Staff Report
The frosty, fantastical world of Frozen adds a special twinkle to Walt Disney World Resort this holiday season. Queen Elsa and Princess Anna add their special royal touch as the Florida Vacation Kingdom delights guests with yuletide traditions and holiday cheer.
Magic Kingdom
Queen Elsa from Frozen uses her incredible powers to transform Cinderella Castle into a glistening ice palace for the holidays thanks to a special effects spectacle bathing the castle in 200,000 shimmering white lights. Magic Kingdom guests are treated nightly to the dramatic “Castle Dream Lights” celebration and “A Frozen Holiday Wish” stage show.
The fun includes Holiday Wishes: Celebrate the Spirit of the Season nighttime fireworks spectacular, plus live entertainment with Disney characters dressed for the holidays.
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party: On select nights through Friday, December 19, guests with tickets to this special event can enjoy Princess Anna, Queen Elsa, Kristoff and Olaf from Frozen joining the festive procession “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade.” Enjoy lively stage shows featuring Disney characters in their holiday best, a unique holiday parade and favorite holiday traditions including complimentary cookies and hot cocoa, and snow flurries on Main Street, U.S.A. Tickets may be purchased online at WaltDisney World.com or by calling 407-WDW- 7679.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Guests at Disney’s Hollywood Studios can sing along to Frozen songs with Queen Elsa, Princess Anna, Kristoff and the Royal Historians of Arendelle daily during “For the First Time in Forever – a ‘Frozen’ Sing-Along Celebration” inside Premiere Theater. Close to the theater and also inspired by the film is the little log cabin in the mountains, Wandering Oaken’s Trading Post & Frozen Snowground.
Epcot
Candlelight Processional is one of the most beloved holiday traditions at Walt Disney World Resort, with the joyous retelling of the Christmas story by a celebrity narrator, accompanied by a 50-piece orchestra and glorious mass choir. Candlelight performances are at 5, 6:45 and 8:15 p.m. at America Gardens Theatre. Candlelight Dining Packages are available. Call 407-WDW-DINE for reservations or at www.disneyworld.com.
