Deck the halls! It’s almost time to celebrate the holidays and Disney’s Animal Kingdom is now decked out with Merry Menagerie decorations.

Merry Menagerie Decor

A decorative lamp post with animal artwork from the Merry Menagerie stands under palm trees, next to a building adorned with a festive mural, creating a scene reminiscent of holiday decor.
The decorative bird sculpture, part of the Merry Menagerie collection, sits proudly with its geometric patterns on a wooden post, surrounded by greenery and set against a clear blue sky, perfect for holiday decor.

There are lanterns and other decorations inspired by the Merry Menagerie puppets around Discovery Island, where Merry Menagerie takes place. Fake stylized birds have taken up roost on some of the island’s lampposts.

The image shows the entrance of Riverside Depot adorned with festive holiday decor, with people standing in front, set against a sky with clouds and a palm tree to the right.
The "Island Mercantile," with its vibrant blue and yellow facade, stands adorned in festive Holiday Decor amidst tall trees and a partly cloudy sky. As if part of a Merry Menagerie, people stroll by in the cheerful foreground.

The rooftops of Riverside Depot and Island Mercantile are lined with white lanterns inspired by animals like owls, foxes, squirrels, and doves.

A tree stands in front of a green building adorned with holiday decor on its decorative roof, creating a peaceful outdoor setting reminiscent of a Merry Menagerie.
The Discovery Trading Co. store, adorned with an animal-themed exterior and surrounded by trees, embraces a Merry Menagerie vibe. Outside, a festive display rack with bottled drinks complements the enchanting scene.

Crews aren’t done installing lanterns — large gaps between lanterns will eventually be filled in. Some lanterns are on the far corner of Discovery Trading Company.

People strolling past a rustic building with a red roof adorned in merry menagerie-themed decorations on a clear day.
Two people stroll past a store with a colorful facade, surrounded by trees, whimsical holiday decor, and other visitors enjoying the merry menagerie of sights.

There are more lanterns on Island Mercantile, continuing around the length of the store.

The rooftop showcases a merry menagerie of animal-themed sculptures, standing proudly against the blue sky like whimsical holiday decor.
A Merry Menagerie of metal animal sculptures adorns the building's roof, set against a picturesque backdrop of trees and a clear blue sky.
Merry Menagerie animal decorations add a festive touch to the red corrugated roof, set against a backdrop of trees and part of a wooden building.
The Merry Menagerie of colorful animal decorations, showcasing deer, squirrel, owl, duck, bird, and fox, adorns a building with a red roof. Nestled among the trees, this delightful holiday decor creates a festive ambiance for all who pass by.
A colorful building with a corrugated red roof features a Merry Menagerie of decorative animal masks along the roofline, set against a backdrop of trees and a blue sky.

The artistic style of the lanterns matches that of the Merry Menagerie puppets. Merry Menagerie is a free-style “show” featuring live puppeteers and musicians. The life-size animal puppets wander among Animal Kingdom guests, interacting with them, while the musicians play holiday music.

A colorful mural beside a pathway lined with trees and plants in a park setting brings to mind the joyful spirit of a merry menagerie. People stroll in the distance, enjoying what feels like holiday decor come to life.
A colorful mural of a swirling ocean scene, evocative of a merry menagerie, is displayed on a wall at the end of a path surrounded by lush greenery and tall trees.

Around the corner, on the walkway to Pandora – The World of Avatar, is a Merry Menagerie mural. The show doesn’t wander this far, but a PhotoPass photographer will likely be stationed here to take pictures of guests.

A colorful mural showcasing a vibrant tree surrounded by a merry menagerie of whimsical animals, like birds and foxes, against a forested backdrop, perfect for adding holiday decor flair.

The mural is on a backstage gate and depicts the white puppets gathered around the Tree of Life with a colorful background reminiscent of a sunrise and the Aurora Borealis. The animals include polar bears, penguins, arctic foxes, and snowy owls. In the corners are depictions of the shop lanterns.

Watch our video of Merry Menagerie from 2023:

Merry Menagerie will return when the holiday season officially begins on November 12. There will be a Merry Menagerie merchandise collection.

Diwali Decor

A pathway lined with colorful hanging lanterns weaves through a merry menagerie of tropical greenery and rustic buildings under a partly cloudy sky.

Decorations for Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, hang across the walkway outside the “Feathered Friends in Flight” theater in the park’s Asia section.

A path lined with colorful fabric and flags hanging above, set in a lush, green park, creates a merry menagerie of sights and sounds. People stroll contentedly in the background.
A walkway in a park adorned with a merry menagerie of colorful hanging decorations and signage, surrounded by lush trees and vibrant vegetation. People are strolling in the background, enjoying the lively atmosphere.

The decorations are on strings of light hanging between the theater and the river. They include yellow-gold garlands and lanterns.

A merry menagerie of colorful paper lanterns and marigold garlands hang from strings, swaying gently in front of the lush green trees.

The lanterns feature colorful, bright designs of blue, pink, green, yellow, and orange. There are strings of beads and flowers dangling among the more colorful pieces.

Brightly colored lanterns and decorations hang from trees, creating a festive atmosphere reminiscent of a merry menagerie. Signs and greenery are visible in the background.

Diwali is celebrated from October 31 to November 1 this year, although we don’t expect any special entertainment at Animal Kingdom for the holiday.

A vibrant outdoor scene features a merry menagerie of colorful decorations draping gracefully between a baobab and palm. Under the clear blue sky, a few people stroll along the paved path, enjoying the whimsical display above.

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