Animal Kingdom Completes 2025 Holiday Makeover With Entrance Tree and Returning Shows
Handcrafted ornaments with land‑specific details keep the festive rollout aligned to the park’s natural aesthetic plus Na’vi storytelling.
Overview
- As of Nov. 7, the park’s towering Christmas tree is installed at the main entrance, confirming that Animal Kingdom’s holiday setup is complete.
- Discovery Island and nearby shops, including Discovery Trading Company, Island Mercantile, and Riverside Depot, display garlands, lanterns, and animal motifs tailored to the area.
- Pandora features natural‑material garlands and lights, an AMP suit with a Santa hat and beard, a Na’vi‑painted nutcracker, stockings, and a silver menorah at Pongu Pongu.
- Seasonal entertainment returns with Merry Menagerie puppets on Discovery Island and the Tree of Life Awakenings: Holiday Edition after dark.
- New murals and vibrant artwork provide winter‑themed photo backdrops, and Restaurantosaurus resumes a Santa meet‑and‑greet in DinoLand U.S.A.