Archive for September 22nd, 2009

There are some traditions worth keeping wherever you may find yourself during the holidays.  At Walt Disney World, the familiar Christmas dinner is served as an option at many restaurants throughout the parks and resorts on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Of course, the Liberty Tree Tavern in the Magic Kingdom celebrates this favorite meal year round with turkey, mashed potatoes, and stuffing as part of the everyday menu.  Turkey is also regular fare at the Garden Grill in EPCOT.

A number of venues, including many of the Signature restaurants such as the California Grill, Artist Point, and Citricos, have a special prix fixe holiday menu.  Some offer holiday items as well as a la carte, while others serve only the holiday meal on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Most buffets feature holiday items in addition to the usual array of choices.  Those looking for “tradition” with a twist can find the enormous turkey legs at carts located in the parks.  If you’re planning a visit over Christmas in 2009, contact your travel agent, or call 407-939-3463 (407-WDW-DINE) for more information.  The 90-day window will still be in effect for the holiday this year, and it will open up in just a few days.  These reservations go very quickly, so be sure to make your plans early.

While you may come across some mistletoe growing in the water oaks of Florida, we suggest you bring along your own.  Holding a sprig over the head of a character makes for some great holiday photos, and decorations brought from home add a bit of Christmas cheer to your hotel room.  You can also order a Christmas tree from the Disney florist which arrives complete with lights and decorations.  Disney will pack it up and ship it to your house at the end of your vacation.

If you’re lucky enough to be staying in a suite at a Walt Disney World Resort over the holidays, most will already be decorated in keeping with the themes of the hotel.