underrated thematic gems of Walt Disney World is Port Orleans French Quarter, which is more and more neglected as a result of it doesn’t have novel transportation or a elaborate new tower. That is very true at Christmas, when the resort has an added vibrance and heat, conveyed by a slate of Mardi Gras-infused Christmas decorations.

Whereas this decor shouldn’t be practically as formidable as New Orleans Sq. at Disneyland (a loopy comparability because it’s a average resort, not an in-park land), the scaled-back Christmas decor package deal accomplishes a lot of the identical vibe fairly properly. You may as well take a romantic stroll alongside the Sassagoula River (or carriage trip!) to take a look at the extra bucolic decorations of Port Orleans Riverside.

They’re nearly as fairly, and value seeing if you happen to’re staying at French Quarter. Comfort to Disney Springs, which continues to enhance its vacation choices, additionally scores French Quarter factors.

8. Fort Wilderness Campground

Other than lights round Pioneer Corridor and a few timber embellished right here and there, Disney doesn’t do a ton for Christmas at Fort Wilderness. So why, then, does it rank so extremely? The friends.

Fort Wilderness at Christmas is mainly what you get after exhibiting a bunch of events with RVs the Osborne Lights and saying “do your greatest to match that!” The campers and ‘Fort Fiends’ who usually spend all the season (or a few weeks) wintering in Walt Disney World actually go all out, and these home made shows ooze character (and in lots of instances, characters like Mickey Mouse) and have an amazing quantity of attraction.

We additionally discover the pure, rustic and secluded environment of Fort Wilderness to be the right vibe for Christmas, giving it some bonus factors there. Comfort to each Magic Kingdom and Wilderness Lodge give Fort Wilderness a slight enhance, too.

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7. BoardWalk Inn

The decorations at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn appear to vary yearly. There was a life-size edible show, which was a carousel for a number of years, then a stationary fire, then a gingerbread home serving treats. Extra not too long ago, it has featured a smaller village of gingerbread homes.

Past the centerpiece, the entire foyer is completely embellished, with attractive vintage-inspired decorations all through it that embody a bunch of seaside and amusement park puns. There’s additionally a moderately-sized tree within the outside courtyard. Although they’re missing the icon tree and flash of different centerpiece shows, BoardWalk Inn is a wonderful resort at Christmas, and the entire right here is actually greater than the sum of its components. It’s simple to underestimate BoardWalk at Christmas, however the vibe is nice.

6. Up to date Resort

The Up to date has the tallest at Walt Disney World and a cool “life-size” edible shows inside, so if you happen to’re approaching this guidelines fashion, it ought to rank close to the highest. Nevertheless, the tree is exterior (and appears prefer it’s from the Nineteen Seventies…however nonetheless has a sure attraction to it) and the Mary Blair-inspired edible show is missing as in comparison with different resorts.

Furthermore, the random decorations all through the resort are pretty underwhelming, all of which makes for a lodge that doesn’t precisely exude the vacation spirit. It does rating factors for a few causes if you happen to’re planning a Christmas keep, although: strolling proximity to Magic Kingdom (essentially the most Christmas-y park at Walt Disney World) and a superb location for viewing the particular fireworks throughout Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Occasion on nights you’re not going to the celebration. That is very true if you happen to keep in Bay Lake Tower or in any other case have entry to the High of the World Lounge.

5. Gran Destino Tower at Coronado Springs

Gran Destino Tower has underpromised and overdelivered on the thematic entrance. That additionally extends to Christmas! Along with the tried and true Christmas decorations that adorn Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort and its conference heart, a brand new overlay and lighting scheme has been launched at Gran Destino.

One distinctive factor that Gran Destino Tower does is remodel a lot of its foyer with the flick of swap (or, extra seemingly, laptop) by way of programmable lighting that turns a lot of the foyer purple and inexperienced and not using a single ornament being put in. Whereas it’s lacking a gingerbread show, it has nearly the whole lot else, together with a Christmas tree that’s nearly icon dimension.

Furthermore, the garland and adorning ornaments are all on-theme for the resort, and the Christmas-time ambiance is enveloping. The foyer appears like a terrific place to decompress through the holidays after an extended day in one of many parks.

4. Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

That is usually the #2 entry on our record, nevertheless it slips for Christmas 2025 as a result of it’s unknown simply what Grand Floridian will do to embellish for the vacation season given the constructing of the Chook Cage Bar and reimagining of the foyer. All of that’s presupposed to wrap up round November, however we already know there can be no gingerbread home for Christmas 2025.

Regardless, you can not go improper with the Grand Floridian at Christmas. It’s unquestionably essentially the most elegant resort at Christmas, and if you happen to don’t pine for the country look of Wilderness Lodge, the Grand Floridian could be your best choice.

Anybody who has been to Walt Disney World at Christmas is aware of the draw of Grand Floridian at Christmas: the life-size gingerbread home and the large Christmas tree, adorned with stunning decorations. Past that, you have got lavish decor throughout the resort–it appears like an extremely upscale tackle Christmas.

Whereas the foyer is extremely chaotic through the day with guests coming to see what is definitely the most important draw for vacationers at Christmas, I actually take pleasure in sitting in right here late at night time, listening to the music, and watching friends go. If I have been reserving a keep right here through the Christmas season, I’d keep away from the primary constructing because of the crowds.

3. Yacht & Seaside Membership Resorts

Whereas these are separate sister resorts with distinct persona at Christmas, it’s simple to lump them collectively since they’re mainly one large resort. Nevertheless, they contrasting kinds between the 2 are fairly stark. In Seaside Membership, you have got cool, pastel-colored decorations that includes aquatic life. In Yacht Membership, the fashion is extra masculine, with darker colours and boats adorning the timber. Every is gorgeous, however the level is that they don’t share a standard fashion.

Along with the decorations, every has an iconic draw for Christmas. Yacht Membership has an enormous, meticulously-crafted village by means of which a practice runs. You might spend hours poring over the main points right here and nonetheless not spot the myriad hidden Mickeys, Disney references, and different Easter eggs.

Then there’s the ‘edible’ gingerbread carousel at Seaside Membership, which is all the time elaborate and a neat centerpiece that showcases a unique theme yearly. Neither resort has an ‘icon’ Christmas tree, so that they’re usually neglected at Christmas, however we really feel the decorations listed below are among the many most elaborate of any Walt Disney World lodge.

2. Animal Kingdom Lodge

Animal Kingdom Lodge is the African counterpart of Wilderness Lodge. That’s a super-simplistic discount of each resorts, however there are some plain parallels. A lot of the 12 months, I’d say Animal Kingdom Lodge has the sting in nearly each regard. Not so at Christmas. Whereas Wilderness Lodge captures the ambiance of Christmas completely, Animal Kingdom Lodge doesn’t really feel transportive. It’s “simply” a lodge embellished for Christmas.

Nonetheless, it’s a lovely lodge that’s embellished actually, rather well. The massive icon tree is the centerpiece of Christmas at Animal Kingdom Lodge, and this beautifully-decorated tree is arguably the greatest in all of Walt Disney World. It’s simply higher than the timber in every of the parks, and rivals these at Wilderness Lodge and the Grand Floridian as greatest total.

The main points and design of the decorations at Animal Kingdom Lodge are additionally actually intelligent, and plentiful. The one factor that separates the 2 lodges is the “really feel” of the decor, and whereas that’s subjective, Wilderness Lodge’s Christmas decorations really feel like an natural a part of the expertise to me. Animal Kingdom Lodge additionally loses factors for comfort, because it’s solely actually handy to Animal Kingdom, which is the least Christmas-y park at Walt Disney World.

1. Wilderness Lodge

The undisputed MVP of Christmas at Walt Disney World. In fact, there’s the 60-foot tree that’s gorgeously embellished within the lodge’s foyer. Nevertheless, the true attraction of Wilderness Lodge at Christmas is its rustic ambiance, tranquil really feel, and plentiful smaller decorations adorning numerous components of the lodge.

Roaring fireplaces and a Christmas background music so tranquil that I typically put it on at house to place me to sleep spherical out the vacation choices, and if you happen to sit down on one of many comfortable chairs close to one among these fireplaces, don’t be stunned if that stress-free background music and the crackle of the fireplace places you proper to sleep.

As you may think from my evocative language above, that is the one resort-hotel that’s actually transportive at Christmas. After spending a couple of minutes subsequent to the fireside, you’ll neglect you’re in balmy central Florida. It feels extra such as you’re in a setting that may very well be house to a “actual” northern, woodsy Christmas.

Even when it’s 90º exterior, I can sit in that foyer and picture being again house the place I grew up in Michigan, sitting by the fireside with snow falling exterior. As an added bonus, Fort Wilderness is a peaceable stroll or boat trip away, and the decorations there that the RV house owners put up are significantly enjoyable.

There you have got our high decisions for Walt Disney World resorts at Christmas. The highest two most likely come as no shock, however they’re removed from the one glorious choices for locations to remain through the vacation season. Actually, something on this record is nice at infusing seasonal spirit into your journey. If in case you have the monetary means, we extremely advocate a kind of.

With that stated, each resort at Walt Disney World will get decked out for Christmas to various levels. The opposite decisions aren’t any slouches, and there are positively some good choices for budget-conscious vacationers or Walt Disney World veterans who need to attempt one thing new. Irrespective of the place you keep, the Christmas ambiance at Walt Disney World is infectious, and also you’ll discover lots to maintain you within the vacation spirit throughout your time within the parks.

Planning a Walt Disney World journey? Find out about resorts on our Walt Disney World Inns Critiques web page. For the place to eat, learn our Walt Disney World Restaurant Critiques. To economize on tickets or decide which sort to purchase, learn our Suggestions for Saving Cash on Walt Disney World Tickets put up. Our What to Pack for Disney Journeys put up takes a singular have a look at intelligent objects to take. For what to do and when to do it, our Walt Disney World Experience Guides will assist. For complete recommendation, the perfect place to begin is our Walt Disney World Journey Planning Information for the whole lot it’s good to know!

YOUR THOUGHTS

Do you have got a favourite lodge through the vacation season at Walt Disney World? Ideas on any of the resorts on our record if you happen to’ve stayed at them throughout Christmas-time? Contemplating one among these or a unique off-site lodge? Do you agree or disagree with our record? Any questions we may also help you reply? Listening to your suggestions–even once you disagree with us–is each attention-grabbing to us and useful to different readers, so please share your ideas under within the feedback!

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Whether or not you need to keep within the high lodge at Walt Disney World throughout your Christmas journey or simply go to, this record is for you. This ranks resorts based mostly their spirit of the season by way of decorations, gingerbread shows, background music & extra–the whole lot that enhances the ambiance and makes the vacations at these resorts particular. (Up to date September 27, 2025.)

As we’ve stated numerous occasions now, Christmas is our favourite time to go to (and if you happen to haven’t, learn our Final Christmas Information to Walt Disney World). We’ve visited Walt Disney World yearly at Christmas for the final decade, and have stayed in practically each lodge through the Christmas season, together with the entire ones on this record. Those we haven’t stayed at, we’ve visited.

For individuals who aren’t planning a lodge keep, however need to go to the perfect resorts through the vacation season, confer with our Free Self-Guided Yuletide Tour at Walt Disney World. That covers loads of the identical floor when it comes to a proof of the decor at every resort, however this put up balances each the sweetness and the sensible aspect of issues. In different phrases, which resorts are greatest for a Christmas-time keep, not simply which of them you need to go to.

With that stated, there actually is not any ‘one-size matches all’ suggestion. Some folks will love the country attraction of two of our high decisions, and others will discover that isn’t their cup of tea. Some folks will need to be as near Magic Kingdom as attainable for its vacation choices, and others would possibly desire Christmas at Animal Kingdom. This record relies on our private preferences, so take into account your individual accordingly.

Let’s check out the High 10+ Walt Disney World resort resorts at Christmas…

T10. Artwork of Animation & Pop Century Resorts

The primary of two ‘sister resorts’ to make the record are Artwork of Animation and Pop Century Resorts, that are linked due to Era Hole Bridge, the place the shared Skyliner station is positioned. That additionally makes it simple to entry each resorts from Hollywood Studios or Epcot, do you have to need to do our aforementioned vacation resort tour.

Decorations at each are largely present in its foyer. Pop Century options retro-inspired fashion, with objects which may’ve graced homes within the Fifties. There’s additionally a enjoyable Christmas background music loop. It’s an analogous story at Artwork of Animation, albeit with character drawings and different inventive objects gracing timber and shows. Two extra variables that doubtlessly present attraction is that loads of friends beautify their room home windows (greater than some other resort, in our anecdotal expertise) and the Forged Members right here appear to have enjoyable with the vacations.

There are gingerbread show contests, and a few enjoyable choices within the foyer on choose nights. We definitely wouldn’t gravitate in the direction of these two for a Christmas journey, but when your funds solely permits for a Worth Resort, Pop Century is a powerful selection.

T10. Riviera Resort

It’s a little bit of a travesty that Walt Disney World’s latest resort doesn’t rank greater through the vacation season. A part of that is merely a matter of structure. Imagineering eschewed a grand foyer for a extra intimate house when designing the property. As such, there’s merely no room for an outsized icon Christmas tree. Given the cramped situations, there actually isn’t room for a life-sized edible gingerbread show, both.

Nevertheless, there was ample alternative for the vacation companies group to lean into its supposed theme with charming outdated world ornaments and different uniquely European decor. As an alternative, the whole lot is comparatively nondescript and appears like a missed alternative. It’s what you can discover in any regular fashionable lodge in America, which feels about par for the course with Disney’s Riviera Resort.

T10. Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

Talking of squandered potential, it’s equally disappointing that the Poly doesn’t do extra for Christmas. We have been hoping that the Island Tower would possibly convey one thing to the desk, and maybe it nonetheless will in its second 12 months. However because it stands, that is essentially the most underwhelming of the monorail loop resorts through the vacation season.

The decorations within the foyer and thru a few of the longhouse halls are completely stunning, with flowers, heat colours, and different visible motifs consultant of the fusion of the tropic and Christmas. It’s simply too dangerous the resort’s decor package deal is half-hearted as in comparison with the highest Deluxes on this record. The Polynesian additionally not does the gingerbread village that was discovered exterior the monorail station.

Particularly disappointing is the Polynesian’s lack of a tall, “icon” Christmas tree. Following the removing of the water characteristic within the foyer, there’s now sufficient room right here for a jaw-dropping tree because the centerpiece. But, nothing. As an alternative, the resort upgraded from a small Christmas tree to a average sized one. Sadly, that’s not sufficient. If this resort have been embellished to its full potential, it’d simply be within the high 5, particularly when you think about its ease of entry for each Magic Kingdom and Epcot through the vacation season.

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9. Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter

One of many underrated thematic gems of Walt Disney World is Port Orleans French Quarter, which is more and more neglected as a result of it doesn’t have novel transportation or a elaborate new tower. That is very true at Christmas, when the resort has an added vibrance and heat, conveyed by a slate of Mardi Gras-infused Christmas decorations.

Whereas this decor shouldn’t be practically as formidable as New Orleans Sq. at Disneyland (a loopy comparability because it’s a average resort, not an in-park land), the scaled-back Christmas decor package deal accomplishes a lot of the identical vibe fairly properly. You may as well take a romantic stroll alongside the Sassagoula River (or carriage trip!) to take a look at the extra bucolic decorations of Port Orleans Riverside.

They’re nearly as fairly, and value seeing if you happen to’re staying at French Quarter. Comfort to Disney Springs, which continues to enhance its vacation choices, additionally scores French Quarter factors.

8. Fort Wilderness Campground

Other than lights round Pioneer Corridor and a few timber embellished right here and there, Disney doesn’t do a ton for Christmas at Fort Wilderness. So why, then, does it rank so extremely? The friends.

Fort Wilderness at Christmas is mainly what you get after exhibiting a bunch of events with RVs the Osborne Lights and saying “do your greatest to match that!” The campers and ‘Fort Fiends’ who usually spend all the season (or a few weeks) wintering in Walt Disney World actually go all out, and these home made shows ooze character (and in lots of instances, characters like Mickey Mouse) and have an amazing quantity of attraction.

We additionally discover the pure, rustic and secluded environment of Fort Wilderness to be the right vibe for Christmas, giving it some bonus factors there. Comfort to each Magic Kingdom and Wilderness Lodge give Fort Wilderness a slight enhance, too.

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7. BoardWalk Inn

The decorations at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn appear to vary yearly. There was a life-size edible show, which was a carousel for a number of years, then a stationary fire, then a gingerbread home serving treats. Extra not too long ago, it has featured a smaller village of gingerbread homes.

Past the centerpiece, the entire foyer is completely embellished, with attractive vintage-inspired decorations all through it that embody a bunch of seaside and amusement park puns. There’s additionally a moderately-sized tree within the outside courtyard. Although they’re missing the icon tree and flash of different centerpiece shows, BoardWalk Inn is a wonderful resort at Christmas, and the entire right here is actually greater than the sum of its components. It’s simple to underestimate BoardWalk at Christmas, however the vibe is nice.

6. Up to date Resort

The Up to date has the tallest at Walt Disney World and a cool “life-size” edible shows inside, so if you happen to’re approaching this guidelines fashion, it ought to rank close to the highest. Nevertheless, the tree is exterior (and appears prefer it’s from the Nineteen Seventies…however nonetheless has a sure attraction to it) and the Mary Blair-inspired edible show is missing as in comparison with different resorts.

Furthermore, the random decorations all through the resort are pretty underwhelming, all of which makes for a lodge that doesn’t precisely exude the vacation spirit. It does rating factors for a few causes if you happen to’re planning a Christmas keep, although: strolling proximity to Magic Kingdom (essentially the most Christmas-y park at Walt Disney World) and a superb location for viewing the particular fireworks throughout Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Occasion on nights you’re not going to the celebration. That is very true if you happen to keep in Bay Lake Tower or in any other case have entry to the High of the World Lounge.

5. Gran Destino Tower at Coronado Springs

Gran Destino Tower has underpromised and overdelivered on the thematic entrance. That additionally extends to Christmas! Along with the tried and true Christmas decorations that adorn Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort and its conference heart, a brand new overlay and lighting scheme has been launched at Gran Destino.

One distinctive factor that Gran Destino Tower does is remodel a lot of its foyer with the flick of swap (or, extra seemingly, laptop) by way of programmable lighting that turns a lot of the foyer purple and inexperienced and not using a single ornament being put in. Whereas it’s lacking a gingerbread show, it has nearly the whole lot else, together with a Christmas tree that’s nearly icon dimension.

Furthermore, the garland and adorning ornaments are all on-theme for the resort, and the Christmas-time ambiance is enveloping. The foyer appears like a terrific place to decompress through the holidays after an extended day in one of many parks.

4. Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

That is usually the #2 entry on our record, nevertheless it slips for Christmas 2025 as a result of it’s unknown simply what Grand Floridian will do to embellish for the vacation season given the constructing of the Chook Cage Bar and reimagining of the foyer. All of that’s presupposed to wrap up round November, however we already know there can be no gingerbread home for Christmas 2025.

Regardless, you can not go improper with the Grand Floridian at Christmas. It’s unquestionably essentially the most elegant resort at Christmas, and if you happen to don’t pine for the country look of Wilderness Lodge, the Grand Floridian could be your best choice.

Anybody who has been to Walt Disney World at Christmas is aware of the draw of Grand Floridian at Christmas: the life-size gingerbread home and the large Christmas tree, adorned with stunning decorations. Past that, you have got lavish decor throughout the resort–it appears like an extremely upscale tackle Christmas.

Whereas the foyer is extremely chaotic through the day with guests coming to see what is definitely the most important draw for vacationers at Christmas, I actually take pleasure in sitting in right here late at night time, listening to the music, and watching friends go. If I have been reserving a keep right here through the Christmas season, I’d keep away from the primary constructing because of the crowds.

3. Yacht & Seaside Membership Resorts

Whereas these are separate sister resorts with distinct persona at Christmas, it’s simple to lump them collectively since they’re mainly one large resort. Nevertheless, they contrasting kinds between the 2 are fairly stark. In Seaside Membership, you have got cool, pastel-colored decorations that includes aquatic life. In Yacht Membership, the fashion is extra masculine, with darker colours and boats adorning the timber. Every is gorgeous, however the level is that they don’t share a standard fashion.

Along with the decorations, every has an iconic draw for Christmas. Yacht Membership has an enormous, meticulously-crafted village by means of which a practice runs. You might spend hours poring over the main points right here and nonetheless not spot the myriad hidden Mickeys, Disney references, and different Easter eggs.

Then there’s the ‘edible’ gingerbread carousel at Seaside Membership, which is all the time elaborate and a neat centerpiece that showcases a unique theme yearly. Neither resort has an ‘icon’ Christmas tree, so that they’re usually neglected at Christmas, however we really feel the decorations listed below are among the many most elaborate of any Walt Disney World lodge.

2. Animal Kingdom Lodge

Animal Kingdom Lodge is the African counterpart of Wilderness Lodge. That’s a super-simplistic discount of each resorts, however there are some plain parallels. A lot of the 12 months, I’d say Animal Kingdom Lodge has the sting in nearly each regard. Not so at Christmas. Whereas Wilderness Lodge captures the ambiance of Christmas completely, Animal Kingdom Lodge doesn’t really feel transportive. It’s “simply” a lodge embellished for Christmas.

Nonetheless, it’s a lovely lodge that’s embellished actually, rather well. The massive icon tree is the centerpiece of Christmas at Animal Kingdom Lodge, and this beautifully-decorated tree is arguably the greatest in all of Walt Disney World. It’s simply higher than the timber in every of the parks, and rivals these at Wilderness Lodge and the Grand Floridian as greatest total.

The main points and design of the decorations at Animal Kingdom Lodge are additionally actually intelligent, and plentiful. The one factor that separates the 2 lodges is the “really feel” of the decor, and whereas that’s subjective, Wilderness Lodge’s Christmas decorations really feel like an natural a part of the expertise to me. Animal Kingdom Lodge additionally loses factors for comfort, because it’s solely actually handy to Animal Kingdom, which is the least Christmas-y park at Walt Disney World.

1. Wilderness Lodge

The undisputed MVP of Christmas at Walt Disney World. In fact, there’s the 60-foot tree that’s gorgeously embellished within the lodge’s foyer. Nevertheless, the true attraction of Wilderness Lodge at Christmas is its rustic ambiance, tranquil really feel, and plentiful smaller decorations adorning numerous components of the lodge.

Roaring fireplaces and a Christmas background music so tranquil that I typically put it on at house to place me to sleep spherical out the vacation choices, and if you happen to sit down on one of many comfortable chairs close to one among these fireplaces, don’t be stunned if that stress-free background music and the crackle of the fireplace places you proper to sleep.

As you may think from my evocative language above, that is the one resort-hotel that’s actually transportive at Christmas. After spending a couple of minutes subsequent to the fireside, you’ll neglect you’re in balmy central Florida. It feels extra such as you’re in a setting that may very well be house to a “actual” northern, woodsy Christmas.

Even when it’s 90º exterior, I can sit in that foyer and picture being again house the place I grew up in Michigan, sitting by the fireside with snow falling exterior. As an added bonus, Fort Wilderness is a peaceable stroll or boat trip away, and the decorations there that the RV house owners put up are significantly enjoyable.

There you have got our high decisions for Walt Disney World resorts at Christmas. The highest two most likely come as no shock, however they’re removed from the one glorious choices for locations to remain through the vacation season. Actually, something on this record is nice at infusing seasonal spirit into your journey. If in case you have the monetary means, we extremely advocate a kind of.

With that stated, each resort at Walt Disney World will get decked out for Christmas to various levels. The opposite decisions aren’t any slouches, and there are positively some good choices for budget-conscious vacationers or Walt Disney World veterans who need to attempt one thing new. Irrespective of the place you keep, the Christmas ambiance at Walt Disney World is infectious, and also you’ll discover lots to maintain you within the vacation spirit throughout your time within the parks.

Planning a Walt Disney World journey? Find out about resorts on our Walt Disney World Inns Critiques web page. For the place to eat, learn our Walt Disney World Restaurant Critiques. To economize on tickets or decide which sort to purchase, learn our Suggestions for Saving Cash on Walt Disney World Tickets put up. Our What to Pack for Disney Journeys put up takes a singular have a look at intelligent objects to take. For what to do and when to do it, our Walt Disney World Experience Guides will assist. For complete recommendation, the perfect place to begin is our Walt Disney World Journey Planning Information for the whole lot it’s good to know!

YOUR THOUGHTS

Do you have got a favourite lodge through the vacation season at Walt Disney World? Ideas on any of the resorts on our record if you happen to’ve stayed at them throughout Christmas-time? Contemplating one among these or a unique off-site lodge? Do you agree or disagree with our record? Any questions we may also help you reply? Listening to your suggestions–even once you disagree with us–is each attention-grabbing to us and useful to different readers, so please share your ideas under within the feedback!

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Whether or not you need to keep within the high lodge at Walt Disney World throughout your Christmas journey or simply go to, this record is for you. This ranks resorts based mostly their spirit of the season by way of decorations, gingerbread shows, background music & extra–the whole lot that enhances the ambiance and makes the vacations at these resorts particular. (Up to date September 27, 2025.)

As we’ve stated numerous occasions now, Christmas is our favourite time to go to (and if you happen to haven’t, learn our Final Christmas Information to Walt Disney World). We’ve visited Walt Disney World yearly at Christmas for the final decade, and have stayed in practically each lodge through the Christmas season, together with the entire ones on this record. Those we haven’t stayed at, we’ve visited.

For individuals who aren’t planning a lodge keep, however need to go to the perfect resorts through the vacation season, confer with our Free Self-Guided Yuletide Tour at Walt Disney World. That covers loads of the identical floor when it comes to a proof of the decor at every resort, however this put up balances each the sweetness and the sensible aspect of issues. In different phrases, which resorts are greatest for a Christmas-time keep, not simply which of them you need to go to.

With that stated, there actually is not any ‘one-size matches all’ suggestion. Some folks will love the country attraction of two of our high decisions, and others will discover that isn’t their cup of tea. Some folks will need to be as near Magic Kingdom as attainable for its vacation choices, and others would possibly desire Christmas at Animal Kingdom. This record relies on our private preferences, so take into account your individual accordingly.

Let’s check out the High 10+ Walt Disney World resort resorts at Christmas…

T10. Artwork of Animation & Pop Century Resorts

The primary of two ‘sister resorts’ to make the record are Artwork of Animation and Pop Century Resorts, that are linked due to Era Hole Bridge, the place the shared Skyliner station is positioned. That additionally makes it simple to entry each resorts from Hollywood Studios or Epcot, do you have to need to do our aforementioned vacation resort tour.

Decorations at each are largely present in its foyer. Pop Century options retro-inspired fashion, with objects which may’ve graced homes within the Fifties. There’s additionally a enjoyable Christmas background music loop. It’s an analogous story at Artwork of Animation, albeit with character drawings and different inventive objects gracing timber and shows. Two extra variables that doubtlessly present attraction is that loads of friends beautify their room home windows (greater than some other resort, in our anecdotal expertise) and the Forged Members right here appear to have enjoyable with the vacations.

There are gingerbread show contests, and a few enjoyable choices within the foyer on choose nights. We definitely wouldn’t gravitate in the direction of these two for a Christmas journey, but when your funds solely permits for a Worth Resort, Pop Century is a powerful selection.

T10. Riviera Resort

It’s a little bit of a travesty that Walt Disney World’s latest resort doesn’t rank greater through the vacation season. A part of that is merely a matter of structure. Imagineering eschewed a grand foyer for a extra intimate house when designing the property. As such, there’s merely no room for an outsized icon Christmas tree. Given the cramped situations, there actually isn’t room for a life-sized edible gingerbread show, both.

Nevertheless, there was ample alternative for the vacation companies group to lean into its supposed theme with charming outdated world ornaments and different uniquely European decor. As an alternative, the whole lot is comparatively nondescript and appears like a missed alternative. It’s what you can discover in any regular fashionable lodge in America, which feels about par for the course with Disney’s Riviera Resort.

T10. Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

Talking of squandered potential, it’s equally disappointing that the Poly doesn’t do extra for Christmas. We have been hoping that the Island Tower would possibly convey one thing to the desk, and maybe it nonetheless will in its second 12 months. However because it stands, that is essentially the most underwhelming of the monorail loop resorts through the vacation season.

The decorations within the foyer and thru a few of the longhouse halls are completely stunning, with flowers, heat colours, and different visible motifs consultant of the fusion of the tropic and Christmas. It’s simply too dangerous the resort’s decor package deal is half-hearted as in comparison with the highest Deluxes on this record. The Polynesian additionally not does the gingerbread village that was discovered exterior the monorail station.

Particularly disappointing is the Polynesian’s lack of a tall, “icon” Christmas tree. Following the removing of the water characteristic within the foyer, there’s now sufficient room right here for a jaw-dropping tree because the centerpiece. But, nothing. As an alternative, the resort upgraded from a small Christmas tree to a average sized one. Sadly, that’s not sufficient. If this resort have been embellished to its full potential, it’d simply be within the high 5, particularly when you think about its ease of entry for each Magic Kingdom and Epcot through the vacation season.

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9. Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter

One of many underrated thematic gems of Walt Disney World is Port Orleans French Quarter, which is more and more neglected as a result of it doesn’t have novel transportation or a elaborate new tower. That is very true at Christmas, when the resort has an added vibrance and heat, conveyed by a slate of Mardi Gras-infused Christmas decorations.

Whereas this decor shouldn’t be practically as formidable as New Orleans Sq. at Disneyland (a loopy comparability because it’s a average resort, not an in-park land), the scaled-back Christmas decor package deal accomplishes a lot of the identical vibe fairly properly. You may as well take a romantic stroll alongside the Sassagoula River (or carriage trip!) to take a look at the extra bucolic decorations of Port Orleans Riverside.

They’re nearly as fairly, and value seeing if you happen to’re staying at French Quarter. Comfort to Disney Springs, which continues to enhance its vacation choices, additionally scores French Quarter factors.

8. Fort Wilderness Campground

Other than lights round Pioneer Corridor and a few timber embellished right here and there, Disney doesn’t do a ton for Christmas at Fort Wilderness. So why, then, does it rank so extremely? The friends.

Fort Wilderness at Christmas is mainly what you get after exhibiting a bunch of events with RVs the Osborne Lights and saying “do your greatest to match that!” The campers and ‘Fort Fiends’ who usually spend all the season (or a few weeks) wintering in Walt Disney World actually go all out, and these home made shows ooze character (and in lots of instances, characters like Mickey Mouse) and have an amazing quantity of attraction.

We additionally discover the pure, rustic and secluded environment of Fort Wilderness to be the right vibe for Christmas, giving it some bonus factors there. Comfort to each Magic Kingdom and Wilderness Lodge give Fort Wilderness a slight enhance, too.

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7. BoardWalk Inn

The decorations at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn appear to vary yearly. There was a life-size edible show, which was a carousel for a number of years, then a stationary fire, then a gingerbread home serving treats. Extra not too long ago, it has featured a smaller village of gingerbread homes.

Past the centerpiece, the entire foyer is completely embellished, with attractive vintage-inspired decorations all through it that embody a bunch of seaside and amusement park puns. There’s additionally a moderately-sized tree within the outside courtyard. Although they’re missing the icon tree and flash of different centerpiece shows, BoardWalk Inn is a wonderful resort at Christmas, and the entire right here is actually greater than the sum of its components. It’s simple to underestimate BoardWalk at Christmas, however the vibe is nice.

6. Up to date Resort

The Up to date has the tallest at Walt Disney World and a cool “life-size” edible shows inside, so if you happen to’re approaching this guidelines fashion, it ought to rank close to the highest. Nevertheless, the tree is exterior (and appears prefer it’s from the Nineteen Seventies…however nonetheless has a sure attraction to it) and the Mary Blair-inspired edible show is missing as in comparison with different resorts.

Furthermore, the random decorations all through the resort are pretty underwhelming, all of which makes for a lodge that doesn’t precisely exude the vacation spirit. It does rating factors for a few causes if you happen to’re planning a Christmas keep, although: strolling proximity to Magic Kingdom (essentially the most Christmas-y park at Walt Disney World) and a superb location for viewing the particular fireworks throughout Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Occasion on nights you’re not going to the celebration. That is very true if you happen to keep in Bay Lake Tower or in any other case have entry to the High of the World Lounge.

5. Gran Destino Tower at Coronado Springs

Gran Destino Tower has underpromised and overdelivered on the thematic entrance. That additionally extends to Christmas! Along with the tried and true Christmas decorations that adorn Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort and its conference heart, a brand new overlay and lighting scheme has been launched at Gran Destino.

One distinctive factor that Gran Destino Tower does is remodel a lot of its foyer with the flick of swap (or, extra seemingly, laptop) by way of programmable lighting that turns a lot of the foyer purple and inexperienced and not using a single ornament being put in. Whereas it’s lacking a gingerbread show, it has nearly the whole lot else, together with a Christmas tree that’s nearly icon dimension.

Furthermore, the garland and adorning ornaments are all on-theme for the resort, and the Christmas-time ambiance is enveloping. The foyer appears like a terrific place to decompress through the holidays after an extended day in one of many parks.

4. Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

That is usually the #2 entry on our record, nevertheless it slips for Christmas 2025 as a result of it’s unknown simply what Grand Floridian will do to embellish for the vacation season given the constructing of the Chook Cage Bar and reimagining of the foyer. All of that’s presupposed to wrap up round November, however we already know there can be no gingerbread home for Christmas 2025.

Regardless, you can not go improper with the Grand Floridian at Christmas. It’s unquestionably essentially the most elegant resort at Christmas, and if you happen to don’t pine for the country look of Wilderness Lodge, the Grand Floridian could be your best choice.

Anybody who has been to Walt Disney World at Christmas is aware of the draw of Grand Floridian at Christmas: the life-size gingerbread home and the large Christmas tree, adorned with stunning decorations. Past that, you have got lavish decor throughout the resort–it appears like an extremely upscale tackle Christmas.

Whereas the foyer is extremely chaotic through the day with guests coming to see what is definitely the most important draw for vacationers at Christmas, I actually take pleasure in sitting in right here late at night time, listening to the music, and watching friends go. If I have been reserving a keep right here through the Christmas season, I’d keep away from the primary constructing because of the crowds.

3. Yacht & Seaside Membership Resorts

Whereas these are separate sister resorts with distinct persona at Christmas, it’s simple to lump them collectively since they’re mainly one large resort. Nevertheless, they contrasting kinds between the 2 are fairly stark. In Seaside Membership, you have got cool, pastel-colored decorations that includes aquatic life. In Yacht Membership, the fashion is extra masculine, with darker colours and boats adorning the timber. Every is gorgeous, however the level is that they don’t share a standard fashion.

Along with the decorations, every has an iconic draw for Christmas. Yacht Membership has an enormous, meticulously-crafted village by means of which a practice runs. You might spend hours poring over the main points right here and nonetheless not spot the myriad hidden Mickeys, Disney references, and different Easter eggs.

Then there’s the ‘edible’ gingerbread carousel at Seaside Membership, which is all the time elaborate and a neat centerpiece that showcases a unique theme yearly. Neither resort has an ‘icon’ Christmas tree, so that they’re usually neglected at Christmas, however we really feel the decorations listed below are among the many most elaborate of any Walt Disney World lodge.

2. Animal Kingdom Lodge

Animal Kingdom Lodge is the African counterpart of Wilderness Lodge. That’s a super-simplistic discount of each resorts, however there are some plain parallels. A lot of the 12 months, I’d say Animal Kingdom Lodge has the sting in nearly each regard. Not so at Christmas. Whereas Wilderness Lodge captures the ambiance of Christmas completely, Animal Kingdom Lodge doesn’t really feel transportive. It’s “simply” a lodge embellished for Christmas.

Nonetheless, it’s a lovely lodge that’s embellished actually, rather well. The massive icon tree is the centerpiece of Christmas at Animal Kingdom Lodge, and this beautifully-decorated tree is arguably the greatest in all of Walt Disney World. It’s simply higher than the timber in every of the parks, and rivals these at Wilderness Lodge and the Grand Floridian as greatest total.

The main points and design of the decorations at Animal Kingdom Lodge are additionally actually intelligent, and plentiful. The one factor that separates the 2 lodges is the “really feel” of the decor, and whereas that’s subjective, Wilderness Lodge’s Christmas decorations really feel like an natural a part of the expertise to me. Animal Kingdom Lodge additionally loses factors for comfort, because it’s solely actually handy to Animal Kingdom, which is the least Christmas-y park at Walt Disney World.

1. Wilderness Lodge

The undisputed MVP of Christmas at Walt Disney World. In fact, there’s the 60-foot tree that’s gorgeously embellished within the lodge’s foyer. Nevertheless, the true attraction of Wilderness Lodge at Christmas is its rustic ambiance, tranquil really feel, and plentiful smaller decorations adorning numerous components of the lodge.

Roaring fireplaces and a Christmas background music so tranquil that I typically put it on at house to place me to sleep spherical out the vacation choices, and if you happen to sit down on one of many comfortable chairs close to one among these fireplaces, don’t be stunned if that stress-free background music and the crackle of the fireplace places you proper to sleep.

As you may think from my evocative language above, that is the one resort-hotel that’s actually transportive at Christmas. After spending a couple of minutes subsequent to the fireside, you’ll neglect you’re in balmy central Florida. It feels extra such as you’re in a setting that may very well be house to a “actual” northern, woodsy Christmas.

Even when it’s 90º exterior, I can sit in that foyer and picture being again house the place I grew up in Michigan, sitting by the fireside with snow falling exterior. As an added bonus, Fort Wilderness is a peaceable stroll or boat trip away, and the decorations there that the RV house owners put up are significantly enjoyable.

There you have got our high decisions for Walt Disney World resorts at Christmas. The highest two most likely come as no shock, however they’re removed from the one glorious choices for locations to remain through the vacation season. Actually, something on this record is nice at infusing seasonal spirit into your journey. If in case you have the monetary means, we extremely advocate a kind of.

With that stated, each resort at Walt Disney World will get decked out for Christmas to various levels. The opposite decisions aren’t any slouches, and there are positively some good choices for budget-conscious vacationers or Walt Disney World veterans who need to attempt one thing new. Irrespective of the place you keep, the Christmas ambiance at Walt Disney World is infectious, and also you’ll discover lots to maintain you within the vacation spirit throughout your time within the parks.

Planning a Walt Disney World journey? Find out about resorts on our Walt Disney World Inns Critiques web page. For the place to eat, learn our Walt Disney World Restaurant Critiques. To economize on tickets or decide which sort to purchase, learn our Suggestions for Saving Cash on Walt Disney World Tickets put up. Our What to Pack for Disney Journeys put up takes a singular have a look at intelligent objects to take. For what to do and when to do it, our Walt Disney World Experience Guides will assist. For complete recommendation, the perfect place to begin is our Walt Disney World Journey Planning Information for the whole lot it’s good to know!

YOUR THOUGHTS

Do you have got a favourite lodge through the vacation season at Walt Disney World? Ideas on any of the resorts on our record if you happen to’ve stayed at them throughout Christmas-time? Contemplating one among these or a unique off-site lodge? Do you agree or disagree with our record? Any questions we may also help you reply? Listening to your suggestions–even once you disagree with us–is each attention-grabbing to us and useful to different readers, so please share your ideas under within the feedback!

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