Get in the festive spirit this year at Walt Disney World’s Disney Springs. There are plenty of stores here to purchase some memorable Christmas gifts, as well as an array of restaurants for a special Christmas meal and lots of activities for families.

Here are some of the FREE activities and experiences to keep the kids entertained:

Christmas Tree Trail

(11am-11pm daily, until 5th January 2020)

Wander through a magical trail of Disney-inspired Christmas trees, along with festive music and falling ‘snow’. With 22 beautifully-decorated trees to discover, there will be lots of photo ops available. Look out for the new Aladdin and Lion King Christmas trees for 2019 too!

Stitch’s Holiday Gift Hunt

(11am-11pm daily, until 5th January 2020)

A great activity for the kids, Stitch’s Holiday Gift Hunt will get them searching around Disney Springs for the items from Stitch’s lost gift list! A booklet, including map and stickers are available to pick up at various locations here, including Amorette’s Patisserie, Once Upon A Toy, Rainforest Cafe and Super Hero Headquarters, just to name a few. Follow the clues on the map to find 12 hidden gifts for Stitch, which can then be marked in the booklet with a sticker. Once all lost gifts have been located, the kids can collect a festive surprise!

HOLIDAY HINT - Spend a little more time gazing at the Mickey & Minnie tree. It just may contain the clue you’re looking for.

Meet Santa Claus at Santa’s Chalet

(11am-11pm daily, until 24th December 2019)

It wouldn’t be Christmas without a visit to the man in the red suit! Santa has set up a chalet this year at Disney Springs to meet with all children, to find out what they want for Christmas. Located near the Christmas Tree Trail, this is a magical opportunity for the kids to meet and have a photo with Santa Claus. Professional photos are also available.

HINT - There’s no need to pre-book online. Guests can leave their phone number with one of the elves at the chalet and they will text when it’s your time to visit.

Why not add these festive activities to your Orlando itinerary this Christmas? Disney Springs is a great low-cost day out with the family, as it is free to enter and free to park too. Our latest blog Top 10 Things to Do in Orlando at Christmas should also give you some ideas for your Christmas break away in the Sunshine State.

Photo credits: All photos from Disney Parks websites