Holidays at Disneyland Resort

About this event

The Happiest Place on Earth becomes the merriest place on Earth for the holiday season. Enjoy themed shows and rides, festive decor, and seasonally dressed character favorites. In 2026, look for Mickey and his friends to debut new holiday looks.

Returning favorites to Disneyland Park include the ‘ A Christmas Fantasy’ Parade and the nightly ‘ Believe…In Holiday Magic’ fireworks spectacular, along with the holiday versions of Haunted Mansion and it’s a small world.

Other beloved traditions at Disneyland Park include the breathtaking Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle, the magnificent 60-foot-tall Christmas tree, and magical snow falling on Main Street, U.S.A..

At Disney California Adventure Park, the Disney Festival of Holidays features the sights, sounds and tastes of a diverse season of celebrations, including Christmas/Navidad, Diwali, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Three Kings Day. The nighttime Disneyland 70 spectacular World of Color Happiness adds to the joy of the season, while Mater's Jingle Jamboree and Luigi's Joy to the Whirl put a holiday spin on favorite rides. Plus, on select days, Mirabel and her friends from Disney Animation’s Encanto share “Mirabel’s Gifts of the Season,” and Miguel from Pixar’s Coco joins Mariachi Alegría de Disneyland for “A Musical Christmas with Mariachi Alegría de Disneyland & Miguel”.

Keep an eye out for Santa Claus : at select times the Jolly Old Elf visits Redwood Creek Challenge Trail in Disney California Adventure Park and Mickey’s Toontown Trolley Barn in Disneyland Park, as well as several Disneyland Resort hotels.

The holiday season at Disneyland Resort promises scrumptious seasonal treats and mouth-watering menu offerings. Limited time merchandise can do double duty as both park souvenirs and holiday gifts.

To enter a theme park, Guests (ages 3 and older) need a valid ticket and a theme park reservation for the same day and same park they want to visit.

Photo: Richard Harbaugh /Disneyland Resort