The holiday season at Disney Animal Kingdom debuts on November 13 with numerous festive attractions and events. Visitors can view a 55-foot Christmas tree located outside the main gates, which includes a spinning Chip n Dale snow globe. Animal Kingdom presents the Merry Menagerie show featuring arctic puppets and various animals such as penguins and polar bears. A new 10-minute musical projection show called Tree of Life Awakenings begins on November 1, 2026 and runs nightly during the season. Guests can meet Santa Claus at his Holiday Grove opposite Finding Nemo Theater in the Wild and sample holiday-themed food and drinks. Seasonal food items become available starting November 6 for visitors to enjoy. Mickey and Minnie Mouse will appear in holiday safari outfits at Adventurers Outpost for guest interactions. A free downloadable guide offers showtimes, food prices, and wait time tips for planning the holiday visit.
Key Points:
- The holiday season at Animal Kingdom begins on November 13 with a 55-foot Christmas tree located beyond security and before the main gates.
- The Merry Menagerie seasonal show features arctic puppets and animals including penguins, polar bears, arctic foxes, and seals appearing multiple times daily starting around 9:45 AM.
- Tree of Life Awakenings is a 10-minute musical projection show that begins on November 1, 2026 and runs from dusk to close most nights during the season.
- Santa Claus will be located at the Holiday Grove across from Finding Nemo at the Theater in the Wild where guests can meet him and sample holiday food and drinks.
- Seasonal holiday food items arrive starting November 6 and Mickey and Minnie Mouse appear in holiday safari outfits at Adventurers Outpost.