{"id":58102,"date":"2017-11-15T12:00:13","date_gmt":"2017-11-15T17:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/?p=58102"},"modified":"2022-04-09T00:19:03","modified_gmt":"2022-04-09T04:19:03","slug":"resort-hopping-the-ultimate-christmas-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/resort-hopping-the-ultimate-christmas-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"Resort Hopping the Ultimate Christmas Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It is not difficult to get into the spirit of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/walt-disney-world\/planning\/events\/holidays\/holidays-walt-disney-world-resort-hotels\/\">season at Walt Disney World Resorts<\/a>.\u00a0All properties are spruced up with elaborate holiday decorations, and it is absolutely worth your time to go resort hopping. \u00a0Liliane Opsomer, coauthor of\u00a0<em><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2hrJUSv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids<\/a>,\u00a0<\/em>takes us on a tour of some of her favorite resorts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wilderness Lodge<\/strong>\u00a0has a four-story-high Christmas tree decorated with Native American-inspired ornaments.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-58103 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Wilderness-Lodge-at-Christmas.jpg\" alt=\"resort hopping\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Wilderness-Lodge-at-Christmas.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Wilderness-Lodge-at-Christmas-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Over at <strong>Fort Wilderness Campground,\u00a0<\/strong>you will be in awe when you see how guests have decorated their RVs. It is a bit like taking a Christmas lights tour in your hometown.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-58104\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Ft-Wilderness-Camp-at-Christmas.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Ft-Wilderness-Camp-at-Christmas.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Ft-Wilderness-Camp-at-Christmas-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you are a gingerbread fan, don\u2019t miss the gingerbread carousel at <strong>Disney\u2019s Beach Club Resort <\/strong>and the amazing life-size gingerbread house at the <strong>Grand Floridian.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-58105\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Gingerbread-Carousel4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Gingerbread-Carousel4.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Gingerbread-Carousel4-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A five-story tree dominates the lobby, an orchestra plays Yuletide music, and choirs regularly perform, bringing Christmas cheer.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-58106\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Concert-in-front-of-GF-tree.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Concert-in-front-of-GF-tree.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Concert-in-front-of-GF-tree-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>At <strong>Disney\u2019s Yacht Club,<\/strong> the Christmas tree is adorned with nautical-inspired ornaments, and the whimsical Christmas village display comes with a running train.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-58107\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Yacht-Club-Tree-detail.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Yacht-Club-Tree-detail.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Yacht-Club-Tree-detail-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n\n<p>As you enter the huge lobby of <strong>Disney\u2019s Animal Kingdom Lodge,<\/strong> feast your eyes on a giant Christmas tree. Soaring best describes this tree decorated with African-inspired ornaments. The entire resort is decked with lit garlands, spectacular holiday wreaths, and uniquely decorated smaller trees found throughout the\u00a0public rooms, shops, and restaurants.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-58108\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/IMG_2960.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/IMG_2960.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/IMG_2960-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/IMG_2960-400x400.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>At <strong>Port Orleans French Quarter,<\/strong>\u00a0Mardi Gras colors are elegantly incorporated into all the holiday finery.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-58109\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Tree-French-Quarter-Port-Orleans.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Tree-French-Quarter-Port-Orleans.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Tree-French-Quarter-Port-Orleans-300x400.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-58110\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Tree-Port-Orleans-French-Quarter-Detail.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Tree-Port-Orleans-French-Quarter-Detail.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Tree-Port-Orleans-French-Quarter-Detail-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>No matter what resort you visit, the magic and the spirit of Christmas fills the air. If you are staying at a resort during the holidays, make sure to check with the concierge about special events, such as concerts, Christmas cookie decorating, visits with Santa, and more.<\/p>\n<p>Stay tuned for more installment of Yuletide happenings as we discover the most wonderful time of the year at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/2017\/11\/christmas-magic-kingdom\/\">Disney&#8217;s Magic Kingdom<\/a>, the new\u00a0International Festival of the Holidays at Epcot, Christmas at Disney Springs, Disney&#8217;s Hollywood Studios, and more.<\/p>\n<p><em>What&#8217;s your favorite Walt Disney World Resort to visit during the holiday season and why? Share in the comments. <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Did you like this article? Make sure to share it with your friends! 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