By Jocelyn Buhlman
There are lots of ways to cool down on a hot July day: ice cream, a pool party, a strategically planned trip to a Disney park, or even adding a little bit of winter magic… It’s true—nothing chases away the dog days of summer like Christmas in July! We experienced holiday cheer at Walt Disney World today, through sneak peeks into some of the parks’ holiday offerings that are coming this fall. So pull on your winter scarves, shake your jingle bells, and turn on some merry tunes, because here’s a special Christmas in July celebration just for you.
A Blizzard of New Merchandise
So much new holiday-themed merchandise was unveiled that you’ll want to make a shopping list and check it twice! From stockings featuring fan-favorite characters like Stitch and the Hatbox Ghost, to an adorable Baymax tangled up in lights, there’s a little something for everyone in the new holiday merchandise coming to Disney parks.
Tsumthing Merry and Bright
Caught up in the pin-collecting craze? Better start writing your wishlist now! In addition to a new line of adorable pins featuring our favorite Disney characters dressed in their holiday pajamas, Disney Parks Merchandise will also be offering a line of Mickey’s Christmas Carol Tsum Tsum pins. Now you can go from stacking those irresistible plushies in real life to stacking up pins in your collection.
Drink Up to a Happy Hanukkah!
The brand-new Mickey- and Hanukkah-themed glassware had us spinning with excitement! Decorated with stained-glass style art featuring dreidels and our favorite mouse, this set will keep your winter decorations full of Disney holiday magic!
A Delish Depiction
The fantastical gingerbread displays around Disney parks every holiday season are a highlight of Disney’s wintertime decorations. New this year, Amorette’s Patisserie will have extra-special holiday spirit with a gingerbread representation of Disney Springs.
Decorations Fit for Royalty
Is your tree in need of some princess power? Why not add this pink—or is it blue?—handbag that evokes Princess Aurora to your collection of merry decorations. It’s one from a line of new ornaments representing handbags inspired by some of your favorite Disney characters!
The More Magic, the Merrier
Celebrating the holiday season at Walt Disney World will be even more magical in 2017! In addition to the return of the Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! spectacular, Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be celebrating the season with two new special holiday experiences (to be announced!) Over in Epcot’s World Showcase, the Mexico Pavilion will have a new entertainment experience themed to Las Posadas as part of the annual Holidays Around the World celebration.
These are just some of the new offerings that guests can look forward to for the holidays this year. In the meantime, head on over to the Disney Springs Marketplace, where guests can experience Christmas in July through July 30!
