A little planning.
A lot of magic.
Your family’s Christmas playbook. Favorite stories, delicious discoveries, and time to enjoy it all—chosen with you in mind.
ARRIVING DECEMBER 20 · MEMORIES TOGETHER
Five days. Your kind of magic.
A simple starting plan. Choose your favorites first; we’ll shape the details around what matters most.
Grand Floridian dinnerTUESDAY · DEC22Disney SpringsFood, shopping & flexibilityDinner options:
3:30 PM Raglan Road
OR 6:00 PM JaleoWEDNESDAY · DEC23Animal KingdomWildlife & wonderTHURSDAY · DEC24EPCOTChristmas Eve discoveries
Make room for your meals.
Dinner at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. This meal is outside Magic Kingdom: allow time to leave the park, travel to the resort, and check in. Keep the afternoon flexible around dinner; any return to the park comes afterward.
Restaurant details ↗Option A: Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant — 3:30 PM
OR Option B: Jaleo — 6:00 PM
These are alternative dinner reservations, not two planned meals. The family’s choice will determine whether the Tree Stroll and shopping fit best before or after dinner. Once decided, review the unused reservation’s cancellation terms and release it.
The Magical, Balanced Adventure
Your family’s survey results bring together storytelling, a little excitement, memorable food, and a comfortable pace. These three perspectives help us choose experiences for the whole crew.
Find your family’s favorites.
Start with two ideas in each category. Open anything that catches your eye, then make your selections in the checklist.
A day with a little breathing room.
Keep Disney Springs flexible after your Magic Kingdom day. Let the family choose a meal, a little shopping, and a seasonal treat.
- Dinner decision: Raglan Road at 3:30 PM or Jaleo at 6:00 PM. Choose one of the current reservations, then plan your stroll around it.
- Christmas Tree Stroll: explore 20 themed trees with a complimentary map and stickers. Return the completed map at a participating location for a complimentary surprise, while supplies last. The specific 2026 prize is not yet confirmed.
- After dark: look for nightly snowfall in Town Center and seasonal roaming entertainment.
- Optional Santa stop: near Disney’s Pin Traders, announced through December 24. Check the day’s access instructions and times.
- Browse together: set a souvenir budget before shopping.
- Holiday tasting idea: Gingerbread Crème Brûlée at Amorette’s Patisserie is listed in Disney’s 2026 holiday guide; check availability.
Disney Springs holiday season: November 11, 2026–January 3, 2027. Tree Stroll and entertainment are complimentary.
Official holiday activities ↗2026 map and completion-surprise report ↗
More flavors to choose from.
Additional suggestions only. Briana was unable to secure reservations at these restaurants; neither is booked for your family. Keep your existing dinner options until an alternative is confirmed.
Waterfront table-service dining with seafood, steaks, chops, and pasta. A broad American-style menu gives the family a different direction from the current Irish and Spanish options.
Explore the restaurant and menu ↗Pan-Asian table-service dining with sushi and dishes drawing on Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and other Asian cuisines. A good option to consider if the family wants a wider range of flavors to explore together.
Explore the menu ↗Get ready for the good stuff.
Before you go
Use this theme park essentials list as you pack and plan any purchases before departure.
- Measure children’s heights before choosing rides with minimums.
- Buy reusable ponchos with sturdy hoods; pack them for Tiana’s.
- Confirm tickets, dining decisions, and transport for each day.
- Pack walking shoes, chargers, and layers; check the forecast near departure.
Build your family list
- Browse the recommendations together.
- Mark each experience Must do, If time, or Skip in the shared spreadsheet.
- Use Family Notes to identify your top three must-dos per park and any concerns.
- Briana can use those choices to shape each day’s priorities.
What would make this trip special?
These ideas are your starting point. Choose what sounds good to your family, and leave room for a little discovery.