🎄Christmas at Disney is beautiful, magical, and truly amazing.
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| With my dad at the Grand Floridian. |
One of my favorite holiday traditions at Walt Disney World is tree viewing, especially the stunning Christmas trees found in the Disney resort lobbies. These trees aren’t just decorations — they’re experiences. Each one reflects the heart and personality of the resort it lives in.
If you’re a first-time Disney tree viewer, or even a longtime Disney lover looking for a peaceful holiday evening, the Monorail Loop resorts are the perfect place to start.
🎄My Favorite Way to See the Disney Christmas Trees
Step 1: Start at Disney Springs
Step 2: Contemporary Resort
Step 3: Polynesian Village Resort
Step 4: Grand Floridian Resort
Step 5: Magic Kingdom Entrance
Bonus Stop: Wilderness Lodge
🎄Why I Love This So Much
No lines.No pressure.
I like to keep it simple, relaxed, and magical — no park ticket required.
Begin your evening at Disney Springs and hop on a bus to the Contemporary Resort. This feels like the official kickoff to the night.
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| Outside at the Contemporary Resort. |
The Contemporary’s Christmas tree is bold, modern, and festive — just like the resort itself. Standing in that open lobby with the monorail gliding overhead already feels like Christmas has officially begun.
Next, take the monorail to the Polynesian. Their holiday décor feels warm, tropical, and cozy all at once — Christmas with a laid-back island twist. It’s peaceful, welcoming, and one of my favorite stops.
Then continue on to the Grand Floridian. This tree is pure classic Christmas — elegant, timeless, and absolutely breathtaking. The lobby feels like stepping into a vintage holiday postcard.
Hop off at the Magic Kingdom entrance just to soak in the atmosphere. You don’t need to enter the park — just being there, surrounded by music, lights, and holiday energy, is part of the experience.
🎄BONUS TIP
If you have time and energy, this is a must. Take a boat ride over to Wilderness Lodge to see one of the most stunning Christmas trees on Disney property. Tall, rustic, and glowing — it feels like Christmas in a mountain lodge straight out of a storybook.
When you’re done, simply grab a bus back to Disney Springs and head home full of holiday joy.
There’s no rushing.
Just walking, noticing, remembering, and enjoying. It’s a reminder that Disney magic isn’t only found inside the parks — sometimes it’s waiting quietly in a lobby, glowing under twinkling lights.
If you’re looking for an easy, joyful way to experience Christmas at Disney, this is one of my absolute favorite traditions — and one I recommend every year.
Michelle Spanos
Travel Agent and lover of the entrance and train station at Magic Kingdom.
