2025 Holiday Season at the Disneyland Resort Arrives in November

The holiday season is still several months away but the Disneyland Resort is already preparing another magical holiday season. The festivities will kick off on November 14, 2025 and run through January 7, 2026.

Upcoming Holiday Experiences

Fantasyland Theatre Activities

During the holiday season, Santa Claus and select Disney characters will meet and greet guests at the Fantasyland Theatre at Disneyland Park. There will also be craft making, sing-alongs, magical photo opportunities and more throughout the day at the theatre.

More Santa Appearances

Santa Claus will also make an appearance at Redwood Creek Challenge Trail in Disney California Adventure Park and at the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort through December 24. Plus he will make an appearance in the finale of A Christmas Fantasy Parade at Disneyland Park each day. Wow! He is going to be really busy this holiday season!

New Character Holiday Costumes

At Disneyland Park, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse along with Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Clarabelle Cow, Goofy and Chip ‘n Dale will debut new holiday costumes with a nod to the resorts 70th Celebration.

Mickey Mouse & Friends will Debut New 70th Costumes this Holiday Season at Disneyland Park

A Christmas Fantasy Parade

A Christmas Fantasy Parade returns to Disneyland Park for the holiday season. The parade features beloved Disney characters, toy soldiers, dancing gingerbread cookies and more along the parade route. Unfortunately, Paint the Night parade and several other entertainment experiences will pause temporarily during the holiday season and resume sometime after the New Year.

Chip and Dale’s Ornament Trail

Chip and Dale’s Ornament Trail pursuit will return this year to Downtown Disney District. This experience is similar to the annual Eggstravaganza in the Spring and Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit during Halloween Time. During the pursuit, participants will search for special ornaments hidden among the holiday trees and shining lights around Downtown Disney District after purchasing an activity map at select merchandise locations. As with the other pursuits throughout the year, participants can redeem the map for a collectible holiday keepsake at World of Disney or Disney’s Pin Traders.

Holiday Treats

For the Disney foodies, holiday-themed food and beverages will be available throughout the Disneyland Resort during the holiday season. The official Disney Eats Foodie Guide will be available soon with more details about what treats and novelties will be available around the resort. But as a sneak peak, the peppermint cold brew and Mickey-shaped gingerbread cookie will be returning.

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Character Dining

Several character dining options will be available during the holiday season at the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort. At the Disneyland Hotel, Goofy’s Kitchen Celebrates the Holidays! will delight guests once again this year. At Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, Daisy’s Holiday Pajama Party will take over Storytellers Cafe for breakfast and brunch. And for dinner at Storytellers Cafe, a brand-new character dinner experience called Mickey’s Christmas Carol Feast featuring characters from the beloved holiday short in the dining room. Reservations for holiday character dining experiences will be available soon on Disneyland’s website.

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New Holiday Merchandise

Holiday merchandise this year will include Santa Mickey artwork on this year’s Mickey Mouse Family Christmas Collection bringing the magic of Christmas to life. Guests will find the new holiday merchandise at World of Disney, Elias & Co. and other shopping locations around the Disneyland Resort.

Holiday Time at the Disneyland Resort Guided Tour

Guests will have an opportunity to hear holiday stories about Walt and the Disney family during the Holiday Time at the Disneyland Resort Guided Tour at the Disneyland Resort. This 2.5 hour walking tour also includes a ride on “it’s a small world” Holiday, reserved viewing for A Christmas Fantasy Parade and delicious holiday treats. Reservations for the guided tour will be available to purchase on the Disneyland website closer to the beginning of the holiday season.

Hotels of the Disneyland Resort

All three Hotels of the Disneyland Resort will feature festive fun, including a massive gingerbread house inspired by pastries and candies on display at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. Pixar Place Hotel will feature all-new holiday décor. And, the hotels will also have special activities and entertainment during the holidays including festive in-room celebrations available for purchase.

Disneyland Park Nighttime Spectacular

“Believe…In Holiday Magic” nighttime spectacular will be performed nightly at Disneyland Park with fireworks and projections. The traditional snowfall experience will also return to the Rivers of America, outside of “it’s a small world” Holiday, and the west end of Downtown Disney and along Main Street, U.S.A.

Disney California Adventure Park Nighttime Spectacular

“World of Color Happiness” will continue through the holiday season at Disney California Adventure Park. The 70^th nighttime spectacular will be performed nightly in Paradise Bay.

Seasonal Overlays

Seasonal overlays will return for select attractions during the holiday season. The returning attractions include “it’s a small world” Holiday, Luigi’s Joy to the Whirl and Mater’s Jingle Jamboree. These are in addition to Haunted Mansion Holiday which returns a few months earlier for the Halloween season.

Tapestry of Happiness will continue to be performed on the “it’s a small world” facade during the holiday season.

Festival of Holidays

Disney Festival of Holidays returns to Disney California Adventure Park. Guests can purchase a Sip and Savor Pass which includes six digital coupons that can be redeemed for select food and nonalcoholic beverages around the park.

Mickey’s Happy Holidays

Mickey’s Happy Holidays cavalcade returns to Disney California Adventure Park with iconic Disney & Pixar characters dancing along the parade route to the beat of festive holiday music.

Disney ¡Viva Navidad!

Disney ¡Viva Navidad! returns to Paradise Gardens at Disney California Adventure Park with festivities including daily crafts, live music, special menu items, character meet & greets and décor inspired by Latin American traditions. Guests will have an opprtunity to meet Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and Goofy in their Disney ¡Viva Navidad! costumes along with The Three Caballeros and Mirabel from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Encanto.

The Disney ¡Viva Navidad! street party is also returning to Paradise Gardens but only on select days. The street party show features The Three Caballeros accompanied by Mexican folklórico dancers and mariachis, Brazilian samba dancers and percussionists. Mickey & Minnie Mouse make a special appearance for the finale of each street party show.

When Disney ¡Viva Navidad! street party is not scheduled, guests may encounter Mirabel’s Gifts of the Season featuring Mirabel and some of her family members from Disney Animation’s Encanto. And on select days at Carthay Circle on Buena Vista Street, A Musical Christmas with Mariachi Alegría de Disneyland & Miguel! returns performing bilingual renditions of favorite holiday songs.