Disney Springs at Christmas: Why it Tops at Least One Disney Park

<p>Most guests think it's all about the parks and resort hotels when it comes to Christmas at Walt Disney World, but Disney Springs can give them all a run for their money (and even top one park as a must-do holiday destination). </p><p>Here's why Disney Springs is a top pick for holiday spirit at Walt Disney World (and the fact that it's free for anyone to visit is just a bonus). </p><p><strong>The Complete Guide to Disney Springs Christmas 2023</strong></p><p>The best things to do at Disney Springs this Christmas holiday season</p><p><strong>Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll (Free)</strong></p><p>One of the most underrated traditions at Walt Disney World is the Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll. For 2023 the Christmas Tree Stroll has 19 Disney- decorated trees with themes from Disney, Pixar, <em>Star Wars</em> and Super Heros. For the first time you can interact with six of the Christmas trees with your DIsneyBand+ (aka MagicBand+). Look for a DisneyBand+ icon to know which trees are active. There's also a Christmas tree map adventure. Get a map of the trees from City Works Eatery &amp; Pour House, Crystal Arts, Joffrey's Coffee, The LEGO Store or Planet Hollywood. As you see each tree, match a sticker to the location on the map then bring your map to any of these same locations for a special surprise.</p><p><strong>Meet Santa at Once Upon a Toy (Free)</strong></p><p>You don't have to pay for a Disney Park to meet a Disney Santa. Santa Claus is at Once Upon a Toy in Disney Springs right up until Christmas Eve, December 24. There is a <a href="https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/guest-services/virtual-queue/#drawer-card-drawerSanta">virtual queue</a> to meet Santa: you cannot just wait in line. Queue spots open daily at 9:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. in the My Disney Experience app. You must be at Disney Springs to enter the queue. One person can do it for everyone in your group (up to a max of 10 people)</p><p><strong>Photo Memories of a Disney Christmas</strong></p><p>Ch