I never wanted to be that person that focused on Christmas before Halloween was even over, but I recently saw a reminder that kind of made me stress out a little bit. Don't panic, but after tomorrow, there are only 8 Fridays left until Christmas!
How many times have you spent countless hours searching, running around, and spending a small fortune to find just the right gift only to have it be opened on Christmas morning and then forgotten 5 minutes later? Every year when I am exhausted and deflated after this happens, I resolve that I won't do that again for the next Christmas. Truly, the best years have been the times when I have given the gift of travel to my family. The excitement of opening an adventure and the anticipation until it happens are priceless. Plus, we end up having memories and the gift of spending quality time together as we explore and enjoy our destinations together. I love when my family gets together and starts reminiscing about adventures we went on. My favorite is when a conversation begins with, "Remember when....." Remember when we got to see the Space Shuttle lift off while we were at Port Canaveral on the Disney Wonder Cruise waiting to depart? Remember when they paused everything at Disneyland so we could watch the Space Shuttle Endeavor fly over slowly on the back of a 747? Remember when Mom could barely walk after Alex took her for a ride on the Tea Cups? Remember, remember, remember...... it is the best! We end up laughing, reminiscing and reliving the magical memories we had together. A lot of them have been with Disney.
You can give a gift of an adventure, or even better....what better way to kick off the holidays with a little pixie dust by planning a Disney trip for your whole family at the most magical place on earth during the holidays. That way, the work is done and you can actually enjoy making cookies, seeing the lights and focusing on the real meaning of Christmas.
The Disney Company is offering great deals for a holiday trip to Disneyworld before Christmas. I can help you book now and save 20% on rooms as you stay at the Disney Resorts this holiday season! This offer is valid for stays on most Sunday to Thursday nights from October 12th to November 20th, 2025; and most nights from November 23rd to December 25th, 2025. I can tell you what days the crowds will be lower and you can enjoy the holidays with the magic of Disney.
If you upgrade to a room-and-ticket package that includes non-discounted 4-day or longer standard theme park tickets, you’ll get a Walt Disney World Resort Dining & Shopping Promo Card. The card value varies based on hotel category. You will receive the following:
- $100 promo card for packages at Disney Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resort hotels
- $75 promo card for packages at Disney Moderate Resort hotels
- $50 promo card for packages at Disney Value Resort hotels
This promotion is a digital promo card that’s included with this special room and ticket offers and it can be used at certain dining and shopping locations during your Walt Disney World vacation. So, not only can you reduce the stress of your holiday shopping, you get reduce rates on rooms and you can get a discount when you purchase meals, treats, beverages and merchandise. It is a win/win situation!
There are a few special events that you can add on to your package to make your nights at Disney World even more memorable.
Disney Jollywood Nights
The first one is Disney Jollywood Nights, which is a separate-ticket holiday event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios which is held on select nights from November 8 to December 22, 2025. This event allows you to enjoy some of your favorite attractions with lower wait times, since the number of tickets for this event is limited. Meet Disney characters as they spread holiday cheer and enjoy extra special foods and drinks that are available only during this time of the year.
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
The second event is Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. This is also a separate-ticket holiday event but it is held at Magic Kingdom park on certain nights from November 7th to December 21st, 2025. Celebrate the season with Mickey Mouse and his friends at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party! At this event, you can enjoy festive entertainment, like Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks show. Watch Disney Characters celebrate during Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade. Take pictures with Disney characters dressed in their Christmas best. Enjoy yummy cookies and cocoa—available in select locations at no additional charge. Enjoy a winter wonderland as you watch snow falling on Main Street. Enjoy the Christmas holiday while you fly high in the sky on the Dumbo ride, or spin until you get sick on the Mad Hatter's Tea Cups or your other favorite rides.
You can also celebrate the holidays at the Disneyland Resort. It is decorated with millions of lights, wreaths and holiday decor that transforms each land, including the 60-foot Christmas tree on Main Street. Many attractions are decorated as well. It's A Small World is covered in twinkling lights, and the Haunted Mansion is completely transformed. It is also a great opportunity to meet Santa Claus himself! He visits the Redwood Creek Challenge Trail in Disney California Adventure Park and at the Fantasyland Theatre in the Disneyland Park. you can also visit him in the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort— November 28 to December 24, 2024. Santa can be found at the Pixar Place Hotel in the main lobby. In the Great Hall at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa as well as in the main lobby at the Disneyland Hotel. The best is when he makes an appearance in the grand finale of the Christmas Fantasy Parade. The parade includes prancing reindeer, marching toy soldiers, dancing gingerbread cookies, Mickey and Minnie, Anna, Elsa and Olaf, and the Disney Princesses who dance at the Candlelight Ball. I am a certified graduate of the College of Disney Knowledge Training Program and I have a wealth of information to share with you to plan an unforgettable adventure.
If Disney isn't your cup of tea, I can help you put together amazing adventures to a wonderful quiet Caribbean island, explore a European destination or a enjoy a fabulous all inclusive cruise. Make your Christmas a lot less stressful this year and actually enjoy it by giving your family a gift of adventure, quality time together and fabulous memories.
Every adventure tells a story - thanks for being a part of mine.
Always exploring,
