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Although its only the beginning of November, Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom is already

gearing up for the Christmas Holiday season.

Did you know that practically overnight the Magic Kingdom goes from looking like this

for Halloween to this with it decorated and ready to go for Christmas.

Well it doesn’t all happen overnight, but most of it does.

On the first night, the Disney team starts the transformation of the Magic Kingdom right

at the front of the park.

The Mickey Silhouette at the front entrance that’s made out of flowers is replaced with

red poinsettias, garland is hung across the front fence and Christmas music can be heard

at the park entrance.

But thats just the beginning of the transformation.

The back side of the train station also gets decorated with Christmas trees and garland

that has citrus fruit.

Lemons and oranges are a perfect little nod to Florida that can be found on a lot of the

garland and wreaths placed on main street.

The Toy Soldiers and candy canes find their home in the flower beds of Town Square, garland

gets hung on the Main Street shops and restaurants, and the lamp posts are given the Mickey wreath

treatment.

Now thats just night one.

The 2nd night of decorating is when the real magic happens and the 65 foot Christmas tree

that soars over Main Street gets put right in the centre of town square.

Now this enormous tree doesn’t come in one piece, it actually comes in 6 different pieces

and is assembled right in the park.

It usually takes crews a minimum of 6 hours to instal this Christmas centrepiece.

While you’re beside the oversized presents or looking up at all the lights and decorations

you really get a sense of how big this tree really is.

The other parks also receive giant Christmas trees usually at the front entrance but this

year at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, they’ve transformed Echo Lake into a winter wonderland

and is now the feature spot for this years Christmas Tree.

On Main Street at the Magic kingdom, there used to be garland and wreaths strung across

either side of the buildings, very similar to what Disney’s Hollywood studios has today

down Hollywood Blvd.

Once the festival of fantasy parade debuted in 2014 these decorations melted away.

The parade floats were too tall to fit under the garland so they were replaced with these

hanging wreaths off the buildings instead.

These actually offer a better non obstructed view of the castle and also get installed

on the 2nd night of decorating.

During the months of November and December, Magic Kingdom has a special ticketed event

called Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party that features a special Christmas parade,

meet and greets, stage shows and fireworks.

There’s an additional cost to attend the Christmas party and if you don’t have a

ticket to the event, don’t worry because theres many other opportunities to experience

Christmas at the Magic kIngdom.

So today we’re gonna be taking a look at 5 ways to experience Christmas for free at

the Magic Kingdom!

Number 5- Main Street USA Just walking up or down main street USA with

everything decorated is an attraction in itself.

Seeing all the detail that goes into the wreaths, garland and lights is a sight to be seen.

And seeing main street decorated during the day and at night are two totally different

experiences, so its definitely worth taking time to experience both.

Now on Christmas party nights the park does close at 6pm but that doesn’t mean that

you can’t stroll down main street to experience the nighttime atmosphere.

By 5:30 or so the sun sets so you have plenty of time see everything lit up.

Don’t forget to get your picture taken in front of the Christmas tree or anywhere along

main street for that perfect Christmas picture.

Now here’s a little bonus tip:

On nights of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas party the castle’s 200,000 lights usually

get lit up during the Frozen Holiday Wish stage show.

Well if you don’t have a ticket for the event, there’s no need to worry cause you’ll

still be able to see the castle lighting happen during the first show at 6:15 before you exit

the park!

Number 4- Main Street Trolley Show Now you’ll wanna make sure you’re at the

park early to experience the main street trolley show.

The show happens 2-3 times a day in the early morning at Magic Kingdom down Main St USA.

During the holiday season its a special show that features a medley of Christmas songs-

{Singing} they’ll be much mistletoe-ing and hearts will be glowing when loved ones

are near.

It’s the most wonderful time.

It’s the most wonderful time.

so be sure to check the park’s time guide for exact performance times that day.

Number 3- Dapper Dan’s The Dapper Dan’s have become a staple of

the Magic kIngdom.

They’re a barbershop quartet that perform along main street and not only do they sing-

{Singing} Its a small world after all, its

but they also play the chimes and tap dance along with a mixture of classic vaudeville

humour.

{Singing} Comet, and ajax and pinesol and Clorox.

Pinesol?

Trying to clean up the act!

Now like the Main street trolley show, the Dapper Dan’s during the holiday season perform

a medley of Christmas holiday favourites in their typical barbershop style of course.

{Singing} Beginning to look a lot like Christmas.

Soon the bells will ring

Rudolph the red nosed reindeer had a very shinny nose.

And if you ever saw it, you would even say it glows.

For when they placed it on his head he began to dance around.

Frosty the snowman had to hurry on his way.

So he waved goodbye saying don’t you cry, I’ll be back again some day

Oh and if you were wondering, those chimes the Dapper Dan’s play are called Deagan

Organ Chimes.

{Singing} He’ll be back again some day

The Dapper Dan’s perform throughout the morning and afternoon on main street so be

sure to check the Magic Kingdom time guide for specific performance times that day!

{Singing} About so Long.

So long!

Have a great day!

Number 2- The Jingle Cruise The world famous Jungle Cruise during the

holiday season at Magic Kingdom gets transformed into the Jingle Cruise for the 5th time this

year from November 2017 through January 2018.

{Skipper} Hi Everyone.

Welcome to the world famous Jingle cruise where we are world famous for being famous

around the world.

My name is Meghan and I’ll be your skipper, your tree stuffer your stocking stuffer, your

secret sant—

{Skipper} Ignore that last one.

Now unlike Disneyland where multiple attractions receive a holiday overlay, this is the only

attraction to receive one at Magic Kingdom and its definitely worth checking out.

Everything about the ride gets the holiday treatment including the rides queue, the Jungle

Cruise boats, the animal show scenes and the skipper’s script.

{Skipper} That zebra over there on the rocks is doing what I do every holiday season- pretend

to be sleeping so that way your extended family doesn’t talk to you.

It works great with extended family members, in laws, siblings you may or may not like.

Trust me I’m an expert in it.

The holiday script keeps the original Jungle Cruise humour alive-

{Skipper} No the in laws came in they destroyed everything.

My presents: I wrapped them so nicely.

and includes all the Christmas puns and jokes you can think of.

{Skipper} That’s awkward I invited all my friends but I don’t see anyone.

Can-oe?

But I do know what the pygmies got for Christmas this year.

A old tree with a boa on top.

Isn’t that nice?

Yea.

I think they wanted two partridges but its hard to find a partridge in a pear tree this

time of year.

The Jingle Cruise is an attraction you shouldn’t miss on your trip to Magic Kingdom during

the holiday season

Number 1- Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire This new castle show debuted in June of 2016

and the great thing about Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire is that with every season,

the show’s finale changes.

Well that goes for the Christmas season so during the holiday’s you can expect to see

the show’s Christmas finale.

{Singing} While the merry bells keep ringing, Happy Holidays to you!

{Show announcer} It is time for our Holiday friendship faire grand dance!

{Show announcer} Please welcome Sir Mickey, and Lady Minnie

{Minnie Mouse} Come one everyone, lets all dance together!

{Everyone Singing} On this day.

Christmas Day.

Come from near, come from far.

Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire performs multiple times per day on the castle stage

in front of Cinderella Castle, so be sure to check the times guide for specific performance

times that day.

Now while you’re around Cinderella Castle, be sure to check out the back side of the

castle either during the day or at night to get a glimpse of the Christmas decorations

back there.

So there you have it, those are 5 ways to experience the Christmas magic for free at

the magic kingdom, if you’re not going to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party.

Now if you’re lucky and in the park on the right days you might get a chance to see them

taping the Disney Christmas specials.

Most of these taping happen in early November but its a great chance to see a behind the

scenes sneak peak at what will be on TV in the weeks to come in the Disney Christmas

Special.

So have you ever been to Magic Kingdom during the holiday season?

If you have whats your favourite thing to do or see at the parks during the holidays?

Leave a comment down bellow and start a conversation!