The holiday season is in full swing at Walt Disney World! Disney’s Hollywood Studios is one of the best places to celebrate with exciting entertainment, food, characters, and merchandise. Let’s take a look at some of our favorite holiday experiences this year!

Santa Claus Is Coming To Town!

If you happen to be on Hollywood Boulevard or around Echo Lake at just the right time of day, you might catch a glimpse of Santa in his custom Christmas Chevrolet! Jolly Old St. Nicholas rides down the streets of Hollywood Studios with a crew of candy cane-striped ribbon dancers and reindeer. Make sure to wave hello as he drives by!

, Hooray for the Holidays at Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios!
Santa in his custom Christmas Chevrolet waving to the crowd (Photo by Rhea Doherty)
, Hooray for the Holidays at Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios!
“Ho Ho Ho” reads the license plate of Santa’s Christmas car (Photo by Rhea Doherty)

Carolers Are Singing!

A brand new musical experience has arrived for this 2022 holiday season! “Sleigh” is a contemporary a cappella group that performs Christmas carols at the Center Stage in front of Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway at various times throughout the day. Don’t miss these talented singers! They’re sure to bring holiday cheer to even the most frozen heart.

, Hooray for the Holidays at Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios!
“Sleigh” singing Christmas carols a cappella at Center Stage (photo by Rhea Doherty)

Minnie’s Seasonal Dine

One of our favorite holiday feasts is Minnie’s Seasonal Dine at Hollywood & Vine. This character meal is the perfect way to add a special touch of Disney to a holiday meal. While you eat your way around a buffet filled with delicious holiday fare, you’ll have the chance to meet Santa Goofy, Reindeer Pluto, and Mickey and Minnie in their most festive Christmas outfits. 

, Hooray for the Holidays at Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios!
Rhea touching noses with Christmas-clad Mickey Mouse
, Hooray for the Holidays at Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios!
Rhea posing with Minnie Mouse in her Christmas dress

It’s Snowing!

At night, Sunset Boulevard is caught in a flurry! As the Hollywood Tower Hotel lights up with Christmas scenes for Sunset Seasons Greetings, there’s a little magic moment at the street level: snowfall in Florida!

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Snowfall at the Hollywood Tower Hotel (Photo by Rhea Doherty)

This short projection and snow sequence is a great way to end the night at DHS— after watching Fantasmic!, of course!. For more about the grand return of Fantasmic!, be sure to take a look at the article below.

Fantasmic Returns to WDW With New Show Sequence and Effects

NEW! Mickey Mouse Snow Globe Sipper

The new Christmas sipper at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is the Mickey Mouse Snow Globe Sipper! Mickey Mouse hides in the center of the snow globe and is revealed once you’re done with your drink. Great for drinks, photos, and decorating!

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NEW! Mickey Mouse Snow Globe Sipper (Photo by Rhea Doherty)
, Hooray for the Holidays at Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios!
Mickey Mouse Snow Globe Sipper with Mickey revealed! (Photo by Rhea Doherty)

Retro Holiday Décor Galore!

The vintage decorations down Hollywood Boulevard and around Echo Lake conjure feelings of nostalgia and add an extra layer of old Hollywood charm. If you’ve been to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in recent years, some of these beautiful decorations should look familiar to you. All of our favorites have returned, including the vintage poodles, reindeer, and (of course) Gertie’s Santa hat.

, Hooray for the Holidays at Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios!

 

, Hooray for the Holidays at Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios!

, Hooray for the Holidays at Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios!

, Hooray for the Holidays at Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios!

, Hooray for the Holidays at Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios!

One of the most incredible holiday decorations at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is the giant Christmas tree in the center of Echo Lake. The addition of glowing ornaments in the water around the lake adds an extra layer of magic that is not to be missed!

, Hooray for the Holidays at Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios!

, Hooray for the Holidays at Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios!

, Hooray for the Holidays at Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios!

Toy Story Land joins in on the fun with larger-than-life decorations that shrink you down to the size of a Green Army Man. The little ones are sure to enjoy celebrating the holidays surrounded by their favorite characters in this incredible land.

, Hooray for the Holidays at Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios!

, Hooray for the Holidays at Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios!

Disney’s Hollywood Studios keeps drawing us back this holiday season for more Christmastime goodness. Are you ready for a holiday trip to Hollywood?

, Hooray for the Holidays at Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios!


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, Hooray for the Holidays at Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios!

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Let’s Hear From You

Have you been to Disney’s Hollywood Studios this holiday season? Did you wave at Santa, have dinner with Minnie, or dance in the snow? Let us know what your favorite part of the holiday celebration has been in the comments below!

A special thanks to longtime MiceChat friend James Wakefield for sending us some amazing shots of decorations around the park. We appreciate you!

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Rhea Doherty
Rhea is a Dole Whip enthusiast, slow moving dark ride lover, and frequent fireworks attendee. She has a special place in her heart for heavily immersive themed experiences and overly enthusiastic character interactions. If it's fanciful, if it's magical, and if it gives her an excuse to wear a ball gown, she'll be there.