The Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll returns Nov. 11 with 16 character trees, including new Bluey, Monsters, Inc., and Hallmark trees. It’s free and runs through Jan. 3, 2027.
Bluey is getting her own Christmas tree at Disney World.
The Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll returns Wednesday, Nov. 11, with 16 character-themed trees, including three new ones for Bluey, Monsters, Inc. and Hallmark, according to Mickey Visit. It runs through Sunday, Jan. 3, 2027.
The stroll is free to enjoy.
What is the Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll?
A walk-around holiday tradition. Disney decorators dress full-size Christmas trees with ornaments themed to different characters, as if each character decorated its own tree, Mickey Visit reported.
The trees are spread across Disney Springs, so the stroll doubles as a scavenger hunt.
What trees are in the 2026 Christmas Tree Stroll?
All 16, according to Mickey Visit:
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Bluey (new)
Disney Villains
Encanto
Fantasia
Frozen
Hallmark Christmas Tree (new)
Monsters, Inc. (new)
Lilo & Stitch
The Lion King
Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse
Moana
The Princess and the Frog
Star Wars
Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas
Toy Story
Larger, non-character trees also stand outside the Orange Garage, in Town Center and at the Marketplace.
Why are there new Bluey, Monsters, Inc. and Hallmark trees?
Each one ties into current Disney news, Mickey Visit said. Bluey made her way to Disney’s Animal Kingdom earlier this year, and Monsters, Inc. is getting its own land, Monstropolis, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, set to open in 2027.
The Hallmark tree celebrates Holiday Ever After, a Hallmark Christmas movie set at Walt Disney World. It premieres Saturday, Nov. 28, according to Attractions Magazine.
How do you find all the trees at Disney Springs?
Grab a free map and stickers. They’re available at Disney Springs brochure racks and at several shops and restaurants, according to Mickey Visit. Find every tree to earn a surprise.
The Princess and the Frog tree is a fun stop this year too, since Disney just confirmed a new Princess and the Frog special for Disney+ is in production.
Does Disney Springs have Santa?
Yes. Santa’s Marketplace meet-and-greets run from Nov. 11 through Dec. 24, near Disney’s Pin Traders, Mickey Visit reported.
Guests join through a virtual queue in the My Disney Experience app, which opens at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.
What else is new for the holidays at Disney Springs?
Jock Lindsey’s Holiday Hangar Bar serves a festive menu from Tuesday, Nov. 10, through Jan. 11, 2027. A Hallmark holiday pop-up shop is also open for the season.
Halloween is hanging on a little longer, though. Disney Springs’ Halloween entertainment and bar overlay run through Monday, Nov. 9, making it “the last holdout of Halloween at Walt Disney World,” Mickey Visit said.
Do you need a ticket for Disney Springs?
No. Disney Springs is Walt Disney World’s shopping, dining and entertainment district, and it’s free to enter. Parking in its garages is free too, making the Tree Stroll one of the easiest holiday traditions to enjoy without a park ticket.
What are other holiday events at Walt Disney World?
Plenty. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party starts Nov. 8 at Magic Kingdom, and Disney Jollywood Nights runs at Hollywood Studios starting Nov. 7. EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays begins Nov. 27.
Tips for the Disney Springs Tree Stroll
Go in the evening, when the trees and Disney Springs lights glow brightest. Weeknights are usually less crowded than weekends, and it’s a great free activity on an arrival or departure day.
Article compiled with the help of the Pirates & Princesses newsroom.
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Hat Tips:
Mickey Visit, Blake Taylor (Nov. 7, 2026), the Tree Stroll dates, full tree list, new trees, maps, Santa’s Marketplace, Jock Lindsey’s and Halloween overlay
Attractions Magazine (2026), the Holiday Ever After premiere date and holiday party dates
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