The most magical time of year is even more magical when you spend it at a Disney Parks® destination. Walt Disney World® may have Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, but Disneyland® has its own special holiday celebration that should be at the top of your must do list when visiting Walt's original park.
Disneyland Park® decks the halls from top to bottom, including special holiday overlays of "it's a small world" and the Haunted Mansion. In addition to the classic "it's a small world" song, guests will hear a medley of traditional holiday songs and delight in the thousands of twinkling lights that adorn the building. The Haunted Mansion is inspired by Tim Burton's beloved The Nightmare Before Christmas with jack 'o lanterns, wreaths, and more.
You can catch the Christmas Fantasy Parade twice a day as it travels down Main Street, U.S.A. Join Mickey, Minnie, Buzz, Woody, Anna, Elsa, Olaf, and Santa Claus as they dance and sing in celebration of the holidays. End your day with the "Believe...in Holiday Magic" fireworks spectacular with holiday songs and thousands of lights that turn into icicles on Sleeping Beauty's Winter Castle. Be sure to grab a Times Guide or check the Disneyland® app for exact show times.
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At Disneyland's California Adventure® Park, you can explore the Festival of the Holidays with special food, character meet and greets, entertainment, and holiday themed attractions.
The Festive Foods Marketplace includes 12 themed kiosks:
Chips, Breads & Holiday Spreads is serving up the upper crust of holiday helpings
Making Spirits Bright fizzes with celebratory toasts and festive clinks
Joy to the Sauce spreads joy to the world with seasonal favorites accompanied by savory holiday sauces
Spicy Celebrations heats things up with delicious dishes featuring a festive kick
Brews & Bites brings smiles aplenty with frosty beers and tasty snacks
Holiday Duets harmonizes with perfect pairings curated for your culinary delight
Classic Crocks & Casseroles fills hungry bellies with comfort foods galore
Blissfully Braised slow-cooks savory favorites full of flavor
A Twist on Tradition tickles palates with tempting twists on holiday classics
Winter Sliderland doles out hand-held helpings to make the season bright
Grandma’s Recipes takes you home for the holidays with time-honored treats
Festive Holiday Extras offers decadently delicious side dishes that pair perfectly with any meal
Holiday entertainment includes special performances by musicians, dancers, and other performers, Disney Viva Navidad street party, and the World of Color - Season of Light nighttime water and fireworks show. Performances and show times can be confirmed via a Times Guide or the Disneyland® app.
Santa's elves have turned Redwood Creek Challenge into a holiday-themed playground! You can also head over to Ahwahnee Camp Circle to meet Santa himself. Over in Radiator Springs, you'll find Luigi's Joy to the Whirl and Mater's Jingle Jamboree. These special holiday overlays on two of Disneyland's California Adventure® Park's popular attractions are sure to delight and get you in the holiday spirit.
The holiday celebrations at Disneyland® kicked off November 10th and will wrap up on January 7th. If this has you longing to spend the 2018 holiday with the gang at Disneyland, you're in luck! MousePros can send you a free quote today for next year's holiday getaway. If you're going to be in Disneyland® Park for this year's holiday festivities, please share your pictures with us on our Facebook page!