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Disney World in December – Chocolate, Trees and Gingerbread

Post last updated October 10, 2018

This week’s theme at Focused on the Magic’s Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop is December Calendar Shots.

Visiting the happiest place on earth during the holiday season is my favourite time to visit.

My first December visit was when I was pregnant in 2007. And this year’s visit is my husband and I’s second time and our kids’ first time seeing the parks and resorts all decked out.

There’s some incredible chocolate sculpture work at Disney’s Beach Club Resort! Here’s a close up pic of one of the horses from the life size (and working!) carousel found in the main lobby.

Disney World in December 2013 Carousel Beach Club | KidsOnAPlane.com #disneyworld #christmas #december

Our 5 year old was wondering when they were going to break it all down and eat it but sadly I had to inform her there wasn’t going to be a chocolate eating party. HA!

It’s difficult not to get into the holiday spirit upon entering the gates at Magic Kingdom.

There’s the smell of popcorn, cotton candy and gingerbread in the air and there’s some sort of green, red or white holiday décor hanging from or attached to a lamppost or building.

And maybe this isn’t a big deal to you, but it’s t shirt and shorts weather! In December! This is a big deal for a Canadian family like mine. Squeezing in a few more days of Vitamin D before we don our winter coats, scarves, boots, mitts…..

Disney World in December 2013 Magic Kingdom | KidsOnAPlane.com #disneyworld #magickingdom #christmas #decemberdisney

 

Disney World in December 2013 Magic Kingdom | KidsOnAPlane.com #disneyworld #december #christmas #disneydecember

There are tons of decorated trees at that can be found scattered around the Disney resorts and parks. I’m pretty sure we have over 100 pictures of just trees on our cameras.

Here’s Chip and Dale’s tree at Animal Kingdom. You can find it along with a bunch of other trees at Camp Minnie Mickey.

Disney World in December 2013 Chip and Dale Tree Animal Kingdom | KidsOnAPlane.com #disneyworld #december #christmas #animalkingdom #disneydecember

A few more pics of chocolate, greenery and gingerbread spotted at Disney World.

A statue inside one of the Polynesian Resort’s gift shop decorated for the holidays, the lobby of Port Orleans Riverside also decorated, a giant Christmas tree made entirely out of gingerbread at Contemporary Resort, the newest family member comes to Disney World with us – her name is Twinkle, and of course some sweet snacks!

Disney World in December 2013 Around the Resorts | KidsOnAPlane.com #disneyworld #christmas #december #disneydecember

We really have to try to visit other times of the year but all this holiday magic is too hard to resist!

 



About Cheryl - Kids On A Plane

Cheryl daydreams about exploring the world with her family often and will travel for good food, lattes and theme park rides that don't require her to go too high in the sky. She's afraid of heights!

Comments

  1. Lin @ DisneyMamas says

    December 4, 2013 at 2:12 am

    Beautiful pictures! This year we are making it a point to see the Carousel at the Beach Club. Love the picture of your Elf!

  2. Julie @RunWalkFASTPASS says

    December 4, 2013 at 10:22 am

    Great shots….LOVE the greenery over Main Street and Jingle the horse!

  3. Deb @Focused on the Magic says

    December 4, 2013 at 10:52 am

    Beautiful shots!! My favorite time of year to visit as well! Wouldn’t that carousel make a fantastic chocolate eating party!

  4. KJ @PlustheMagic says

    December 4, 2013 at 12:36 pm

    Great shots! I’d love to see Beach Club during the holidays…

  5. Mouse Fan Diane says

    December 4, 2013 at 1:29 pm

    Beautiful Holiday pics – I love the ones at the Polynesian

  6. Lisa @home is where the mouse is says

    December 4, 2013 at 7:03 pm

    Such beautiful pics! I was pregnant on our holiday visit too. It was nice to just relax and take in the sights.

  7. Mary {The World Is A Book} says

    December 5, 2013 at 12:13 am

    I haven’t been to WDW during the holidays yet but these pictures are so enticing. I love all their holiday decorations. Wow on those chocolate sculptures.

  8. Traci says

    December 5, 2013 at 12:40 pm

    Such beautiful decorations. Just when I think we’ve “done” Disney and don’t need to return, this makes me want to go back during the holidays. Love the Elf shot! Would love for you to link up to our “Elf on the Road” post!

  9. Amanda @ Mommy of Two Little Monkeys says

    December 5, 2013 at 12:47 pm

    I love all of the Christmas decorations!! Your pictures are beautiful, I would love to visit there during the holidays.

  10. Aimee Smith says

    December 5, 2013 at 12:59 pm

    Disney at Christmas is my all time favorite! Talk about taking the magic up a notch! How fun.

  11. Dawn- pixiedustsavings says

    December 5, 2013 at 1:12 pm

    Love all of your photo choices. The chocolate carousel is on my to do this as I have yet to see it! Thanks for sharing your photos with all of us!

  12. Onna says

    December 5, 2013 at 1:36 pm

    These are all so cute! I can’t choose a favorite. I love them all!

  13. Melissa says

    December 5, 2013 at 4:29 pm

    Oh, I just love all of these pictures! WDW is our favorite place to go but we have never been for Christmas since my husband works in retail. Gorgeous!

  14. Angela says

    December 5, 2013 at 5:24 pm

    I absolutely love Disney in December! It’s been a couple of years since I’ve been there for the holidays. I might just have to plan for next year.

  15. Pam says

    December 5, 2013 at 6:04 pm

    Those photos are beautiful. I would love to visit Disney just to be warm and see the sites.

  16. brett says

    December 5, 2013 at 7:01 pm

    i WILL get to disney world for christmas one year. somday.

  17. Janel says

    December 5, 2013 at 7:23 pm

    That carousel horse is seriously all chocolate?? That is amazing!!!

  18. Melanie a/k/a CrazyMom says

    December 5, 2013 at 7:30 pm

    I just love Disney during this time of the year; this is usually when we go.. Sooo beautiful …Thanks for sharing

  19. Stefani says

    December 5, 2013 at 7:37 pm

    I would love to see any Disney park in December. I remember going as a child and the lights were so amazing!

  20. Jennifer Soltys says

    December 5, 2013 at 10:34 pm

    That does look like a lot of holiday magic! I love how they hung all of the wreaths. So pretty!!

  21. Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says

    December 6, 2013 at 1:25 am

    It makes me happy to see all these photos and I am planning on going there for holiday time one of these years. I just have to!

  22. Shell Feis says

    December 6, 2013 at 3:00 am

    Wow, it’s so beautiful! I have always wanted to go to Disney during the holiday season. &That chocolate sculpture work is AMAZING!

  23. Carlee C says

    December 6, 2013 at 6:45 am

    I love the photos. Disney is a magical place for sure but when you add Christmas, it becomes even better.

  24. Lisa @bitesforbabies says

    December 13, 2013 at 8:25 am

    I always equate Disney with summer (or at least really hot weather!). I never would have thought of going in December…it looks magical!

    • Cheryl says

      December 13, 2013 at 11:03 am

      Oh it was hot enough for tshirts and shorts during part of our visit Lisa. 🙂 So it’s somewhat summer-ish (especially when you compare it to the weather we have right now! LOL)

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