PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom, Grand Floridian, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios (11/2/2024)

Nana T.

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People walking near a large Christmas tree in a town square, surrounded by decorated buildings and a flagpole under a clear blue sky.

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom, Grand Floridian, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios (11/2/2024)

Happy Holiday from the Most Magical place on earth! Oops, it’s a spoiler…

A group of people in various colorful costumes pose together on a stage at Hollywood Studios, with some wearing masks and props. The backdrop is decorated with spider webs and lights, capturing the enchanting atmosphere of Magic Kingdom.

I hope everybody had a spooky Halloween! We had a Halloween News Tonight at the office. Can you guess my costume? It is not easy to guess…

Halloween is now over, and we are fully into Holiday Mode. This is the busiest time of the year for us (reporters) because Disney and Universal will soon put up all the holiday decorations around both resorts.

I had a plan today, which was:

  • Park at the Transportation and Ticket Center
  • Go to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
  • Ride the Monorail to Magic Kingdom
  • Ride Jingle Cruise and do a park loop
  • Walk to Disney’s Contemporary Resort
  • Take a bus to Disney’s Hollywood Studios and do a loop
  • Take a bus to Disney’s Animal Kingdom to check on the Christmas tree
  • Bus back to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort so I can walk to TTC

Sounds a lot right? haha Do you think this will go as we planned? We will see… Let the Chaos Begin!

Magic Kingdom

The entrance gate to Magic Kingdom, reminiscent of the enchanting Grand Floridian, boasts illuminated signage and stop signs. A conical structure stands tall as the road unfolds through multiple lanes, inviting guests into a world of wonder.

As soon as I pulled into the TTC, I noticed they had holiday decorations. I told my team, “I have a feeling Magic Kingdom got the tree…”

The entrance area at Hollywood Studios features multiple ticket booths and digital screens displaying information. Green railings guide foot traffic under charming overhead decorations, reminiscent of the elegant touches seen at the Grand Floridian.

I parked in my princess parking, where I could easily find my car. I walked to the security checkpoint and I saw more decorations at the ticket booths.

People stroll near the entrance to the Magic Kingdom ferryboat, with Cinderella Castle majestically in view, as visitors plan their day hopping between iconic spots like Hollywood Studios and perhaps even the luxurious Grand Floridian resort.

So I decided to count on my iPhone 15 Pro Max and zoomed in on Magic Kingdom… Yup! I do see the tree. The plan I had this morning was already falling apart. It’s fine! Now I’ll take the ferry to Magic Kingdom.

People walking near a large Christmas tree in a town square, surrounded by decorated buildings and a flagpole under a clear blue sky.

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