Disneyland Resort has announced its 2026 holiday lineup that will bring seasonal entertainment, themed attractions, and festive decorations throughout the property.
The holiday festivities will run from Nov. 13 through Jan. 6, 2027.
Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and their friends will greet visitors at Disneyland Park in new outfits inspired by winter alpine gatherings and holiday travel, according to park officials.
And Santa Claus will greet guests at a new spot from Nov. 13 through Dec. 24 at Mickey’s Toontown Trolley Barn near Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin in Disneyland Park. He will also appear at Redwood Creek Challenge Trail in Disney California Adventure Park.
“World of Color — Season of Light” will return to Disney California Adventure, combining scenes from Disney features including Beauty and the Beast and Inside Out with seasonal music, officials said.
At Disneyland Park, “A Christmas Fantasy Parade” will return to Main Street, U.S.A., featuring Disney characters, toy soldiers, dancing reindeer, and gingerbread cookies. The nighttime “Believe…in Holiday Magic” display will feature fireworks and simulated snowfall.
Seasonal overlays will return to several rides, including Haunted Mansion Holiday and “it’s a small world” Holiday at Disneyland Park. Over in Cars Land at Disney California Adventure, Mater’s Jingle Jamboree and Luigi’s Joy to the Whirl will also receive holiday makeovers.
Sleeping Beauty Castle will turn into Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle, adorned with icicles, wreaths, and holiday trimmings. More than 80,000 lights will illuminate the structure each evening during Wintertime Enchantment, accompanied by snowfall along Main Street, U.S.A., and other park areas, officials said.
Disney Festival of Holidays will return to Disney California Adventure starting Nov. 13, offering music, dance performances, seasonal food, and activities highlighting various holiday traditions.
Entertainment will feature the Holiday Toy Drummers and the “Mickey’s Happy Holidays” cavalcade. On select days, “Mirabel’s Gifts of the Season” and “A Musical Christmas with Mariachi Alegría de Disneyland & Miguel!” will also take place.
Disney Viva Navidad! will return with Latin American-inspired entertainment, music, and food.
Downtown Disney District will feature festive decorations, seasonal dishes, and live entertainment, including nightly simulated snowfall and performances at the Downtown Disney LIVE! Stage. The Chip and Dale’s Ornament Trail scavenger hunt will also return.
