As October arrives, Disney World begins preparing for the upcoming holiday season, which is expected to attract many visitors. While regular dining reservations remain unavailable until sixty days before a trip, several special holiday experiences can be booked immediately. Two current deals include a 20% discount on select resort rooms and a free Park Hopper add-on for Disney+ subscribers on specific room-and-ticket packages. Visitors can choose from three distinct ways to dine with Santa, ranging from a festive dinner at The Cake Bake Shop to a dinosaur-themed breakfast at T-Rex Cafe. Additionally, Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante offers a family-style breakfast with Santa, while Fort Wilderness Resort provides holiday sleigh rides. These popular holiday experiences are expected to fill up quickly, prompting recommendations for early booking. Guests can find detailed information and reservation links on the respective websites for each event.
Key Points:
- Guests can save up to 20% on select rooms with the Disney Resorts Collection this holiday season.
- Disney+ subscribers enrolled in the Disney+ Perks program can receive a FREE Park Hopper add-on and save up to 25% on rooms when purchasing a 4-night, 4-day room-and-ticket package.
- Dinner with Santa at The Cake Bake Shop is available on November 24th, December 1st, 8th, and 15th, 2026.
- Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante in Disney Springs hosts Breakfast with Santa on select dates from December 12th through December 24th, 2026.
- The Breakfast with Santa event at T-Rex Cafe takes place on December 18th, 19th, and 20th, 2026.
- Holiday sleigh rides at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground are available from December 1st through December 30th, 2026, excluding Christmas Eve.
- Sleigh rides can fit up to 4 adults, or 2 adults and 3 small children, with prices starting at $80.