The FREE Christmas Light Show You've Gotta See in Disney World

One of Disney World’s best holiday offerings is… free?

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There are plenty of seasonal offerings at the Walt Disney World Resort. From specially ticketed after-hours events like Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and Jollywood Nights to celebrations like EPCOT’s International Festival of the Holidays that are included with theme park admission. But did you know that one of the best Disney World holiday shows features no admission cost at all?

The Swan & Dolphin Resort complex located near EPCOT provides a litany of special experiences during the holiday season, but our focus today is Santa’s Dancing Lights Spectacular.

Located on the causeway between the hotels, this show sees dancing lighted palms “come alive every 10 minutes after dusk in a musical & light display designed to delight!”

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And delight it does, providing a bright and beautiful cacophony of holiday lights and sounds, all for FREE! If you miss the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights, then check out these dancing lights this holiday season.

Don’t miss out on fun dancing lights along the causeway for the holidays!

In addition to the dancing lights, the Swan & Dolphin offers several other special holiday events, including:

Meet & Greet opportunities with Santa and Mrs. Claus, as well as their elf Kandy Kane, at Santa’s Holiday Hangout by the Swan pool, 6pm – 8pm on select nights.
Cookie Decorating at Santa’s Holiday Hangout area at the Swan pool on select nights from 6:00PM to 8:00PM.
The Elves Magical Workshop, “a magical workshop bustling with activity” that features a variety of craft stations where children can “decorate ornaments, assemble personalized gift bags, or even create their own stuffed toys. Each station is designed to spark their imagination and bring their ideas to life.”
The Santa’s Magic Key program, which allows “Santa” to deliver gifts directly to guests’ rooms on Christmas Eve.
The Deck the Halls in-room decoration package.
Santa’s Stocking delivery on Christmas morning.
A Chocolate Santa Display handcrafted by two-time World Pastry Chef Laurent Branlard.
Winter Wonderland Bags for “children of all ages,” which include “winter-themed crafts, candies, toys, and more!”

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The Swan & Dolphin Resort complex offers some of the best holiday events on Walt Disney World property, including the FREE Santa’s Dancing Light Spectacular. Stay tuned to DFB for more on Disney World’s holidays.

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