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Disneyland News Holidays at the Disneyland Resort Brings Classic and New Family-Friendly Favorites, Nov. 15, 2024-Jan. 6, 2025
Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, along with their pals, debut charming new looks reminiscent of writing warm letters to loved ones during the 2024 holiday season at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, Calif. (Christian Thompson/Disneyland Resort)
- Families and friends can relive returning classics and discover new holiday favorites beginning Nov. 15, 2024, through Jan. 6, 2025
- New entertainment includes greetings with Santa at the Fantasyland Theatre and live performances debuting at Disney Festival of Holidays
- Stunning décor, merry merchandise and themed food and beverage items celebrate the wonder of the holiday season
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Nov. 15, 2024) – Beginning Nov. 15, 2024, Holidays at the Disneyland Resort returns with bright décor, festive family fun, attractions transformations and more across The Happiest Place on Earth. Through Jan. 6, 2025, guests of all ages can discover new favorites such as “Holiday Fun with Santa and Friends!” at the Fantasyland Theatre in Disneyland Park and Chip and Dale’s Ornament Trail at the Downtown Disney District.
Disney Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure Park introduces many new acts to its live entertainment program, as well as new festive street performances featuring appearances by Mirabel from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Encanto” and Miguel from Pixar Animation Studios’ “Coco.”
Another exciting reason to visit this season, the all-new attraction Tiana’s Bayou Adventure opens Nov. 15, 2024, at Disneyland Park.
Diverse season of celebrations inspires Disney Festival of Holidays
The welcoming and vibrant Disney Festival of Holidays returns to Disney California Adventure Park, highlighting a diverse season of celebrations in Southern California with a wide range of flavorful food and beverages, a variety of live entertainment, unique festival merchandise and more. This year, the festival expands with a wider rotating lineup of new and returning live bands and cultural performance groups for all ages to enjoy.
Guests can sample flavorful menu items at the Festive Food Marketplaces, including new items such as the sticky toffee pudding macaron, al pastor pork and pineapple slider, and chilaquiles carnitas torta. The scannable Sip and Savor Pass, available for purchase in four-coupon or eight-coupon versions, can be digitally redeemed for select food and nonalcoholic beverages from participating marketplaces and dining locations in Disney California Adventure Park.*
Upbeat live entertainment brings a variety of high-energy seasonal fun across Disney California Adventure Park. A rotating slate of new and returning acts performs joyous music and dance across a range of genres. Plus, guests can enjoy holiday rhythms as Mickey Mouse and pals march to the beat of festive music during “Mickey’s Happy Holidays.”
Outside the entrance to Paradise Gardens Park, “Mirabel’s Gifts of the Season” presents a joyful celebration of the holidays, as Mirabel and her friends discover the importance of bringing everyone together during their very own Fiesta de Navidad celebration. The festive and heartfelt street performance invites kids and families to sing along with the beloved songs from the popular Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Encanto” on Mondays through Fridays during the holiday season.
On Monday through Friday evenings, “A Musical Christmas with Mariachi Alegría de Disneyland & Miguel!” celebrates the spirit of the holidays through heartfelt stories and timeless songs in an enchanting street performance on Buena Vista Street. The celebration closes with a special appearance by Miguel from Pixar Animation Studios’ “Coco” for a beautiful rendition of “Silent Night.”
Paradise Gardens is home to the returning celebration Disney ¡Viva Navidad!, featuring daily crafts, specialty dishes at Paradise Garden Grill, live music and décor. Here, guests may encounter Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, The Three Caballeros and Mirabel. The Disney ¡Viva Navidad! street party performs on Saturdays and Sundays during the holiday season. Hosted by The Three Caballeros, the celebration features lively Mexican folklórico dancers and mariachis, uplifting Brazilian samba dancers and percussionists, along with Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse in their fiesta best, and more.
Guests can check Disneyland.com and the Disneyland app for the full list of entertainment and performance schedules.
Holiday décor, entertainment and dining at Disneyland Resort
Beloved Disney characters come together for a merry musical celebration during “A Christmas Fantasy Parade” in Disneyland Park. Every night, festive fireworks and stirring music bring the season to life during the “Believe…In Holiday Magic” nighttime spectacular at Disneyland Park. “Snow” is scheduled to fall every night along the Rivers of America, near “it’s a small world” Holiday and portions of Main Street, U.S.A. Hundreds of fountains dance to festive music and shimmering “snowflakes” fill Paradise Bay each evening during the nighttime spectacular “World of Color – Season of Light” in Disney California Adventure Park.
This year, Santa Claus and select characters meet with guests at the all-new “Holiday Fun with Santa and Friends!” at the Fantasyland Theatre in Disneyland Park. This festive offering also presents craft making, sing-alongs of holiday songs and atmospheric music daily. Santa also makes stops at Redwood Creek Challenge Trail in Disney California Adventure Park through Dec. 24, and at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, Disneyland Hotel and Pixar Place Hotel from Nov. 28 through Dec. 24. Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and some of their friends make appearances in Disneyland Park in all-new outfits reminiscent of writing heartfelt letters during the holidays. Select characters also dress for the occasion on Buena Vista Street in Disney California Adventure Park.
Dozens of holiday-themed food and beverages are available for a limited time, including hits like the Santa Baymax macaron at Lucky Fortune Cookery, holiday beef potato at Troubadour Tavern and the elf Mickey shake at Schmoozies! Among the novelties that will be available, while supplies last, is the Mickey toy soldier drummer sipper and the holiday travel tumbler.
Guests can hear holiday stories about Walt and the Disney family during the Holiday Time at the Disneyland Resort Guided Tour.** Highlights include holiday themed treats and reserved viewing for “A Christmas Fantasy Parade.”
Several new holiday merchandise collections can be found throughout Disneyland Resort including the Mickey Mouse Family Christmas, Holiday Red and Snowman collections. Ideal for gifting to friends and family, an assortment of merry merchandise decks the halls at holiday shopping locations like World of Disney, Emporium, Elias & Co. and more.
At Disneyland Park, “it’s a small world” Holiday transports guests through a world tour of good cheer, while Jack Skellington from “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas” brings whimsical sights and seasonal surprises to Haunted Mansion Holiday. In Cars Land at Disney California Adventure Park, Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters and Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree undergo seasonal transformations to become Luigi’s Joy to the Whirl and Mater’s Jingle Jamboree.
Shining holiday décor embellishes both theme parks, Downtown Disney District and the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort. Throughout Downtown Disney District, guests can search for special ornaments along the all-new Chip and Dale’s Ornament Trail pursuit from Nov. 22, 2024-Jan. 1, 2025. Guests can purchase an activity map at select shopping locations in Downtown Disney District and the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort to help their search and redeem it at World of Disney or Disney’s Pin Traders for a holiday keepsake.*** From Nov. 29 through Jan. 6, “snow” will also fall on the reimagined west end of the district.
The Hotels of the Disneyland Resort also feature special holiday offerings and entertainment. New décor will adorn the colorful, contemporary setting of Pixar Place Hotel for its first holiday season, featuring 31 uniquely decorated trees celebrating 10 Pixar films and over 6,500 ornaments. Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa displays an impressive gingerbread house inspired by pastries and candies in the lobby, while Mickey’s Holiday Pajama Party breakfast and brunch at Storytellers Cafe features seasonal décor and select characters sporting new pajamas. Guests can discover a range of bookable holiday experiences, such as Tenaya Stone Spa and Goofy’s Kitchen Celebrates the Holidays!
Special offers on theme park tickets and hotel stays
Guests can plan their stay at one of the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort this holiday season, located just a short stroll from both theme parks and the Downtown Disney District. Hotel offers include as much as 15 percent off select stays at the Disneyland Hotel, The Villas at Disneyland Hotel and Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa between Oct. 20 through Dec.19, 2024, subject to availability; check Disneyland.com for the latest hotel offers.
For a limited time, Disney+ subscribers can purchase 2 days and get 1 day free at a Disneyland Resort theme park with a specially priced 3-Day, 1-Park per day ticket. The Disneyland Holiday Ticket offer is on sale now for visits Nov. 18-Dec. 27, 2024. Eligibility restrictions and terms apply.**** Park reservations are required. The total price is $330. Visit Disneyland.com/DisneylandHolidayOffer for more details.
