Holiday decorations are returning to Echo Lake at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, including the seasonal makeover for Gertie the dinosaur and the giant Christmas tree on the lake’s central island.
Gertie is wearing her Santa hat and holding an ornament in her mouth. The ornament is red this year; WDWNT noted that it had been gold in recent years. During Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary in 2021, Gertie also wore a gold bow and a 50th anniversary-logo ornament.
The Echo Lake tree is wrapped in gold garland and decorated with sparkling stars, colorful baubles, retro Santa faces and candy canes. A three-dimensional star tops the display, which is held in place by ropes connected to nearby buildings. WDWNT reported that the park usually holds an evening tree-lighting ceremony.
Other decorations around the lake include floating ornaments, a stacked-ornament display on the island, and lamppost garlands with retro medallions featuring bells, Santa Claus and deer. Deer statues have also appeared outside 50’s Prime Time Cafe, while a family of Christmas poodles is outside Hollywood & Vine.
Planning Your Trip
Undercover Tourist is an authorized seller of Walt Disney World tickets, often at a discount off gate price.
The seasonal displays arrive ahead of Disney Jollywood Nights, the separately ticketed after-hours holiday event held on select nights in November and December at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Guests planning a holiday park visit can explore Walt Disney World ticket options as they finalize their dates.
