Disneyland Resort has announced a variety of festive entertainment and experiences for visitors to enjoy during its holiday season. Guests can look forward to limited-time shows, seasonal food and beverage options, special merchandise, and a variety of activities designed to celebrate the joy of the holidays. This seasonal celebration aims to unite families and friends in experiencing the magic of this special time of year.
In addition to heartwarming holiday moments, the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration continues to offer special anniversary entertainment, experiences, and more. As always, guests can check the official Disneyland website and the Disneyland app for performance schedules.
Holidays at the Disneyland Resort
Holidays at the Disneyland Resort returns from November 14, 2025, through January 7, 2026, surrounding the resort in the joy of the season with wintry décor and beloved holiday traditions. At Disneyland Park, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and their friends will be dressed in sparkling new looks for the occasion, which pay homage to the 70th Celebration.
Santa Claus will make visits around the resort from December 1st to December 24th for photo opportunities and to listen to guests’ holiday wishes.
The Disneyland Resort offers a variety of holiday experiences, including “A Christmas Fantasy Parade,” the “Believe…in Holiday Magic” fireworks spectacular, and the popular seasonal adaptations of classic attractions such as Haunted Mansion Holiday and “it’s a small world” Holiday. Guests interested in a premium experience can enjoy reserved viewing for “A Christmas Fantasy Parade” as part of the Holiday Time at the Disneyland Resort Guided Tour.
Wintertime Enchantment at Sleeping Beauty Castle features over 80,000 twinkling lights, creating a shimmering wonderland. The castle is adorned with sparkling “icicles” and snow-capped turrets. Guests can also enjoy a magical “snowfall” that occurs in select areas, including Main Street, U.S.A., and various other locations throughout Disneyland Park.
Disney California Adventure Park
In Disney California Adventure Park, Cars Land will feature décor to rev up your spirits, the transformed Mater’s Jingle Jamboree, and Luigi’s Joy to the Whirl.
The Downtown Disney District and Hotels of the Disneyland Resort are set to sparkle with festive decorations, seasonal treats, and live entertainment. Guests can enjoy nightly “snow” throughout the district, adding a holiday touch to the evening. In that area, guests can also look for hidden character-themed ornaments as part of Chip and Dale’s Ornament Trail.
This season at Storytellers Cafe in Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, guests can enjoy the new dinnertime character experience, Mickey’s Christmas Carol Feast, and the new Daisy’s Holiday Pajama Party breakfast and brunch, which adds Daisy Duck and Donald Duck to its character lineup.
Specialty holiday food and beverages this season include the returning peppermint cold brew and new this year, Jerry’s Junk Truck Cone.
Multiple lines of new merchandise, such as the Mickey Mouse Family Christmas Collection, will offer special souvenirs to commemorate a visit or make great holiday gifts for family and friends.
Guests may choose to extend the fun with a multi-day vacation or overnight stays at the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort. Guests can make reservations now with limited-time savings up to 20% on select stays of three or more nights at Disneyland Hotel, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa and The Villas at Disneyland Hotel from August 17th through December 19, 2025, subject to availability and restrictions.
Disney Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure Park
The vibrant and energetic Disney Festival of Holidays returns to Disney California Adventure Park, where a season of celebrations comes to life with the most unique and vibrant expressions of the many ways in which diverse and blended families in Southern California celebrate this special time of the year.
Disney Festival of Holidays immerses guests in magical and inclusive storytelling, authentic cultural music and dance performances, and the festive whimsy of Disney and Pixar-themed shows and beloved character experiences. Guests can also look forward to new menu items at the Festive Food Marketplaces, along with returning favorites such as the braised pork belly adobo.
The purchase of a Sip and Savor Pass includes six digital coupons that can be redeemed for select food and nonalcoholic beverages from participating marketplaces and dining locations in Disney California Adventure Park.
Disney ¡Viva Navidad! will transform Paradise Gardens into a cultural celebration that includes live music, daily crafts, specialty dishes and character appearances inspired by Latin American traditions – with a touch of Disney flair. The Disney ¡Viva Navidad! Street Party will perform on select days, featuring The Three Caballeros accompanied by Mexican folklórico dancers and mariachis, Brazilian samba dancers and more.
On select days, guests can join Mirabel and her friends from Disney Animation’s Encanto in “Mirabel’s Gifts of the Season,” featuring stories and songs from the film. Also on select days, guests may encounter Miguel from Pixar’s Coco as he joins Mariachi Alegría de Disneyland to celebrate the spirit of the Holidays through heartfelt stories and timeless songs in “A Musical Christmas with Mariachi Alegría de Disneyland & Miguel”.
Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration continues
Select experiences from the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration will remain available for guests to enjoy for a once-in-a-lifetime blend of offerings. Current entertainment that will remain during winter seasons includes “World of Color Happiness!” and “Tapestry of Happiness” projections on select nights. The “Paint the Night” parade and other entertainment experiences will be paused temporarily during this season and resume at a later date.
Areas and attractions around the resort will retain special touches, including the 70th enhancements on Toy Story Midway Mania!, decorative accents and the colorful castle photo opportunity in the esplanade. Interactive MagicBand+ locations and the Key to Disneyland lock stations will remain available.
