Hallmark Channel has shared a new sneak peek from Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True, the upcoming Christmas movie filmed on location at Walt Disney World Resort.
Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True
The new clip features Lindsey, played by Lacey Chabert, and Philip, played by Travis Van Winkle, together at Disney’s Hollywood Studios during the holiday season. The scene takes place around the edge of Echo Lake, replete with Christmas decorations including our beloved Santa Gertie.
The sneak peek opens with Lindsey and Philip discussing a family ride that Philip was afraid to experience. Lindsey playfully teases Philip about his “irrational fear,” while he lightly jabs back. The moment builds on the movie’s central setup, in which Lindsey and Philip awkwardly encounter each other at Walt Disney World after a bad first date, but their relationship warms as they continue to cross paths during their respective family vacations to the resort.
The conversation then shifts to Lindsey’s family holiday tradition, as she explains how she wants to visit the park’s shops and look for a Christmas ornament, a souvenir tradition she’s shared with her mother since childhood. Rather than choosing just any decoration, Lindsey says she would wait for the ornament that “speaks” to her.
Philip offers to help with the search, saying that an extra pair of ears could make it easier to find the perfect ornament – opening up a clever opportunity to gift Lindsey a pair of Christmas-themed Minnie Ears.
The exchange turns into a tender moment between the two characters, with the surrounding family members noticing the chemistry between them. The scene closes with a nod to the classic Beauty and the Beast sentiment, “there may be something there that wasn’t there before.”
Check out the full preview from Hallmark below:
The preview also includes Richard Kind, Christy Carlson Romano, Taegen Burns, Asher Alexander, and Bryce Durfee as part of the extended family group watching Lindsey and Philip’s connection unfold.
Also be sure to check out the first trailer for more scenes from the upcoming film.
Hallmark Channel Goes to Walt Disney World
Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True follows Lindsey and her extended family as they visit Walt Disney World for Christmas. Her dream holiday takes an awkward turn when she learns that Philip, a man she recently had a bad first date with, is also staying nearby with his own family.
The film was announced in December and shot on location around Walt Disney World. Filming wrapped in February. It will debut as part of the Hallmark Channel’s 17th annual Countdown to Christmas this year.
Hallmark also published coming-soon merchandise related to the movie on its website. This includes branded Vera Bradley accessories, pajamas, a Spirit Jersey, Loungeflys, and more. These items are expected to release in October 2026.
Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True will air during Hallmark Channel’s Countdown to Christmas event and will stream the following day on Hallmark+.
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