This week, we’re taking a look at 4 of the WDW resorts and how they get all spruced up for the holidays.

The gingerbread house at the Grand Floridian is up and smelling nice.
The gingerbread house at the Grand Floridian is up and smelling nice.
There are Santas all around.
There are Santas all around.

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CMs inside the house selling gingerbread.
CMs inside the house selling gingerbread.

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At the Contemporary, there is a Frozen themed gingerbread display.
At the Contemporary, there is a Frozen themed gingerbread display.
It is supposed to be inspired by Mary Blair and it's a small world.
It is supposed to be inspired by Mary Blair and it’s a small world.

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Lots of things for sale as well.
Lots of things for sale as well.
Apparently, this year the large wreath on the windows will not be returning, so the Frozen stuff is all this resort has to offer.
Apparently, this year the large wreath on the side windows of the hotel will not be returning, so the Frozen stuff is all this resort has to offer.
Over to the Wilderness Lodge!
Over to the Wilderness Lodge!
The tree here is always great.
The tree here is always great.
Bears!
Bears!

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Some detail on the tree.
Some detail on the tree.

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These guys watch you as you head out.
These guys watch you as you head out.
Details of the tree over at Animal Kingdom Lodge - Jambo House.
Details of the tree over at Animal Kingdom Lodge – Jambo House.

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This one is also a stunner.
This one is also a stunner.

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I love the view from the 5th floor.
I love the view from the 5th floor.

Well, that’s gonna wrap things up for this week. We got rained out of our Osborne Lights night last week, so I hope to bring that to you in the next column. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

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Cory Disbrow
Cory likes Walt Disney World so much, he recently packed his bags and moved to Orlando. Cory is a photographer and writes MiceChat's Dateline Disney World columns every Friday.