Overview

• New pieces from Inside the Magic, Disney Fanatic, and Disney Dining speculate that Animal Kingdom is the leading candidate for Disney’s next seasonal party.
• Animal Kingdom currently lacks a dedicated, ticketed holiday event, unlike Magic Kingdom’s Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and Hollywood Studios’ Jollywood Nights.
• Concepts floated include celebrations of global winter traditions, cultural performances in Africa and Asia, and a bioluminescent holiday overlay in Pandora.
• Ideas also mention a nighttime spectacle at the Tree of Life and possible attraction overlays such as a wintry Expedition Everest.
• Writers argue the event could attract both families and adults, round out the resort’s holiday lineup, and potentially outdraw the more niche Jollywood Nights.