Animal Kingdom getting special makeover for the 2019 holiday season

The holidays at the Walt Disney World Resort has always been my favorite time of year to visit. And, it has been years since Animal Kingdom has really been transformed for the holiday season. (Who remembers Mickey’s Jingle Jungle Parade?)

Now, Disney announced, the theme park will have new entertainment and holiday decor in every land starting Nov. 8, 2019.

Here’s the breakdown.

Discovery Island

Discovery Island will be filled with sparkling white holiday decorations. Colorful, animal-inspired luminaries will line the rooftops, and wireframe lanterns in the shape of birds will be perched throughout the area. During the day, Discovery Island springs to life with a holiday gathering of winter animals, realized in the form of life-size, artisan-sculpted puppets. Reindeer, foxes, polar bears, penguins and more will interact with guests, accompanied by musicians.

At night, the rooftop luminaries and bird lanterns all around Discovery Island bring a warm and festive glow to the entire village. The Tree of Life will awaken with a series of wintry tales, complemented by holiday-inspired music. Between awakening moments, the Tree of Life will shimmer and sparkle throughout the night.

Dinoland, U.SA.

Disney character friends gathered for Donald’s Dino-Bash! get into the spirit with colorful holiday decorations in the style of Donald Duck and each of his pals, and at night, there will be a Holiday Hoopla Dance Party with Chip ‘n Dale.

Asia

The residents of Anandapur have decorated the theatre district in celebration of Diwali, the holiday festival of lights in India. Glowing flowers, lanterns and more will illuminate the square between Anandapur Theater and the waterfront stage.

Harambe

There will be a unique holiday presentation, blending the inspiration and style of western traditions with the colors and textiles of authentic African celebrations. The various groups appearing throughout Harambe will be in holiday-inspired costumes and special music.

PANDORA – THE WORLD OF AVATAR

Even this far away planet, where the expats living and working on the moon of Pandora will have some Christmastime cheer with a display at Pongu Pongu of kitschy holiday décor, combining vintage pieces from Earth with items handcrafted from materials indigenous to Pandora.