Disney World's First Christmas - 2023

12/22/23 • 40 min

Disney History Institute Podcast

On this episode, the story of Disney World's First Christmas in 1971.

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On this episode, the story of Disney World's First Christmas in 1971.

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DHI 242 - The Disney Update - December 2023

Our monthly episode where we look at current news stories related to the Disney Company and what they mean for the future of films, Disney+, and the parks. In this episode: The Passing of Dick Nunis, New Attraction in Adventureland, New Restaurant at Pixar Place, and an Interview with ex-Imagineer Eddie Sotto on his new passion project involving the music of Space Mountain.

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DHI 243 - 2023 Gingerbread Trail

Tips and tricks for the 2023 Gingerbread Trail at Disney World.

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2023 Gingerbread Trail Timeline

4pm - Arrive at Yacht Club with ADR for Ale and Compass. You may wish to arrive at 3:30pm, if you wish to see the “top-of-the-hour” 4pm appearance of the Orange Bird at the Boardwalk gingerbread display before dinner.

4:15 - Before dinner, visit either the gingerbread displays at Boardwalk OR at Yacht Club and Beach Club. Ideally try to visit at least two gingerbread locations before dinner, leaving one for after dinner.

5pm – Dinner at Ale and Compass

6pm – Visit any remaining gingerbread displays at EPCOT resorts

TWO OPTIONS

7:15 – Arrive at TTC by car 7:30 – Arrive at Magic Kingdom by resort bus 7:50 – Arrive at Contemporary (by monorail from TTC or walk from bus drop off)

8pm – Fireworks from Contemporary public balcony on 4th Floor

9pm – Arrive at Grand Floridian by monorail, which is a half hour before the gingerbread store closes.