Christmas is officially arriving at Walt Disney World, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios has introduced another festive experience for guests to enjoy this holiday season.While many visitors look forward to Christmas decorations, seasonal treats, and holiday entertainment, Disney has added something a little different this year.Credit: Erica Lauren, Inside the MagicThe newest addition gives guests a chance to explore decades of Disney Christmas traditions while learning how the company transforms its theme parks for the holidays.From vintage decorations to classic Disney cartoons, this seasonal experience brings together some of the company’s most memorable holiday traditions.And for Disney fans who love a little nostalgia, it’s definitely worth checking out.Disney’s Hollywood Studios Opens New Christmas ExhibitOn November 4, 2026, Disney’s Hollywood Studios officially opened “Disney Takes a Holiday,” a new seasonal exhibit inside Walt Disney Presents.According to WDWMAGIC, the exhibit celebrates Disney’s Christmas history through photographs, decorations, artwork, and displays showing how the parks prepare for the holidays.Guests will notice changes before entering the attraction. Disney has updated the exterior marquee to advertise the exhibit, while festive posters have replaced the usual artwork near the entrance.Inside, several themed displays explore different parts of Disney’s holiday celebrations, including the history of Christmas at the parks and the work that goes into creating those experiences.The exhibit also includes a special presentation of classic Disney animated shorts, giving visitors another reason to stop by during their vacation.Disney Brings Santa’s Christmas Letters to LifeOne of the most charming parts of the exhibit is a display dedicated to writing letters to Santa Claus.The scene resembles a cozy Christmas living room, complete with a leather chair, plaid blanket, festive decorations, and a bright red mailbox labeled “Letters for Santa.”Guests can also spot oversized envelopes addressed to Santa from Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy.Credit: DisneyGoofy’s letter even uses the name “Santy Claus,” adding a little humor to the display.Other decorations include Christmas garland, string lights, a fireplace backdrop, and vintage holiday photographs.One photograph shows Goofy riding on a holiday parade float, connecting the festive scene to Disney’s Christmas entertainment history.It’s a fun display for guests who enjoy spotting small details throughout Disney attractions.Disney Celebrates Decades of Christmas TraditionsAnother section takes visitors back to Disneyland’s earliest Christmas celebrations.Disneyland opened in 1955, and holiday entertainment quickly became part of the park’s traditions.The exhibit explores some of those early celebrations, including appearances by the Mouseketeers, a Holidayland circus, and even camels traveling down Main Street, U.S.A.Guests can also see historical photographs of toy soldiers marching in a Christmas parade, along with seasonal artwork, decorative trees, and a Mickey Mouse wreath.Credit: Meaghan Kelly, FlickrThese displays offer an interesting look at how Disney’s holiday celebrations have changed over the decades.Although today’s Christmas entertainment looks very different from what guests experienced in the 1950s, many familiar traditions remain.For longtime Disney fans, it’s a chance to appreciate the history behind the decorations and entertainment they enjoy every year.Disney Reveals How Thousands of Christmas Decorations Appear OvernightOne of the most interesting sections explains how Disney prepares its theme parks for Christmas.Every year, Walt Disney World transforms into a winter wonderland filled with Christmas trees, garland, wreaths, and thousands of decorations.However, that transformation requires an enormous amount of work.The exhibit introduces Disney’s Holiday Services team, which spends the entire year preparing for the Christmas season.According to the display, the team manages more than 50,000 decorations and over 800 themed Christmas trees.Much of the installation happens overnight, allowing guests to arrive the following morning and discover that Christmas decorations have seemingly appeared everywhere.The exhibit also features an original Walt Disney Imagineering drawing from 1989.The artwork shows plans for a Christmas tree along Hollywood Boulevard in front of the Chinese Theater, back when the park was known as Disney-MGM Studios.It’s an interesting piece of history, especially for visitors who remember the park’s earlier years.Disney Explains the Secret Behind Its Famous Christmas SnowChristmas at Walt Disney World wouldn’t feel quite the same without a little snow, even if Florida’s weather doesn’t cooperate.Another exhibit explains how Disney creates its famous artificial snowfall.Known as “snoap,” the effect uses a soap-based mixture that creates bubbles resembling snowflakes.Credit: DisneyCompressed air cannons release the bubbles into the air, allowing them to float down before dissolving.Disney uses this effect during Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade.The display also features a snowman, oversized candy canes, skis, and a North Pole Express Mail mailbox.It’s a fun opportunity to learn how Disney creates winter weather without needing actual snow.Classic Disney Christmas Cartoons ReturnThe holiday celebration continues inside the Walt Disney Theater, where guests can enjoy three classic animated Disney shorts.A festive “Now Snowing” sign directs visitors toward the theater, which is showing:On Ice (1935), featuring Mickey and Minnie Mouse.Pluto’s Christmas Tree (1952), featuring Mickey and Pluto.The Art of Skiing (1941), starring Goofy.The presentation lasts approximately 25 minutes, giving families a chance to relax while enjoying some classic Disney animation.It’s also a great opportunity for younger visitors to discover cartoons that longtime Disney fans may remember watching years ago.Another Christmas Experience Arrives at Hollywood StudiosThe new “Disney Takes a Holiday” exhibit adds another festive experience to Disney’s Hollywood Studios during the Christmas season.While larger holiday celebrations often receive the most attention, this exhibit offers something different for visitors who enjoy Disney history.Guests can explore vintage decorations, learn how Disney creates its holiday magic, and enjoy classic animated entertainment.Credit: Victoria Mills, Inside the MagicThe exhibit will remain available throughout the holiday season, although a specific closing date hasn’t been announced.For anyone visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios this Christmas, Walt Disney Presents could be worth adding to the itinerary.After all, sometimes the smaller experiences offer some of the most interesting Disney discoveries.The post Disney World Brings Back Beloved Christmas Classics in New Holiday Experience appeared first on Inside the Magic.