Disneyland Resort announced details of their 2025 holiday celebrations, including returning entertainment and a sneak peek at Mickey and Minnie’s new holiday outfits.
Holidays at Disneyland Resort 2025
As previously announced, Holidays at Disneyland Resort will run from November 14, 2025, through January 7, 2026.
Holidays at Disneyland Park
In Disneyland Park, guests can meet Mickey, Minnie, and their friends in sparkling new holiday outfits. These designs are holiday versions of their 70th Celebration outfits in shimmering greens, reds, and golds.
An Instagram post highlights some of the details of the outfits like Minnie’s hairbow made of gift ribbon and the 70th star cluster on Mickey’s jacket.
Each night, there will be magical snowfall during Wintertime Enchantment at Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle as 80,000 shimmering lights transform the castle. The Believe…In Holiday Magic fireworks spectacular also features snow on Main Street, U.S.A., near “it’s a small world” Holiday, and the Rivers of America.
A Christmas Fantasy Parade returns with beloved Disney characters, toy soldiers, and dancing gingerbread cookies. Reserved viewing for the parade is included with the Holiday Time at the Disneyland Resort Guided Tour.
Attraction overlays “it’s a small world” Holiday and Haunted Mansion Holiday will both be back for the holiday season.
Holiday Fun with Santa and Friends! returns to the Fantasyland Theatre. Guests can make crafts, sing-along to holiday classics, and take photos with select Disney characters and Santa Claus.
During the holiday season, some Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration entertainment will continue to sparkle, so we hope you’ll celebrate the happiness we make together all season long.
Holidays at Disney California Adventure Park
At Disney California Adventure park, your friends in Cars Land really step on the gas when it comes to getting merry! Park yourself amid the colorful lights, wreaths, bows and Christmas-y cones right before sunset for a neon-lit “Sh-Boom” transition from day to night.
Winter in Radiator Springs is especially fun when you ride Luigi’s Joy to the Whirl in his decked-out backyard and hear tow-riffic original lyrics to holiday classics on Mater’s Jingle Jamboree. Things sure do shine up nice ‘round these parts!
Need to refuel your tank? Try the new Jerry’s Junk Truck Cone from Cozy Cone Motel.
Disney Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure Park
Disney Festival of Holidays returns to Disney California Adventure park Nov. 14, 2025, through Jan. 7, 2026. This festival is bursting with color, culture and cheer — showcasing a diverse season of celebrations through delicious food, a daily rotation of live entertainment and unique merchandise.
Festive Food Marketplaces will be sprinkled in different areas of the park, where new and returning bites and beverages await, such as the fan-favorite braised pork belly adobo.
You can purchase a Sip and Savor Pass* to taste your way through the festivities at participating locations for the ultimate foodie experience. These passes include six digital coupons that can be redeemed for select food and nonalcoholic beverages around Disney California Adventure park. Read our guide to Sip and Savor Pass to learn more.
The streets of Disney California Adventure park come alive with a blend of joyful music, dancing and cultural performances. You may spot a group of Holiday Toy Drummers marching to merry rhythms or the “Mickey’s Happy Holidays” cavalcade featuring both Disney and Pixar characters.
Also on select days, Mirabel from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Encanto” and her friends recount stories and perform hit songs from the film in the street performance, “Mirabel’s Gifts of the Season.” Mirabel is also among the characters rotating at the Paradise Gardens Park gazebo, sharing holiday greetings and posing for photo opportunities.
On select days at Carthay Circle on Buena Vista Street, keep an eye out for “A Musical Christmas with Mariachi Alegría de Disneyland & Miguel!” as they perform bilingual renditions of favorite holiday songs. Toward the end, you may spot Miguel from Pixar Animation Studios’ “Coco.”
Celebrate Culture and Familia at Disney ¡Viva Navidad!
Head to Paradise Gardens Park at Disney California Adventure for the return of Disney ¡Viva Navidad!, a heartwarming celebration inspired by Latin American holiday traditions — with a spirited Disney twist! Delight in live music, crafts, festive décor, flavorful dishes and appearances by Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and The Three Caballeros.
On select days, the “Disney ¡Viva Navidad! Street Party” lights up the area with folklórico dancers, mariachis, samba performers and more, led by The Three Caballeros in a vibrant display of rhythm and color.
Holiday Cheer at the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort
The Hotels of the Disneyland Resort will be brimming with holiday cheer and decked out with seasonal decor. You can look forward to specialty dining, carolers and an encounter with Santa!
You’ll have several festive character dining options to choose from this holiday season, including a brand-new character dinner experience called Mickey’s Christmas Carol Feast at Storytellers Cafe at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa and Daisy’s Holiday Pajama Party at Storytellers Cafe for breakfast and brunch, where Daisy Duck and Donald Duck join the character lineup. You can also make memories at Goofy’s Kitchen Celebrates the Holidays! at the Disneyland Hotel or partake in Holiday Tea with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Hearthstone Lounge at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. Reservations will be available soon! Keep an eye on Disneyland.com for more information.
Get into the spirit with a returning holiday-themed beverage menu at Broken Spell Lounge in the Disneyland Hotel, featuring creative twists on classics like hot chocolate and eggnog, paired with live jazz music on select days.
If relaxation is on your wish list, try the Underneath the Tree signature massage or the Joy of Holiday body treatment at Tenaya Stone Spa at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa.
Don’t forget that overnight guests of the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort can get a head start to the day with early entry** into a designated park! Guests can make reservations now with limited-time savings up to 20% on select stays of three or more nights at Disneyland Hotel, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa and The Villas at Disneyland Hotel from Aug. 17-Dec. 19, 2025, subject to availability and restrictions.***
Downtown Disney District for the Holidays
The Downtown Disney District transforms into a festive wonderland during the holiday season, brimming with seasonal flavors, sounds and sights, including a beautiful nightly “snowfall” pictured above.
Stroll through twinkling lights and wintery décor, while enjoying the joyful sounds of live music at the Downtown Disney LIVE! Stage. Along the way, discover a sleigh-ful of merry food and beverage offerings, from sweet treats to cozy seasonal sips, available at participating locations.
Chip and Dale’s Ornament Trail returns this year, inviting you to search for special ornaments hanging from trees throughout the Downtown Disney District. Purchase an activity map from a participating retail location, embark on your search, and exchange the map at a redemption location to receive a keepsake.
2025 Holiday Merchandise and Food and Beverage
Of course, you’ll want to check out the new lines of holiday merchandise available at Elias & Co., Emporium, World of Disney and other select shopping destinations.
The festive color palette and Santa Mickey artwork on this year’s Mickey Mouse Family Christmas Collection brings the magic of Christmas to life with nostalgic and whimsical storytelling. The range of apparel, accessories, home décor and more make great souvenirs or holiday gifts for loved ones.
And you can’t forget about the dozens of limited-time, holiday-themed food and beverages throughout the Disneyland Resort, such as the returning peppermint cold brew and Mickey-shaped gingerbread cookie.
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