Tree of Life Awakenings is a seasonal light show projected onto the Tree of Life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The first performance of the season is scheduled for November 1, 2026, which coincides with the end of daylight saving time in the United States. Because clocks fall back one hour on that date, dusk will occur within the park operating hours, allowing guests to view the show at night. A compiled schedule includes opening shows, park operating hours, and crowd levels through November 13, 2026. The holiday season officially begins at Walt Disney World on Friday, November 13, when Tree of Life Awakenings transitions to a special holiday tag. Shows run approximately every ten minutes during the scheduled performance windows throughout the season.
Key Points:
- Tree of Life Awakenings is a seasonal light show projected on the Tree of Life in Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
- The first show of the season is scheduled for November 1, 2026.
- November 1, 2026 is the same day the U.S. observes daylight savings time and clocks fall back one hour.
- Friday, November 13 is the official start of the holidays in Walt Disney World.
- Shows run approximately every 10 minutes during the scheduled times.