Disneyland Christmas 2026: Holiday Events & Dates

Holidays at the Disneyland Resort returns November 13, 2026 through January 6, 2027, bringing seasonal entertainment, decorations, attractions and food to Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure in Anaheim. Here’s what to know about the 2026 holiday celebration, including Santa, parades, fireworks, Festival of Holidays and seasonal attractions.

Holiday décor adorns Disneyland and California Adventure throughout the holiday season. From wreaths and garlands to thousands of twinkling lights, take in the spectacular, magical sights. Don't miss It's A Small World, Sleeping Beauty's Castle, Main Street USA, Buena Vista Street, Cars Land and much more!

Holidays at the Disneyland Resort

Holidays at the Disneyland Resort runs November 13, 2026 through January 6, 2027 at Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure.

Holiday decorations at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim

Meet Santa at Disneyland Resort

Santa will be available to meet guests from November 13 through December 24, 2026.

At Disneyland: Find Santa at the Trolley Barn in Mickey’s Toontown for festive photos and holiday greetings.

At California Adventure: Find Santa at Ahwahnee Camp Circle at Redwood Creek Challenge Trail.

At the Hotels: Santa is scheduled to visit Pixar Place Hotel, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa and Disneyland Hotel during the holiday season.

Disneyland Park Holiday Magic

A Christmas Fantasy Parade

A Christmas Fantasy Parade features holiday floats, toy soldiers, gingerbread characters and Santa Claus. Parade times and performance days vary, so check the Disneyland entertainment calendar for your visit.

Believe...In Holiday Magic Fireworks Spectacular

The holiday fireworks show features seasonal music, fireworks and snowfall effects on select nights. Check the Disneyland entertainment calendar for performance dates, since fireworks can be canceled because of weather or other conditions. For off-property viewing ideas, see our guide to watching Disneyland fireworks without a park ticket.

Wintertime Enchantment at Sleeping Beauty's Winter Castle

Sleeping Beauty's Castle is transformed into a magical sight with lights, icicles, wreaths, and festive décor, with holiday music and falling snow.

Haunted Mansion Holiday

Season's Screamings! Visit the macabre mansion and see its holiday transformation into a scene inspired by The Nightmare Before Christmas complete with Pumpkin King Jack Skellington and real holiday spirits.

“it’s a small world” Holiday

The classic Disneyland attraction receives its annual holiday transformation with seasonal decorations, thousands of lights and a special holiday soundtrack.

California Adventure Holiday Magic

Disney Festival of Holidays

Disney Festival of Holidays runs November 13, 2026 through January 6, 2027, celebrating traditions including Christmas, Navidad, Hanukkah, Diwali, Kwanzaa and Three Kings Day with seasonal food, music and entertainment. Highlights include:

Mickey’s Happy Holidays – Dance with Mickey and pals to the merry rhythms of Holiday Toy Drummers
Disney Character sightings, including Mirabel from Disney’s Encanto dressed in seasonal attire
Holiday Toy Drummers march to their own beat while drumming up smiles around the park

Disney ¡Viva Navidad! Street Party

Disney ¡Viva Navidad! celebrates the season November 13, 2026 through January 6, 2027 with music, dancers and Disney characters. The lively Street Party is scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays during the celebration. Three Kings Day traditions are also celebrated as the holiday season concludes on January 6.

World of Color – Season of Light

World of Color – Season of Light brings a holiday-themed nighttime spectacular to Disney California Adventure with fountains, lighting, music and scenes inspired by Disney and Pixar films.

Mater's Jingle Jamboree

Enjoy a haul-iday tractor spin through Mater's magically decorated junkyard while listening to classic holiday tunes with tow-riffic original lyrics.

Luigi's Joy to the Whirl

Take a spin around Luigi's festively decked out backyard in Cars Land with holiday dance tunes.

Festive Food

Seasonal food and drinks are available throughout Disneyland Resort. Disney Festival of Holidays at California Adventure features six marketplaces, and the 2026 Sip and Savor Pass includes six digital coupons redeemable for select food and nonalcoholic beverages at participating locations.

Downtown Disney During the Holidays

Downtown Disney District also joins the holiday celebration with seasonal shopping, dining and decorations. Look for Chip and Dale’s Ornament Trail, a holiday scavenger hunt through the district.

Know Before You Go

Valid theme park admission and a theme park reservation for the same park on the same date are required to enter Disneyland Park or Disney California Adventure, subject to availability. Entertainment, attraction availability, menus and other holiday offerings may change. Check Disneyland’s official schedule before your visit.

Holiday entertainment schedules, dining menus, character appearances and attraction availability can change throughout the season. Check the official Disneyland daily calendar before visiting.