Christmas celebrations are officially underway at Walt Disney World Resort, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios has introduced another festive surprise for guests visiting during the 2026 holiday season.While Magic Kingdom often gets the most attention for its Christmas decorations and seasonal entertainment, Hollywood Studios has plenty of holiday experiences of its own. From festive character appearances to special entertainment, the park offers several ways to celebrate the season.Credit: Erica Lauren, Inside the MagicThis year, Disney has made some changes to a popular area of the park, giving visitors another reason to stop by and see what’s new.Three familiar Disney characters have debuted updated holiday appearances, complete with colorful costumes, Christmas accessories, and small details that fans of the franchise will appreciate.The seasonal changes are already available to guests, bringing a little extra Christmas cheer to one of Hollywood Studios’ most popular lands.Three Familiar Faces Get a Christmas MakeoverWoody, Jessie, and Buzz Lightyear from Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story (1995) have officially debuted their holiday costumes at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.The beloved characters are celebrating Christmas inside Toy Story Land, where visitors can meet them while exploring the colorful, oversized world inspired by Andy’s backyard.Although the characters regularly greet guests throughout the year, their festive appearances give families a different opportunity to interact with their favorites.Each character has received a holiday update, although some costumes are considerably more elaborate than others.Woody and Jessie have received colorful Christmas vests featuring festive patterns and decorations. Meanwhile, Buzz Lightyear has taken a much simpler approach to celebrating the season.The changes add another seasonal touch to Toy Story Land, which already features playful decorations inspired by the toys and objects found throughout Andy’s backyard.For visitors who enjoy collecting character photos or meeting their favorite Disney personalities in different outfits, these appearances offer another reason to spend time in the land.Woody Trades His Traditional Look for Christmas CheerWoody might still be wearing his familiar cowboy hat, but his outfit now features several festive additions.The sheriff has received a bright red holiday vest decorated with Christmas-inspired patterns and accessories.The vest features candy cane detailing along its edges, giving his traditional cowboy appearance a seasonal makeover.Disney has also added several decorative patches to the costume.A Christmas tree patch appears on the right side of Woody’s vest, while a wrapped present decorates the left side. His familiar sheriff’s badge sits just above the gift patch.Green decorative detailing wraps around the vest, continuing from the front to the back.Credit: DisneyHowever, one of the most entertaining additions can be found on Woody’s belt.Instead of carrying something more appropriate for a traditional Western sheriff, Woody has a candy cane tucked into his holster.It’s a playful detail that fits the character’s personality while bringing a little extra Christmas humor to his appearance.The combination of red, green, and candy cane patterns makes Woody’s costume noticeably different from his regular outfit.Guests familiar with the character’s traditional yellow shirt and cow-print vest will immediately recognize the changes.Jessie Joins the Holiday CelebrationWoody isn’t the only member of the roundup getting into the Christmas spirit.Jessie has also received a festive costume, although her holiday outfit takes a slightly different approach.Instead of wearing a red vest like Woody, Jessie sports a bright green vest decorated with red-and-white candy patterns.The colors give her appearance a traditional Christmas feel while maintaining the playful style associated with Toy Story Land.Disney has also added two peppermint patches, one on each side of her vest.These candy-inspired decorations complement the rest of her holiday outfit and create a coordinated appearance alongside Woody.Together, the two characters look ready for a Christmas celebration in Andy’s backyard.Guests can find Woody and Jessie greeting visitors near the entrance to Toy Story Mania!, which remains one of the land’s most recognizable attractions.Their usual greeting location makes it convenient for families exploring the area to stop for a character photo.Because character appearances can change depending on daily operations, visitors should check the My Disney Experience app for available greeting information.Buzz Lightyear Keeps His Christmas Costume SimpleWhile Woody and Jessie have received more elaborate seasonal outfits, Buzz Lightyear has decided to keep things simple.The famous Space Ranger continues wearing his recognizable green, white, and purple space suit.However, Disney has added one Christmas accessory to complete his holiday appearance: a Santa hat.The festive hat gives Buzz a seasonal look without changing the costume that visitors already recognize.Although his Christmas makeover is considerably smaller than those of Woody and Jessie, the accessory still adds a fun touch to character photos.Credit: Ken Lund, FlickrGuests can find Buzz near the entrance to Toy Story Land, across the walkway from Roundup Rodeo BBQ.This location places him near one of the main entrances to the land, making his holiday appearance easy to spot for visitors heading into the area.Fans hoping to photograph all three characters can visit Buzz before continuing farther into Toy Story Land to find Woody and Jessie.The characters’ holiday appearances are another example of how Disney incorporates seasonal details into its regular character experiences without completely changing their familiar personalities.Toy Story Land Has Already Received Several Christmas ChangesThe character costumes aren’t the only holiday additions visitors will discover inside Toy Story Land this year.Disney has already transformed the area with oversized Christmas decorations, bringing festive touches to several recognizable locations.The giant Woody figure near the entrance now wears a red-and-white striped scarf, while colorful ornaments and garlands decorate the surrounding area.The decorations fit the land’s overall theme, making visitors feel as though they’ve shrunk down to the size of one of Andy’s toys.Credit: DisneyMeanwhile, Disney has also introduced holiday changes to Alien Swirling Saucers.The attraction debuted its seasonal soundtrack on November 4, featuring four Christmas songs that temporarily replace its regular music.The holiday entertainment also involves Lilypad, the character introduced earlier this year as part of Disney’s updates inspired by Toy Story 5 (2026).Lilypad continues entertaining visitors outside the attraction while playing seasonal music.Disney has scheduled the holiday soundtrack to remain available through January 6, 2027.Disney Has Made Several Changes to Its Toy Story CharactersThe Christmas costumes arrive after a busy year of changes for Woody, Jessie, and Buzz Lightyear.Earlier in 2026, Disney introduced updated character appearances inspired by Toy Story 5 (2026).Those limited-time looks included a red bandanna poncho for Woody, a sheriff’s badge for Jessie, and a star sticker for Buzz Lightyear.However, Disney retired those special costumes in October, returning the characters to their traditional appearances.Now, just a few weeks later, the trio has received another makeover for Christmas.The changes give returning visitors another opportunity to photograph the characters in different outfits without introducing entirely new meet-and-greet experiences.More Christmas Experiences Are Available at Hollywood StudiosToy Story Land is just one part of Disney’s Hollywood Studios’ larger holiday celebration.Throughout the park, guests can enjoy festive decorations, seasonal entertainment, and special character experiences.Disney has also confirmed several returning holiday offerings, including Sunset Seasons Greetings, which transforms the Hollywood Tower Hotel with colorful Christmas projections.Meanwhile, For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration features seasonal additions during the holidays.Credit: DisneyGuests interested in character dining can also experience Minnie’s Holiday Dine at Hollywood & Vine, where familiar Disney characters celebrate Christmas in festive attire.For visitors looking for even more holiday entertainment, Disney Jollywood Nights offers a separately ticketed Christmas celebration on select evenings.However, guests don’t need to purchase Jollywood Nights tickets to enjoy the regular holiday character greetings in Toy Story Land during normal park hours.What Guests Should Know Before VisitingVisitors hoping to meet Woody, Jessie, and Buzz Lightyear in their Christmas costumes should remember that the characters greet guests in separate locations.Woody and Jessie appear near Toy Story Mania!, while Buzz Lightyear meets closer to the entrance of Toy Story Land.Families can check the My Disney Experience app for character greeting schedules, although appearances and locations remain subject to change.It’s also worth remembering that Disney has introduced several other entertainment updates throughout Toy Story Land, giving returning guests more to explore.The holiday costumes are seasonal additions, and Disney has not confirmed an exact final date for these particular appearances.For now, all three characters are officially celebrating Christmas at Hollywood Studios, offering visitors another festive experience as Walt Disney World heads into the busiest weeks of the holiday season.And with Christmas decorations, seasonal attraction music, and special character outfits now available throughout Toy Story Land, Andy’s backyard has become an especially festive place to spend some time this November and December.The post Disney World Officially Changes 3 Beloved Pixar Characters for Christmas 2026 appeared first on Inside the Magic.