The festive season has arrived at Disneyland Resort, as the destination transforms into a winter wonderland filled with seasonal entertainment, much-loved Disney characters and festive experiences for guests of all ages
Running until 6 January 2027, Holidays at the Disneyland Resort brings a host of returning favourites alongside new seasonal additions across Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park.
At Disneyland Park, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and friends are appearing in new alpine-inspired festive outfits, while Santa Claus is welcoming visitors at his new location in Mickey’s Toontown Trolley Barn. Over at Disney California Adventure, guests can also meet Santa at the transformed Redwood Creek Challenge Trail.
Entertainment is once again at the heart of the celebrations. Returning highlights include World of Color – Season of Light, which combines memorable Disney film moments with festive music and dazzling lighting effects. Meanwhile, A Christmas Fantasy Parade and Believe…in Holiday Magic bring seasonal spectacle to Disneyland Park.
Visitors can also enjoy festive makeovers of familiar attractions, including Haunted Mansion Holiday and it’s a small world Holiday. Cars Land joins the celebrations with Mater’s Jingle Jamboree and Luigi’s Joy to the Whirl, while Avengers Campus introduces a new holiday edition of Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Dance Off!.
One of the season’s standout sights is Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle, illuminated by more than 80,000 twinkling lights and accompanied by magical snowfall during the evening Wintertime Enchantment experience.
Celebrating seasonal traditions
Alongside the wider resort celebrations, Disney Festival of Holidays returns to Disney California Adventure through 6 January 2027, showcasing the different ways families celebrate the season through food, music and cultural performances.
The programme includes the Holiday Toy Drummers, Mickey’s Happy Holidays cavalcade and appearances inspired by Disney’s Encanto and Coco. Disney ¡Viva Navidad! also returns, celebrating Latin American traditions through live music, character appearances and performances from mariachi musicians, folklórico dancers and samba performers.
Food is another major part of the experience, with six Festive Food Marketplaces offering seasonal dishes and drinks inspired by holiday traditions from around the world.
Festivities extend beyond the parks
The holiday celebrations continue across the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort and Downtown Disney District, where visitors can enjoy seasonal dining, entertainment and shopping.
Santa will make appearances at all three resort hotels through 24 December, while festive character dining experiences begin on 16 November. Downtown Disney will also host live music, nightly snowfall and Chip and Dale’s Ornament Trail, inviting families to search for hidden decorations throughout the district.
For those looking to extend their visit, the resort is also offering savings of up to 20% on selected stays of three or more nights, for visits through 18 December 2026, subject to availability and restrictions.
With festive entertainment, seasonal attractions and experiences taking place across the destination, Disneyland Resort is bringing its own brand of holiday magic to California this winter.
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