INFO: Every Way to Celebrate the Holidays Virtually with Disney

The holiday season is here, and with it the celebration of traditions new and old—and for us at D23, that usually means adding some extra Disney magic while we deck the halls. If you’re looking for some extra pixie dust during your at-home celebrations, look no further! We’ve rounded up all the ways you can get holly and jolly the Disney way, from tasty recipes to festive films.

Ring In a Season of Magic with D23
We’re bringing the seasonal celebrations to you, wherever you might be! Check out our Season of Magic page for fun crafts, recipes, articles, and more to help spread holiday cheer from the comfort of your own home. Plus, check back in every day through December 23 to discover a new prize you might be able to win in our Season of Magic Sweepstakes

Join Us for a Virtual Holiday Party
If you’re a D23 Gold Member (or thinking about becoming one), we’ve got a special holiday event just for you! Tune in on December 8 to watch our virtual holiday party celebrating the new book, Holiday Magic at the Disney Parks. Join authors Graham Allan, Becky Cline, and Charlie Price as they take us on a holly, jolly tour of the holiday traditions at Disney Parks around the world. Get more details here.

Calling All Festive Foodies
All year, Disney Parks Blog has been sharing recipes for some of our favorite Disney Parks treats, and the holiday season is no exception. Make sure to visit their Disney Magic Moments site throughout the month to see what treats you need to try. Want to get cooking right away? Why not try your hand at their Gingerbread Cream Cheese Muffins, make a masterpiece with their guide to making Disney-themed charcuterie boards, or start your cookie collection early with some of their favorite cookie recipes!

Daily Surprises from Disneyland Paris
The Disney Parks magic doesn’t stop there—our friends at Disneyland Paris have created the coolest virtual advent calendar, with a special surprise every day leading up to Christmas! Check it out now, and keep checking every day to see what new surprise is in store.

Play Holiday Tunes with Extra Magic
If you’ve already decked your halls and cooked up classic treats, the only thing left to do to finish making your home a winter wonderland is to play some festive tunes! Good thing Disney Music has put together the perfect playlist of music for “that time of year.” Get details on how to stream it here.

Tune In to Classic and New Holiday Favorites
No holiday celebration is complete without gathering around the TV to watch a festive film or special celebrating the season! This year is full of Season’s Streamings, including a slate of holiday new arrivals on Disney+. Whether you’re rewatching your favorite The Simpsons holiday episodes are piecing together a new holiday tradition with The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special, there’s something on Disney+ for everyone to stream.

Head to Hulu to you can check out their Holidays section and re-watch favorites and discover new classics, including Happiest Season, Snow Buddies, and some very cute seasonal scenic involving puppies and kittens.

Over at Freeform, the fan-favorite “25 Days of Christmas” programming block is back with more of your holiday favorites you can watch all month leading up to Christmas. Check out their full schedule here. Leave room in your holiday viewing schedule for special content airing on ABC and streaming on the DisneyNOW app, too!

About the Author: DBTN - FOUNDER, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF OF DBTN

My enthusiasm for all things Disney all started when my parents took our family to WDW for a vacation. My first trip was at age 13. Since that first time, I have made a trip to WDW almost every year from age 13. As far as I knew there was only one place to vacation! My fascination with WDW began on that first trip. I wanted to know how things at WDW operated and what made it so magical. I wanted to know details like how many people worked there and the length of the monorail track. It is that fascination that fueled my interest in WDW. Each year that my family vacationed at WDW, I learned more about WDW as they built more parks and added more attractions. I am not the average fan; I want to know all the details and I love researching the facts of WDW. I research facts through the Internet, books and DVDs. To me, the best part is to conduct research trip at WDW. After college, my father was transferred to Orlando and I moved with my parents. Seeking employment, I applied for a job at WDW. I passed the first rounds of interviews and was proud to join the Disney family as a security cast member! The job was great. It included Disney-specific training and security training before assuming four duties: driving a security vehicle, standing a post, working in a resort or walking a park or other area. Sometimes I even had special duties like working the Epcot Christmas Processional. I would escort the celebrity guests from backstage to onstage. Interestingly, every cast member is given a WDW fact book monthly to aid in answering guest questions. The pocket book contained great Disney facts that added more fuel for my thirst of Disney facts. Well, all-good things must come to end so we moved back to NJ. In the summer of 2010 I moved back to Florida I am now living in Orlando less then 15 minutes from WDW and living the dream and have fun along the way. Favorite Park – Magic Kingdom Favorite Character – Mickey Mouse Favorite restaurant – California Grill Favorite attraction – Toy Story Mania Favorite resort – Bay Lake Tower / Contempoary First time at a disney park – 1976 & have been every year since Who was on your first disney trip – My entire family Favorite disney memory – My first trip and my first trip with my kids How far do you live from disney now – 15 minutes When is your next Disney trip? – every weekend Favorite Disney Movie – Jungle Book & Toy Story

INFO: Every Way to Celebrate the Holidays Virtually with Disney