This Is My Favorite Thing To Do at Disney's Animal Kingdom and Too Many People Forget It Exists

The Disney World parks are gearing up for the holidays!

Animal Kingdom Christmas tree

Every park has its iconic Christmas tree up, holiday treats can be found all around the resort, and fun events such as Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and Jollywood Nights have begun. While we love these after-hours holiday parties at Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios, there’s one bit of holiday entertainment we’ll never get enough of over at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and it has FINALLY begun!

The Merry Menagerie is one of the cutest and sweetest holiday traditions you’ll see at any of the Disney World parks. Snow white animals make their way out to greet you in the park between Island Mercantile and Discovery Trading Company. The Tree of Life stands as a beautiful background for these loving, furry, and feathered friends.

The Merry Menagerie are animal puppets like polar bears…

Polar Bears

…birds…

birds

…and seals. Different animals will come out throughout the day, so you may get to see foxes, deer, and others, as well!

Seal

The animals are accompanied by musicians, so be ready to dance with the animals as they hang out for a while with you!

A drummer and violinist playing with the animals

You can see these adorable winter animals throughout the day. The times they’ll be out to play and visit are listed on the My Disney Experience app, so if you want to see them, be sure to check out the schedule for the day you’re there.

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And if you, like us, LOVE the Merry Menagerie, you can pick up some limited-time souvenirs, such as a polar bear stuffed animal…

Stuffed polar bear toy

…or light up Merry Menagerie ornaments! Plus, there are Spirit Jerseys, t-shirts, and more.

Light up ornaments

You can also check out the DFB exclusive Merry Menagerie merchandise over at the DFB Store!

Merry Menagerie Ornament

You’ll find blankets, ornaments, tumblers, shirts, and more featuring the beautiful winter designs of the Merry Menagerie. It’s a fun collection to celebrate your love for your winter animal friends.

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The Merry Menagerie is one of our favorite holiday festivities at Disney World! Be sure to catch them at Disney’s Animal Kingdom next time you’re there in November or December.

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