Happy Christmas in July! While the holiday season officially takes over Walt Disney World each November and December, festive cheer can be found all year long thanks to a few special locations that keep the Christmas spirit alive 365 days a year. Whether you’re visiting in the heat of July or just can’t wait for the holidays, there are three main spots across Walt Disney World you can partake in yuletide joy no matter the season.
(Insert unrelated shameless Castle Dream Lights plug here)
Disney’s Days of Christmas | Disney Springs
Located in the Marketplace area of Disney Springs, Disney’s Days of Christmas is the largest and most festive of the year-round holiday stores.
This shop is packed wall-to-wall with ornaments, tree skirts, stockings, personalized holiday décor, and Disney character-themed holiday items. From Disney films and theme parks, to Star Wars, Marvel, and everything in-between, you’re sure to find something for your family’s Christmas tree!
You can also have ornaments customized with names or dates, perfect for commemorating special vacations or first visits! The cozy cabin-like atmosphere, complete with faux snow and garlands overhead, makes it a must-visit stop for Christmas fans.
Psst… Muppet fans: this is where I found the newer Muppet Christmas Carol Disney Sketchbook ornament!
Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe | Magic Kingdom
Tucked away in Liberty Square at Magic Kingdom, Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe offers a colonial twist on the holidays. Wreaths and garland are hung up year-round, inviting one and all to secure their ornament to commemorate their WDW vacation:
Themed to a series of quaint New England-style homes, this store offers many park and character-inspired ornaments and decor in a warm, rustic setting. You’ll find a wide array of Disney ornaments, holiday plush, and seasonal keepsakes – much of the same offerings as Disney Springs’ shop. This location also offers ornament personalization.
Die Weihnachts Ecke | Germany Pavilion at EPCOT
Translated as “The Christmas Corner,” Die Weihnachts Ecke in EPCOT’s Germany Pavilion brings authentic European Christmas traditions to life.
One of the highlights here is the famous pickle tree; a nod to the German-American tradition where a pickle ornament is hidden in the tree, and the first to find it receives an extra gift or good luck for the year! Several glittery pickle ornaments are also for sale here.
The shop features many handcrafted ornaments versus Disney-branded ones, including nutcrackers, glass decorations, and festive décor straight from Germany, making it feel like a mini Christmas market year-round.
There’s even a collection of EPCOT merchandise featuring Mickey and Minnie celebrating Weihnachten on holiday decor, apparel and home wares.
With these three merry destinations, Walt Disney World ensures that every day can feel a little like December… no matter when your vacation takes place.
