Holidays at Disneyland Resort 2025: Your Ultimate Guide to Festive Magic

The most magical time of year returns to the Happiest Place on Earth! From November 14, 2025, through January 7, 2026, Disneyland Resort will be transformed into a winter wonderland filled with twinkling lights, heartwarming entertainment, delicious seasonal treats, and beloved traditions.

Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a Disney holiday pro, here’s everything you need to know to make the most of your holiday experience at Disneyland Resort in 2025.

✨ What’s New and Returning for the 2025 Holiday Season

🎁 Disneyland Park Highlights

• Mickey, Minnie & Friends in Festive Attire
  Decked out in dazzling new costumes inspired by the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration, your favorite characters will spread cheer throughout the park.

• Santa Claus Sightings
  Through December 24, Santa will make special appearances across the resort for magical meet-and-greets.

• Returning Holiday Classics
  Enjoy fan-favorites including:

  • A Christmas Fantasy Parade

  • Believe… in Holiday Magic fireworks

  • Haunted Mansion Holiday

  • “it’s a small world” Holiday

• Wintertime Enchantment at Sleeping Beauty Castle
  The castle sparkles with over 80,000 lights, icy décor, and magical snowfall along Main Street, U.S.A.

🏁 Disney California Adventure Park Highlights

• Cars Land Holiday Makeover
  Celebrate the season with Mater’s Jingle Jamboree and Luigi’s Joy to the Whirl.

• Festival of Holidays
  Celebrate the diversity of Southern California with multicultural music, dancing, themed character experiences, and festive culinary delights at the Festive Food Marketplaces.

  • Use a Sip and Savor Pass to sample your way through six tasty treats or drinks.

• Disney ¡Viva Navidad!
  Paradise Gardens comes alive with live music, crafts, delicious Latin-inspired dishes, and the ¡Viva Navidad! Street Party featuring The Three Caballeros, folklórico dancers, samba performers, and more.

• Special Character Experiences

  • Mirabel’s Gifts of the Season showcases songs and stories from Encanto on select days.

  • Join Miguel and Mariachi Alegría in A Musical Christmas with Mariachi Alegría de Disneyland & Miguel.

🎉 Downtown Disney & Resort Hotels

• Nightly Snowfall & Ornament Trail
  Walk through falling “snow” and search for hidden character ornaments as part of Chip and Dale’s Ornament Trail.

• New Holiday Character Dining

  • Mickey’s Christmas Carol Feast (Dinner at Storytellers Cafe)

  • Daisy’s Holiday Pajama Party (Breakfast & Brunch featuring Daisy and Donald Duck)

• Holiday Merchandise & Seasonal Treats
  Shop exclusive lines like the Mickey Mouse Family Christmas Collection and enjoy treats like the returning peppermint cold brew and the new Jerry’s Junk Truck Cone.

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🎊 70th Anniversary Celebrations Continue

The magic of the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration lives on through the holidays with continued entertainment including:

• World of Color – Happiness!

• Tapestry of Happiness projections

• Special decor on attractions like Toy Story Midway Mania! and interactive experiences using MagicBand+ and the Key to Disneyland lock stations.

Note: “Paint the Night” and other shows will temporarily pause for the season.

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🏨 Holiday Vacation Offers

Make it a multi-day holiday getaway! Guests can save up to 20% on select hotel stays of three or more nights between August 17 and December 19, 2025. Reservations must be made by December 16, 2025, and availability is limited.

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🎟️ Planning Your Visit

To experience the Holidays at Disneyland Resort:

• A valid theme park ticket and park reservation are both required.

• Check the Disneyland app and Disneyland.com for the latest entertainment schedules, dining reservations, and park updates.

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Celebrate the spirit of the season with the unforgettable sights, sounds, and tastes of the 2025 Holidays at Disneyland Resort. Whether you’re sipping on a peppermint cold brew, dancing along to ¡Viva Navidad!, or basking in the glow of Sleeping Beauty Castle, you’re sure to make memories that last a lifetime.