Father Christmas

There are so many delightful Christmas decorations throughout the World Showcase at EPCOT. This life-size Father Christmas can be found in the United Kingdom Pavilion. 

Santa Claus Is Coming To Town

Disney

There are so many fantastic Christmas movies. And many of them feature one of the most recognizable figures of Christmas: Santa Claus. Whether you know him as Santa, Father Christmas, or Saint Nicholas, his stories and adventures, both old and new, can make for great holiday watching. Here are a few of my favorite movies starring the loveable gift-giver with the belly that shakes like a bowl full of jelly.

First up are several different versions of Santa's origin story.

Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town - Fred Astaire, as the Postman, tells the story of how a baby named Claus became Santa in this Rankin Bass movie. After he's taken in by a family of toy-making elves and renamed Kris Kringle, he begins bringing toys to the village of Sombertown to bring joy to the children there. A series of adventures, and misadventures, lead him to meet the future Mrs. Claus, move to the North Pole, and become the jolly fellow we know and love. 

The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus - In this story by L. Frank Baum, author of the Wizard of Oz series, Santa began life as an infant abandoned near an enchanted forest. Baby Nicholas was taken in by a wood nymph named and raised him in a magical world. He learns about the sad and difficult world of humans, leading him to his lifelong gift-giving mission. This film features an amazing cast of voices, including Robby Benson, Dixie Carter, and Hal Holbrook.

Santa & Pete - This unique film has been one of my favorites since the first time I saw it. It tells the story of the Dutch Santa (portrayed by the amazing Hume Cronyn) and his helper, Black Peter. The story begins with master storyteller James Earl Jones as a Grandfather teaching his grandson about Santa and Pete. Full of wonderful references to the historical Santa, this story focuses on what happens when Santa and Pete arrive in the New World. Although Santa is rather set in his ways, their adventures in New Amsterdam force him to rethink his Christmas traditions.

Klaus - While rather unusual, this film is absolutely charming. Told by Jesper, the unwilling Postman of Smeerensburg, it's a story that proves "a true act of good will always spark another." Klaus is a lonely woodsman who lives far from town. Through a chance encounter, Jesper and Klaus begin delivering toys to the children of Smeerensburg, changing all their lives in the process.

And here are a few where Santa struggles with the dwindling Christmas spirit in the world.

The Year Without A Santa Claus - This is another classic from Rankin Bass. When Santa wakes up with a cold in December, he decides he won't deliver gift this year. In an effort to change his mind and show him that he's truly needed, Mrs Claus sends two elves, Jingle and Jangle, to Southtown. They get into all sorts of trouble along the way, meeting the Miser Brothers and Mother Nature before finally convincing Santa to take his annual Christmas ride.

Miracle on 34th Street - This is a wonderful story that can make anyone believe again. When he is hired to be Santa in the Macy's Thanksgiving day Parade, Kris Kringle is so wonderful, that they decide to keep him on as the official Santa of Macy's. With his help, everyone begins to put the spirit back into Christmas. But when he angers one of the employees, he is put on trial for insanity. Can his lawyer prove that he is "the one and only Santa Claus" or is he "just a nice old man with whiskers like mother said"?

Violent Night - This movie is definitely not for kids. It is rated R for violence and language. Santa is feeling very disillusioned with the world when he accidentally stumbles into a hostage situation involving a little girl who truly believes in Santa Claus, and her horrible extended family. In this version, Santa was once a Viking warrior, and he must put his old skills to work to save young Trudy and her family. It was recently announced that a sequel will be coming to theaters next Christmas. 

Next up, we have stories of new people taking on the role of Santa Claus, willingly or not.

The Santa Clause -  There's a lot to enjoy here with three movies and a two season series. Starring Tim Allen as Santa, these are great stories that support the existence of Santa Claus in an ever changing form.

• The Santa Clause tells how Scott Calvin, an executive for a toy company, became Santa, much to the delight of his son Charlie. 
• In The Santa Clause 2, Santa must seek a wife or he'll have to stop being Santa. 
• By The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause, Santa and Mrs. Claus are expecting a baby. Will Santa stay Santa or will he employ the "Escape Clause?" 
• The Santa Clauses Season 1 sees Scott Calvin once again struggling to stay Santa. He and his family love living at the North Pole, but worry that it might be time to hand the reins to someone new.
• In The Santa Clauses Season 2, Mad Santa seeks to take back the job of Santa Claus as Scott Calvin tries to prepare his son Cal for the role.

Arthur Christmas - This is a wonderful story about Christmas, magic, and the importance of family. Arthur is Santa's youngest son. He's a bit of a klutz and afraid of everything, but he has a good heart. On Christmas Eve, Santa and his oldest son, Steve, head out in a spaceship sleigh to deliver presents to the children of the world, with an efficient and modern flair. But this Christmas, a gift was left undelivered, and it seems only Arthur understands the importance of finding a gift from Santa under the tree on Christmas morning. So, Arthur, Grandsanta, and a wrapping elf named Bryony set out to make things right.

Noelle - Santa's daughter is full of the Christmas spirit, but a bit lost when it comes to her role at the North Pole. When her brother Nick begins training to become Santa, the results are disastrous, so she tries to help by suggesting he take a little vacation. Unfortunately, he decides not to come back, so Noelle must find him and convince him to return to save Christmas.

The Claus Family Trilogy - Young Jules is feeling lost after the sudden death of his father. His family has recently moved and he has just discovered that his grandfather Noël is Santa Claus. When he learns that he is meant to take over as Santa in a few years, he rebels, but eventually discovers the magic of Christmas. In the second film, Jules tries to help a young girl bring her family back together. And in the third, Jules' little sister Noor discovers that Noël is Santa, but can she keep the secret? 

And finally, we have the movies that are about Santa, but are told by Santa's companions.

Prep & Landing - When Prep and Landing Elves arrive in a child's home, their job is to get everything ready for the arrival of Santa. But when Wayne the elf is passed over for a promotion, he decides not to do his job, with disastrous results. 

Prep and Landing: Naughty vs Nice - There are two types of Elves that visit homes on Christmas Eve: Prep and Landing Elves who visit nice kids, and the Coal Elf Brigade who visit naughty kids. This year, Wayne must work with his Coal Elf baby brother Noel to stop a naughty kid from ruining Christmas for kids everywhere.

Red One - This is a wild and crazy ride of a movie, with lots of mythological Christmas characters and a fun story.   When Santa, code name Red One", goes missing, Calum Drift, his head of security, immediately begins searching for him. After reluctantly teaming up with bounty hunter (and Level 4 Naughty Lister) Jack O'Malley, they head off on an adventure to save Santa. 

Christmas Commercials 2024

Kroger

It's my favorite time of year again: the time to watch delightfully creative Christmas ads. There are so many amazing Christmas commercials every year that it's hard to know which to enjoy first. This first commercial is from Kroger. It celebrates the wisdom and kindness of a child.

In this ad from John Lewis, a woman goes on a trip through her past to find the perfect gift.

Aldi's Kevin the Carrot is back to save the Festive Spirit.

Barbour has once again partnered with Aardman's Shaun the Sheep for their Christmas ad.

Lidl's ad shares the magic and power of a Christmas wish.

This ad from Chevy isn't really about Christmas, but about family.

Marks & Spencer has brought back their Christmas fairy, along with the actress who provides her voice, Dawn French.

And Sainsbury's helped the BFG find the perfect Christmas feast.

Etsy used Where's Waldo to show that there's a perfect gift for everyone.

Waitrose had a two-part, mystery themed advert this year. First up, the crime...

and then the solution of who stole the Christmas pudding, er, "chilled dessert".

Asda shared a gnome-y story of Christmas helpers.

Tesco's ad sees a world made of gingerbread and Christmas memories.

And finally, Amazon's ad shows how dreams can come true, with a little help from your friends.

Amaury Guichon's Chocolate Ornament

Amaury Guichon

Amaury Guichon makes the most stunning sculptures out of chocolate. His latest creation is an enormous Christmas ornament complete with a multi-layer light up scene inside.  Amazing!

"All My Love" - Coldplay

Coldplay

The video for Coldplay's "All My Love" is truly beautiful. They filmed it at Dick Van Dyke's home, with his family around him, in honor of his birthday. He turned 99 this past week, and he's still singing and dancing. He's quite amazing!

Winnie the Pooh Christmas Quote

E.H. Shepard

"Christmas is a togethery sort of holiday," said Pooh.

"That's my favorite kind," said Piglet, "Togethery and Remembery."

Jock Lindsey’s Holiday Bar

One of my favorite places to visit at Disney World during the holiday season is Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Holiday Bar in Disney Springs. The decor is always kitschy, but it becomes even more over the top at Christmas. There are giant ornaments and tons of tinsel both inside and out, and a couple of enormous wreaths on the front of the building. This one with the giant Santa is my favorite. It's so retro and quirky!

Red One Is Surprisingly Fun

All images: Amazon

When I saw the first trailer for Red One, I will admit I wasn't too sure what to expect. Christmas & action movies aren't exactly a natural fit, though a few have succeeded: Die Hard takes place at a Christmas party, but isn't really about Christmas, and Violent Night stars Santa Claus, but really is violent, though entertaining. Red One is one wild and crazy ride of a movie, with lots of mythological Christmas characters and a fun story. I haven't laughed that much in ages. 

If you're still on the fence, check out this behind the scenes glimpse of the two main characters: Callum Drift and Jack O'Malley.

And here are the main characters. As you can see, there are quite a few Christmas characters you don't see too often, such as Gryla and Krampus.

Dwayne Johnson as Callum Drift, commander of ELF (Enforcement Logistics and Fortification)

Chris Evans as Jack O'Malley, bounty hunter, gambler, and Level 4 Naughty Lister

J.K. Simmons as Nick, Santa Claus

Bonnie Hunt as Mrs. Claus

Reinaldo Faberlle as ELF Agent Garcia

Lucy Liu as Zoe Harlow, Director of MORA

Kiernan Shipka as Gryla, the Winter Witch

Kristofer Hivju as Krampus, Dark Lord of Winter

Red One is available now on Amazon Prime. 

And while it's definitely not for kids, it's a fun addition to my Christmas movie list.

It Feels Like Christmas

Jim Henson Company

I love nearly every version of Dicken's A Christmas Carol. There's something delightful about discovering which twist each film will include. In the Muppet Christmas Carol, each of the ghosts is, quite appropriately, a Muppet. The Muppet version of the Ghost of Christmas Present is my absolute favorite of any film. He's just so jolly! Here, he's singing to Scrooge about what makes it feel like Christmas. 

The Muppet Christmas Carol is available on DisneyPlus.

Venom: The Last Dance At Home

Marvel

Eddie Brock and Venom's adventures together have come to an end. But, you can now relive the craziness of all three films in the comfort of your own home.

Here's the official synopsis from Marvel: 

In Venom: The Last Dance, Tom Hardy returns as Venom, one of Marvel’s greatest and most complex characters, for the final film in the trilogy. Eddie and Venom are on the run. Hunted by both of their worlds and with the net closing in, the duo are forced into a devastating decision that will bring the curtains down on Venom and Eddie's last dance.

Venom: The Last Dance is available to rent or purchase on various streaming platforms.

Venom is available on DisneyPlus and Venom: Lat There Be Carnage is on Starz.

That Christmas

Netflix/Locksmith Animation

It seems like there are a ton of new Christmas movies every year. Some are just OK, some are downright terrible, and a rare few are good enough to add to your official Christmas Viewing List. Netflix has had a few truly splendid Christmas movies in recent years. I thoroughly enjoy watching Klaus and Jingle Jangle every year, and this year's That Christmas is another I look forward to watching again. In true Netflix fashion, it's not your usual animated Christmas fare, but it is an unexpected delight.

Here's the official synopsis from Netflix:

Based on the charming trilogy of children's books by beloved multi award-winning writer/director Richard Curtis (Four Weddings and a Funeral, Notting Hill, Love Actually, Yesterday), "That Christmas" follows a series of entwined tales about family and friends, love and loneliness, and Santa Claus making a big mistake, not to mention an enormous number of turkeys!

That Christmas is available now on Netflix.

Joy To The World Doctor Who Style

BBC

The Doctor Who Christmas Specials are often the wildest and most fun episodes of the year. I always look forward to seeing what craziness the Doctor will get wrapped up in next. This episode looks to be filled with timey-wimey Christmas shenanigans. 

Here's the official synopsis from the BBC and Disney:

When Joy opens a secret doorway to the Time Hotel, she discovers danger, dinosaurs and the Doctor. But a deadly plan is unfolding across the Earth, just in time for Christmas.

Where has the Doctor been? What is going on in Joy’s hotel room? An old enemy of the Doctor’s is lurking in the wings and all of human history hangs in the balance. Can the Doctor save Christmas, everywhere, all at once?

The Doctor Who Christmas Special: "Joy to the World" arrives on DisneyPlus on December 25th.

That Christmas Quote

Locksmith Animation

I always think that Christmas is a bit like an emotional magnifying glass.

If you feel loved and happy, Christmas will make you feel even happier and more loved.

But if you feel alone and unloved, the magnifier gets to work and makes all those bad things bigger and worse.

- Santa Claus, That Christmas

Mickey’s Christmas Carol On Main Street

I love the decorated windows of the Emporium in the Magic Kingdom. There's always something fun to see. For Christmas, each window features a scene from Mickey’s Christmas Carol. In this window, Scrooge is quaking in his bed upon meeting Willie the Giant as the Ghost of Christmas Present.

I Don't Know What Christmas Is (But Christmastime Is Here)

Marvel

No matter how many times I watch the Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special, it always makes me laugh. And this crazy song does, too. If you love it like I do, then sing along! (You know you know the words.)

The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special is available on DisneyPlus.

Disney's Live-Action Snow White Finally Has A Trailer

All images: Disney

After many delays, Disney’s live-action Snow White is finally headed to theaters. I will say, I still have a few reservations about this particular production, but I'm willing to give it a chance. Here's the first full trailer, which includes a new song "Waiting on a Wish".

Here's the official synopsis from Disney:

Magic mirror on the wall, show us the story that started it all. From the producer and executive producer of “Wicked,” Marc Platt and Jared LeBoff, and director Marc Webb comes “Disney’s Snow White,” a live-action musical reimagining of the studio’s classic 1937 film. The magical music adventure journeys back to the timeless story with Rachel Zegler in the title role and Gal Gadot as her Stepmother, the Evil Queen.

The new trailer showcases the scale and beauty of the lavish production design, the beloved characters Bashful, Doc, Dopey, Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy, and Sneezy, and a first look at the power ballad Waiting on a Wish, one of the all-new original songs from EGOT winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.

Snow White arrives in theaters on March 21, 2025.

Its a Blast From the Past

Lucasfilm

Star Wars: Skeleton Crew looks like such a fun, retro adventure.

The first two episodes of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew are available now on DisneyPlus.

New episodes will debut each Tuesday.

Treats At the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays

All images: Disney

It's that time of year again! Time to make your way around EPCOT's World Showcase and  learn about holiday traditions while trying tasty dishes and sweet treats from around the world. And don't forget the Holiday Cookie Stroll. Buy five cookies (marked below with a 🍪), get a stamp for each one, and redeem a special treat at Holiday Sweets & Treats. (This year, it's a cookie kit you can bake at home!)

World Discovery 

Connections Café

• Holiday Sugar Cookie 🍪 

Connections Eatery 

• Holiday Sweater Liege Waffle: Chocolate-coated brioche waffle with a flurry of blizzard themed sprinkles and white chocolate garnish  
• Coquito Milk Shake: French vanilla gelato, cream of coconut, nutmeg, and cinnamon 🧋
• Spirited Coquito Milk Shake: French vanilla gelato, cream of coconut, nutmeg, cinnamon, and Bacardí Superior Rum

Holiday Hearth Desserts 

• Red Velvet Mini Bundt Cake with cream cheese icing  
• Salted Caramel Spaceship Earth Cookie  
• Mouse Crunch made with Red & Green M&M’S Milk Chocolate Candies  
• Mint Chocolate Mousse Wreath  

• Apple Caramel Crumb Cake  
• Chocolate-covered Toffee Brittle  
• Hot Cocoa by Joffrey’s Coffee 🧋
• Frozen Caramel Hot Cocoa: Hot cocoa with whipped cream and TWIX cookie bar pieces 🧋
• Wicked Weed Brewing Jack Frost IPA 
• BrewDog Winter Staycation Pecan & Toffee Stout 
• Wicked Weed Brewing Milk & Cookies Imperial Milk Stout 
• Cocoa Candy Cane: Hot Cocoa by Joffrey’s Coffee with Peppermint Schnapps  
• Beer Flight  

World Showcase 

Las Posadas Holiday Kitchen - Mexico  

• Empanada de Pollo: Fried corn tortilla filled with chipotle chicken and potatoes topped with chile rojo salsa, crema Mexicana, and queso fresco ❄️
• Tamal de Puerco con Mole: Shredded pork in corn masa topped with mole negro, queso fresco, crema Mexicana, slivered almonds, and sesame seeds ❄️
• Dulce de Leche Churro sprinkled with cinnamon sugar  
• Holiday Margarita: Dos Hombres Mezcal, tequila, cranberry lime juice, allspice and orange blackcurrant liqueurs ❄️
• Coconut Guavarita: Tromba Blanco Tequila, coconut water, guava cream, hint of lime rum, and orange liqueur with a toasted coconut rim ❄️
• Holiday Cerveza: Mexican Artisanal Craft Lager with black currant liqueur

Shanghai Holiday Kitchen - China

• XO Fried Rice: Chinese sausage, onion, green onion, mushroom, egg, and house-made Hong Kong XO Chili Sauce ❄️
• Beef Noodle Soup Bowl with slow-braised beef shank, green onion, and house-made chili oil  
• Vegetable Spring Rolls with citrus sauce  
• Taro Bubble Milk Tea: Green tea and boba 🧋❄️
• Brew Hub Year of the Dragon: Dragon Fruit Lager 
• Butterfly Lantern: Butterfly pea blossom gin, vodka, prickly pear, lychee syrup, soda water, and white boba  
• Lychee Martini: Vodka, lychee syrup, and vermouth ❄️
• Peach of Longevity: Peach Schnapps, citrus vodka, piña colada mix, and orange juice ❄️

Refreshment Outpost

• Peanut Stew with sweet potatoes, mustard greens, and roasted peanuts 🥕
• DOLE Whip Raspberry 🥕
• Ciderboys Caramel Apple Hard Cider 
• 81Bay Brewing Co. Cinnamon Orange Cranberry Wheat Ale 
• Crooked Can Brewing Company Crème Brûlée Lager 
• Boyd & Blair Chai Tea Mule 

Bavaria Holiday Kitchen - Germany

• Cheese Fondue in a bread bowl with steamed baby vegetables and marble potatoes  
• Pork Schnitzel with mushroom sauce, spätzle, and braised red cabbage
• Hazelnut Linzer Cookie 🍪 
• Possmann Pure Hard Cider 
• von Trapp Brewing Trösten Smoked Dark Lager 
• Köstritzer Schwarzbier 
• Regional Riesling  
• Glühwein: House-made hot spiced wine (Served warm) 
• Beer Flight 

Tuscany Holiday Kitchen - Italy

• Montanara: Fried house-made pizza dough with pomodoro sauce, parmesan, and fresh basil  
• Dolce Pizza: Fried house-made pizza dough with sugar and cinnamon  
• Panettone: Panettone bread pudding and vanilla cream ❄️
• Bombardino Freddo: Creamy eggnog and Italian brandy 
• Prosecco  
• Moscato  
• Chianti  
• Italian Red Sangria  
• Italian-inspired Margarita: Tequila, triple sec, and limoncello  
• Peroni Pilsner  

American Holiday Table - The American Adventure  

• Slow-roasted Turkey with stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans, and cranberry sauce  
• Blackened Catfish with Hoppin’ John and Comeback Sauce  
• Snickers-Doodle Cookie made with Snickers bar pieces 🍪
• Crooked Can Brewing Company Bah HOPbug IPA 
• 3 Daughters Brewing Eggnog White Porter 
• Playalinda Brewing Co. Peppermint Chocolate Stout 
• Beer Flight  

Funnel Cake - The American Adventure

• Gingerbread Funnel Cake: Vanilla ice cream, gingerbread crumbs, whipped cream, and red and green sprinkles ❄️

Shi Wasu Holiday Kitchen - Japan 

• Sushi Tree Roll: Christmas tree-shaped sushi roll with krab meat and cream cheese topped with ikura salmon roe and spicy mayo  
• Toshikoshi Soba: Buckwheat soba noodle in hot dashi (fish-based) soup topped with shrimp tempura and chopped green onion  
• Mochi Donut Wrap: A soft, chewy fusion pastry served with strawberry, whipped cream, strawberry sauce, and sweet red beans wrapped with “gyuhi” rice cake sheet ❄️
• Ichigo Boba: Cranberry and yuzu cream drink with calpico and popping strawberry boba pearls 🧋
• Japanese Punch: Shōchū, plum wine, cranberry, and lemon juice  
• Chocolate Nigori: Creamy texture of Nigori Sake and rich sweetness and gentle bitterness from chocolate ❄️
• Sapporo Premium Black Beer  

Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina - Morocco

• Grilled Kebabs with carrot-chickpea salad and garlic aïoli 
• Chermoula chicken  
• Moroccan-spiced lamb  
• Stone-baked Moroccan bread with dips 🥕
• Ciderboys Cranberry Razz Hard Cider ❄️
• Bold Rock Apple Crumble Hard Cider 
• Gulf Stream Brewing Holiday Snakebite 
• Holiday Fig Cocktail: Kleiner Feigling fig liqueur and white cranberry juice  
• Hard Cider Flight  

L’Chaim! Holiday Kitchen - Between Morocco and France

• Pastrami on Rye with house-made pickles and deli mustard  
• Smoked Salmon Potato Latke  
• Potato Latkes 🥕
• Rugelach: Pastry filled with raspberry jam, walnuts, and cinnamon  
• Black and White Cookie 🥕🍪

• Brooklyn Brewery Black Chocolate Stout ❄️  
• Frozen New York Whiskey Sour: Manifest Whiskey and Manischewitz Blackberry Wine

Le Marché de Noël Holiday Kitchen - France 

• Crème De Saumon Fumé en Brioche aux Grains de Sesames, Concombre Et Radis: Smoked salmon spread on a sesame brioche roll with cucumber and radishes  
• Rôti de Jambon Sauce Moutarde à l’Ancienne, Pommes Darphin: Roasted ham with mushrooms, pearl onions, bacon, white wine mustard sauce, and darphin roasted herb potatoes ❄️
• Bûche de Noël au Chocolat et Caramel: Chocolate fudge Christmas log with a caramel cream center ❄️
• Frozen Hot Chocolate Martini: Vodka, chocolate milk, and whipped cream  
• Spiced Cranberry Punch: Pol Rémy Sparkling Wine, cranberry juice, orange juice, and spiced brown sugar ❄️
• Chateau Haut Beaumard Cabernet Sauvignon ❄️

UK Beer Cart - United Kingdom  

• Frozen Chocolate Orange Cocktail: Hot chocolate, orange syrup, and blood orange liqueur  

Canada Popcorn Cart - Canada 

• Canadian Hot Toddy: Maple syrup, honey, black tea, lemon juice, cinnamon, and Tap 357 Canadian Maple Rye Whisky served warm 

Yukon Holiday Kitchen - Canada 

• Seared Salmon with butternut squash purée, maple-bourbon glaze, and fennel-arugula salad  
• Beef Bourguignon with crushed potatoes  
• Peppermint Pinwheel Cookie 🍪
• Frozen Joffrey’s Coffee 🧋
• 81Bay Brewing Co. Peanut Butter Banana Porter 
• Playalinda Brewing Co. Maple Cookie Blonde Ale 
• Collective Arts Coffee Maple Porter 
• Regional Icewine  
• Regional Red Wine  
• Frozen Joffrey’s Coffee with Tap 357 Canadian Maple Rye Whisky  
• Beer Flight  

Refreshment Port - Near Canada 

• Turkey Poutine: Sweet potato fries with turkey gravy, cranberry relish, and crispy onions  
• Keel Farms Pumpkin Hard Cider 
• Pasek Cellars Cranberry Wine 

Swirled Showcase - Near Port of Entry 

• Holiday Mickey-shaped Liquid Nitrogen Pop: Chocolate cake dipped in ganache made with Red & Green M&M’S Milk Chocolate Minis  
• Soft-serve in a Cone  
• Vanilla 
• Apple-cinnamon  
• Dark chocolate  
• Floats: Barq’s Red Crème Soda or Barq’s Root Beer with Vanilla Soft-serve 🧋
• Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co. Bourbonola and Cherry Cola
• Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co. Bourbonola with dark chocolate soft-serve  
• Fireball Cinnamon Whisky and Barq’s Red Crème Soda with apple cinnamon soft-serve  
• Coffee Float: Dark chocolate soft-serve with iced coffee and choice of Mozart Liqueur  

Holiday Sweets & Treats - Near Port of Entry 

• Peppermint Sundae: Chocolate ice cream, whipped cream, and peppermint candy  
• Hot Cocoa by Joffrey’s Coffee 🧋 
• Chocolate Peppermint Shake with Twinings Peppermint Cheer Tea 🧋
• Hot Cocoa by Joffrey’s Coffee with Choice of Liqueur: Baileys Original Irish Cream, Buffalo Trace Bourbon Cream, or Grand Mariner 
• Chocolate Peppermint Shake: Twinings Peppermint Cheer Tea and whipped cream vodka  
• Deschutes Brewery Jubelale ❄️
• Southern Tier Brewing Co. 2XMAS Ale 
• Wicked Weed Brewing Hop Cocoa Porter 
• Beer Flight  

Mele Kalikimaka Holiday Kitchen - Between World Showcase and the Imagination! Pavilion 

• Kālua Pork with Okinawa sweet potatoes and mango salad  
• Lomi Lomi Salmon with tomatoes, onions, salmon roe, yuzu-mayonnaise, and yuca chips  
• Coffee Mocha Cookie topped with coffee-infused buttercream, cocoa nibs, and chocolate-covered espresso beans ❄️🍪 
• Melon Breeze: DOLE Pineapple Juice, lime juice, melon liqueur, and Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum  
• The Bruery 5 Golden Rings ❄️
• Florida Orange Groves Winery Pineapple Sparkling Wine 

Nochebuena Cocina - Between World Showcase and the Imagination! Pavilion 

• Plant-based Chorizo Tamal with cotija and spicy red chile sauce 🥕
• Pastelón: Sofrito-marinated beef with sweet plantains and olives  
• Cinnamon-spiced Chocolate Crinkle Cookie 🍪
• Ponche Navideño: Christmas punch with apple, pears, guava, oranges, dried hibiscus, brown sugar, tamarind, cinnamon sticks, and cloves served warm 🧋
• Left Hand Brewing Co. Mexican Hot Chocolate Milk Stout ❄️

Chestnuts & Good Cheer Holiday Kitchen - Between World Showcase and the Imagination! Pavilion 

• Cinnamon-glazed Almonds  
• Cinnamon-glazed Cashews  
• Cinnamon-glazed Pecans  
• Fire-roasted Chestnuts  
• Eggnog 🧋  
• Eggnog with choice of cordial: Fireball Cinnamon Whisky, Mozart Chocolate Liqueur, or Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey 
• Southern Tier Brewing Co. Chestnut Praline Imperial Ale 

World Nature 

Sunshine Seasons - The Land 

• Peanut Butter Cookie made with Red & Green M&M’S Milk Chocolate Minis 🍪

World Celebration

Experimental Prototype Cookies of Tomorrow  - CommuniCore Hall 

• Spaceship Earth Tile Gingerbread Triangle ❄️🍪
• Hot Cocoa by Joffrey’s Coffee 🧋
• Gingerbread Milk Shake 🧋
• Gingerbread Milk Shake with whipped cream vodka  
• Seasonal Wine 
• Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co. Gingerbread White Stout 
• 81Bay Brewing Co. Gingerbread Coffee Porter 

Favorites of Festivals Past - CommuniCore Plaza 

• Reuben Croquettes with pastrami, sauerkraut and Swiss cheese with thousand island dipping sauce  
• Brown Sugar and Mustard-glazed Ham Sliders with cranberry and apple coleslaw on a Hawaiian roll  
• Bauducco Panettone Holiday Trifle with eggnog custard and cranberry cherry compote  
• Southern Tier Brewing Co. Tiramisu Imperial Stout 
• Keel Farms Pecan Pie Hard Cider 
• Point Snow Pilot Pistachio Nut Brown Ale 
• Beer Flight  

Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company

• Merry Mint Cookie Latte: A festive blend of espresso, toasted marshmallow syrup, peppermint syrup, dark chocolate sauce, and milk topped with peppermint whipped cream and chocolate cookie crumbs ❄️🧋
• Spirited Merry Mint Cookie Latte: A festive blend of espresso, toasted marshmallow syrup, peppermint syrup, dark chocolate sauce, milk and Baileys Original Irish Cream, topped with peppermint whipped cream and chocolate cookie crumbs ❄️

❄️ - New

🧋 - Non-alcoholic

🥕 - Plant-based

🍪 - Cookie Stroll Item