Disney Date Idea #42 Resort Holiday Decorations

Nov 15, 2018

You don’t have to go into the Disney Parks to find holiday magic! The Disney resorts are just bursting with holiday spirit. You can head to the Grand Floridian to see giant gingerbread houses, chocolate sculptures at the Beach Club, or the towering tree at Animal Kingdom Lodge. There’s so much to see!

Cost: Free!

Duration: This could be a solid full day if you wanted to. Doing one section of resorts would probably be four to six hours.

Best Food Option: The gingerbread cookies at the Grand Floridian!

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