The holiday season has officially kicked off at the Disneyland Resort, transforming the parks into a winter wonderland through January 7, 2026. Beginning November 14, the celebration brings family and friends together to relish the wonder of the most magical time of the year with festive offerings designed to create cherished memories.
Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle sparkles with more than 80,000 twinkling lights, sparkling icicles and glistening snow-capped turrets. Mickey, Minnie and their friends all have dazzling new looks for the season, with distinct nods to the theme park’s ongoing 70th celebration attire and magical snowfall enchants Main Street, U.S.A. and beyond.
Mickey, Minnie and friends have new holiday outfits.
Returning holiday experiences include beloved attractions such as Haunted Mansion Holiday and “it’s a small world” Holiday, along with “A Christmas Fantasy Parade” and the “Believe…in Holiday Magic” fireworks spectacular. Guests may visit Santa Claus at various resort locations for photo opportunities before he returns to his workshop after December 24.
Disney Festival of Holidays returns to Disney California Adventure Park with vibrant multicultural performances and specialty menu items celebrating diverse seasonal traditions. The celebration includes Mickey’s Happy Holidays, Disney ¡Viva Navidad! Street Party and performances by Mirabel from “Encanto” and Miguel from “Coco.”
Cars Land honors the season with festive automotive decor and holiday twists on attractions, including Mater’s Jingle Jamboree and Luigi’s Joy to the Whirl. Deadpool returns as Santapool to Avengers Campus for all-new holiday hilarity.
More than 240 seasonal food and beverage offerings are available across the resort, including 90 new items. Downtown Disney District features nightly snowfall, live entertainment and limited-time treats. Special character dining experiences include Mickey’s Christmas Carol Feast at Storytellers Cafe and Goofy’s Kitchen Celebrates the Holidays.
Guests looking to celebrate with a holiday vacation can save on an overnight stay at the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort and enjoy limited-time savings of 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. This offer is available through December 19, 2025, and subject to availability and restrictions.
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